Architecture

Dec 9, 2019 • 4 min read

Qatar has earned its place on the tourist map, positioning itself as a vibrant and welcoming destination. Here's why you should make a short stopover.

Dec 5, 2019 • 4 min read

Beautiful Halifax features an incredible maritime coastline and rich historical landmarks, and many of its prime attractions can be seen for free.

Dec 5, 2019 • 3 min read

The ‘cool’ season in Bangkok is one of the best and busiest times to see the Thai sights. Make the most of your visit with these crowd-avoiding tips.

Dec 4, 2019 • 5 min read

Tangier deftly balances a mix of cultures not found elsewhere in the country, and makes a perfect place for a gentle immersion into the madness of Morocco.

Nov 25, 2019 • 4 min read

Two days in Kraków will give you a decent chance of seeing most major sights. Here's our guide to making that a perfect weekend.

Nov 22, 2019 • 7 min read

India’s ancient stepwells are geometric marvels that astound and confound. Here are seven of the most beautiful with info on how to visit them yourself.

Nov 20, 2019 • 4 min read

From people-watching at the ferry terminal to visiting the city’s most beautiful mosques, here’s our pick of the best free things to do in Dhaka.

Nov 15, 2019 • 5 min read

Done Mexico City, Buenos Aires and São Paulo? Check out these seven lesser-known Latin American cities that live and breathe art.

Oct 29, 2019 • 5 min read

Greece in winter is a land of glorious walks, uncluttered ancient sites and bustling city life. Here are the top things to do in Greece in winter.

Oct 21, 2019 • 5 min read

Italy's northeastern outpost Trieste is finally on the map, and in 2020 will be Europe’s Capital of Science. Find out why now is the time to visit Trieste.

Oct 18, 2019 • 6 min read

With its snow-clad mountains, affordable ski trails and a film festival, the rural west of Serbia is a great choice for your European winter break.

Oct 13, 2019 • 4 min read

A vibrant arts scene, heartwarming food, fascinating history and a chilled-out vibe - here's Lonely Planet's guide to the best things to do in Sofia.

Oct 10, 2019 • 6 min read

Cuba’s most important city turns 500 in November and the buildings and monuments that shape its city landscape are finally fully repaired and open to the…

Oct 9, 2019 • 4 min read

Spend two weeks touring the Baltic States with this road trip, which takes in highlights of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

Oct 7, 2019 • 4 min read

Two days in İstanbul will give you a taste of its attractions while leaving you eager to come back for more. Here's our guide to a perfect weekend there.

Oct 1, 2019 • 5 min read

Celebrate the top 10 most beautiful buildings in America's relatively young but impressive history, as voted by the American Institute of Architects.

Sep 30, 2019 • 5 min read

There are many fascinating Spomeniks - Yugoslav socialist-era monuments - in and around Belgrade. Here's our guide to visiting these works of art.

Sep 27, 2019 • 7 min read

In recent years, Venice has introduced a number of policies to crack down on their overtourism crisis. But May 2018 saw their most stringent set of rules yet…

Sep 26, 2019 • 5 min read

For a modern Cali adventure, you don’t need to resort to hailing countless taxis to take it all in either. Whether by foot, bike, scooter or cable car, it’s…

Sep 24, 2019 • 5 min read

A beautiful and varied natural landscape, traditional craft-making culture, and noodle specialities are just a few reasons to explore Iwate Prefecture.

Sep 23, 2019 • 8 min read

Majestic, mysterious Andalucia in southern Spain has long fascinated Caterina Hrysomallis. Here she recounts the stops on her road trip around the region.

Sep 19, 2019 • 6 min read

Every empire worth its arrows made incursions into the plains of Madhya Pradesh, leaving an indelible mark on the region’s architecture, culture and people.