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Europe astounds with its palaces, cathedrals, museums and more – here is some of the continent's most amazing architecture.
1. Cathédrale Notre Dame, France
Paris' gargoyle-covered cathedral is a Gothic wonder, currently being restored after a fire in 2019.
2. Meteora, Greece
Late 14th-century monasteries perch dramatically atop enormous rocky pinnacles.
3. La Sagrada Família, Spain
Gaudí’s singular work in progress, Barcelona’s mighty cathedral defies imagination.
4. Pantheon, Italy
Commissioned during Augustus' reign, the portico of this ancient wonder is graced by Corinthian columns.
5. Grand Place, Belgium
Brussels' suitably grand central square is ringed by gilded houses.
6. St Basil's Cathedral, Russia
The Red Square's iconic mixture of colours, patterns and shapes is the culmination of a style unique to Russian architecture.
7. Museum of Applied Arts, Hungary
Budapest hits its stride with art nouveau masterpieces such as the Museum of Applied Arts.
8. Blue Mosque, Turkey
Islamic style finds perfect form in the Blue Mosque, one of İstanbul's most recognisable buildings.
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