Architecture + Design

Evoking the past and reflecting the present, architecture and design play a significant part in shaping our perception of a place. Travelers may even be inspired to visit a destination based on their desire to see a single iconic structure, whether it's the Taj Mahal in Agra or Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater in southwestern Pennsylvania. Travel + Leisure writers and editors sleuth out architecture and design stories to enrich your travels, from whimsical Airbnbs to the UNESCO World Heritage sites not to be missed.

Exterior of the Conrad Los Angeles
There's a New Luxury Hotel Coming to Downtown Los Angeles Next Month — and We Got a Sneak Peek Inside
Young mid adult man with red hair sitting on a terrace of AirBNB and drinking coffee
23 Charming Tiny Homes You Can Rent on Airbnb
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25 Most Beautiful College Campuses in the U.S.
Exterior of the Kona’s 1st Luxury 1 BR/1B Treehouse w/ Ocean View in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
24 Magical Tree House Airbnbs You Can Stay in Around the World
The Mont Saint-Michel during a pink sunrise with a little fog.
12 Stunning French Castles That Look Like They Belong in a Fairy Tale
Two photos show a redesigned hotel lobby paired with a portrait of the designers
This Organization Is Spotlighting Designers of Color — and Its First Project Is a Stunning Hotel Renovation in the Berkshires
Caernarfon Castle in Wales
16 Fairy-tale Castles in Wales to Inspire Your Next Trip
Aerial view of Bamburgh Castle on the coast of Northumberland
The 13 Most Beautiful Castles in England
Overview of the city of Kaunas, Lithuania
A Peek at the Unusual Architecture of Kaunas, Lithuania — a 2022 European Capital of Culture
looking up at a rigid straight bridge hangs between two mountains
World's Scariest Bridges
Groups of tourists arrive on the estate grounds at Biltmore House during Biltmore Blooms in Asheville, North Carolina
22 Gorgeous U.S. Castles That Are Fit for a Fairy Tale
Eltz Castle Germany
These Hidden Castles in Europe Are Straight Out of a Fairy Tale
Four Seasons Seychelles Bathtub Petite Anse
19 Bathtubs Around the World With Breathtaking Views
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The World's Best-Designed Hotels 2015
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Inside the Airbus A380, the Biggest Passenger Plane in the World
Plaza Hotel
10 of New York City's Most Historic Hotels
The Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel overlooks Lake Chuzenji in the Nikko World Heritage Site.
Sleep in the Heart of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in These Stunning Hotels
Admont Abbey Library, Admont, Austria
Beautiful Libraries Around the World Every Booklover Should Visit
Amtrak's new Moynihan Train Hall
After Nearly 30 Years, New York City's Penn Station Has a Beautiful New Train Hall
Neuschwanstein Castle in autumn
12 Beautiful German Castles That Look Like They're Straight Out of a Fairy Tale
Pool and hotel building, Modern Hotel Sarasota
Sarasota, Florida Has Marvels of Mid-century Modern Design — Here's What to See
Fish Church in Connecticut
Every Architecture Lover Should Take This Three-Day Road Trip
Surprising Facts About the SR-71 Blackbird
25 surprising facts about the SF-71 Blackbird
Colorful shop-houses line the streets of Singapore’s Joo Chiat neighborhood
Singapore's Candy-Colored Shop-Houses Are a Record of the City's Multicultural History
Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France
Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral Before the Fire: An Unforgettable History in Photos (Video)
LAYER Concept Seat Design for Airbus
These New Airplane Seats Could Make Economy Feel Like First Class (Video)
Inside the wooden Foyer of the Sara Kulturhus in Sweden
4 Sustainable Architecture and Infrastructure Projects Worth Planning a Trip Around: Global Vision Awards 2022
Freeman House Right Side
This Iconic Frank Lloyd Wright House in the Hollywood Hills Just Hit the Market — for $4.25 Million
Amanda Levete, architect, with Drift, a bench which she designed for Established & Sons. Photographed at Established & Sons.
9 Female Architects Designing the Future
View to Kinross Estate in Scotland, from a garden pathway
18 Stunning Castles Where You Can Live Like Royalty
Exterior of The Manor House
7 Chic English Countryside Hotels That Will Make You Feel Like Royalty
A portrait of Interior Designer Jean-Michel Gathy
How Hotels Will Change in 2022, According to the Designer Behind Some of the World's Most Luxurious Properties
Entrance to Gage & Tollner, a restaurant in Brooklyn, NY
How an Old NYC Landmark Became One of the City's Hottest Restaurants
URBARC Design Studio Joshua Tree Home
This $1.75 Million Joshua Tree Home Just Hit the Market — and It's a Desert Lover's Dream
Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979), Ile-de-France, France, 17th century
These Virtual Tours of Europe's Famous Castles Will Make You Feel Like a Royal, Even in Your Pajamas (Video)
Kukui'ula Farm at Kukuiula Resort
You Can Harvest Your Own Vegetables, Golf With Ocean Views, and Celebrate Hawaiian History at This Kauai Resort
The bed inside The Glass House: A Hudson Valley Tiny Home Escape
This Tiny Home in New York's Hudson Valley Is Made of Glass for 360-degree Views of Orchards, Vineyards, and a Lavender Field
Somnio yacht at night
The World's Most Exclusive Address Is Actually on a Yacht — and Its 39 Apartments Just Hit the Market
andBeyond's Newest Safari Camp, Tengile
These Riverfront Safari Suites Have Sunken Outdoor Living Rooms and Private Pools With Animal Views (Video)
Drift Hotel in San Jose del Cabo's first floor room with minimal design and natural textures like wood, white stucco walls and concrete
This Cabo Hotel Has Rare Mezcal Tastings and a Weekly Taco Truck
Art Deco architectural details of Somber Hotel in Oslo
This Art Deco Building in Oslo Will Reopen As a Luxury Hotel — With Idyllic Roman Baths and a Mimosa Trolley
Young woman decorating the living room of her apartment; getting ready for the upcoming holiday season.
4 Simple Ways to Take Your Holiday Decor to the Next Level, According to an Interior Designer
person swimming in the Embassy Gardens sky pool
This Clear-bottomed Pool Hangs Between 2 Buildings in London
Aerial view at Ledgerock Lane home in Hyde Park, NY of Hudson Valley
This Waterfront Home in Hudson Valley Just Hit the Market for $45 Million — Take a Look Inside
The bar inside The Connaught The Red Room
This London Hotel — Home to the World's Best Bar — Opened a Brand-new Wine Lounge
W Hotel South Beach
20 Hotel Bathrooms That Will Have You Spending Vacation in the Tub
The golf course at Les Bordes Estate
This Stunning Golf Destination in France Is Expanding — and It's More Luxurious Than Ever
Interior primary bedroom with view of water in Miami
This $19 Million House in Miami Designed by the Architect of the Apple Stores Just Hit the Market — and We Got a Sneak Peak
Front view of the Art Deco style facade of the Grand Foyer of the Theatre National de Chaillot, located in the Chaillot palace, opposite the Eiffel tower
The 10 Most Impressive Art Deco Buildings in the World
Foster Bridge Cabot Vermont
The Most Beautiful Covered Bridges in America
Top Mayan Ruins Near Cancun
Top Mayan Ruins Near Cancun
People walking along the harbor with the skyline behind them
Where To Go For Boston Skyline Views
Casona Sforza, boutique hotel in Oaxaca, Mexico
This Sleek, Super Instagrammable Resort in Oaxaca Might Be the Most Beautiful in Mexico
Arizona Biltmore Entrance
This Legendary Arizona Hotel Just Unveiled a $70-million Transformation
Alameda California Jetfoiler Electric Surfboard
These Insane Surfboards Let You Glide Above Water, No Muscle Required
A pool by the sea, surrounded by white deck chairs and umbrellas
St.-Tropez's Best New Hotels Are Quiet and Understated, but Just As Luxurious As You'd Imagine
Lake front view at Villa Balbiano: The “House of Gucci” on Lake Como
You Can Rent the 'House of Gucci' Villa on Lake Como — for One Night Only
Oval Office interior at the White House
Take a Virtual Tour of the White House While You're Stuck at Home
Best Old Churches in Northern New Mexico
Best Old Churches in Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico
Garden Dome
This Stunning Garden Dome Is Perfect for Backyard Glamping, and It's Available on Amazon
La Casa de Desierto - Spain - Black Mirror Desert House - Guardian Glass
You Can Rent the Glass Cube From Netflix's 'Black Mirror'
Ikea Real Life Series - TV Living Rooms Recreated
Ikea Recreated the Living Rooms From Your Favorite TV Shows
Aurora, 1621, by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, known as Guercino (1591-1666), fresco. Casino of the Villa Ludovisi, Rome.
This Italian Villa Has the Only Caravaggio-painted Ceiling in the World — and You Could Buy It for $547 Million