Sagrada Família combines Art Nouveau and Gothic influences by Gaudí. Geghard Monastery in Armenia was built into mountainside in 4th century. Acropolis of Athens features over twenty structures including Parthenon. Pyramids of Giza contain three main pyramids and Sphinx statue
Blue Mosque features stunning blue tiles and intimate scale. Hagia Sophia is located between Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Blue Mosque Complex includes Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Harem. Blue Mosque has four pieces of Hajre Aswad
Narthex is the entrance vestibule located at west end of church nave. Term originated from Classical Greek meaning "giant fennel". First used in church architecture by 12th century
Lotus Temple was designed by Iranian architect Fariborz Sahba in 1986. Building features 27 marble-clad concrete "leaves" arranged in nine groups. Structure inspired by lotus flower and incorporates symbolic number nine. Temple has capacity for 2,500 practitioners and 26-acre landscape
Islamic art flourished from 7th century to present across West Asia and North Africa. Different Islamic lands had distinct artistic traditions and local identities. Trade networks connected caliphates through roads and ships. Cultural conventions shared across large areas despite regional differences
Hagia Sophia means "sacred wisdom" in Greek. Built by Byzantine Emperor Justinianus between 532-537. Replaced two previous churches in Istanbul's old city center