For lush photographs of the world's great buildings, explore these hefty "coffee table" books. You'll find every type and style of building, from ancient castles to modern skyscrapers. Some books even include pop-up or fold-out pages with 3-D views.
More than just architectural wonders, castles are rich with history and romance. These books have breathtaking photos of castles from medieval times to modern castle-like homes for wealthy eccentrics.
Ever since the first skyscrapers appeared, these very tall buildings have inspired awe and fascination. The beautiful books listed here pay photographic tribute to skyscrapers around the world.
Often called one of the most influential architects of all time,
Andrea Palladio created some of the most stunning, graceful, and awe-inspiring country villas in the Italian Veneto region during the Renaissance. Browse this listing for photographs of his works.
With majestic Greek pillars, balconies, formal ballrooms, covered porches, and imposing staircases, the grand old homes of the American south express grandeur and poignancy of a bygone era.
A "painted lady" is a grand old Victorian house with its architectural details painted in a complex multi-color scheme. The paint color books listed here include several painted lady collections which are both entertaining and inspirational.
The smooth, sculptural shapes and rich earthen colors of adobe homes make them especially photogenic. These books have color photos of old and new houses constructed with adobe.
