Ibiza, part of the dreamy Balearic Islands in Spain, began as a port town, founded by Phoenician settlers in 654 BC. Its rich past includes not only the Phoenicians, but also the Romans, Arabs, and Spanish. Isolation and a lack of trade through much of history meant the island’s architecture, culture and habits remained unique. … Continue reading
Miami is a beautiful city full of architecture, which is sometimes overshadowed by the reputation of its beaches and nightlife. Miami is this amazing city where you can find anything you want. If you want sun and sand, you’ll have it. But if you wanted a 12th century monastery brought stone by stone from Spain … Continue reading
San Francisco is a city I’ve visited several times and in many different circumstances. It is an amazing city full of history and architecture and despite the weather (sometimes too cloudy/rainy) I always enjoyed the trip and managed to take great pictures. Anything interesting in terms of architecture is here. If you find any mistakes, … Continue reading
Rome is the city were I lived this past 7 monts, and it was amazing. I spent a lot of time gathering information since its history and architecture are overwhelming. This map focuses on the city center. Anything interesting in terms of architecture is here. If you find any mistakes, or have any suggestions please … Continue reading
Santiago, Chile’s vast and dense capital city, sits amidst the country’s central valley. In the winter months, one can vividly see the snow-capped Andes from most points in the city. Additionally, the urban grid is determined by two prominent hills: San Cristóbal and Santa Lucía. Since I first visited in 2013, the skyline has … Continue reading
Madrid is the city where I was born and where I lived for a long time. Its stunning architecture includes Royal Palaces, contemporary architecture and some very impressive Brutalist buildings. Make sure you check the city from its amazing rooftops too. Along with Salamanca, Barcelona and Ibiza, these are the Spanish cities that I’ve mapped so far. … Continue reading
Chicago’s architecture is simply amazing, from high rise skyscrapers to small scale buildings. If you love photography you’ll find amazing spots to capture its magnificent skyline too. Anything interesting in terms of art, architecture and photography is here. If you find any mistakes, or have any suggestions please let me know. My intention is to … Continue reading
Two weeks ago I visited New York, the dreamland of Architecture. I was very impressed by the recently built High Line and got to see some of it’s best icons. I admit I was lucky because I had some friends who lived there, and they showed me the coolest places. Anything interesting in terms of … Continue reading
Virginia Duran 