Architecture & Historical Landmarks
Historical Landmarks & architectural historical sites. All cultures throughout history have produced art, although the forms vary by both culture and historical era. The impulse to create, to realize form and order out of mere matter, is universal and perpetual. Such artwork can include visual art, literature, architecture, music, dance, and other forms. Because the history of architecture concerns buildings which have proved substantial enough to survive (at least in part) or important enough to be recorded in some way (by drawings or written description), in practice it has been the history of significant buildings - castles, cathedrals and institutional monuments. Learn more with the links below.
Advanced Network and Services: Think Quest Junior: Architecture Through the Ages
Familiarize yourself with the different types of buildings and structures known throughout the ages. History comes alive with these examples.
Alexander Palace: Time Machine Virtual Tour Guide
Learn much about architecture and history with this virtual tour of the castle of Nicholas and Alexandra. Visit the world of the Russian tzars.
Burgoyne Online: Children's Architecture Resources Guide
Building Connections educates kids about architecture. Learn about different architectural styles and get in on the fun, from your computer.
Castles of Britain
Fascinating source of information on British castles, including a section on castle ghosts, a castle of the month, and a castle learning center.
Castles of the World
Dream of being a prince or princess? Visit this site with pictures of lots of real castles, and enjoy learning about these enchanting places.
Castles of Wales
Plenty of information and photos of over 400 Welsh castles, with interesting information on the designers, and the construction of the castles.
Castles on the Web
Take a short tour of castles around the world at this site, then go on to visit the kids page to find links to games and books about castles.
Getty Education Institute, Los Angeles, California: ArtsEdNet: Spaces and Places
Browse here for an architecture lesson. Start with the basics, then advance to an introduction of the famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.
High Rises, United Kingdom: World High Rise Buildings Guide
High-rise buildings make you wonder: How on earth are they built? Find out as you explore photos and information about high rise buildings.
Public Broadcasting Service: NOVA Online: Super Bridge
Learn about four bridge types, used to span a waterway, a canyon, a river and a freeway. How would you do it? Join this site and find out.
Reeko Science: Leaning Tower of Pisa Information Guide
Learn about this famous Italian tower and its builders. Pictures of the Leaning Tower of Pisa are included.