Taj Mahal, Trinity College Library and more.. The world’s 10 most beautiful buildings in 2025
Taj Mahal, IndiaCrowned the “World’s Most Beautiful in 2025,” this ivory-white marble mausoleum is a timeless symbol of love, showcasing a perfect blend of Indo-Islamic architecture.
Hallgrímskirkja, IcelandThis striking Evangelical-Lutheran church in Reykjavik mimics the country’s volcanic landscape, with a facade inspired by cooled basalt lava columns.
Pyramids of Giza, EgyptAncient, stoic and monumental. These thousands-of-year-old tombs stand as a testament to the engineering and architectural prowess of the pharaohs of Egypt’s Old Kingdom.
Fallingwater, USAA masterpiece of organic architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright. This iconic house is built directly over a waterfall, seamlessly blending with its stunning natural surroundings.
Ad-Dayr in Petra, JordanKnown as “The Monastery,” this magnificent structure is half-built and half-carved into a sandstone cliff, a stunning example of ancient Nabataean ingenuity.
Fondation Louis Vuitton, FranceDesigned by Frank Gehry, this futuristic museum resembles a sailboat with glass “sails,” reinterpreting late 19th-century greenhouse architecture with sweeping, modern forms.
Trinity College Library, IrelandA breathtaking library known for its “Long Room.” It houses over 200,000 of the library’s oldest books in a grand, two-story timber-vaulted chamber.
Great Mosque of Djenné, MaliThe largest mud-brick building in the world. This Unesco World Heritage site is a magnificent example of Sahelian architecture, rebuilt and maintained by the community.
Nasir Ol Molk Mosque, IranAlso known as the “Pink Mosque,” it’s famous for its vibrant stained-glass windows that flood the interior with a kaleidoscope of light and colour.
The Twist, NorwayA habitable bridge, an art museum and a sculpture all in one. This architectural marvel twists over the Randselva River, creating a unique and dynamic space for visitors.