Taj Mahal, Trinity College Library and more.. The world’s 10 most beautiful buildings in 2025

Taj Mahal, India Crowned 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, Iceland This striking Evangelical-Lutheran church in Reykjavik mimics the country’s volcanic landscape, with a facade inspired by cooled basalt lava columns.

Pyramids of Giza, Egypt Ancient, 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, USA A 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, Jordan Known 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, France Designed 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, Ireland A 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, Mali The 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, Iran Also 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, Norway A 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.

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