You’ve done a great job planning for your wedding and the result was pretty amazing. Now that you’re married, you deserve to get some rest and enjoy a trip for your honeymoon. While some couples like to unwind and relax at a beach destination, some honeymooners have that precious touristic spirit and knack for architecture.
Luckily, the world is filled with amazing destinations that will feed your love for tourism and architectural marvels and we’re going to help you choose the destination – or destinations – for your memorable honeymoon. Check them out!
Article Written by Mirella Haddad
Marrakech, Morocco
Moorish architecture takes over this lively city and is embodied in riads – which are palaces with stunning interior courtyards, gardens and open skylights. Paired with the city’s mosques, mosaics and minarets, you’re certainly going to fall in love with Islamic design.
Copenhagen, Denmark
In the Danish capital, bold urban planning and world-class architecture come together with historic buildings to create a place booming with energy. You will get to explore the many facets of the city, which is becoming the hub of internationally acclaimed architects. The Royal Danish Playhouse and the Copenhagen Opera House are certainly among the places you should visit.
St. Petersburg, Russia
You can’t go to this city without visiting The Catherine Palace, which constitutes the true embodiment of the Rococo movement. Think curves, pale colors and richly decorated architecture styles that make the heart of every architecture enthusiast skip a beat.
Barcelona, Spain
When we mention this charming city, the first monument that comes to our minds is La Sagrada Família. This is an unfinished masterpiece by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, who was known for his Catalan Modernism architectural style, signature ceramic, stained-glass mosaics, undulating stonework and ironwork.
Rome, Italy
The Baroque style reaches new heights in this captivating city. Opulence, grandiosity and contrast between light and shadow are what define every masterpiece you encounter in the streets of Rome. Therefore, some of the places that you must visit are the famed Trevi Fountain, St. Peter's Square and Santi Luca e Martina.
Istanbul, Turkey
The architecture in this big Turkish city is a blend of many influences. There, you will find an array of monuments that illustrate Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman styles. From Aya Sofya to the Blue Mosque and the extremely modern Sancaklar Mosque, you will definitely enjoy exploring this architectural haven.
Singapore, Singapore
If you’re into ultra-modern architecture, this destination is for you! Gardens by the Bay are a must see, as they represent the city’s vision of innovation – which comes alive in the shape of “supertrees” that generate solar power and act as air-venting ducts and harvesting water.
Brasília, Brazil
Futurism is the word that best defines Brasília. Sharp contrasts, dynamic lines as well as the use of materials such as concrete and glass give this city a truly unique aesthetic sense that makes Brazil a vision from the future.
Miami, USA
Here is where you find the largest collection of Art Deco buildings in the world. From the symmetrical and geometrical patterns to the pastel colors, floral and animal motifs, the city burst with fluidity and movement.
