Iconic Buildings & Great Palaces

Buildings have the power to make a statement define an era and change people's relationship to the world around them. Iconic Buildings & Great Palaces explores how a building's design can wield more influence than what it houses within.
From London's first environmental skyscraper 'The Gherkin' to the most distinctive arts building of the 20th century The Sydney Opera House Iconic Buildings is all about bold design cutting edge style and innovation. Discover how great monuments to commercialism define our modern cities including New York City's famous skyline and Shanghai's phenomenal World Financial Centre.
Step into the world of lavish lifestyles in Great Palaces exploring the regal grandeur and majestic history of our most opulent royal residences. Learn the rich family history and the stories behind some of the most exquisite constructions on the planet including Versailles the romantic Taj Mahal Madrid's Royal Palace the Imperial Palace in Beijing's Forbidden City and the oldest palace in Europe Istanbul's Topkapi Palace.