Neo-Moorish is an exotic architectural style that reached its peak popularity in the mid-19th-century. It took elements and inspiration from Islamic art. There are only a handful of examples of such buildings in Europe. One of them is Villa Crespi, which lies near Lake Orta's shores, in the scenic Italian …

Once, it was Europe’s biggest water tower, now it is one of the best conversion jobs in the world. In this 130-year-old building, you will stay inside a design job worth $75 million. The 11-meter high lobby is as impressive as the collection of art hanging on the walls, including …