Whenever I travel, I especially love checking out architecture. I’m drawn to buildings, historic and contemporary, and to see how the culture and environment influence the different architectural styles all over the world. Even though I’m by no means an architecture buff, I do love learning about the many types out there, which make for memorable trips.

One aspect of architecture I’m especially drawn to is the window. Windows have been around for as long as humankind had created shelter: originally serving as natural light source, windows have since become an artform, both for functionality and creative expression. Although today almost all windows are made from glass, it’s interesting to learn that materials like animal skin and paper served as prototypes!

Any case, I’d like to share with you some of the most-beautiful and most-unique windows I’ve come across on my travels. This list is by no means an extensive one, so I just might have to make a Part 2 soon! Enjoy. 🙂

5 Beautiful Windows in the World

1. Tbilisi, Georgia

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Georgian Museum of Fine Arts (May 2019)

2. Pérouges, France

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Quaint windows dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries (October 2017)

3. Ushuaia, Argentina

20221115_204237Gorgeous reading room in Los Cauquenes Hotel (November 2022)

4. Singapore

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Colorful colonial windows along Emerald Hill Road (January 2024)

5. Sibiu, Romania

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“Eye” windows once used as ventilation for attics (February 2019)

*bonus* San Francisco, California

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Looking out at the top of Coit Tower (March 2024)

 

Which window(s) caught your eye? Let me know! Have a wonderful day, folks. 🙂

— Rebecca

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40 thoughts on “5 Beautiful Windows in the World”

  1. Ooh, I would LOVE to have #3 as my reading room! The dream: lots of light and mountain views. #5 made me chuckle – thank you for sharing the function of them, as I wouldn’t have known about their original purpose.

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    1. Yes! Los Cauquenes had the most-beautiful reading room, overlooking Tierra del Fuego National Park; I’d happily return for another stay! Sibiu’s eye windows are very whimsical and unique, and they were a delight to come across during my visit!

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  2. Love this post. I too enjoy architecture and you definitely need a good window. I particularly like the windows from Pérouges, especially with the additional features like the shutters and plants on the window sill.

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  3. You gotta love those unique, roof-integrated windows, dear Rebecca, especially as they look like they are watching you while walking through the city. I have always loved windows too because they create a seamless transition between indoor living spaces and the surrounding environment, enhancing a sense of tranquillity and openness. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx

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    1. I’m glad that Sibiu’s windows caught your eye– pun intended! It’s true that windows are stunning, a lovely transition from indoors to the outside world (and vice versa). Hope you get to discover more wonderful windows on your travels, Aiva! 😊

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  4. I love buildings with great windows! Not only they add to the visual appeal of a structure, but when placed strategically, they also provide a great vantage point to the outside world for those inside the building. I’m particularly intrigued by the “eyes” of Sibiu.

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    1. I agree! Windows are both functional and artistic, and they offer great insight into the world– inside and out. Sibiu’s eye windows were a unique find, and I’m glad you enjoyed reading about them, Bama!

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    1. Pérouges’s has a lot of charm, that’s for sure! Love how quaint it is. There were so many other windows that didn’t make the cut in this post, so I might have to do a Part 2 soon!

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  7. There are two options: looking at the window or looking out of the window. I didn’t imagine the top of Colt Tower to be so wide. I guess the view of SF shows a large part of the city and the bay.

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    1. Yes, great minds do think alike! To be fair, I didn’t go inside the Georgian Museum of Fine Arts while in Tbilisi; I only passed by it. Can’t wait to read the second installment of your windows series!

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