Love has always inspired art, poetry, and architecture, and some of the world’s most breathtaking monuments were born out of longing and remembrance. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it feels fitting to look beyond the Taj Mahal - the most famous symbol of eternal love - and explore other architectural tributes that were built to honour lost love. These structures, scattered across continents, are not just feats of design but also poignant reminders of devotion, grief, and the human desire to immortalize affection in stone. (Image: Canva)
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News1803-02-2026, 13:30

Beyond Taj Mahal: World's Most Beautiful Monuments Built For Love

  • Explore architectural tributes worldwide, built out of love, longing, and remembrance, beyond the iconic Taj Mahal.
  • Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, commissioned by Empress Bega Begum for Emperor Humayun, was India's first garden-tomb and inspired the Taj Mahal.
  • The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders, was built by Artemisia II for Mausolus, giving us the word "mausoleum."
  • Boldt Castle (USA) and Kellie's Castle (Malaysia) are poignant symbols of love interrupted, left unfinished after the deaths of loved ones.
  • Other notable monuments include Bibi Ka Maqbara (India), Castel Sant'Angelo (Italy), Corcomroe Abbey (Ireland), Petra's Royal Tombs (Jordan), and Mirabell Palace (Austria).

Why It Matters: Discover global monuments, from ancient wonders to unfinished castles, all testaments to enduring love and devotion.

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