Throughout history, kings and queens have commissioned buildings all around the world but just how much has their vision shaped the cities of today? We explore the new book, ‘Royalty and Architecture’, with its editor Clive Aslet. Plus: we visit a place that saw everything from coronations to royal funerals and check on the rebuilding efforts of Notre Dame five years on from a devastating fire.

Tall Stories 520: Vienna’s art nouveau Tennisclub SV Schwarz-Blau
07:21

Designing a modern library that is relevant to people and place
28:09

Tall Stories 519: Exploring Caracas’ panoramic Humboldt Hotel
04:10