17 Buildings That Prove You Don't Need to Be in Nature to Appreciate Flowers

At night, the Lotus Tower lights up — or shall we say, blooms — putting on a show worth waiting to see. As its name hints, the top of the tower is designed to look like the Lotus flower, with two layers of metal petals that give the entire building an Art Deco vibe.

Challenge: Count all of the flowers that show up in the dizzying — and we mean that in the best way possible — interior of this mosque.

The installation created by Dan Carson proves that the top of the Space Needle isn’t the only place to find stunning views in Seattle.

There are architectural surprises around every turn in Germany, but we’ve fallen for this aged church window, which has a few layers of floral intrigue in its brick and tile design.

The corner of this already-stunning museum in Shanghai has been transformed into a fiery flower. At night, it’s lit in a bright orange, but during the day it blends into the silver façade making for the perfect double take as you pass by.

The floral tiling on this masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí is worth taking a long moment to appreciate the details.

To get the full effect of this floral fixation, you’ll have to check out Marina Bay’s Arts and Sciences Museum from above — the rounded columns come together to form a gentle bloom.

Game board or building? These golden clovers make this design stand-out among the crowded city.

From below, these cherry-colored petals are the perfect spot to catch some shade. From above, they’re blooms stretching for that extra bit of sunlight.

Take some time to stop and enjoy the full view of this temple before checking it out up close — its lotus shape is a sight to see from afar.

There's an ancient story to be told on the walls of Persepolis, but make sure to take a moment to appreciate the crown of flowers lining the bottom of some of these scenes.

Don’t let all of the gold send your head spinning—the floral relief design on the ceiling of the Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque is easy to overlook, and most definitely worth your attention.

Classic vacation advice: Don’t forget to look up! The ceiling of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is straight out of a dream.

These colorful blossoms flower out of the ground, creating a massive industrial garden just waiting to be explored.

Otto Wagner's Majolica Building shows off some of the prettiest tiled florets we've ever seen. Helllllo, Instagram.

This cathedral sits in the center of a giant blossom. Again, take some time to step back and admire this scene from afar, if you find yourself lucky enough to check it out in person.

There are plenty of reasons to visit this site of worship, but don’t miss the floral-inspired stained-glass windows inside its walls. Get the light shining through at the right angle, and you’re in for a treat.