Architecture vs Sightly

The world's finest architectural masterpieces in your pocket. A one-stop GPS-enabled guide to the worlds greatest architectural achievements from the 20th and 21st century. Travel to any place in the world and this guide will tell you, where the most interesting buildings around you are located. It will tell the story behind the building and the architect, displays two pictures for every project and gives you walking or driving directions. No data connection is needed, because all information and pictures (except maps) are stored offline on your phone. So no expensive roaming cost when abroad! You can even use it without GPS and in Flight Mode, because it allows you to browse cities and buildings manually. All projects have a full description, photos and additional details such as the name of the architect, the year it was built and the associated website. It also presents you with walking and driving directions. This carefull selection of the major wonders of 20th and 21st century architecture spans traditions throughout the world, from Le Corbusier to the latest Pritzker Prize winners. From the renowned, famous icons to the hidden architectural gems. An indispensable tool for travellers and city dwellers, to discover great buildings worldwide.

Sightly helps you understand the places and objects around you through your camera. Point your phone at landmarks, historic buildings, statues, monuments, museum artifacts, and architectural details, and Sightly identifies what you are looking at in seconds. Instead of searching manually, you get a fast and focused explanation built for the moment. Learn what a structure is, why it matters, which era it belongs to, and what makes it culturally or historically important. Sightly is designed for travelers, museum visitors, architecture lovers, and anyone who wants deeper context while exploring. The app combines AI-powered visual recognition with nearby context to improve relevance and deliver richer results. That means better matches for places around you, clearer summaries, and more meaningful discoveries while walking through a city, visiting famous sites, or exploring local museums. Use Sightly to turn curiosity into understanding. Save recent scans, revisit discoveries later, and build your own visual memory of the places you explore. Whether you are on vacation, on a weekend city walk, or inside a gallery, Sightly gives every place a story worth noticing.