#obviously braavos is inspired by Venice but the architecture there is just too much for me

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Any toughts or ideas for Pentosi, Braavosi and Lysene Architecture?

sorry this is late I'm intimidated by the sheer numbers of architectural styles that exist in Western Europe alone

For Pentos, I've always imagined the Iberian Peninsula. Romanesque Portuguese and Spanish influences, with maybe a hint of Romanesque Italy as well. Very open spaces: Large arches, wide courtyards, big windows. High vaults and ceilings, usually painted with frescos along with the walls. Basically 10th-13th century Iberian Peninsula.

This might be sacrilegious of me, but Croatia for Braavos even though I know they shot most of the Kings Landing Scenes there for the show. I know Braavos is fairly grey and muggy, while Croatia is a very warm climate...but the look of crumbling buildings leaning on each other, a city layout that clearly grew organically, and just the overall vibe of a fading yet still vibrant city...idk it just works for me

Classical Greek inspired architecture is my go-to idea for Lys. In a place where the climate is purportedly perfect, there would be a lot of open spaces and easy access to the outdoors, where most activities would take place. Tall columns and winding staircases made of marble, designs and figures etched and carved into them with painstaking detail.

#asoiaf worldbuilding #asoiaf #obviously braavos is inspired by Venice but the architecture there is just too much for me #braves was built by runaway slaves with literally whatever they could find