In 2013, Medellín (Colombia) was declared the most innovative city in the world as part of the City of the Year Competition, organized by the Wall Street Journal. It competed alongside metropolises ...

Just back from Colombia, where I spoke (along with other Americans, MoMA’s Barry Bergdoll and Steven Holl’s Chris McVoy) at the recent Colombian architecture biennial, which was held in Medellín and ...

Taller Síntesis is an architecture practice founded in 2008 in Medellín, Colombia, by David Cuartas Restrepo, Lucas Serna Rodas, and Farhid Maya Ramírez. The three architects, graduates of the ...

One of the most inspiring places to visit in 2026, Colombia’s second-largest city has earned its spot as an enchanting destination for foodies, music lovers, and art aficionados. Comuna 13, a ...

In the heart of Medellín, Colombia, the Catholic basilica rises as a striking example of Neo-Romanesque and Gothic Revival architecture. This landmark contrasts beautifully with the surrounding modern ...

MEDELLÍN, Colombia — This labyrinthine metropolis transformed over the course of the decade from a battlefield of drug lords, paramilitaries and leftist guerrillas into one of the safest, most dynamic ...

A thriving creative and cultural scene earned Medellín a place on National Geographic’s Best of the World 2026, highlighting the city’s transformation and growing appeal with international visitors.

The transformation of Medellín from a symbol of violence into “The Paris of the Americas.” Three decades ago Colombia’s city of Medellín was a symbol for violence and narco-trafficking. Massive ...