architourism

English

Etymology

Blend of architecture +‎ tourism.

Noun

architourism (uncountable)

1. Tourism involving seeing buildings and other architectural works.
   • 2004, "The Wright stuff: a reborn Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece attracts visitors to an Oklahoma oil town", Journal of Property Management, May/June 2004:

     Its luxury loft rooms attract international visitors seeking the "architourism" experience of staying in the only hotel housed in a Wright structure.

Derived terms

• architourist