Victorian architecture is a series of
architectural revival styles in the mid-to-late 19th century.
Victorian refers to the reign of
Queen Victoria (1837–1901), called the
Victorian era, during which period the styles known as Victorian were used in construction. However, many elements of what is typically termed "Victorian" architecture did not become popular until later in Victoria's reign. The styles often included interpretations and
eclectic revivals of historic styles mixed with the introduction of middle east and Asian influences. The name represents the British and French custom of naming architectural styles for a reigning monarch. Within this naming and classification scheme, it follows
Georgian architecture and later
Regency architecture, and was succeeded by
Edwardian architecture.