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20 EXAMPLES OF FAMOUS
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APRIL 11, 2014 / ANA / 7 COMMENTS

13. Beijing National Stadium

Also known as Bird’s Nest, this phenomenal stadium

was built for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. The
idea for this amazing structure was the result of
cooperation of Chinese and international architects
and artists.

As soon as man realized he is in the need of a shelter,

architecture started developing. Over a long course of
human history the art of building has conjured up
many grand, beautiful and astounding structures,
monuments to the perfect marriage of science and art.
Each historic period is marked by one or more world
famous architectural achievements, special because of
their scale, engineering, materials or ornaments.
Whether these architectural landmarks are dedicated
to religious or secular purpose does not impact their
value, while they stand proud as epitomes of human
intellect and spirit.

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Our list of 20 monuments of the world is assembled in

the attempt to bring you closer the historical and the
modern traits of what makes the famous architecture.

1. Eiffel Tower – Paris, France

Constructed in 1889, the Eiffel Tower is one of the

most famous structures in the world. It’s named after
the engineer Gustave Eiffel and it was build as the
entrance arch for the World Expo of 1889. The tower
is 324 meters high, approximately as an 81 storey
building. Today, the tower attracts millions of visitors
every year.

2. The Burj al Arab – Dubai

Built on an artificial island 280 meters away from the

coast, the Burj al Arab in Dubai is one of the most
luxurious and the fourth tallest hotel in the world. It’s
321 meters high and it represents one of the wonders
of contemporary engineering. The building is designed
by Tom Wright of WKK architects and its shape
emulates shape of the sail of a ship.

3. Parthenon – Athens, Greece

The most famous and the best preserved temple of

ancient Greece had a lot of influence on the
architecture, art and aesthetics of the western world.
It was built in the 5th century BC, dedicated to the
goddess Athena Parthenos, the patron of Athens. Its
sculptures, ornaments and friezes are today
considered the finest examples of Classical Greek art.
Its supervising architect, Phidias is still known by
name as one of the best sculptors and builders of the
ancient times.

4. Sagrada Familia – Barcelona, Spain

One of the most elaborate churches in history, with a
construction that has taken the most of the 20th
century. Designed by one of the greatest minds of
modern architecture, Antonio Gaudi, the cathedral
represents the fantastic fusion of gothic influences and
singular art nouveau ideas. It’s construction started in
1882, lasting through decades until the Spanish Civil
War and the World War II, when it stopped.
Resuming the building in the 1950s, the process is not
over yet. Although the church has been consecrated in
2010, the final completion is planned for 2026, the
year of 100 years anniversary of Gaudi’s death.
Although unfinished, this building is huge and
breathtaking with myriads of ornaments adorning its
constructive elements, making it one of the most
recognizable symbols of the city.

5. Angkor Wat – Cambodia

At first Hindu, then Buddhist, Angkor Wat was the

most mysterious temple and the largest religious
complex in the world. It was built in the 12th century
by the Khmer King Suryavarman, intended to be the
state temple and then his mausoleum. After Hinduist
traditions were abandoned, Angkor Wat was
dedicated to the Buddhist deity Vishnu. The complex
is the symbol of Cambodia and it found its place on
the Cambodian national flag. Vast and impressive, this
brilliant example of Khmer architecture is captivating
in its beauty and strong in its traditional structure.

6. Saint Peter’s Basilica – Vatican, Rome, Italy

Probably the most famous Catholic church in the

world, Saint Peter’s in Rome was designed by Donato
Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno and
Gianlorenzo Bernini, respectively, with smaller
additions by other prominent architects. It’s an
elaborate basilica, and the most revered building of
Renaissance architecture.

7. Sydney Opera House

One of the most famous opera houses in the world,

because of its building. It was designed by Danish
architect Jorn Utzon, who was celebrated for the
groundbreaking modern design. Sydney Opera House
was opened in 1973, staging large theatrical
productions.

8. Colosseum

This ancient Roman amphitheatre is considered one

of the greatest achievements of Roman architecture. It
was constructed in 70-80 AD, and it’s one of the first
buildings in history where concrete was used for
construction.

9. Tower Bridge London

The symbol of London and a pearl of the 19th century

architecture, Tower Bridge was built as a combination
of bascule bridge and suspension bridge in 1886 –
1894.

10. Hagia Sophia Istanbul

A monumental church, then mosque and today a

museum. It’s a singular testimony to the grandeur and
the genius of Byzantine architecture. It was built in
6th century AD, during the reign of Emperor
Justinian.

11. Kremlin

Moscow Kremlin is a large fortified complex set in the

bosom of Moscow. It was built in 15th century and the
fortress spans over almost 28 hectares of land, with its
impressive red walls, towers and buildings. It’s the
seat of Russian government.

12. Empire State Building

Rarely a person travels to New York without planning

to visit the Empire State Building. It is the symbol of
the city and the pioneering skyscraper, with its 103
stories. This 381 meters high structure was designed
by William F. Lamb and completed in 1931, becoming
one of the first skyline creators of the Big Apple.

14. Petronas Towers Kuala Lumpur

These twin towers were the tallest buildings in the

world in the period from 1998 to 2004, and still are
the tallest twin buildings in the world. Their complex
and supermodern design initiated the construction of
the post-modern Kuala Lumpur.

15. Leaning Tower Pisa

The campanile of the cathedral of Pisa, Tuscany is

world famous for its leaning position. Started in the
12th, the tower was completed in the second half of
the 14th century, and it is the iconic building of the
late Italian Romanesque style.

16. Taj Mahal

Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the most fantastic

and the most beautiful monument to love, for his early
deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal. The entire building is
covered in white marble, depicting architecturally the
ideal vision of heaven. Constructed in the 17th
century, it is located in Agra, in the Indian region
Uttar Pradesh.

17. Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

There was no better choice for the contemporary art

museum architect, but the Guggenheim Museum
Bilbao designer – the amazing Frank Gehry. The
building is the fantastic creation, covered in shiny
sheets of metal, transferring the visitor into another
dimension. The museum was inaugurated in 1997.

18. Flatiron Building

A groundbreaking triangular solution of early modern

architecture. The Flatiron Building was designed by
Daniel Burnham and completed in 1902. This New
York landmark was the tallest building in the world at
the time it was completed.

19. Villa Savoye

One of the most renowned modernist villas, built by

the modern architecture pioneer Le Corbusier in
Poissy, near Paris. The villa was constructed after the
emblematic “Five Points” the famous architect relied
on, while conjuring up the modern style.

20. Kauffman Residence or Fallingwater

One of the most admired buildings designed by Frank

Lloyd Wright, built in 1935 near Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania. The modern house is set above a
natural waterfall, fusing the artificial and the natural
in perfect harmony. Fallingwater was proclaimed
“best all time work of American architecture” by the
American Institute of Architects in 1991.

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JULY 12, 2015 REPLY

KAVERI PRIYAMBADA

It helps me a lot
As I got lots of information about the world heritage.