Discover the greatness of construction: 10 world iconic buildings that you must explore.
The buildings that make up cities are part of their most personal attraction.
It would be difficult to imagine Paris without the Eiffel Tower or Rome without the Colosseum. Since the beginning of history, architecture has been an essential part of the beauty of countries.
The list of architectural wonders of the world is much longer than the one we propose in this selection. Despite this, this is a list of places that every travel lover should keep in mind throughout his life. Some stand out for their design, others for the characters that passed by, and others simply for their dimensions.
These are 10 emblematic buildings of the world that you have to know
Taj Mahal
The most famous mausoleum in the world needs little cover letter. This beautiful palace combines elements of Islamic, Persian, Indian and Turkish architecture. Although the mausoleum covered by the white marble dome is the best known part, the Taj Mahal is a walled complex of buildings that occupies 17 hectares and includes a great mosque, a guest house and gardens.
The Taj Mahal was designed by the architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori in the 17th century. It was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth.
Burj Khalifa
Talking about Burj Khalifa is talking about greatness. Not only because of its dimensions – its 828 meters high make it the tallest structure in the world – but also because of what it represents in the emirate. The building marked a before and after for the city, since it has led the so-called ‘Downtown Dubai’, the most glamorous part of Dubai, since its completion in January 2010. Its 163 houses everything from spectacular restaurants to luxury brand stores and hotels.
The Burj Khalifa was designed by the architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). The lead architect in charge of the design was Adrian Smith, who led the design team that created this iconic skyscraper. The Burj Khalifa, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is currently the tallest building in the world and is known for its impressive height and distinctive architectural design.
Saint Basil’s Cathedral
Located on Red Square in Russia, its bulbous domes have gone down in history as the most famous in the world. Everything that surrounds Saint Basil’s Cathedral is worthy of admiration, from the Tower of the Savior in the Kremlin to the Church of Saint John the Baptist in Dyakovo. Football lovers now have a golden opportunity to enjoy this monument with the excuse of the World Cup to be held this summer.
Saint Basil’s Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Virgin Mary, located on Red Square in Moscow, Russia, was designed by an architect named Postnik Yakovlev.
tower of Pisa
The Tower of Pisa, officially known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, was built in several stages by various architects and builders over a period of time. Construction began in August 1173 under the direction of the architect Bonanno Pisano. However, due to the inclination that began to be felt during the construction of the first three levels, construction was temporarily halted.
It is located in Italy and is one of the jewels of romantic art that is always full of tourists.
The White House
George Washington inaugurated it, Roosevelt gave it the name it is known today, Thomas Jefferson burned it down, Harry Truman rebuilt it and John F. Kennedy, along with his wife Jacqueline, redecorated it. Just because of its history and experiences, the White House deserves a place among the most emblematic buildings in the world. Its mysteries go beyond the borders of its past. In fact, its true size is not always appreciated, since a good part of the house is distributed underground.
Coliseum
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, was designed by Roman architects Vespasian and his son Titus, who were emperors of the Flavian dynasty. The construction of the Colosseum began around AD 70-72 and was completed in AD 80 under Titus.
One of the most famous monuments of classical Roman antiquity and one of the ‘Nine Seven Wonders of the World’. Its inauguration lasted 100 days and the entire Roman people participated in it, where dozens of gladiators and wild beasts died who gave their lives for the pleasure and spectacle of the people. Centuries and centuries later, their enjoyment consists of exactly the opposite: admiring it without any hurry and with the appropriate calm.
gaudi house
Visiting the residence where the great architect lived is one of the main attractions of Park Güell in Barcelona. It currently houses a collection of furniture and objects designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí, as well as works by other of his collaborators.
hagia sophia
This former Orthodox basilica in Turkey is currently one of the busiest museums in Istanbul. A perfect example of Byzantine architecture. As on so many other occasions, the cinema once again paid its particular tribute to a historic building. On this occasion, ‘007: Operation Skyfall’ shot its opening scenes in Hagia Sophia.
Torres Petronas
The tallest twin towers in the world are located in the capital of Malaysia. With 88 floors of reinforced concrete, steel and glass, but above all its evocation of Islamic art make Petronas a symbol of the country. The towers have different anecdotes, such as the recording of different scenes from the movie ‘La Trampa’ (1999) starring Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones, or how the urban climber Alain “the Climber” using only his hands and feet and without safety devices he climbed to the top.
Flatiron Building
Located in New York; with more than 120 years of history, also known as Fuller, in honor of George A. Fuller, founder of the construction company that financed the work.
The Flatiron Building is famous for its distinctive architectural design, which resembles a “flatiron” due to its slim triangular shape. It is one of the first skyscrapers built in New York and stands out for its terracotta façade, ornate details and the way it adapts to the peculiar shape of the land on which it was built.
** To see the images of these buildings, what you have to do is go to our photo gallery that is at the top and slide to the right.
These are the 10 emblematic buildings of the world that you have to know.
2023-08-11 20:23:30
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