The world is full of miracles in various forms and, quite often, the list of world wonders includes beautiful architectural structures of different eras and styles. We present to your attention the masterpieces of the great architects-designers, whose works are world heritage and protected by UNESCO - the unique and most beautiful buildings in the world.
The Guggenheim Museum in the Spanish city of Bilbao opens the ranking of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The architectural object, the construction of which was completed in 1997, is a masterpiece of the architectural direction "deconstructivism". The building, designed by architect Frank Gary, is shaped like a futuristic spaceship. The cladding of the beautiful structure is made with titanium sheets, which reflect light in all colors of the rainbow and reflect nearby objects. The Guggenheim Museum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is visited by millions of tourists every year.
9. Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab is one of the most expensive and beautiful hotels in the world, which in its shape resembles the sail of an Arab ship. This seven-star hotel, although rated only 5 stars by hoteliers, is equipped with luxurious two-story apartments and provides the most comfortable conditions for guests to stay. The outside of the building is almost entirely clad in glass, while the inside is luxurious, dominated by marble and gold leaf. Burj Al Arab has the world's highest atrium vault - 180 meters. The height of the sail building is 321 meters, which puts the hotel in 70th place in the world in the ranking of high-rise and multi-storey buildings. The hotel is located in the Arabian Gulf, 280 meters from land, and is connected to the mainland by a long bridge.
In the top 10 most beautiful buildings, the clay mosque of the small Malian town of Jenne is worthy. The architectural object is designed in the Sudano-Sahelian style, of course, not without the influence of Islamic culture. Sand, water and clay were used to build the Jenne Mosque. The dimensions of the building are 75x75 meters, and the height of the minaret is about 16 meters. In addition to being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jenne Mosque is also the largest alluvial architectural site in the world. The restoration of the beautiful building is carried out annually during the festival by the local population. Outside, the mosque looks quite ascetic, but inside there are many corridors and there is a prayer hall, where only Muslims are allowed to enter.
The seventh place in our ranking goes to the Indian Lotus Temple in New Delhi - a religious center for preaching Bahaism. An extraordinary architectural solution was used in the construction of the building in the form of a lotus flower that did not bloom with 27 petals, faced with white marble. Nine outer petals 34 meters high - nine entrances to the building, which equates openness to all faiths and to all humanity. The huge central dome of the beautiful structure, signifying the unity of peoples, is a place for worship and prayer. The Lotus Temple, built in 1986, was included in the UNESCO list and is of great interest to tourists all over the world.
The fabulous and mythical architectural site of Wat Rong Khun is one of the most beautiful temple buildings in the world. The so-called White Temple is made at odds with Buddhist traditions and styles due to its snow-white color. The construction of the structure began in 1997 and continues to this day. The exterior design of the building is made with the use of mythical figures, sculptures and figurines of animals, personifying the elements of nature. Snow-white walls with alabaster ornaments and mirror mosaics make the temple glowing with purity and purity. The interior design is no less original: the struggle between good and evil in the Buddhist context is the main theme of the paintings on the walls and vaults of Wat Rong Khun. Also a UNESCO site, Wat Rong Khun attracts millions of tourists to the small Thai town of Chiang Rai.
5. Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Sheikh Zayed Mosque is a majestic architectural structure in Abu Dhabi named after Sheikh Zayed. The building was erected in observance of the Arabian, Moorish and Persian styles. Crowned with 82 domes, it has a height of 107 meters and the largest area of \u200b\u200bpremises in the world. The beautiful mosque is made entirely of marble and is characterized by the lavish interior and exterior decoration that is typical of the Arabs from the UAE.
4. Temple of Truth in Pattaya
It is the largest and most beautiful wooden temple in the world. The beautiful building, built of rare and precious wood without the use of nails, is replete with carved ornaments of religious themes and mythical images that personify all existing Eastern religions. The interior decoration of the shrine is full of statues and figures, each of which has its own legend and personifies a certain deity in Hinduism and Buddhism. Legends say that the Temple of Truth is able to work miracles - people come here to ask for health, the opportunity to give birth to a child, improve well-being and just pray for sins. The construction of the building began in 1981, and the completion of the work is planned as early as 2025. Despite this, the beautiful architectural site is already included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
3. St. Basil's Cathedral
Among the ten most beautiful buildings in the world is St. Basil's Cathedral, which was erected at the behest of Ivan the Terrible in 1561 on the so-called Red Square in the very "heart" of Moscow. The majestic religious building, 65 meters high, consists of an ensemble of eight churches, personifying the resurrection of Christ, and the main pillar-like church, illuminated in honor of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos. The external and internal decoration of the building is made of mosaics and abounds in icons. Today St. Basil's Cathedral is in the joint use of the State Historical Museum and the church, where services are held on Sundays. UNESCO has included the grandiose architectural creation on the list of world significance and heritage.
The Sagrada Familia is an incredibly beautiful building located in Barcelona. Work on the construction of the temple began in 1882 and has not been completed to this day. The completion of the construction of the grandiose structure is scheduled for 2026, but the builders are in no hurry, since according to legend, one of the soothsayers said that the end of the world would come at the end of the construction of this architectural object. The Sagrada Familia is crowned with 12 columns with a height of 115 meters, which identify the Apostles, and in the center is the tallest column with a height of 170 meters, embodying Christ. The interior decoration of the building is not inferior to the futuristic and fantastic exterior. Inside, there are high asymmetrical columns that delight tourists, as they create an optical illusion under the vault of the temple. The Sagrada Familia is one of the main tourist sites in Barcelona, \u200b\u200bwhich is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Taj Mahal is a pearl of Indian architecture, which can be safely called the most beautiful building in the world. Taj Mahal is a mosque-mausoleum, built in 1653 at the behest of Tamerlane's descendant, Shah Jahan, in honor of his third wife. That is why the building is not only the most beautiful architectural creation in the world, but also a symbol of unquenchable love.
Up to 5,000,000 tourists visit the mosque annually. The whole complex is built in perfect symmetry. The main building of the Taj Mahal - the tomb - is crowned with a huge dome of snow-white marble and is located on a platform-eminence, surrounded by four high minarets. The exterior decor of the main building is replete with precious and semi-precious stones, paintings and patterns typical of Indian culture. The interior decor is not inferior to the outside: a huge octagon-shaped room with a height of 25 meters of vaults is decorated with precious stones, marble carvings in the form of ornaments and mosaics in Persian style. The sun is depicted under the dome, and the tomb is flooded with sunlight through the windows carved from marble. Taj Mahal is included in the UNESCO list as a World Heritage Site, moreover, the building was included in the list of "Seven New Wonders of the World".
These buildings are known all over the world, they are admired, they are admired and adored. These are the visiting cards of cities, let's take another look at these historical buildings:
The Moscow Kremlin is the largest fortress on the territory of Europe, preserved and operating to this day, is located in the most ancient part of Moscow, the main socio-political and historical-artistic complex of the city, the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation. It is located on the high left bank of the Moskva River - Borovitsky Hill, at the confluence of the Neglinnaya River. In plan, the Kremlin is an irregular triangle with an area of \u200b\u200b27.5 hectares (ha).
The Taj Mahal in India is located near Agra. In its stately appearance, it resembles a temple, but in fact it is a mausoleum built in honor of the second wife of Shah Jahan - Mumtaz Mahal (in other words, Arjumand Bano Begum). This is a very beautiful building indeed. No description, photo or video can convey all the true beauty of this structure. The architecture of the building conveys a mixture of Indian, Persian and Islamic architecture.
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous and easily recognizable buildings in the world, at the same time it is the symbol of the largest city in Australia. It is considered one of the main attractions of the continent - the sail-shaped shells that form the roof make this building unlike any other in the world. The Sydney Opera House is recognized as one of the outstanding buildings of modern architecture in the world and since 1973, along with the Harbor Bridge, has been the hallmark of Sydney. This building has been under the protection of UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since June 28, 2007.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a bell tower, part of the ensemble of the city's Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (Cathedral of Pisa) in the city of Pisa, known worldwide for its unintentional tilt. The slope of the tower, caused by the softness of the soil, took place as construction was completed in 1360. The tilt process ended only in 2008. The tower has 294 steps. The tower is 55.86 m from the ground on the lowest side and 56.7 m on the highest side. The base diameter is 15.54 m. Its mass is estimated at 14 453 tons. The current slope is 3 °
The Empire State Building is a 102 storey building located in New York City on Manhattan Island. It is an office building. From 1931 to 1970, it was one of the tallest buildings in the world, before the opening of the north tower of the World Trade Center. It regained this status again after the tragedy of 2001 (the collapse of the World Trade Center). The architecture of the building is attributed to the Art Deco style.
The Eiffel Tower is the most famous architectural landmark in Paris, known as the symbol of France, erected on the Champ de Mars and named after its designer Gustaf Eiffel. It is the most recognizable and tallest building in Paris, its height together with the new antenna is 324 meters, which is approximately equal to the building of 81 floors. The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 and has an amazing history of origin. In 1889, in Paris, in memory of the centenary of the French Revolution, the World Exhibition was held, thanks to the exhibition, the city authorities commissioned the design and construction of a temporary structure serving as an entrance arch.
The Colosseum is a symbol of strength, power and centuries-old history of Rome, one of the most famous sights of Italy. It is considered the most beautiful and largest stadium in the ancient world, built in the first century AD. e. in the form of an amphitheater. The construction of this grandiose structure began after numerous victories by Emperor Vespasian in Judea. The construction lasted 11 years, during which the impossible was done - quality, a complete emergency and the introduction of advanced technologies, unthinkable at that time - the conveyor.
Big Ben is the world famous clock tower of Westminster Palace in London. The Palace of Westminster hosts meetings of the House of Lords and the House of Commons, it is easy to lose the right direction in the many-kilometer hallways of the palace, there is hardly a person who has visited all of its 1200 rooms, but the most famous part of the palace - the clock tower - is known, without exaggeration, to everything world and is one of the most striking architectural symbols of the city. The height of the tower is 96 meters; inside it is a narrow spiral staircase of 334 steps.
Burj Al Arab (Burj Al Arab) - translated from Arabic means “Arab Tower”, which was given to him by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, rightfully occupies the highest position in the list of the most luxurious hotels in the world. The best designers in the world worked on the interior of the Burj Al Arab hotel in order to emphasize its exclusive luxury. For the decoration of the rooms and halls of the hotel, they used about 1590 m² of 999 standard gold foil, as well as the best types of marble, precious and semi-precious stones, precious woods and the finest leather. The building rises 321 meters above the artificial island, which was poured especially for its construction in the early 90s, 280 meters from the coastline, its appearance resembles a sail installed on traditional Arab ships. The creation of the sail for the Burj Al Arab hotel was truly amazing and time consuming.
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It is generally accepted that the Ancient World is a set of civilizations that existed on earth from prehistoric times to the beginning of the Middle Ages. The framework is very conditional - for they are their own, for America - their own (the beginning of the colonization of the continent by Europeans).
Amazing legacy
During this time period, there were several civilizations with their own culture. Famous buildings and buildings of antiquity have survived to this day. There are not so few of them, but the most striking heritage sites of the past include such as the "City in the Sky" or Machu Picchu in Peru, the Baalbek Temple of Jupiter in Lebanon, the famous Egyptian pyramids of Giza, a suburb of Cairo. The list of antiquities includes the aqueducts of the Roman Empire, the glass windows of Alexandria that appeared in the first century AD, the remains of Greek temples, the Jervan aqueduct in Iraq, and the concrete domes of Roman temples.
Civilizations close to us
There are always ancient sites on every continent. But for the inhabitants of Europe (in the geographical sense of the word), the ancient world is associated primarily with Greece and Rome, with the Egyptian Cleopatra, since both Julius Caesar and Antony loved her.
In addition, they and other ancient Roman emperors dreamed of enslaving Egypt. Russian literature and art up to the beginning of the 20th century are associated with the myths of Greece and Rome. And the Mediterranean civilizations are considered the cradle of humanity. Therefore, to consider in more detail the famous buildings and buildings of antiquity, you need to start with Greece and Rome.
Acropolis - a pearl of world architecture
In Greece there are a lot of monuments from prehistoric times, and the whole country is dotted with the ruins of ancient Greek palaces and places of worship. It is rather difficult to count them, but there are objects that are considered symbols of the Ancient World. The most important of them is the Acropolis, located in the mainland in the city of Athens. This is a kind of fortress, standing on a hill, the height of which reaches 156 meters in height, it is 300 meters in width, and 170 in length. It is a well-fortified upper city, towering over the unprotected lower one. The Acropolis was the place where the temples of the gods, the patrons of the city, were located, in which residents could hide during the war. The majestic Athenian Acropolis is its well-studied history.
Parthenon - the dominant of the Acropolis
It should be noted that sculptures and statues from this Acropolis are in many museums around the world. It houses 21 objects, the most significant of which is the Parthenon - a visiting card not only of Greece, but of the entire Ancient World.
Included in the list of "The Greatest Temples of the World", it was built on the foundations of an older temple in the 5th century BC by the architects Kallikrates and Iktin. He dominates the entire area. It is an ideal, harmonious structure rich in unique features. But dozens of books have been written about each of its smallest details. The only thing that can be noted is that it is surrounded by columns all along the perimeter (this form is called peripter). This is what makes the temple irresistibly beautiful.
Athens - a treasure trove of ancient architecture
Other structures of Ancient Greece on the territory of the sacred center of the Acropolis are represented by such temples as the Erechtheion, dedicated to the legendary Athenian king Erechtheus, the Areopagus (authority), the temple of Athena-Nike. Throughout the entire capital, there are ruins of many other temples, since all of Greece is an open-air museum of ancient culture. These are the temples of Olympian Zeus, Niki Aptera, Apollo at Delphi, Poseidon at Cape Sounion, Hera on the Peloponnese peninsula, Demeter at Eleusis. These are the most famous buildings and structures of antiquity, created in Greece.
Priority of places of worship
In a later period, one of the first meteorological structures was built in Athens - the Tower of the Winds, 12 meters high, with a base diameter of 8 meters. The parameters of these ancient museums are perfect, they lie at the basis of all architecture and are studied by all architects of the world.
Of all the above objects of antiquity, only the Areopagus is an administrative building, all the rest are religious buildings. The largest sanctuary is Olympia, which is located on the Peloponnese peninsula. The cult of Zeus reigned in it.
The main business card of Rome
The Great Roman Empire is the oldest civilization in the Mediterranean, originating from Ancient Greece. According to legend, the direct descendants of Aeneas, the hero of the Trojan War, brothers Rem and Romulus, fed by a she-wolf, founded Rome and the greatest empire that gave the world a great culture.
The structures of ancient Rome in this article are presented by 10 of the greatest architectural examples, with which many inhabitants of the Earth are familiar, even those far from scholarship. Who doesn't know the Colosseum - the main symbol of Rome? A half-ruined outer three-tiered wall surrounds an oval arena. In ancient times, the total number of arches on the wall was 240, 80 of them are in the lower tier. In the arches of the first and second floors there were sculptures - the work of the best masters of Rome.
The brightest and most characteristic
The Appian Way is also familiar to many, because they know about the sad death of Spartak's companions, chained alive to the pillars along it, from school. And the final shots of the cult American film touched film lovers around the world.
The famous buildings and structures of antiquity, located in the ancient capital, are worthy of the Roman Forum, which already during the reign of Tarquicius the Proud became the center of the political, cultural and religious life of the Roman Empire. Here are the temples of Vesta, Vespasian and Saturn. Each of them is associated with tragic or happy pages of ancient history. The well-preserved Trajan Column dates back to the beginning of the 2nd century AD. 185 steps located inside lead to the observation deck at the 38th height. The sculptor Apollodorus of Damascus erected it in 114. It symbolizes the victory over the Dacians.
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The Roman Pantheon is unique - the temple of all the gods. Built in 126 AD, it dominates the Piazza della Rotonda.
You can find out what the famous buildings and buildings of antiquity looked like by looking at the marble Arch of Titus. This oldest building was erected in 81 in honor of the capture of Jerusalem. An arch rises above Via Sacra. Single-span, it has a height of 15.4 meters, a width of 13.5 m, a span of about 5 meters, and a width of 5.33 meters. Any chariot, including a quadriga, could enter such a gate. Preserved bas-reliefs depicting Titus with trophies. The Jewish temple was completely destroyed by him, and the victors got its main shrine - the minor. All this can be seen on the bas-relief.
Famous Roman Baths and Unique Temples
The list of the masterpieces of ancient Roman architecture continues. Where did this name come from? Caracalla is the nickname of a person who lived in the 3rd century AD. Ancient Roman baths are a special world where the elite of society had fun, went in for sports, waged intellectual disputes, and concluded contracts. The entourage corresponded: the walls and the font itself were made of the best grades of marble, there were sculptures everywhere, including the statue of Apollo Belvedere.
The seventh line in the list of "Architectural structures of Ancient Rome" is occupied by a composition of two temples of different configurations - rectangular and round. These temples were erected in honor of Portun (patron saint of ports) and Hercules. They are located on the left bank of the Tiber, in the very place where ships used to dock.
Mausoleum and catacombs
The eighth number is the Field of Mars - the left-bank part of Rome. Behind him is the Mausoleum of Hadrian - an architectural monument-tomb for the imperial family. On a square pedestal with a side equal to 84 meters, there is a cylinder with a diameter of 64 meters, crowned with a statue of the emperor in the image of the sun god, driving a quadriga (team of 4 horses). This huge structure was not used for its intended purpose, it became a strategic facility.
The last in the list of the most important architectural masterpieces of the Roman Empire are the famous Catacombs. This is a network of structures (60 in total), interconnected and intended for burials (about 750,000 burials), with a total length of 170 km. Most of them stretch along the Appian Way.
Masterpieces of the East
The greats of the world are worthy of complementing another grandiose monument. This is the Great Wall of China, the length of which is 21,196 kilometers from edge to edge. Erected by one-fifth (exactly one million) of the country's population in the 3rd century BC, it clearly fixed the borders of the state and made China impregnable. This is a unique monument of antiquity. And what about pagodas and Buddhist monasteries in India? These are also monuments of the ancient past.
The first Russian architectural gems
All of the above, like the structures of Ancient Russia, belongs to the great world heritage. Only our civilization is young in comparison with others. The most ancient architecture in our country is considered the architecture of Novgorod, Pskov and Kiev, in which from 989 to 996 the Church of the Tithes was erected, destroyed by Batu.
The next most ancient by our standards architectural monument of Kievan Rus is the Transfiguration Cathedral in Chernigov, well preserved even now, then the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kiev. The first cross-domed structures were always based on a cross, and the temple was crowned with a dome. Such churches are the main type of ancient religious buildings in Russia.
Byzantine masters and their offspring
The first stone churches were built by masters invited from Byzantium. Russian religious buildings did not blindly repeat Byzantine architecture. Our churches have a strong personality. Yaroslav the Wise actively and on a grand scale took up construction. He, concerned that a huge country had just adopted a new religion, wanted to approve it with the grandiose construction of temples. The largest, which at that time had no analogues anywhere, even in Byzantium, was the 5-nave 13-domed one, laid down in 1017.
Triumph of Orthodoxy
It was followed by the Cathedrals of Sofia in Novgorod (1045-1050) and Polotsk (1060). They were also considered 5-aisled, although most Russian churches are 3-naves. The dome was supported by internal pillars - hence the names: 4-, 6-, or even 8-pillars.
The Assumption Cathedral of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra was built by specially invited Greeks in 1073-1079. This temple, called the "Great Church", has become a model for the buildings under construction throughout. Such religious buildings as the Vydubetsky monastery in Kiev (1070-1081), Spas-na-Berest (1113-1125) belong to a new type of cathedrals, since they all had an extension (narthex) with a staircase. The most ancient temples had no vestibules at all.
Since the construction boom launched by Yaroslav the Wise, all the Grand Dukes have been actively involved in urban planning. In addition to architectural monuments, masterpieces of applied art and literature remained for descendants. The Tale of Bygone Years was first mentioned in 852.
10 myths about famous architectural structuresThere are many myths among the peoplethat have absolutely nothing to do with reality. Let's debunk ten of them.
1. The architect (s) of St. Basil's Cathedral were blinded after the completion of construction.
The temple, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, captivates visitors to Red Square with its amazing towers. The customer of this beauty, Ivan Vasilyevich the Terrible, was also fascinated by them. Legend has it that for the sake of the uniqueness of this architecture, Ivan the Terrible ordered to blind the creator of the amazing temple.
But there is a problem. Four years after the death of Ivan the Terrible, master Postnik Yakovlev, nicknamed Barma, was involved in the construction of the Kazan Kremlin. In fact, nothing is clear about architects either. According to the outdated version, Barma and Postnik are two different people. There is also a theory that a Western European "Varangian" was involved in the creation of the temple. But if the theory with Postnik is correct, then Ivan Vasilievich turned out to be very merciful.
2. The official residence of the British Queen is at Buckingham Palace.
In fact, Elizabeth II herself does not get tired of emphasizing that her official residence is the Palace of St. James. And this palace has been such for four centuries.
The myth of Buckingham Palace originated from Queen Victoria, who preferred to live in it. And despite the permanent residence of the royal family at this address, Buckingham Palace never became the official residence of the British monarchs. 
3. Penny dropped from the Empire State Building is capable of killing a person.
Rumor has it that a penny dropped from the top floor of the Empire State Building and hit in the victim's head will result in the death of that very victim.
It seems that the creators of this myth were little familiar with such a science as physics. Since the coin is not spherical or a pointed cylinder, it becomes obvious that due to the flat side of the coin, the drag force will increase, and the weight will not allow it to gain sufficient speed to break a human bone.
4. Big Ben.
Who doesn't know what London's Big Ben is? Of course, the famous clock located on the tower ...
So Big Ben is a bell that is inside this tower. The tower itself is called the "Elizabeth Tower". 
5. The White House was repainted after the British arson.
Legend has it that when the White House was built, it was gray in color. In 1814, while the War of 1812 was in full swing, British forces set fire to the White House. After the renovation, the building was painted white.
The British did burn down part of the White House in 1814. Only the house had acquired a white facade sixteen years earlier. The White House got its legendary white look back in 1798 when it was whitewashed to protect it from winter weather. Even more compelling evidence is that in 1811 it was already known as the White House in Great Britain. 
6. In Washington, you cannot build buildings higher than the Capitol.
There is a legend that in the capital of the United States it is impossible to build a building whose height would exceed the height of the Capitol dome.
But no! The reason for the lack of skyscrapers lies in the Buildings Height Act signed in 1910 by Thomas Jefferson, which states that buildings are limited to the width of the street plus 6 meters. 
7. Galileo Galilei dropped cannonballs from the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
The most famous of his experiments was, of course, the one in which he threw two cannonballs from the Leaning Tower of Pisa to demonstrate that two similarly shaped falling bodies with different masses would fall at the same speed.
However, it is highly doubtful that this actually happened. Historians believe that this experiment was invented in order to make Galileo seem like a kind of god of science, or that he conducted this experiment "mentally", as hypothetical and in no way related to real action. 
8. Stonehenge was built by the Druids.
The author of this theory was the archaeologist John Aubrey (John Aubrey) in the distant 1640. How he was guided remains a mystery.
With the development of technical progress, the history of the creation of this structure has become even less clear. Carbon analysis has shown that Stonehenge has been in the making for several hundred years. The first buildings date back to 2400-2200. BC, the last - 1600 BC. Druids settled in these places much later. 
9. Hoover Dam is overflowing with human bodies.
During the construction of this huge dam, which lasted from 1931 to 1936, 96 people laid down their lives. Legend has it that their bodies rest in this very dam.
This myth is unlikely, if only because the dam was built of concrete blocks, which were installed on top of each other gradually, increasing the height of the structure.
Remarkable is the fact that the first dead J. Tierney drowned in December 1922 when choosing a place for construction. The last victim of the building was his son Patrick Tierney, who tore off one of the water towers on the day of his father's death exactly 13 years later. 
10. The Great Wall of China is the only architectural structure that can be seen from space.
Chinese astronaut Yang Liwei in 2003 could not see the landmark of his native country from space, although he knew its exact location.
Former NASA astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman was also unable to discern the Great Wall of China from space, but could make out airstrips, deserted roads and ditches, simply because they contrast with their surroundings. 
The Shard in London
The giant Shard skyscraper reshapes the London skyline and makes it the tallest in Europe. At just over 300 meters above the ground, the Shard is the tallest building in this part of the world, and definitely one of the most famous. It was completed in 2012 in the heart of London, within a short walk of the Thames, London Bridge and the Tower of London. In addition, the Shard skyscraper is visible from anywhere in the city, especially at night, when the majestic silhouette of this iconic famous building turns into a vivid mixture of light and shadow, and the lively waters of the river reflect its grandeur in a huge mirror of nature. Especially popular is the observation deck at a height of 250 meters, which offers the best view of the capital of England.
Big Ben
Big Ben, the House of Commons and the House of Lords is another famous London landmark, dating back to the Victorian Gothic period with its many sharp details, tall pillars, intricate decorations, dark mystical corners and contrasting pale silhouettes. This delightful building is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. The giant Big Ben Tower with its four striking clock is recognized around the world, making it one of the most famous buildings in the world.
Burj Khalifa
Of course, the tallest structure in the world will be no exception on the list of the most famous buildings. Burj Khalifa towers majestically over Dubai at 829.84 meters, creating an especially colorful lively atmosphere at night. The many lights of the Burj Khalifa combine with other buildings to create a true contemporary vibe in Dubai. The tower rises above the Dubai skyline with its distinctive Arabian silhouette and Y-shaped design, multiple levels and cross-sections. This building cannot be called anything other than a masterpiece of architecture. At the top of the skyscraper there is a restaurant with the best view of the city - At.Mosphere.
Burj Al Arab
This building is also located in Dubai, along the city's beautiful coastline. Dubai Sail is the most famous and most luxurious hotel in Dubai and the world. It is also quite tall - almost 320 meters, which makes it the second tallest hotel on Earth. A symbol of Dubai's historical legacy, Burj Al Arab impresses with its bright white silhouette and gigantic scale and size. A small narrow bridge leads to Parus, and there is a landing pad for helicopters at the top.
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is another famous building which is located in eastern Agra in India. This masterpiece of art is renowned for its white facades and history, making the Taj Mahal one of the world's most attractive architectural gems. The building dates back to the 17th century. It is a mausoleum and a symbol of love that permeates every corner here. The Taj Mahal has a giant 170-meter-high central dome, four smaller domes, a giant spacious courtyard, four huge slightly tilted minarets, a gorgeous Islamic design with marble details, calligraphic embellishments, and more.
Colosseum in Rome
The Colosseum in Rome is laced with historical heritage on every wall, facade or stone. The true scale of this arena is quite impressive even in our time, and during the Roman Empire 2,000 years ago it was a real engineering marvel. The Colosseum was the largest amphitheater in the world, the center of numerous gladiatorial battles, where all the Roman nobility gathered. A long network of caves and tunnels stretches under the structure, and the outer wall of the Colosseum with its numerous arches, floors and columns is considered one of the symbols of Rome and Italy.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is only a small part of the entire Pisa Cathedral complex, but the most famous one. The rounded tower with a series of spiraling balconies along the entire length of the façade is pale in color with many shades. It is surrounded by many lawns and has a courtyard. The tower has a magnificent Romanesque architectural design, but it is not known for that. This tilts nearly 4 degrees, giving the visual illusion of falling. This is used by many tourists, taking pictures in front of the famous building.
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous buildings in Australia and around the world because it is a real piece of art and a masterpiece of art. It is a cultural symbol of the country and also one of the most visited attractions in Sydney. The Sydney Opera House hosts numerous events related to art, opera and music. A remarkable architectural perspective, right next to the water on one side and modern skyscrapers on the other, makes this outstanding opera house one of the most famous buildings in the world.
Empire State Building
A symbol of the state of New York and the United States, the Empire State Building is one of the must-see places in the city that never sleeps. The skyscraper will impress you with its many colors, pure Art Deco shapes, historic structures and of course its impressive height. It rises almost 450 meters above the Manhattan skyline, dotted with numerous windows. At the top is an observation deck that reveals the magnificent Manhattan skyline. At sunset, you can admire them for hours.
The Eiffel Tower
The top of the list of the most popular buildings in the world is not a building at all, but a tower. The Eiffel Tower is undoubtedly the most popular structure in the world. It is located in the center of Paris and is a symbol of the city and France, as well as one of the tallest structures throughout the continent and one of the most popular and visited attractions in the world. The tower is distinguished by its history, many spans, connections, arches, intricate details and other interesting elements that only emphasize its charm.
