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Top Ten Famous Buildings in the World

Empire State ​Building​
Empire State ​Building​

List of tallest buildings and structures ... The World Trade Center became the world's tallest building to be destroyed or ... Empire State Building in New York, ...

Burj Khalifa​
Burj Khalifa​

The world's tallest artificial structure is the 829.8 m (2,722 ft) tall Burj Khalifa in Dubai (of the United Arab Emirates). The building gained the official title of "Tallest Building in the World" and the tallest self supported structure at its opening on January 9, 2010.

Taj Mahal​
Taj Mahal​

The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India's rich history. The Taj Mahal attracts 7–8 million visitors a year.

Sydney Opera ​House​
Sydney Opera ​House​

Sydney Opera House. The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, Australia. It is one of the 20th century's most famous and distinctive buildings.

Colosseum​
Colosseum​

Empire State Building is the building which is world famous one and was constructed in record time period of 1 year and 45 days. It is much famous because of its grand art deco. It was also named as one of the tallest buildings in the world. It was completed in 1930 and was opened on St Patrick`s Day.

Eiffel Tower​
Eiffel Tower​

Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) was the highest in the final category: the greatest height to top of antenna of any building in the world at 527 m (1,729 ft). Burj Khalifa broke the height record in all four categories for completed buildings.

Leaning ​Tower of Pisa​
Leaning ​Tower of Pisa​

The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italian: Torre pendente di Pisa) or simply the Tower of Pisa (Torre di Pisa [ˈtorre di ˈpiːza]) is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, known worldwide for its unintended tilt.

Saint Basil's ​Cathedral​
Saint Basil's ​Cathedral​

The building, now a museum, is officially known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat (Russian: собор покрова пресвятой богородицы, что на рву, Sobor Pokrova Presvyatoy Bogoroditsy, chto na Rvu) or Pokrovsky Cathedral (Russian: покровский собор).[5] It was built from 1555–61 on orders from Ivan the Terrible and ...

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Chrysler ​Building​
Chrysler ​Building​

The Chrysler building attained the title of world's tallest in building in 1930 for just one year when the Empire State was erected. Image Joris Van Rooden Image Joris Van Rooden In the early part of the 20th Century, people everywhere were in a race to build the tallest building. At the time, this gorgeous Art Deco skyscraper was almost outdone by the Bank of Manhattan but its spire (which was constructed in secret) enabled it to take the title of 'tallest building in the world' in 1930.

Hagia Sophia​
Hagia Sophia​

Hagia Sophia, floor plan Floor plan of the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. RIBA, London and University of London; The original church on the site of the Hagia Sophia is said to have been ordered to be built by Constantine I in 325 on the foundations of a pagan temple.

One World ​Trade Center​
One World ​Trade Center​

One World Trade Center (also known as 1 World Trade Center, 1 WTC or Freedom Tower) is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, and the sixth-tallest in the world.

Willis Tower​
Willis Tower​

Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) was the highest in the final category: the greatest height to top of antenna of any building in the world at 527 m (1,729 ft). Burj Khalifa broke the height record in all four categories for completed buildings.

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Taipei 101​
Taipei 101​

Taipei 101, famous for being one of the world’s tallest buildings, is set to get some major eco-upgrades in an effort to save money, reduce its impact, and gain the much coveted title of “World’s Tallest Green Building.”

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Space Needle​
Space Needle​

The Space Needle is an observation tower in Seattle, Washington, a landmark of the Pacific Northwest, and an icon of Seattle. It was built in the Seattle Center for the 1962 World's Fair, which drew over 2.3 million visitors, when nearly 20,000 people a day used its elevators.

The Shard​
The Shard​

St Paul`s Cathedral is the building located in London which was made by a British Architect called Sir Christopher, and it took 10 years for its completion. It is the world famous buildings which are almost 112 meters high. It is a church.

Guggenheim ​Museum, Bilbao​
Guggenheim ​Museum, Bilbao​

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a museum of modern and contemporary art designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, and located in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain. The museum was inaugurated on 18 October 1997 by King Juan Carlos I of Spain.

The Louvre​
The Louvre​

A succinct and colorful guide to the most important monuments and historic sites in Paris, ... When the world's most famous ... Most think of the monumental Louvre ...

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Fallingwater​
Fallingwater​

Sitting at the top of Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the City of London, its famous dome is one of the world's largest, measuring nearly 112 metres high. The original church on the site was founded in the year 604AD.

White House​
White House​

Construction of the world-famous Empire State building was completed in just one year and 45 days We couldn't put together a list of world-famous buildings without including this grand Art Deco skyscraper.

Giza Pyramid ​Complex​
Giza Pyramid ​Complex​

Giza pyramid complex seen from above As the pyramids were constructed, the mastabas for lesser royals were constructed around them. Near the pyramid of Khufu, the main cemetery is G 7000 which lies in the East Field located to the east of the main pyramid and next to the Queen’s pyramids.

30 St Mary ​Axe​
30 St Mary ​Axe​

30 St Mary Axe (informally known as the Gherkin and previously as the Swiss Re Building) is a commercial skyscraper in London's primary financial district, the City of London. It was completed in December 2003 and opened in April 2004.

Flatiron ​Building​
Flatiron ​Building​

The Flatiron Building, originally the Fuller Building, is a triangular 22-story steel-framed landmarked building located at 175 Fifth Avenue in the borough of Manhattan, New York City, which is considered to be a groundbreaking skyscraper.

Big Ben​
Big Ben​

100 Most Famous Landmarks Around the World. By designer. Posted on December 5, ... Big Ben in London . ... Link building: A site with more ...

Sagrada ​Família​
Sagrada ​Família​

“Sagrada Familia? Never heard of it!” Hmm, although not likely, it is possible. In that case: the Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (commonly known as Sagrada Familia) is a church designed by the famous architect Antoni Gaudi. Gaudi is the exponent of the (Catalan) Modernisme movement, of which the Sagrada Familia is now the most important symbol. The Sagrada tells the life of Jesus and the history of faith (hence the name, which translates as ‘the Holy Family’).

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Burj Al Arab​
Burj Al Arab​

Burj Al Arab is the world's third tallest hotel (not including buildings with mixed use). The structure of the Rose Rayhaan, also in Dubai, is 11 m (36 ft) taller than Burj Al Arab. [citation needed] Rooms and suites. The hotel is managed by the Jumeirah Group.

Great Pyramid ​of Giza​
Great Pyramid ​of Giza​

List of tallest buildings and structures ... Great Pyramid of Giza ... The World Trade Center became the world's tallest building to be destroyed or demolished; ...

St Paul's ​Cathedral​
St Paul's ​Cathedral​

St Paul's Cathedral, London, is an Anglican cathedral, the seat of the Bishop of London and the mother church of the Diocese of London.It sits on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London and is a Grade I listed building.Its dedication to Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site, founded in AD 604. The present cathedral, dating from the late 17th century ...

Casa Milà​
Casa Milà​

Casa Milà is the last building of the ingenious architect Antoni Gaudí, before he devoted himself completely to the construction of the Sagrada Familia. The residential building is located in the district Eixample and is one of the most famous and impressive buildings of the Modernisme.

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Pantheon​
Pantheon​

The Pantheon is a former Roman Temple that is now a church in Rome, Italy. Its dome is the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world and also one of the best preserved Ancient Roman buildings. It is a state property of Italy under the country's cultural heritage and tourism ministry through the Polo Museale Del Hazio.

CN Tower​
CN Tower​

Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) was the highest in the final category: the greatest height to top of antenna of any building in the world at 527 m (1,729 ft). Burj Khalifa broke the height record in all four categories for completed buildings.

Buckingham ​Palace​
Buckingham ​Palace​

UK’s Top 20 Historic Listed Buildings: Buckingham Palace History – This palace is probably the most photographed Grade 1 listed Building in the world and is currently the London home to the reigning monarch.

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Parthenon​
Parthenon​

We couldn't put together a list of world-famous buildings without including this grand Art Deco skyscraper. Once the tallest building in the world, construction began on the Empire State building on St Patrick's Day 1930 and was completed just 410 days later. The building was designed by William F Lamb of architectural firm Shreve, Lamb and Harmon.

Villa Savoye​
Villa Savoye​

Le Corbusier's (and his cousin Jeanneret's) Villa Savoye is important because it's his ode if you will to the "five points" in new architecture that still serve as bases of buildings today: Pilotis - a grid of reinforced concrete columns that serves as a new aesthetic, replacing the typical supporting walls.

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St. Peter's ​Basilica​
St. Peter's ​Basilica​

The Papal Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican (Italian: Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano), or simply St. Peter's Basilica (Latin: Basilica Sancti Petri), is an Italian Renaissance church in Vatican City, the papal enclave within the city of Rome.

Angkor Wat​
Angkor Wat​

Angkor Wat – built by Suryavarman II (r 1112–52) – is the earthly representation of Mt Meru, the Mt Olympus of the Hindu faith and the abode of ancient gods. The Cambodian god-kings of old each strove to better their ancestors’ structures in size, scale and symmetry, culminating in what is believed to be the world’s largest religious building.

Solomon R
Solomon R

Ever thought about how many famous people named Solomon are out there? This list of celebrities named Solomon will show you the most prominent people with that name, along with pictures and additional information about them when available.

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Lotus Temple​
Lotus Temple​

Here, we've picked 29 of the most famous building designs from around the world to inspire you. 01. The Dancing House, Prague. Nick-named The Dancing House, Prague’s Nationale-Nederlanden building was designed by Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić iand Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry.

Gateway Arch​
Gateway Arch​

The Gateway Arch is a 630-foot (192 m) monument in St. Louis in the U.S. state of Missouri. Clad in stainless steel and built in the form of an inverted, weighted catenary arch,[5] it is the world's tallest arch,[4] the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere,[6] and Missouri's tallest accessible building.

Shanghai ​World Financial Center​
Shanghai ​World Financial Center​

Shanghai World Financial Center is a 101-story skyscraper in Shanghai, Shanghai, China. View a detailed profile of the structure 130957 including further data and descriptions in the Emporis database.

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Notre-Dame ​de Paris​
Notre-Dame ​de Paris​

Notre-Dame de Paris was among the first buildings in the world to use the flying buttress. The building was not originally designed to include the flying buttresses around the choir and nave but after the construction began, the thinner walls grew ever higher and stress fractures began to occur as the walls pushed outward.

Dome of the ​Rock​
Dome of the ​Rock​

Dome of the rock is the most popular Islamic site in Jerusalem, located in temple mount religious site in the country. The octagonal shaped dome s actually a Islamic shrine and it is one of the oldest surviving Islamic buildings in the world.

Kaaba​
Kaaba​

Most Iconic Buildings: The Kaaba. The kaaba is the most sacred Muslim pilgrimage site in the world. This brick cuboid structure is located at the center of Islam’s most sacred mosque, Al-Masjid al-Haram, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Dancing ​House​
Dancing ​House​

Here, we've picked 29 of the most famous building designs from around the world to inspire you. 01. The Dancing House, Prague. Nick-named The Dancing House, Prague’s Nationale-Nederlanden building was designed by Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić iand Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry.

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Forbidden ​City​
Forbidden ​City​

How many of the 150 most famous landmarks in the world have you experienced? Landmarks from six continents.

The Lloyd's ​Building​
The Lloyd's ​Building​

Most of the buildings are in competition to make a tall building as compared to others to mark the history and made those buildings main tourist’s attraction from all around the world. Buildings become famous due to their unique architectural structures and the specific historical moments are given to the people there.

Palace of ​Versailles​
Palace of ​Versailles​

The Palace of Versailles is an opulent complex and former royal residence outside of Paris. It has held sway in the public imagination for years because of its architectural grandeur and political history. "To the public imagination, Versailles is the epitome of opulence," said Louise Boisen Schmidt, a Denmark-based writer at This Is Versailles.

Cologne ​Cathedral​
Cologne ​Cathedral​

The cathedral was removed from the List of In Danger Sites in 2006, following the authorities' decision to limit the heights of buildings constructed near and around the cathedral. As a World Heritage Site, and with its convenient position on tourist routes, Cologne Cathedral is a major tourist attraction, the visitors including many who travel there as a Christian pilgrimage.

Shanghai ​Tower​
Shanghai ​Tower​

Tallest buildings in Shanghai. Tallest structures in Shanghai. The city of Shanghai, China is one of the fastest growing cities in the world in terms of skyscraper construction, with the City of Shanghai reporting at the end of 2004 that there had been 6,704 buildings of 11 stories or more completed since 1990.

National ​September 11 Memorial & Museum​
National ​September 11 Memorial & Museum​

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum (also known as the 9/11 Memorial & Museum) is a memorial and museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks, which killed 2,977 people, and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, which killed six.

ChâTeau ​Frontenac​
ChâTeau ​Frontenac​

Château Frontenac is situated at an elevation of 54 m (177 ft). It was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1980. Prior to the building of the hotel, the site was occupied by the Château Haldimand, residence of the British colonial governors of Lower Canada and Quebec.

Westminster ​Abbey​
Westminster ​Abbey​

The Westminster Abbey Museum was located in the 11th-century vaulted undercroft beneath the former monks' dormitory in Westminster Abbey. This is one of the oldest areas of the abbey, dating back almost to the foundation of the church by Edward the Confessor in 1065.