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TOP ARCHITECTURAL
MASTERPIECES
Tourists from all over the
world are moving to admire them. These works of art are aesthetic, certainly,
but are first and foremost true masterpieces of intelligence!
1. Alhambra, Spain
The Alhambra of Granada is
one of the major monuments of Islamic architecture in Spain, dating from the
eighth century. This majestic medieval acropolis presents in opposition the
grandiose sobriety of the first Islamic architecture and the exuberance of the
Hispano-Moorish era.
Alhambra, Spain
2. Angkor Wat, Cambodia
This monumental complex was
built in the early 12th century as a "state temple" and capital. The
best-preserved temple in Angkor, one of the largest medieval cities in the
world, it is the only one to have remained an important religious center since
its foundation, initially Hindu then, Buddhist. The temple is the archetype of
the classical style of Khmer architecture.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
3. Taj Mahal, India
Located in Agra, this white
marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shâh Jahân in memory of his wife combines
elements of Islamic, Iranian, Ottoman and Indian architecture. Completed in
1643, the complex gathers several pavilions, gardens and terraces.
Taj Mahal, India
4. Sagrada Família, Spain
An emblematic monument of
the city of Barcelona, this basilica is the unfinished work of architect
Antoni Gaudi. This architect has designed a meticulous symbology that makes
this building a mystical poem. Work began in 1882, the Sagrada Familia is not yet
completed.
Sagrada Família, Spain
5. Millau Viaduct, France
This amazing cable-stayed
bridge crosses the valley of Tarn, in the department of Aveyron, on a distance
of 2 460 meters. 270 meters high, it offers a panorama of high quality with
winds likely to blow more than 200 km / h. This project required thirteen years
of technical and financial studies and cost more than 320 million euros.
Viaduct of Millau, France
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6. Winter Palace, Russia
This imperial palace,
located in the heart of St. Petersburg, was built from 1754 to 1762 at the
request of Empress Elizabeth, daughter of Peter the Great. Today, the buildings
host the Hermitage Museum, the largest museum in the world in terms of
exhibits. The palace is considered a jewel of Russian Baroque art; each facade
is decorated differently.
Winter Palace, Russia
7. Blue Mosque, Turkey
The Blue Mosque or
Sultanahmet Camii is one of Istanbul's historic mosques. Built between 1609 and
1616, it is a mixture of elements taken from Ottoman mosques and Byzantine
churches. Its interior is decorated in a way as sumptuous as its exterior.
Blue Mosque, Turkey
8. Yaxchilan, Mexico
Perched in a spectacular
setting over the jungle, Yaxchilan is an ancient Mayan city located east of the
state of Chiapas. The archaeological site is in a horseshoe-shaped loop of the
Usumacinta River, which serves as a natural border between Mexico and
Guatemala. A Mayan site that impresses with its ball playgrounds, pyramids and
sculpted frescoes, all dating back to the fourth century.
Yaxchilan, Mexico
9. Potala Palace, Tibet
Located in Lhasa, on
Marpari Hill (called "The Red Hill"), this building embodies the
union of spiritual power and temporal power and their respective roles in the
administration of Tibet. Built by the fifth Dalai Lama in the 17th century, the
palace was the main residence of successive Dalai Lamas. Built at 3700 meters
above sea level, on a hill 130 meters high, the palace is more of a fortress
than a monastery.
Potala Palace, Tibet
10. Great Wall, China
This set of military
fortifications were built, destroyed and rebuilt in several times and in
several places between the 3rd century BC. BC and the seventeenth century to
mark and defend the northern border of China. It is the most important
architectural structure ever built by man at the same time in length, surface
and mass.
Great Wall, China
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11. Guggenheim Museum,
Spain
The Guggenheim Museum in
Bilbao is a modern and contemporary art museum located in Spain's Basque
Country, which opened to the public in 1997. Its silhouette is the result of a
singular blend of stone, glass and titanium. The museum has quickly become one
of the world's most famous and appreciated contemporary buildings, making an
enormous contribution to Bilbao's renaissance and renown.
Guggenheim Museum, Spain
12. Falkirk Wheel, Scotland
The Falkirk Wheel (Falkirk
Wheel) is a rotating boat lift, connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal to the
Union Canal, near the city of Falkirk in the center of the country. The system
of aces
