Iconic Buildings & Places
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Iconic Buildings & Places around the world
Iconic Buildings & Places around the world
Iconic Buildings & Places around the world
Iconic Buildings & Places around the world
Iconic Buildings & Places around the world
Iconic Buildings & Places around the world
Iconic Buildings & Places around the world
Iconic Buildings & Places around the world
Iconic Buildings & Places around the world
Iconic Buildings & Places around the world
Iconic Buildings & Places around the world
Iconic Buildings & Places around the world
Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku
The Heydar Aliyev Center is one of the most famous buildings, designed by the celebrated Iraqi-British architect; Zaha Hadid. Located in Baku, Azerbaijan, it was completed in 2012 and acclaimed for its distinctive flowing lines and lack of sharp angles. Hadid Architects was awarded the commission, following a competition in 2007. On the firm's website, it explains the motivation behind the design; "The Center breaks from the rigid and often monumental Soviet architecture that is so prevalent in Baku, aspiring instead, to express the optimism of a nation that looks to the future."
Takht-i-Bahi, Mardan, KPK.
One of the last surviving Ancient Buddhist sites in the region, dated from the 1st century CE. Takht means "throne" and "bahi, "water" or "spring" in Persian/Urdu. The monastic complex was called Takht-i-Bahi because it was built atop a hill and also adjacent to a stream; it escaped the brunt of several Hun invasions due to its remote location.
Bran Castle - Bran, Romania
Between 1377 and 1388, Bran Castle was built atop a strategic location, overlooking a widely frequented mountain route. After the completion, it was used as a customs house for Transylvania, which was then turned into a province of Hungary. In the early 15th century, King Sigismund of Hungary temporarily gave up the fortress to Prince Mircea, the Old of Wallachia, a neighboring kingdom under threat from the Ottoman Turks. Currently, it serves as a museum dedicated primarily to the Romanian Queen Marie.
The Gherkin, London, United Kingdom
The Faberge egg-shaped building is known to almost everybody as the Gherkin Building, but it is formally known as 30 St. Mary Axe. The Gherkin is a commercial skyscraper in London's primary financial district, the City of London. With 41 stories, it is 180 meters tall. It is a striking example of high-tech architecture.
Blue Mosque, Istanbul Turkey
The Blue Mosque, called Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish, is a historical mosque in Istanbul. It is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of the interior design. It was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed I. Just like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasa and a hospice. Besides still being used as a mosque, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has become a popular tourist attraction in Istanbul.
Lloyd's Building, London
The award-winning Lloyd's building, also known as the Inside-Out building, looks like it belongs to a sci-fi movie, rather than London's Lime Street. The futuristic architectural landmark is one of the most recognisable constructions on the London Skyline. Architects Roger Stirk Harbour & Partners were behind the innovative design, who put utilitarian elements like water pipes and staircases on the outside. Built between 1978 and 1986, the building also features 12 exterior lifts, which were the first of their kind in the UK.
Darbar Mahal, Bahawalpur
Resembling the architectural finesse of the Mughalai forts, Darbar Mahal presents a fusion of East Indian and Arabesque designs. The red bricks of the Darbar exude a certain aura of antiquity and richness, giving the fort an overall semblance of elegance. The interior of the fort comprises good-quality furniture, complemented by red velvet curtains on the doors. The palace grounds are about 75 acres (30.4 hectares) and contain fountains as well.
RaniKot Fort (The Great Wall Of Sindh), Jamshoro, Sindh.
RaniKot Fort; The Great Wall of Sindh, located in Jamshoro district, Sindh is believed to be the world's largest fort. Measuring 20 miles in circumference, the fort’s ramparts have been compared to the Great Wall of China. It was built under the Talpurs, in the 17th Century. Today, the well-preserved Sann Gate can be climbed to get to the top of the fort where you can get great views of the surrounding area.
Basket Building , Ohio, United States
The Basket Building may look like a picnic basket kept in the park, but it actually is a 7-storey building, which is Longaberger’s Home Office, located in Newark, Ohio. This monument is in fact the world's largest basket. It is 192 ft. long by 126 ft. wide at the bottom and spreads to 208 ft. long by 142 ft. wide, at the roofline.
Al-Azhar Mosque, Cairo Egypt
Al-Azhar Mosque is one of the oldest and most prestigious Islamic universities in the world, which was founded in 970 CE. It is considered one of the most important centers of Islamic scholarship and learning.The mosque is located in Cairo, Egypt and is one of the city's most famous landmarks. It is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture and is famous for its beautiful minarets and domes.
Alhambra, Granada, Spain
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Big Ben
Big Ben Big Ben, also known as the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, is located at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England. The tower housing Big Ben was originally named the Clock Tower but was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II. Designed by Augustus Pugin in a neo-Gothic style, the tower stands 316 feet tall with a square base of 40 feet on each side. Its clock is the largest and most accurate four-faced striking and chiming clock in the world, with dials measuring 22.5 feet in diameter.
DOOMSDAY’ VAULT
Millions of these tiny brown specks, from more than 930,000 varieties of food crops, are stored in the Global Seed Vault on Spitsbergen, part of Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. It is essentially a huge safety deposit box, holding the world’s largest collection of agricultural biodiversity. Endorsed by more than 100 countries, the Global Seed Vault was built by Norway in coordination with the Global Crop Diversity Trust. It was designed as a comprehensive storage facility that could protect the genetic diversity of humanity’s food crops.
Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The incredible 88-storey, 451.9 meters high Petronas Twin Towers, in Kuala Lumpur, is an unforgettable sight. Designed by visionary architect Cesar Pelli and completed in 1996, the elegant modern design of the Petronas Twin Towers has made the building famous around the world. The outline of the structure resembles an immense ‘M’, symbolizing Malaysia and the grandeur of the country’s aspirations and ambitions.
Zayed National Museum, United Arab Emirates
Situated on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi UAE, Zayed National Museum is the first museum in the island that showcases the history, culture, and the socio-economic transformation of the country. It features five wing-shaped towers projecting from an artificially landscaped mound having the galleries. While the towers seem like thermal chimneys, the museum has different performance spaces. Its large auditorium boasts of a reminiscent set for presentations and films. The lobby blends with more venues to create a perfect atmosphere for traditional performances including poetry readings, music, and dance.
The Marina Bay Sands
The Marina Bay Sands The Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, is an architectural masterpiece that stands out on Singapore's skyline. Its most distinctive feature is the SkyPark; a massive rooftop park that connects the three towers and offers breathtaking views of the city.
Habitat 67
Habitat 67 is a unique housing complex located in Montreal, Canada. It was designed by Israeli-Canadian architect Moshe Safdie and was originally created as an experimental solution for high-density urban living during the 1967 World Expo
Statue of Liberty
The statue was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and its metal framework was built by Gustave Eiffel. It was dedicated on October 28, 1886, and its primary purpose is to commemorate the alliance of France and the United States during the American Revolution
Al-Azhar Mosque, Cairo Egypt
Al-Azhar Mosque is one of the oldest and most prestigious Islamic universities in the world, which was founded in 970 CE. It is considered one of the most important centers of Islamic scholarship and learning.The mosque is located in Cairo, Egypt and is one of the city's most famous landmarks. It is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture and is famous for its beautiful minarets and domes.
Frere Hall, Karachi
The Frere Hall is the most notable building in Karachi. The hall was constructed in 1863 to commemorate the long and brilliant administration of Sir Bartle Frere. The hall is in the Venetian Gothic style with an octagonal tower crowned with an iron cage and an acute roof spire let. It has wide verandahs on its two sides and opens at the north and by an arch. It was originally intended to serve as Karachi’s town hall, and now serves as space for cultural and social activities.
Delhi Gate, Lahore
Delhi Gate is one of the six remaining historic gates of the Walled City of Lahore, Pakistan. It is the most important of all the gates because the Mughals used it while traveling from Delhi to Lahore Fort. That is also why the straight passage leading to Lahore Fort from this gate came to be known as ‘Royal Trail’ or ‘Shahi Guzargah’. This gate was conserved in a plan by the Walled City of Lahore Authority in 2015 and is now illuminated at night for tourists. If you ever plan to visit the place, there is a tourism information center inside the gate where you can get hold of a pretty good tourist guide.
Astola Island, Pakistan
Astola Island, also known as 'Island of the Seven Hills', is a small uninhabited Pakistani island in the Arabian Sea approximately 25 km south of the nearest part of the coast and 39 km southeast of the fishing port of Pasni. Astola is Pakistan's largest offshore island at approximately 6.7 km long with a maximum width of 2.3 km and an area of approximately 6.7 km². Administratively, theisland is part of the Pasni subdistrict of Gwadar District in Balochistan province. The island can be accessed by motorized boats from Pasni, with a journey time of about 5 hours to reach.
Fizagat, Swat
Fizagat Mingora is a famous tourist hill station located in Swat Valley KPK, Pakistan. The place is famous for its scenic beauty, greenery and breathtaking views. Large number of national and international people come here to unwind the beauty of this place. It has been renovated many times with the addition of incredible entertainment features such as river boats, river lifts, cable cars and more.
The Gateway Arch, Missouri, United States
The Gateway Arch is a 630 ft. tall (192 m) monument in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. It takes the name from the city’s role as the “Gateway to the West” during the westward expansion of the United States in the 19th century. Clad in stainless steel and built in the form of a weighted catenary arch, it is the world's tallest arch and Missouri's tallest accessible building. The arch was designed by Finnish-born American architect Eero Saarinen in 1948 and constructed between 1963 and 1965.
Mohatta Palace Museum, Karachi
Mohatta Palace is located in Clifton, Karachi. Its artistic grandeur mesmerizes the visitors, giving off super royal feels. Mohatta Palace has nine domes. Each one is intricately decorated with peacock motifs. Built in 1927, the palace metaphorized the tale of undying love and compassion of a husband for his wife.Today, this palace has been turned into a museum to provide entertainment facilities to its visitors. It is also used for conducting important conferences.
The Forbidden City, Beijing China
The Forbidden City, located at the center of Beijing, was the imperial palace of China for five centuries until the early 20th century. Today it houses the Palace Museum, one of China's largest national museums, with an extensive collection based on the former imperial collection. The City is a very big place with lots to see, a typical visit covering the main palace buildings and museum displays will usually take a full day.
Chaukhandi Tombs, Karachi
The Forbidden City, located at the center of Beijing, was the imperial palace of China for five centuries until the early 20th century. Today it houses the Palace Museum, one of China's largest national museums, with an extensive collection based on the former imperial collection. The City is a very big place with lots to see, a typical visit covering the main palace buildings and museum displays will usually take a full day.
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
Sagrada is often cited as the oldest construction project that's still ongoing. Work started on Antoni Gaudí's basilica in 1882, over 130 years later, it's still unfinished. It was most recently slated to complete for 2026. Although that looks set to be pushed back again. However, even in its unfinished state, it's a joy to behold, thanks to its extravagant mix of architectural styles, almost liquid-like spires, ornate facades, ornamental arches and vivid stained glass.
Great Mosque of Djenné, Djenné, Mali.
The Great Mosque of Djenné in Mali is one of the most famous buildings in Africa. It's so important in Mali that it is featured on the country's coat of arms. It's made of earth bricks that have been dried in the sun, mortar made of sand and a plaster that creates a smooth surface. It is thought that a mosque has existed on the site since the 1200s. The current structure was rebuilt in 1907. Once a year, the people of Djenné have a festival and work together to complete any necessary repairs.
Beverly Hills' 90210: US' top-priced locale.
The 90210 zip code in Beverly Hills, California is famous for[ being the most expensive in the US. Home to many celebrities the area boasts luxurious properties with stunning views of the city and the Pacific Ocean. The cost of living in Beverly Hills however, comes with a high price tag, as residents pay a premium for the luxury and prestige that come with living in one of the most elite communities in the world.
China replica Eiffel Tower
On the eastern coast of China—a 354-foot replica of Eiffel Tower dominates Tianducheng’s skyline. Known as the “Paris of the East”, the luxury real estate development in Zhejiang province was designed to evoke classical European charm. When Tianducheng first opened its gates, it was described as a ghost town. While many of its homes remain vacant, the population has grown into the thousands, and it attracts a steady stream of Chinese and international tourists, including newlyweds looking for a picture-perfect backdrop.
Forest Spiral Darmstadt Germany
This is a residential building complex located in Darmstadt, Germany. The building has a unique façade which doesn’t follow a regular grid pattern and the windows appear as if they are twirling out of line and appear out of order. It was designed by Viennese artist, Friedensreich Hundertwasser and finally planned and implemented by architect, Heinz M. Springmann. It contains 105 apartments, an inner courtyard, a small artificial lake and also a playground for children. The building has 12 floors.
Himeji Castle, Japan
Himeji Castle is a spectacular Japanese Castle near Kyoto. It's over 400 years old and in pristine conditions, having escaped damage by war or natural disasters. The whole complex is made up of over 80 buildings, which are connected by gates and winding paths. A marvel to behold. It's often dubbed the White Egret or White Heron Castle because of its white elegant exterior, which is said to resemble a bird taking flight.
Statue of Liberty
The statue was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and its metal framework was built by Gustave Eiffel. It was dedicated on October 28, 1886, and its primary purpose is to commemorate the alliance of France and the United States during the American Revolution
The Upside Down House - Szymbark, Poland
Located at the base of a mountain, is a unique home that challenges the symbolic inversions in Poland. The structure was constructed in 2007 and serves as a tourist attraction with a political message. The upside-down house is a tilted building, making it difficult to find a stable surface. Whether your intention is to explore the house or experience the disorienting sensation of walking through it, this place offers something for everyone. However, be advised to bring some dramamine to alleviate any potential motion sickness.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
The park features various attractions and rides inspired by Ferrari's rich history and iconic cars. Visitors can enjoy thrilling roller coasters, simulators, interactive experiences, and even a chance to drive a real Ferrari.
One World Trade Center, New York
Completed in 2014, One World Trade Center reaches a height of 1,776 feet (541 meters), making it the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. Its design, created by architect David Childs of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, incorporates a modern aesthetic with elements of strength and elegance.
Apple Park
The building boasts numerous cutting-edge features, including one of the largest solar panel installations in the world, providing renewable energy to power the facility. Inside, the technological infrastructure is highly advanced, incorporating sustainable elements, energy-efficient systems, and innovative design. The campus also includes expansive green spaces, walking trails, and a large fitness center, promoting a healthy work environment for Apple employees.
The Dubai Future Museum
The Dubai Future Museum is known for its unique and futuristic architecture. The building has a distinctive shape that resembles an eye with a metallic frame and its façade is made of thousands of aluminum pieces that reflect sunlight, giving the building a shimmering effect. The museum houses exhibits related to science, technology, and innovation
Kot Diji, an archaeological site
Frere Hall, Karachi
Forbeddin city
Fizagat, Swat
Delhi Gate, Lahore
Darbar Mahal, Bahawalpur
Dancing house
Chaukhandi Tombs, Karachi
Burj khalifa
Badshahi Mosque,Lahore
Astola Island, Pakistan
Altit fort,Hunza
The Gateway Arch, Missouri, United States
Takht-i-Bahi, Mardan, KPK.
sydney opera house
Rohtas fort
RaniKot Fort , Jamshoro, Sindh.
Pyramid of Giza
Pisa tower Fact
Petronas tower
Noor Mahal
Mohatta Palace Museum, Karachi