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."

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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 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, 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 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 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 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, 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.

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 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.

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.