Here is a list of world’s famous
architectural buildings that every photographer with interest in architecture
and history would do anything to capture them through their lens; trying every possible
aspect (the sunset view, the aerial view or the mirror effect) to get the best.
These marvelous beauties have been a source of inspiration for many for
hundreds of years now.
1. Petronas Towers, Kuala
Lumpur
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Soaring to a height of 451.9 meters, the 88-strorey twin structure
is Kuala Lumpur’s crown jewel. Majestic by day and dazzling at night, the
Petronas Twin Tower is an internationally recognized landmark. The towers were designed by Argentine
architect, Cesar Pelli, who chose a distinctive style to create a 21st
century icon for Kuala Lumpur.
2. The Leaning Tower of Pisa
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa or more accurately referred to simply as
the bell tower or campanile, is one of the most remarkable architectural
structures from the medieval Europe. It is located in the Italian town of Pisa,
one of the most visited European cities.
3.Eiffel Tower, Paris
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Engineer Gustave Eiffel built this iconic wrought iron lattice tower
on the Champs de Mars in Paris, France in the year 1889.It was a defining
moment of the industrial era as the structure was completed in 2 years, 2
months and 5 days. Over the decades
Eiffel Tower has seen remarkable achievements, extraordinary light shows and
prestigious visitors. It has always been an inspiration for artists from
different walks of life.
4. The Colosseum, Rome
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Located just
east of the Roman Forum this massive Flavian Amphitheatre known as the
Colosseum was commissioned around AD 70-72 by Emperor Vespasian. It has been a
site of celebrations, sporting events and bloodsheds. Today it is a major
tourist attraction, playing host to 3.9 million visitors each year.
5. Taj Mahal, India
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The Taj Mahal is the epitome of Mughal art and one of the most
famous buildings in the world. This monument of immeasurable beauty stands
majestically on the banks of River Yamuna and is synonymous to love and
romance. It is a white marble tomb built in 1631-48 by Mughal emperor Shah
Jahan, in the memory of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal.
6. Sydney Opera House,
Australia
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The Sydney Opera House is an iconic landmark and has been identifies
as one of the 20th century’s most distinctive building. It is a
multi-venue performing arts centre and is an icon of Australia’s creative and
technical achievement. It design and construction has attracted worldwide
acclaim.
7. Burj Al Arab, Dubai
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8. Fallingwater, Pennsylvania
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www.fallingwater.org
Fallingwater is the house of the Kaufmann family designed by
America’s most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. The house was built
between 1936 and 1939 over a waterfall in southwest Pennsylvania, 43 miles
southeast of Pittsburg. The Kaufmann
residence instantly became famous and subsequently in the year 1966 it was
designated as a National Historic Landmark.
9. Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao
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Almost from the moment it opened in 1997, architect, Frank Ghery’s
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, represents a magnificent example of modern and
contemporary architecture. The use of
cutting-edge computer-aided design technology enabled Ghery to translate poetic
forms into reality, thus providing an innovative and seductive backdrop for the
art exhibited in it.
10. Burj Khalifa, Dubai
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Burj
Khalifa, the mega tall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the
tallest artificial structure in the world standing at 828 meters. Excavation
work for Burj Khalifa began in 2004 and the building was opened in 2010. During
its making, the building passed many important milestones on its goal to become
the tallest man-made structure the world has ever seen.
Author: Anuja Agarwal
