Nuclear torpedo T 15. Doomsday torpedo: why Russia needs underwater nuclear weapons
Some of the most beautiful buildings in the world fascinate and captivate with their intricate shapes and configurations. Undoubtedly, these architectural structures deserve the highest praise and special attention. Let's look at the 25 most outstanding ones, built in different parts of the globe.
Burj Al Arab Hotel - Dubai
Burj Al Arab is considered the tallest hotel in the world. This 7-star, 60-storey building is built on a private artificial island on Jumeirah Beach. The hotel is built in the shape of a sailboat and is located at an altitude of 321 m above sea level.
The design inside the building is stunning: many dancing fountains, huge aquariums, luxurious apartments with gilded decoration.
Catherine Palace - St. Petersburg
In the city of Pushkin, near St. Petersburg, there is another beautiful building with a bright blue facade: the Baroque Palace of Catherine the Great. Crowds of tourists visit this magnificent structure to admire it, as well as the famous Amber room- one of the wonders of the world. Particularly impressive is the elegant wing of the palace in the classical style, which was designed by Catherine II’s architect, Charles Cameron.
Guggenheim Museum - Bilbao, Spain
American architect Frank Gehry designed the Guggenheim Museum, which is located in Spain. The most innovative ideas of 20th century architecture are intertwined in the bold contours of the building. The building, with an area of 24 thousand m2, is a landmark with an innovative design. The museum radically changed the view of modern architecture. During the construction of the building, titanium was used with lines that change color in the sun.
Great Mosque - Djenné, Mali
In the south of the Sahara there is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world - a mosque that was built African tribes from clay bricks. The architectural complex was built in 1906 and is the largest structure in the world built entirely of mud. In 1988, the mosque was included in the list of the World cultural heritage UNESCO.
Sagrada Familia - Barcelona, Spain
One of the main attractions of Spain, the symbol of Barcelona is the Sagrada Familia or the Church of the Holy Family, which was built according to the design of Antoni Gaudi. The architect spent 40 years building this Gothic cathedral. After Gaudi's death, his associates continued to build the temple; it is worth noting that work continues to this day. According to the project, completion of the church is expected in 2026.
Taj Mahal, India
This majestic building is located in India, on the southern bank of the Yamuna River. The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum complex that took 20 years to build. White marble was used in its construction, which changes color depending on the sun or moonlight. The building was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983. The Taj Mahal is rightfully considered one of the majestic buildings in the world.
Wat Rong Khun - Thailand
Wat Rong Khun or "White Temple" is one of the most famous temples in Thailand. The uniqueness of the structure is that it stands out for its crystal whiteness and sparkles in the sun. The temple was designed by a famous Thai artist. There are still plans to improve the building. It is expected that there will be nine structures with halls for relics, meditation and living quarters for monks.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - UAE
One of the largest mosques in the world, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, is built of marble and seats 40 thousand people. The building was built in 2007. White marble brought from 28 countries of the world was used in its construction. In the main hall there is a huge lamp weighing 9 tons, decorated with Swarovski crystals.
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood - Russia
The Church of the Savior on Blood is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and it is located in St. Petersburg. The impressive size of the church began to be built in 1883. The majestic building is decorated with colorful towers, mosaic interiors and unique exterior decoration.
Golden Temple - Amritsar, India
The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) is a stunning building of India, erected in the center of a lake. The structure was destroyed and rebuilt several times. The style of the temple features Hindu and Muslim architecture, which is enhanced when reflected in the water. It is believed that the building is Holy place and, while here, we must pray.
Shanghai Tower - China
Shanghai Tower is one of the tallest and most beautiful buildings in the country. It surpasses in height even such buildings as the Jin Mao Tower and the Shanghai World Finance center. The height of the building is about 650 meters, and total area- 380 thousand m.
1 World Trade Center or Freedom Tower - New York, USA
The Freedom Tower in New York is central to the World Trade Center in Manhattan. It was built on the site of the Twin Towers destroyed in the terrorist attack. The tower is the tallest building in the United States.
Lotus Temple - Delhi, India
The Lotus Temple in New Delhi is one of the most beautiful temples in India. Built according to the design of the Iranian architect Fariborz Sahba. Previously, on the site of the building there was a mystical settlement of Baha Pur - “Bach’s Dwelling”. The second name of the Bahai Lotus Temple is the Mother of all temples on the Hindustan Peninsula. Its magnificence has earned it many architectural awards.
Grand Lisboa Casino Hotel - China
The Grand Lisboa was designed by renowned Hong Kong architects Dennis Lau and Ng Chun Meng. This impressive skyscraper is 260 meters high and has 58 floors! Gaming establishments in the building began operating in February 2007. The entire surface of the casino hotel is a screen of complex configuration. This solution is considered innovative.
Mosque of Cordoba - Spain
The Cathedral Mosque of Cordoba in Spain is decorated with intricate patterns, mosaic patterns and openwork columns. Several centuries ago, an ancient Roman temple stood on this site, then a Visigothic church, and in 785 the Mezquita appeared. The pilgrimage to Cordoba was even equated to the obligatory hajj to Mecca for every Muslim.
St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican City, Italy
St. Peter's Basilica - one of the main attractions of the Vatican - is rightfully considered the heart of the Vatican and the entire Catholic world. From a bird's eye view there are stunning views of the Ancient Rome, and from the top of the dome you can admire the interior of the cathedral.
Bayon Temple Complex - Siem Reap, Cambodia
Bayon is one of the most amazing temples located on the territory of Angkor Thom and was its religious center. The “highlight” of Bayon are the towers with many faces carved from stone, silently looking down from above. huge territory Angkor Thom, and during the heyday of the state - throughout the entire Khmer Empire. Initially, there were 54 towers, which symbolized the 54 provinces under the rule of the king. Today, only about 37 towers remain.
Shwedagon Pagoda - Yangon, Myanmar
One of the most majestic and spiritual buildings in Myanmar is the Shwedagon Pagoda. The entire complex is located on an area of more than five hectares. In addition to the main building, there are many sculptures of mythical and real animals around it: golden griffins, elephants, dragons and lions.
Australian War Memorial - Canberra
The Australian War Memorial is the main memorial dedicated to memory soldiers who died during the First and Second World Wars. Today it is considered one of the most significant monuments of its kind in the world. The memorial is located near the Parliament building, from the balcony of which a 360-degree panorama of the monument opens.
Shopping Center - Las Vegas, USA
Fashion Show Mall is a one-of-a-kind large shopping mall in Las Vegas. On the territory of the building there are 250 boutiques, shops and six department stores famous brands. The center opened in 1981, over the years it has grown to 175 thousand square meters. There is also a huge hall for fashion shows.
Music Building - China
This creative building, called Piano House, was built in China and designed by architecture students. The building consists of two parts depicting two instruments - a transparent violin resting on a translucent piano.
The original building was built for music lovers, but has nothing to do with music. The violin contains an escalator, and the piano contains an exhibition complex.
Siena Cathedral - Italy
According to chroniclers, at the beginning of the 13th century, residents of the city-state of Siena, which acted as the main competitor and adversary of Florence, “called on their leaders to build a temple more magnificent than their neighbors.” Thus, in the period from 1215 to 1263, the Duomo of Siena was founded on the site of the old temple according to the plan of the Gothic master Niccolò Pisano. Today this majestic temple is the main attraction of the city.
Milan Cathedral (Duomo) - Milan, Italy
One of the significant places in Milan is the Gothic Cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente (Duomo), which was built from 1386 to the beginning of the 19th century. The attraction is the third largest Catholic church, which is even considered one of the wonders of the world. Its hundred-meter spiers tower over the center of Milan, and the golden statue of the Madonna on the longest spire (four meters high) is visible from many areas of the city.
Sydney Opera House - Australia
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. Its architect was the Dane Jorn Utzon. Having designed the original roofs, somewhat reminiscent of shells, he gave Sydney a magnificent gift - a symbol of the city. Today, every tourist planning to visit Australia definitely includes an excursion to the majestic opera house in his travel itinerary.
Angkor Wat - Siem Reap, Cambodia
The Cambodian temple Angkor Wat is one of the largest religious buildings ever created. It was built almost 9 centuries ago. It is located on an area of 200 hectares and is surrounded by a moat 190 meters wide. A temple was built in honor of the god Vishnu, who is revered in this area.
Unusual architecture of houses - what is it, a departure from generally accepted standards or creative self-expression of their designers, striving to distinguish their creations from the gray mass of ordinary buildings?
Dancing House in Prague
This amazing structure is located in the very center of Prague on the embankment of the Vltava River, in the area of Reslova Street. The exact address of the Dancing House: Rasinovo nabrezi, 80.
The history of the building is quite interesting. The house that formerly stood on the site of the Dancing House was destroyed in January 1945 during a raid American aviation. For half a century the place was vacant until Czech President Vaclav Havel intervened. The fact is that the house next to the destroyed one was built by the grandfather of the Czech president and before nationalization was the property of the Havel family. Now it is difficult to say whether this circumstance or another was the reason for the start of construction, but be that as it may, the Czech president decided to build another house on the site of the vacant lot, designed by a Czech architect with Croatian roots, Vlado Miluni?. However, the insurance company that bought the land required that some famous Western architect take part in the project. The choice fell on the famous Canadian-American deconstructivist architect, Pritzker Prize winner, Frank Gehry. Construction of the “drunken house” took place from 1994 to 1996, under the personal supervision of Vaclav Havel. The main architectural idea of the building was an analogy with the famous dance duet of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, known as “Ginger and Fred”. Even a quick glance at the building is enough to see this architectural design. One of the two cylindrical parts, the one that expands upward, symbolizes a male figure (Fred), and the second part of the building visually resembles a female figure with thin waist and a fluttering skirt (Ginger). In my opinion, the implementation of the idea was successful in to the fullest. However, the conceptual name “Ginger and Fred” did not catch on, and this amazing structure in everyday life began to be called simply “dancing” or “drunk”. IN currently the building is a business center housing the offices of several international companies. There is a French restaurant on the roof with an amazing view of Prague. When you look at this building for the first time, especially in photographs, you get an absolute feeling of the fragility of the structure. However, this was the first time I saw “Dancing House” live, and not in photos. During our trip to the Czech Republic, we observed this house for some time from afar, from various angles, and one fine day we purposefully went to take a closer look. It must be said that up close the feeling of fragility completely disappears. But the views of the building become even more exotic. You can see for yourself. It would be interesting to visit inside the “Drunken House” and look at the layout of the premises and the views from the windows. They say they are simply great! I hope I will be able to do this on my next trips, because the Czech Republic is worth going there several times!
Floating Castle in Ukraine
But there is really no structure or support for this. The flying castle literally hangs in the air.
It would seem that the laws of gravity are a common thing for everyone, and no matter how you twist them, be kind enough to follow them, otherwise the building will collapse. But there are people who sneeze at all these forces of gravity and build houses that onlookers look at and say, “How come they don’t fall?!” Let's take a look. This mysterious levitating farmhouse, standing on a single support, belongs in a science fiction film. It is believed that this is an old bunker for excess mineral fertilizers, but we believe that alien architects clearly had a hand (paw? tentacle?) in its design.
Upside Down House (Syzmbark, Poland)
An unusual work by artist and architect Daniel Czapiewski was built in the village of Szymbark, Poland. The main unusual thing about the design is that it completely imitates an inverted house, right down to the “grass” and “ground” under (that is, above) the stone foundation. At the same time, the house is quite stable and fully adapted for living. Construction of the upside down house took 114 days. Local builders were very surprised by the strange project, but they completed it without errors. Now the house has become one of the most popular attractions in Poland; not only ordinary tourists, but also architects come here to learn from a talented colleague.
Forest Spiral in Darmstadt
Unusual house with the intriguing name “Waldspirale (Forest Spiral)” was built in Darmstadt, Germany between 1998 and 2000. The creation belongs to the hand of the famous Austrian architect and artist, well known for his revolutionary, colorful architecture. The architect's designs very often borrow their shapes from nature - for example, an onion-shaped dome. This building with 105 apartments, as if “wrapped” around the courtyard, among other things, has a comfortable restaurant with a cozy cocktail bar
Basket house in the USA
This is perhaps the strangest administrative building in the world. Basket and wickerworks company Longaberger has built its headquarters in exact copy with the actual product he produces - a wicker basket. The building took 180 thousand square meters, two years of construction, and cost 30 million dollars. Experts have repeatedly dissuaded company owner Dave Longberger from changing the layout of the building, but apparently he did right choice, - thanks to this idea, his company became known throughout the world.
Piano shaped building. Huainan city, China.
This "musical" house is located in the Chinese city of Huainan. A huge violin serves as the entrance to the building and there is an escalator in it to ascend to the “grand piano”. The structure is made of transparent and black glass. The building was built primarily as a landmark to distinguish the city from many other inconspicuous Chinese cities. The building itself houses an exhibition complex, which displays plans for streets and districts of the city.
Central Library in Kansas (Kansas City Public Library). State of Missouri, USA.
Probably, if all libraries were built in such a design, then they would not have a shortage of readers. Construction Central Library in the form of a stand with books, the city authorities of Kansas City in the USA not only decorated the business center of the city, but also supported the reading spirit of the citizens. The facade of the building is made in the form of the roots of the most influential and popular books Kansas.
Stone House. Guemaraes, Portugal.
Great Mosque of Djenn? Djenné, Mali, Africa
The Djenne Cathedral Mosque is the largest clay building in the world and, as most architects believe, the most great achievement architectural Sudanese-Saheil style, although with certain Islamic influences. The mosque is located in the city of Djenne, Mali on the floodplain of the Bani River. The first mosque was built in the 13th century, but this mosque has been under construction since 1907. It is one of the most famous landmarks in Africa. Along with the "Old Towns of Djenne". The mosque was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.
The Neverwas Haul. Berkeley, California, USA
This steampunk-style mobile home looks like it came out of a fairy tale or fantasy stories by Jules Verne. And those who watched the cartoon “Howl’s Moving Castle” will certainly appreciate this wonderful house. This three-story house was created by a group of 12 steampunk fans, giving it the name Neverwas Haul. It took four months of painstaking work to bring the unusual home to life, but it is still very far from completion. To begin with, the creators want to equip their brainchild with a proper steam engine instead of the diesel engine that is currently used.
Also within the framework of the project, it is planned to construct a number of devices for processing waste into fuel for the engine, a camera obscura, which will be installed in the tower, as well as a stage in the Victorian style to demonstrate new products “from the forefront” of the steampunk movement with the help of a magic lantern and various performances. However, out of everything planned for this moment Only the distillation boiler is ready.
I think that many of you have seen examples of unusual architectural structures or even been inside such creative buildings. But today we will present to you 21 examples of fantastic architectural structures that simply amaze the imagination and surprise with the originality of the idea.
1. Atomium
The building is located in Brussels. The Atomium was built in 1958 and designed by architect André Waterkeyn. The Atomium rises 102 meters. Externally, the structure looks like an atom. Despite its impressive age, it still looks good; the Atomium was reconstructed from 2004 to 2006. Then aluminum was replaced by steel.
2. Building Barcode
Located in St. Petersburg, Russia. The building is designed in the form of a giant barcode. The black bars of a traditional barcode are replaced with large windows, creating a very realistic look. The building itself is made in red.
3. Foggy building
The misty building, designed by architects Elisabeth Diller and Ricardo Scofidio, is located on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland. This miracle has dimensions of 60 x 100 x 20 meters, made of metal. Special holes are built into the body, spraying water from the lake around the building.
4. Cybertexture Egg
The Cybertexture Egg is located in Mumbai, India. The surface area is 32,000 sq. m. The egg-shaped structure is the embodiment of environmental design, an intelligent system and a memorable landmark of the city. In addition to its magnificent design, the egg is equipped with the latest technological advances. The facility is capable of monitoring the well-being of employees - measuring their weight and blood pressure. The doctor will be notified of any sudden changes in the well-being of staff.
5. Solar Ark
The Solar Ark is located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, built by Sanyo. It is one of the most impressive solar power generating buildings in the world. The structure was created as a symbol of a "clean energy community" and houses the Solar Museum inside. The Ark includes 5,046 solar panels and produces approximately 630 kW of power, equivalent to 530,000 kWh of clean energy per year.
6. Basket Building
The Basket Building is located in Ohio, USA. This is the seven-story corporate headquarters of the Longaberger Basket Company. Inside the building there is an atrium that rises up to a glass ceiling through which you can see the basket handles coming together above the roof.
7. Piano House
The Piano House is located in Hui Province, China. The violin functions as an escalator and entrance to the building. Apparently, the building was built by the local government to attract people to developing areas of the country. This building is a perfect example of the harmonious combination of music and architecture.
8. Esplanade
The building is located on six hectares of land next to the Marina Bay promenade near the Singapore River. It plays the role of a local theater and concert hall, the concert hall seats 1,600 people, and the theater seats 2,000.
9. Cube House
The building is a combination of several cubic structures. The architectural composition is located in the Netherlands.
10. Project Eden
The Eden Project is an original structure that attracts many tourists to the United Kingdom every year. At the same time, the structure is the largest greenhouse in the world. Plants from all over the world are collected inside artificial biomes. The project is located 2 km (1.25 miles) from the town of St Blazey and 5 km (3 miles) from the larger town of St Austell, Cornwall.
11. Spiral forest
Waldspirale is a residential complex in Darmstadt, Germany, built in 1990. The name translates as wooded spiral and fully reflects the overall plan of the building and the fact that it has a green roof. architectural structure was designed by the Viennese Hundertwasser artist Friedensreich, the implementation was carried out by the architect M. Springmann Heinz, and the building was built by the Bauverein company in Darmstadt. Construction of the building was completed in 2000.
12. Robotics
The robot building is located in Sathorn, a business district of Bangkok, Thailand. The headquarters of United Overseas Bank is located here. The building, which looks like a huge robot, symbolizes the computerization of the banking system in the country. The main features of the building include antennas and eyes, they play important role both from an aesthetic and practical point of view. The building was completed in 1986, it is one of latest examples modern architecture in Bangkok.
13. Atlantis
Atlantis (Dubai) is the majestic center of Palm Jumeirah, an artificial island that captures the imagination of people from all over the world with its unimaginable scale. From the moment you arrive, you are immersed in a dazzling world of style, pleasure and luxury. The resort offers relaxation and thrills for couples and families. Entertainment includes unique boat trips, an exhilarating water park, pristine white beaches, world-class cuisine, a spa and much more.
14. Rotating tower
The rotating tower is also located in Dubai. The floors of this architectural composition will revolve around central axis. It will be constant movement and a shape change that will allow residents of the house to independently choose the desired landscape outside the window at the touch of a button. The structure's architecture provides very high earthquake resistance as each floor rotates independently.
15. Banpo Bridge
Banpo Bridge is located in Seoul, South Korea. It is the world's longest bridge fountain and has set a Guinness World Record with nearly 10,000 LED nozzles that run along both sides of the bridge. Water is sprayed over a distance of 1140 m.
This project is the first of its kind in the world. The bridge has 38 water pumps and 9,380 nozzles on both sides, which pump 190 tons of water per minute from the river at a depth of about 20 meters.
16. Palais Bulles
Bulles Palais is located in Cannes, France. In the early eighties, fashion designer Pierre Cardin wanted to buy a house so he could come to Cannes for the summer. While searching, he came across construction site house designed by architect Antti Lovag for a French industrialist. When the owner died before the Bubble House was completed, Carden bought the half-finished structure, added his own elements and completed the building.
17. Solar oven
The solar oven is located in Odeillo, France. The building is false mirror(or an array of mirrors) that acts as a parabolic reflector, concentrating light on a focal point. The largest solar oven in the world is located at Odeillo in the Eastern Pyrenees in France, opened in 1970.
18. Park Guell
Park Güell is located in Barcelona, Spain. Park Güell is a garden complex with architectural elements located on the El Carmel hill in the Gràcia district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Park Güell is cleverly designed and looks like a scene from a fairy tale. The bright colors and aura of the park are amazing.
The buildings are considered to be some of the most impressive works of art. After spending untold sums on construction, you can walk through the completed projects and even live inside. Insider has collected 30 buildings that will blow your mind.
The oldest surviving building on Earth is Göbekli Tepe in Turkey. Its age is estimated at at least the ninth millennium BC. Archaeologists are unsure of the purpose of Göbekli Tepe. Most likely, the building had religious significance.
Since then, humanity has managed to build many cool structures. For example, only for Last year The futuristic Fulton Center opened in New York...
...and Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School in Melbourne, Australia.
The amazing Golden Temple in Amritsar, India appears to have risen straight from the waters of the Amritsar River.
At night, the Sikh religious center looks absolutely stunning.
The Las Lajas Church in Nariño, Colombia is puzzling at first because the structure seems to defy gravity.
Modernist architect Antonio Gaudi did not live to see the completion of the Sagrada Familia - in fact, its construction continues to this day. From the outside, the temple resembles houses from The Chronicles of Narnia...
...and its interior decoration is even more surreal.
The Flatiron Building was one of New York's first skyscrapers...
...like the Woolworth Building, the tallest building in the world from 1913 to 1930.
In Onomichi, Japan, young couples often have their wedding ceremonies at the Ribbon Chapel.
In Seoul, surrounded by greenery, stands the Light of Life Church.
It looks completely different inside.
The design of the Marina City skyscrapers in Chicago is unique, to say the least. Built in 1964, they were one of the first mixed-use buildings. For the first time in the USA, a high-rise crane was used in construction.
But not all buildings aim for the sky. Temppeliaukio Church, Helsinki, Finland, is carved into the rock underground and receives plenty of sunlight.
The Church of St. George in Lalibela, Ethiopia, was carved from a single boulder in the 12th century.
Some of the most beautiful buildings are part of the landscape. Turninn in Reykjavik reflects wild beauty Iceland.
Modernist Ludwig Mies van der Rohe used edges and open space to create masterpieces that appear to float in the air - like the New National Gallery in Berlin, built in the 1960s.
Additionally, Berlin is home to a mecca electronic music- brutal nightclub Berghain.
Unity with environment- one of the oldest concepts in architecture. The ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto is home to the spectacular Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji)...
...and no less stunning Silver.
The Great Mosque of Djenné in Mali is the largest mud structure in the world. It can accommodate 3 thousand believers.
The whimsical Pompidou Center in Paris is a masterpiece of postmodernism.
Built around 1200, Chartres Cathedral in northern France is an excellent example of Gothic architecture. Pay attention to the richly decorated “portals” leading into the building...
...and an amazing organ inside.
Perhaps the only religious building that can compare with it in grandeur is the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. Its construction was completed in early XVII century and coincided with the heyday of the Ottoman Empire.
More than 20 thousand handmade tiles are used in interior decoration.
Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria is believed to have inspired Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Trinity College is the crown jewel of the University of Dublin.
It is famous for its library, the most stunning hall of which has characteristic name"The Long Room"
Imperial Palace - also known as the Forbidden City - highest form Chinese architecture.
Between 1420 and 1912 the palace served as the seat of government.
Its interior is truly impressive...
...as well as attention to detail.
Today, the most exotic examples of modern architecture can be seen in Beijing. For example, the CCTV Tower, also known as "Pants".
WITH Polytechnic University In Hong Kong, the late Zaha Hadid did what only she could do - she turned the hard, clean lines of modernism into something organic.
High in the Peruvian Andes, Machu Picchu is the finest example of Inca architecture.
Archaeologists believe that the city was built around 1450.
More detailed photo residential area.
In 2007, Parque Biblioteca España opened in Medellin, Colombia. Its design was designed by Colombian architect Giancarlo Mazzanti. The three buildings should look like stones.
The library, located in Santo Domingo's Savio district, overlooks Medellin itself, lying in a valley surrounded by the Andes.
The Sydney Opera House is rightfully considered an iconic representative of Australian architecture.
Designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon and opened in 1973, the theater became a literal canvas of public expression.
Its interior is also amazing.
Just as there are places that you must visit at least once in your life, there are also buildings that you simply must see in person. We offer you, dear readers, ten such architectural masterpieces.
Petronas Towers
For 10 years, from 1998 to 2008, the Petronas Towers in Malaysia were the tallest in the world. This is real business card Kuala Lumpur. The Argentine architect César Pelli conceived them to be so modern and daring.
The project began in 1992 with the necessary measurements and checks to ensure maximum safety. Construction took more than 7 years. The towers have 88 floors, the façade of the buildings is made of steel and glass.
The White house
Every President of the United States of America who has held office since 1800 has resided in the White House, whose full address is 1600 Washington, Pennsylvania Avenue. This neoclassical building took 8 years to construct. President Thomas Jefferson was the first to settle here.
During Civil War the building was almost completely destroyed by British troops. The building was later restored, and President Roosevelt even expanded it in 1901. Now the White House is a whole complex consisting of the Residence, the West Wing, the East Wing and other parts.
This temple official name of which the Cathedral of the Intercession Holy Mother of God, which is on the Moat, is located in the very heart of Moscow - on Red Square. The church was erected from 1555 to 1561 in honor of the conquest of Kazan and Astrakhan.
For almost 20 years it was the tallest building in the city. Due to its complex history and design in the style of a burning fire, the temple is on the list world heritage UNESCO for more than 20 years.
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building has long claimed the status of a symbol of Manhattan and New York as a whole. Even the name is one of the nicknames of the city. For 40 years, this skyscraper was considered the tallest in the world.
Now it is only the third highest in the United States and 22nd in the world. Thanks to its unique, sophisticated design, the building was included in the list of seven wonders modern world. It is owned by more than 2,800 investors.
Burj Khalifa
Since we are talking about skyscrapers and world records, it is impossible not to mention the Burj Tower – Khalifa in Dubai. It is this building that now ranks first in the ranking of the highest.
Construction began in 2004, and by 2009 the façade of the building was completely ready. The official opening ceremony took place in 2010 and was broadcast worldwide. A huge international team of professionals worked on the design and architectural plans. The skyscraper owes its name to the President of the UAE, who wisely led the country out of the economic crisis of 2007-2012.
Let's move to the European continent, or more precisely to Italy, where one of the most famous and enchanting buildings is located - the Colosseum.
Construction of the Colosseum began under the leadership of the Roman Emperor Vespasian in 72. The name comes from his last name. This amphitheater could accommodate up to 50 thousand spectators of gladiatorial fights, executions or performances based on classical mythology.
Taj Mahal
Another fine example of an architectural masterpiece with rich history – Taj Mahal. Located in India, it was designed as a mausoleum for one of the wives of Emperor Shah Jahan.
The style combines motifs from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman and Indian cultures. The most common mistake is that many people consider only this white building to be the Taj Mahal, when it is an entire architectural complex that took more than 20 years to build.
It's not only old buildings that deserve attention. The Sydney Opera House is a perfect example of a modern masterpiece.
It hosts more than 1,500 events annually, making it Australia's most popular attraction. Thanks to its unique design, UNESCO included the building in its list in 2007.
Buckingham Palace
It’s simply impossible not to include Buckingham Palace on the list! This is truly a true symbol of all of Britain.
During its three-hundred-year history, the palace underwent many changes, had different names and was home to huge amount monarchs.
Flatiron Building
Another New York building that cannot be ignored is the Flatiron Building. In 1902, when its construction was completed, it was the tallest building in the city.
- What is a focus group Focus group how many people should there be
- Social status of a person
- Math I Like Limit Theorem
- The theory of archetypes by C. G. Jung and its significance for understanding the mechanisms of perception of the objective world. Basic archetypes in Jungian analysis Jung's archetypes in brief