Sawan’s 221 Amazing Monuments Around The World is a collection of monuments and natural wonders around the world. These landmarks should be on kids’ reading list so they can know about world’s wonders.😍🏛📚
The Trevi Fountain is a travertine stone fountain built at a junction of three roads in Rome, Italy, in 1762. One of the most notable fountains in the world, the Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque Fountain in Rome. The elaborate fountain depicts a scene where the Roman virgin girl, ‘Trivia’ leads thirsty Roman soldiers […]
Mount Rushmore National Memorial was built in South Dakota, U. S. A., between 1927-1941. Mount Rushmore is a granite sculpture carved into the Black Hills in Keystone of four U. S. A.’s Presidents, namely George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. While the initial plan was to depict each President from head to
The Manneken Pis, literally meaning Little Man Pee, is placed in Brussels between 1618-1619.The Manneken Pis is a small bronze sculpture measuring 61 cm, of a naked little boy peeing into the basin of a fountain. The statue is dressed in different costumes managed by a non-profit organization, several times a week, and his wardrobe
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is situated in Istanbul, Turkey, and was built between 1609 and 1616. Built during the rule of Ahmed-I, the mosque contains within its premises the tomb of the founder, a hospice and a madrasa. A combination of Ottoman and Byzantine architecture, the mosque has 5 main domes, 8 secondary domes and
Angkor Thom, meaning–Great City, was built in the late 12th century in present-day Cambodia, 2 miles north of Angkor Wat.The most enduring city of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Thom, was built in Bayon style architecture. The entire city covers approximately 9 km2. The city comprises many beautifully carved temples, including the King’s state temple known
The National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is located in Taiwan and was built between 1976 and 1980. The hall is a Taiwanese national monument and landmark constructed in the memory of the former President of the Republic of China, Chiang Kai-Shek. A white four-walled monument with a blue octagonal roof, and two sets of stairs–each
The Al-Aqsa Mosque, known as ‘The Farthest Mosque’ was built in the Old City of Jerusalem in 705 AD. Considered to be the third holiest site in Islam, this silver-domed rectangular mosque strongly reflects early Islamic architecture. The interior consists of 45 marble columns and 121 stained glass windows. Amazing Fact: From 1099 till almost
The Easter Island stonework is estimated between 800-1200 AD, and is situated in the southeastern part of the Pacific Ocean. The stonework on the Easter Island include Moai, or large monolithic human figures, Ahu or stone platforms that ranged from 220 metres in height stone walls, various types of stone houses known as hare paenga
Uluru, also known as the Ayers Rock, is located in Australia. It is believed to be 700 million years old. The Uluru is an enormous sandstone formation that lies within the Uluru-Kaka Tjuta National Park. This structure is considered to be sacred to the native Australians and the area surrounding the Uluru is comprised of
The Sagrada Familia is located in Barcelona. While the construction began in 1882, the estimated completion date is said to be 2026.The Sagrada Familia was initially a Roman Catholic Church that in 2010 was consecrated and proclaimed a minor basilica by Pope Benedict-XVI. On completion, the basilica will have 18 towers, 12 representing each of
The Brandenburg Gate was built in Berlin, Germany, between 1788-1791. The Brandenburg Gate is a neoclassical triumphal arch, which has witnessed significant damage first in World War-II and in the post-war partition of Germany. However, it was restored and returned to its former glory in 2002. Till date it stands as a reminder of Germany’s
The Bran Castle was built in the 14th century between the borders of Transylvania and Wallachia, Romania. The Bran fortress (castle) was built for strategic and economic reasons, including control of important entry routes into Transylvania. After Transylvania had become a part of Greater Romania, the fortress was offered to Queen Maria of Romania. This
The Urquhart Castle was built between the 13th and the 16th century near Loch Ness, in the Highlands of Scotland. The Urquhart Castle played an important role in the Wars of Scottish Independence in the 14th century. One of the largest castles in Scotland, the Urquhart Castle is known for its unique location on the
The Abraj Al-Bait Towers were built in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, between 2004-2012. Also known as the Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel, the complex comprises a hotel, 5-storey shopping mall, and a parking garage. At 601 metres in height, it is the fourth tallest freestanding structure in the world, and has the world’s largest clock face
The Burj Al-Arab, meaning Tower of the Arabs, was built in Dubai, U. A. E., between 1994-1999. A hotel, the Burj Al-Arab, is the third tallest hotel in the world, and is built on an artificial island connected to the mainland only by a private bridge. The total height of the hotel is 210 metres.