221 Amazing Monuments Around The World

The Wonderland Amusement park was a project that was left incomplete in Beijing, China, in 1998. The Wonderland Amusement park was to be the largest amusement park in Asia. However, due to financial problems the construction was forced to stop, leaving abandoned structures like a medieval looking castle and outer buildings. Eventually, the construction was […]

The Last House on Holland Island was built on Holland Island, Chesapeake Bay in 1888. A Victorian styled house, the last house on Holland Island was one of the 70 homes on the island. However, by 1914 the island began to erode due to wind and tide, forcing the residents to move to the mainland.

The Cape Romano Dome House was built in Florida, in 1980. The Cape Romano Dome House was built as an igloo-like white-dome complex made of concrete. The circular shape of the houses and dome made it highly resistant to winds, but that did not stop the hurricanes that tore through the coast from wrecking the

The Baoguo Temple was built in Zhejiang Province, China, in the 1st century AD. Situated at the foot of Mount Emei, the Baoguo Temple is one of the most well preserved wooden structures in China. The temple comprises columns, halls and towers built over the years by different dynasties. At present, the temple halls are

The Shard is a skyscraper built in London between 2009 and 2012. The Shard, which is often referred to as The Shard of Glass, is a spire-like glass covered pyramidal structure. The angled glass panes covering the structure reflect sunlight and the sky, resulting in the constant change in the appearance of the building with

The Petronas Twin Towers were built in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, between 1994 and 1996. The Petronas Twin Towers have a distinctive postmodern style that are 88-storey high and made with reinforced concrete and a steel and glass façade with motifs representing Islamic art. The 2-storey sky-bridge was constructed on the ground and then lifted to

The Burj Khalifa is an enormous skyscraper built in Dubai between 2004 and 2010. The Burj Khalifa was built to help Dubai gain international recognition. At 829.9 metres in height, this building is the tallest artificial structure in the world. With the primary structure made of reinforced concrete, the façade is made of aluminium and

The Hungarian Parliament Building was built in Budapest, Hungary, between 1885 and 1904. This building is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, and was constructed in Gothic Revival style of architecture with a symmetrical façade and interiors and a central dome. There are statues of Hungarian and Transylvanian leaders and other military rulers

The Museo Guggenheim is a museum built in Spain, in 1997. The Museo Guggenheim is a modern and contemporary arts museum that exhibits works of art by Spanish and international artists. Considered an astonishing architectural feat, the museum is made of interconnecting shapes of limestone, glass and titanium and thus effortlessly integrated into its urban

The Pantheon was a building built in Rome, Italy, in 126 AD. Built on the site of an earlier building, the Pantheon is one of the more well-preserved and famous buildings in Rome. Since the 7th century, the Pantheon has been used as a Catholic Church. The two highlighting features of the Pantheon are the

The Capitol Hill, otherwise known as Capitol Building, was built in Washington, D.C, United States, between 1793 and 1800. The Capitol Hill is the seat of the United States Congress. However, when it was constructed it was also used for Sunday religious services and formal ceremonies. The building is built in a neoclassical style with

The Bayon is a beautifully decorated Khmer Temple built in Cambodia, between the late 12th and the early 13th century. The Bayon is at the heart of Angkor Thom, and was considered the official state temple. Its unique feature is the numerous tranquil yet smiling faces on the towers that extend from the upper terrace.

Casa Milà, popularly known as La Pedrera, was built in Barcelona, Spain, between 1906 and 1912. One of the modernist buildings in Spain, Casa Milà with its undulating limestone façade, wrought iron cave-like balconies and windows, and an underground garage was one of the most innovative structures in architecture. The entire house is planned as

The Balmoral Castle was built in Aberdeenshire, Scotland between 1853 and 1856. The Balmoral Castle is one of the residences of the British Royal family. While the original castle was purchased by Prince Albert, the house was found too small, hence the present Balmoral Castle was built in the Scottish Baronial style of architecture in

The Ajanta and Ellora Caves were built close to the city of Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, between the 5th and the 10th century.The Ellora Caves are, in fact, 34 rock-cut temples. These temples were carved out of the vertical cliff of the Charanandari Hills. Out of the 34 temples, 17 were Hindu temples, 12 were Buddhist