Admire the 10 most famous landmarks in the world.
All these structures are a source of pride for people all over the world. Everyone longs to visit them at least once.
1. Sydney Opera House
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2017, the Sydney Opera House is one of the world's iconic landmarks, standing 185 meters tall and 120 meters wide. This design won an international competition with 232 participants.
2. Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 and took over 2 years, 2 months, and 5 days to complete. It is named after its architect, Gustave Eiffel. The tower is 324 meters tall and weighs 10,100 tons, attracting over 7 million visitors annually.
3. The U.S. Capitol Building
This building is 381 meters tall with 102 floors, designed by William F. Lamb. Of these, 85 floors are used for commercial purposes and the remaining 16 are for decoration. The building also has a 103rd floor, accessible only by stairs from the 102nd floor. Importantly, a permit from the building management is required to visit this building.
4. Notre Dame de Paris
Notre Dame de Paris means "our Parisian woman." It is a Catholic cathedral measuring 130 meters in length, 48 meters in width, and 35 meters in height. Construction of Notre Dame began in 1163, and it has since been destroyed and restored over several periods.
5. Casa Mila
Casa Mila, also known as La Pedrera, was designed by architect Antoni Gaudi for a wealthy couple, Roser Segimon and Pere Milà, in Barcelona, Spain. Taking six years to build, its completion drew considerable criticism for its bold design. Constructed entirely of natural stone and without any straight lines, the building was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984.
6. Cathedral of Brasilia
The Brasilia Cathedral is a masterpiece of modern religious art in Brasília, Brazil. The cathedral features a striking hyperbolic structure, built from 16 concrete columns, each weighing 90 tons. To enter, one must pass through a dark tunnel; however, once inside, everyone is overwhelmed by the sheer magnificence of the surroundings.
7. The Shard
The Shard is a 95-story, 309.6-meter-tall skyscraper in London, United Kingdom. It was designed using recycled materials, and much of its floors are used for a hotel, offices, and exhibitions.
8. Burj Khalifa
This 829.8-meter skyscraper in Dubai is the world's tallest building, its design inspired by the shape of the Hymenocallis flower. In addition, the Burj Khalifa has received numerous "firsts," such as the world's tallest building, the world's most floors, the world's highest outdoor observation deck, the world's longest elevator travel distance, and the world's highest-quality service elevators.
9. Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a white marble architectural monument located on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to commemorate his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal's color constantly changes from pale pink in the morning, milky white at noon, and yellow in the evening.
10. The Kaaba
The Kaaba is the holiest Islamic pilgrimage site in the world. Inside the Kaaba, the floor is made of marble and limestone. The Kaaba was originally open to all pilgrims, but due to the large number of visitors, restrictions have been imposed.
