10 incredible architectural masterpieces from around the world

Our world boasts not only natural beauty, but also architectural beauty. Today, there are a huge number of incredible architectural structures all over the world, striking the attention with their grandiosity. And each is a masterpiece in its own way. Architectural works reflect the culture and life of the peoples living in this territory, show the genius of the architect. After all, looking at them, one comes to understand that some architects are geniuses, artists who create their next masterpiece. And about 10 such masterpieces from around the world, everyone should know right now.

10 Golden Temple – Harmandir Sahib (Amritsar, India)

This wonder of the world is located in a small provincial town called Amritsar. He is very lively and, meanwhile, very aloof. The city is based on a sacred lake, in the center of which the Golden Temple, the shrine of the Sikhs, was built. The lake in ancient times was a place for meditation of sages and askers. The name Golden Temple was not given by chance. Its roof is covered with slabs, which, in turn, are gilded. A marble bridge leads to the temple, symbolizing the path of the soul after leaving the body. Beautiful ornaments and inlays made of precious stones adorn the walls of this building. Anyone can visit this miracle, regardless of religion.

9. Sagrada Familia (Barcelona, ​​Spain)

This grandiose temple is the personification of all of Spain. In addition, this attraction has the highest rate of tourist attendance in this country (over 3 million tourists a year). The crypt of the temple and the facade of the Nativity in 2005 were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List under the section “Creations of Anton Gaudí”. It is striking that the temple is being built to this day, starting in 1882. After much debate, the construction of the temple was entrusted to Gaudi, who, by the way, lived on its territory and devoted his whole life to this. In this building, he fully reflected the strength of his faith. The structure of the temple is a mixture of geometric shapes. Natural forms were taken as a basis.

8. Ferrari World Amusement Park (Yas Island, Abu Dhabi)

The amusement park located in Abu Dhabi looks very unusual from the outside. This is what attracts tourists in the first place. Inside, this building is no less interesting. The main element of the structure is a giant glass tunnel, which houses many attractions. The Formula 1 simulator is very popular. For fans of extreme sports, there is the “G-Force” – the attraction is a capsule that is shot from the roof to a height of 62 meters. The fastest rollercoaster in the world, the Formula Rossa, is the crown jewel of the park. Their maximum speed is 240 km/h. Also, in addition to attractions, the park can offer a huge number of services and entertainment. A hungry visitor will definitely not be left thanks to Italian chefs.

7. Taj Mahal (Agra, India)

One of the Seven New Wonders of the World is the Taj Mahal. At the direction of Shah Jahan, it was built in the 12th century in honor of the wife of Mumtaz Mahal. Translated, Taj Mahal means “The Greatest Palace”. The structure has five domes and four minarets in the corners. Also, due to the characteristics of the material, the mosque can change color. At night, the mosque is silvery, during the day it is white, and at dawn it is completely pink. For 20 years this palace was erected. For this, XNUMX thousand craftsmen and ordinary workers from all over the empire were invited. In front of the palace is a three-hundred-meter garden with marble fountains. But attention, first of all, attracts a large white dome, lined with marble, like the walls. Every year the Taj Mahal attracts more and more tourists. Today, tens of thousands of tourists visit this site in just one day.

6. White Temple (Chiang Rai, Thailand)

This incredible temple is located in the north of Thailand. It attracts a very large number of tourists, many of whom travel only for the sake of this structure. The temple and its idea as a whole belong to Chalermchai Kositpipat. This is his dream come true. The White Temple is located in a very beautiful area with a fish pond, fountains and sculptures of unusual creatures. In addition to the temple, there are 2 more buildings on the territory: a golden structure and an art gallery. The owners plan to build 6 more buildings. There are souvenir shops and cafes on site. It deserves great attention that there is not a single similar structure in the world.

5. Burj Khalifa (Dubai, UAE)

Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, located in Dubai. The height of the building is 828 meters. Externally, the structure looks like a stalagmite. The construction was planned at the development stage as the tallest building on the planet, while its height was concealed. Burj Khalifa is a “city within a city”. It is so huge that inside it contains several offices, apartments, hotels, shopping centers, gyms, swimming pools, as well as jacuzzis and observation decks. Here is the world’s highest restaurant “Atmosfera”. Burj Khalifa has its own ecosystem. Near the skyscraper there is a musical fountain, the height of which reaches up to 150 meters.

4. Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Bhutan)

Tiger’s Nest Buddhist Monastery is located in Bhutan. The Tiger’s Nest is simply striking in its beauty and solitude. The monastery is very popular with tourists. But not everyone gets there, because a difficult and long road leads to the structure. And this is one of the few Buddhist monasteries, fully open to tourists. The Tiger’s Nest was founded in 1692, but, unfortunately, it was almost completely destroyed by a fire in 1998 and was restored only in 2005. The legend says that once a great Guru was brought to the mountainside by a tigress. Guru Rinpoche, meditating, spent several months in the cave and after that all the evil entities left from there, and this place became sacred.

3. Shwedagon Pagoda (Yangon, Myanmar)

Bapusa and Balika, as the legend says, brought 8 oxen from India from the Buddha himself. The place for the construction of the pagoda was chosen by the god of heaven himself – Sakka. This is how this unique building appeared. Externally, the building is an “inverted glass” of gold color. The pagoda contains many tiers, which decrease as the height increases. The stupa is divided into eight parts, symbolizing the eight days of the week (Wednesday is divided into 2 parts) and 8 luminaries. Around the base are many smaller pagodas, sphinxes and lions. At the slightest breeze, small bells located on the spire ring.

2. Lotus Temple (New Delhi, India)

Not far from the Indian capital of New Delhi stands the legendary Lotus Temple. On its territory there used to be a small settlement of Baha Pur, which translates as “Bach’s Dwelling”. Shah Akbar dreamed of uniting all peoples under the auspices of a single faith with the help of this temple. This temple was built by the architect Fariborz Sahba. In terms of importance, it is in seventh place in the Baha’i religion. The structure is open to all visitors, regardless of their faith. Volunteers work in the temple, who have many responsibilities. From the outside, the building looks like an unblown lotus flower. Inside is a huge hall. The structure has a very unusual natural ventilation system.

1. Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ (St. Petersburg, Russia)

The cathedral is located in St. Petersburg. It was founded on the site of the mortal wound of Emperor Alexander II in 1881 by order of his son, Alexander III. Hence the name – Savior on Spilled Blood. Money was collected from all Slavic countries and Russian provinces. This explains the presence of coats of arms of various provinces on the walls of the bell tower. On the cross of the bell tower there is a royal crown as a token of gratitude. The temple is surrounded by a cast-iron fence with a beautiful pattern. Since 1997, the temple has been working as a museum, inviting visitors to see a huge number of icons that occupy more than 7 thousand square meters.