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Kyoto Imperial Palace
The Kyoto Imperial Palace, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan, is the former residence of the Emperor of Japan. It served as the Imperial residence for 500 years, from 1331 until the capital moved to Tokyo in 1869.
The palace faced multiple fires and was reconstructed on each occasion. The majority of the current structures were rebuilt in 1855.
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal, a magnificent white marble structure, was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Known as the "Crown of Palaces" in Arabic, this architectural marvel stands in all its beauty and finesse in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It seamlessly blends architectural styles from the diverse corners of the Mughal Empire, including Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish, and Indian influences. Its intricate artistry and architectural brilliance required 17 years to complete.
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Yellow Crane Tower
The Yellow Crane Tower, a traditional Chinese tower, is located in Wuhan. The current structure was constructed from 1981 to 1985, but the tower has existed in various forms since as early as AD 223.
The present Yellow Crane Tower stands at a height of 51.4 meters (169 feet) and occupies an area of 3,219 square meters (34,650 square feet). It is perched on Snake Hill, one kilometer away from its original site, on the banks of the Yangtze River in Wuchang District.
Petronas Twin Towers
Constructed in 1998, the Petronas Twin Towers held the title of the tallest twin structure globally.
These 88-story towers were, at one point, the tallest buildings in the world, reigning until 2004 when Taipei 101 in Taiwan surpassed their height.
Nevertheless, they still retain their position as the tallest twin skyscrapers worldwide.
Burj Al Arab
The Burj Al Arab, a luxurious hotel situated in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, serves as a prominent symbol of the city, much like the Eiffel
Tower does for Paris and the Opera House for Sydney. Surprisingly, the Burj Al Arab is taller than it appears, standing at 321 meters in both total and
architectural height, surpassing New York City's Chrysler Tower and the Empire State Building's largest observation deck in terms of height.
Ain Dubai
Ain Dubai stands on Bluewaters Island near Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates. It holds the distinction of being the world's largest and tallest observation wheel, soaring to a height of 250 meters (820 feet). This makes Ain Dubai 82.4 meters (270 feet) taller than the previous record-holder, the 167.6-meter (550-foot) High Roller in Las Vegas, which opened in March 2014. The wheel can accommodate up to 1,750 passengers in 48 cabins and offers breathtaking views of Dubai Marina, as well as iconic landmarks such as the Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Khalifa.
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Petra
Petra, Jordan's top attraction, is known as the "rose-red city" due to its rock color. Half-carved and half-built into the rock, it's nestled amid mountains with winding passages. Petra gained fame in 2007 as one of the New Seven Wonders
of the World, alongside iconic sites like the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, the Taj Mahal, the Roman Colosseum, Chichen Itza, and Christ the Redeemer. This archaeological marvel beckons visitors from around the globe, offering a journey through history and unparalleled beauty.
Petra
Petra, Jordan's top attraction, is known as the "rose-red city" due to its rock color. Half-carved and half-built into the rock, it's nestled amid mountains with winding passages. Petra gained fame in 2007 as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, alongside iconic sites like the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, the Taj Mahal, the Roman Colosseum, Chichen Itza, and Christ the Redeemer. This archaeological marvel beckons visitors from around the globe, offering a journey through history and unparalleled beauty.
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Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House, inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II on October 20, 1973, took 14 years to complete instead of the expected four. Commencing in 1959, it engaged 10,000 construction workers. Notably, the Concert Hall maintains a precise temperature of 22.5 degrees to keep instruments in tune when the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performs. This iconic multi-venue performing arts center graces Sydney's foreshore, gaining global recognition as one of the 20th century's architectural masterpieces.
Read moreParthenon
The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis in Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena during the fifth century BC. Situated atop the Acropolis in Athens, the Parthenon's construction coincided with the height of the Greek empire. Initiated in 447 BCE, it took nine years to complete the structure, with an additional six years needed for the decorative elements. Crafted in the Classical architectural style, its proportions have fascinated scholars for centuries.
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