Our world boasts not only natural beauty, but also architectural. And everyone should learn about 10 such masterpieces from around the world 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 detached. The city is based on a sacred lake, in the center of which the Golden Temple is built - the shrine of the Sikhs. The lake in ancient times was a place for meditations by sages and askers. The name - The Golden Temple was not given by chance. Its roof is covered with plates, 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 of precious stones adorn the walls of this building. Anyone can visit this miracle, regardless of religion.
9. Temple of the Holy Family (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 of the “Creations of Anton Gaudi”. 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 dedicated his whole life to this. In this structure, he fully reflected the power 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)
An amusement park located in Abu Dhabi looks very unusual in appearance. That is what he primarily attracts tourists. Inside this structure is no less interesting. The main element of the structure is a giant glass tunnel, in which there are many attractions. The Formula 1 simulator is very popular. For fans of extreme sports there is a “G-Force” attraction - it is a capsule that shoots from the roof to a height of 62 meters. The fastest roller coaster in the world, Formula Rossa, is the park’s “pearl”. Their maximum speed is 240 km / h. In addition to attractions, the park can offer a huge number of services and entertainment. Thanks to the Italian chefs, the visitor will certainly not remain hungry.
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 17th century, in honor of the wife of Mumtaz Mahal. Translated, the 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 silver, during the day it is white, and at dawn it is completely pink. For 12 years this palace was erected. For this, they invited 20 thousand craftsmen and ordinary workers from all over the empire. In front of the palace there is a three hundred meter garden with marble fountains. But attention is primarily attracted to the large white dome, which, like the walls, is made of marble. Every year the Taj Mahal attracts an increasing number of tourists. Today, only in one day, this object is visited by tens of thousands of tourists.
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 building. The temple and its idea as a whole belong to Chalermchay Kositpipat. This is the embodiment of his dreams. The White Temple is located in a very beautiful area, on which there is a fish pond, fountains and sculptures of unusual creatures. In addition to the temple, there are 2 more buildings on the territory: a golden building and an art gallery. The owners plan to build another 6 buildings. The facility has souvenir shops and cafes. It is noteworthy that not a single similar structure in the world exists.
5. Burj Khalifa (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building on the planet, located in Dubai. The height of the building is 828 meters. Externally, the structure looks like a stalagmite. The construction at the development stage was planned 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 a jacuzzi and viewing platforms. Here is the highest atmosphere restaurant in the whole world. Burj Khalifa has its own ecosystem. Near the skyscraper there is a musical fountain, the height of the jets of which reaches up to 150 meters.
4. Monastery Tiger Nest (Bhutan)
Buddhist Monastery Tiger Nest is located in Bhutan. The Tiger Nest is simply amazing 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 construction. And this is one of the few Buddhist monasteries, completely open to tourists. The Tiger Nest was founded in 1692, but, unfortunately, it was almost completely destroyed by the 1998 fire and was restored only in 2005. The legend says that once the great Guru on the side of the mountain brought a tigress on her back. Guru Rinpoche meditating, spent several months in a cave, and after that all the evil entities left there, and this place became sacred.
3. Shwedagon Pagoda (Yangon, Myanmar)
According to legend, Bapus and Balik brought 8 oxen from India from Buddha himself. The place for the construction of the pagoda was chosen by the god of heaven himself - Sacca. So this unique building appeared. Externally, the structure is a “inverted glass” of gold color. The pagoda contains many tiers, which decrease with increasing height. The stupa is divided into eight parts, symbolizing the eight days of the week (Wednesday is divided into 2 parts) and 8 bodies. Around the base are many smaller pagodas, sphinxes and lions. At the slightest breeze small bells ring on the spire.
2. Lotus Temple (New Delhi, India)
Near the Indian capital of New Delhi stands the legendary Lotus Temple. On its territory there was previously a small settlement of Baha Pur, which translates as “Residence of Bach”. Shah Akbar dreamed with the help of this temple to unite all peoples under the auspices of a single faith. This temple was built by architect Fariborz Sahba. In importance, it is in seventh place in the Bahá'í religion. The building is open to all visitors, regardless of their faith. Volunteers work in the temple, on which there are many responsibilities. Outside, the building looks like an unblown lotus flower. Inside is a huge hall. The construction 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 on the orders of his son, Alexander III. Hence the name came - Spas-on-Blood. Money was collected in all Slavic countries and Russian provinces. This explains the presence on the walls of the bell tower of the coats of arms of various provinces. On the cross of the bell tower is the royal crown as a sign of gratitude. The temple is surrounded by a cast-iron fence with a beautiful pattern. Since 1997, the temple has been operating as a museum, inviting visitors to see a huge number of icons that occupy more than 7 thousand square meters.