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There is an ongoing race of constructions in the world. Skyscrapers, spires, towers, and other vertical structures are reaching ever higher and higher. And, to be honest, this is often done merely to satisfy the vanity of the builders. However, sometimes height serves a practical purpose, and lighth...
When some pranksters photoshopped the Berlin TV Tower out of a city skyline photo, the Berliners literally stopped recognizing it. And yet, it doesn’t even make the list of the tallest TV towers in the world! What can be said about the top structures? Each of them has become a symbol of its city, it...
Stadiums are not only venues for sports arenas but also magnificent works of art, creations of engineers and architects. Often, they become the main attractions of a city or country. Who are today’s successors to the Colosseum? And how many people can attend the competitions? 1 May Day Stadium...
Pyramids are the hallmark of Mayan culture, one of the greatest civilizations at the beginning of the new era. Pyramids served as religious structures where various rituals were conducted. By the time Europeans arrived, the civilization had declined. However, the Mayan pyramids built before 1000 AD...
People usually look for the most cost-effective, i.e., inexpensive, places to stay. However, there are opposite opinions as well. Some suites can significantly impact even the wealthiest wallets. Here’s a look at the costs of a night in the royal suite and what makes these rates so substantial: 1 Ho...
These palaces each occupy more than 100,000 square meters. They impress with their splendor, monumentality, and size. They were once or are currently home to royal families or modern governments. Often, the palaces become museums with cozy and well-maintained parks. 1 Hofburg The Hofburg Palace was...
An installation is a cohesive composition made up of various objects and materials, both natural and man-made. By using familiar objects in unexpected ways, artists can change their meaning, play with reality, highlight an issue, and draw attention to it. 1 Running Fence This is the longest installa...
Courtrooms are not places where one usually wants to be, but some buildings are so beautiful that they are worth visiting as tourists. They are rightly called palaces of justice. 1 Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, Malaysia This is the largest court complex in the world, covering 12 hectares. It took thre...
Bridges have played a crucial role in the development of cities and entire states since ancient times. For example, the bridge over the Danube River united the two cities of Buda and Pest, forming the city of Budapest, which we now know as the capital of Hungary. Bridges also symbolize unity, so new...
Skyscrapers are the result of extremely high land prices, which necessitates building upwards rather than outwards. Nowadays, the construction of skyscrapers has become a kind of competition — who can build higher. 1 Zifeng Tower (China) A 450-meter structure with shopping centers, restaurants, and...