10 Interesting Fact About Architectural marvels and wonders

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• The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, was originally built as a temporary tower for the 1889 world exhibition, but now the icon of the city of Paris most known throughout the world.
• The Empire State building in New York City, USA, is one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world with a height of 443.2 meters.
• Colosseum in Rome, Italy, was built in the 1st century AD and is still one of the most famous monuments in the world today.
• Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the highest building in the world at this time with a height of 828 meters.
• Buckingham Palace in London, England, is the official house of Queen Elizabeth II and has been the center of attention for more than 300 years.
• Taj Mahal in Agra, India, is a tomb built by Emperor Mughal Shah Jahan for his wife who died.
• Ancient Egyptian Pyramid is one of the wonders of the ancient world and is still the main tourist attraction in Egypt today.
• Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, is an ancient church which was later converted into a mosque and is now a museum.
• Angkor Wat in Cambodia is a Hindu temple complex built in the 12th century and is still a major tourist attraction in the country.
• Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, is a church by architect Antoni Gaudi who has not been completed after more than 135 years.