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The Empire State Building
Iconic skyscraper symbolizing America's economic power, completed in 1931.
The Eiffel Tower
Built in 1889 for the Paris World's Fair, emblematic of France and a monumental feat of engineering.
The Great Wall of China
Series of fortifications made of stone, brick, and other materials, built as early as 7th century BC.
Taj Mahal
Mausoleum in Agra, India, built in 1643 by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife.
The Colosseum
Amphitheater in Rome, Italy, built in AD 80, used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
Sydney Opera House
Multi-venue performing arts center in Sydney, Australia, opened in 1973 and known for its unique architecture.
Burj Khalifa
Skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, standing as the tallest structure in the world since 2010.
Statue of Liberty
Monument on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, gifted by France in 1886, symbolizing freedom and democracy.
Big Ben
Nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, built in 1859.
Machu Picchu
15th-century Inca citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru, built around 1450.
Petra
Historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan, famous for its rock-cut architecture, established as early as 312 BC.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
Freestanding bell tower of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa, construction began in 1173 and the tilt due to unstable foundation.
The White House
Official residence and workplace of the President of the United States, built between 1792 and 1800.
Westminster Abbey
Large, mainly Gothic abbey church in the City of Westminster, London, built in 960 AD.
The Kremlin
Historic fortified complex at the heart of Moscow, includes 5 palaces and 4 cathedrals, built from 1482 to 1495.
Alhambra
Palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain, built in mid-13th century by the Nasrid sultans.
Fallingwater
House designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935 in southwest Pennsylvania, a masterpiece of organic architecture.
Louvre Museum
World's largest art museum and a historic monument in Paris, France, originally built as a fortress in the late 12th century.
Brandenburg Gate
18th-century neoclassical monument in Berlin, Germany, built in 1791 as a symbol of peace.
Space Needle
Observation tower in Seattle, Washington, built for the 1962 World's Fair, an icon of the Pacific Northwest.
Neuschwanstein Castle
19th-century Romanesque Revival palace on a rugged hill in Bavaria, Germany, commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1869.
St. Peter's Basilica
Renaissance era church in Vatican City, completed in 1626. It is the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture.
Mont Saint-Michel
Island commune in Normandy, France, with a monastery built from the 8th to the 18th century, representing the feudal society.
Hagia Sophia
Former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum, in Istanbul, Turkey, completed in AD 537.
The Shard
95-story skyscraper in London, designed by architect Renzo Piano and opened in 2012. It's the tallest building in the UK.
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