Some of the world’s most prestigious works of structural engineering in the world are absolutely stunning to look at, and they’ve transformed into huge tourist attractions over the years. Whether it’s the Taj Mahal in India or the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the world plays host to some astounding feats of construction.
These buildings feature great heights, fantastic building materials, futuristic designs and imaginative locations. Take a look at our visualisation below to find out more about each building, and to see images of these excellent properties around the world.
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Did you know that…
- Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth.
- The Eiffel Tower weighs around 10,000 tonnes and is made of solid iron.
- The London Underground covers over 43 million miles every year. This equates to half-way to
the sun!
The Palm, Dubai
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Aqueduct of Segovia, Spain
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Great Wall of China
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Taj Mahal, India
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Trans-Siberian Railroad, Russia
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Burj Khalifa, Dubai
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Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Japan
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White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad, Canada
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Tokyo Sky Tree, Japan
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Teotihuacan, Mexico
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Taipei 101, Taiwan
Image Credit – wikipedia.org
Grand Canyon Skywalk, USA
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Shanghai World Financial Center
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Millau Viaduct, France
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London Underground, England
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Kansai Airport, Japan
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Hoover Dam, USA
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Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
Image Credit – wikipedia.org
Golden Gate Bridge, USA
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Eiffel Tower, France
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Confederation Bridge, Canada
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Colosseum, Italy
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CN Tower, Canada
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