Famous architecture buildings

From the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, to the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, how many of these iconic buildings have you seen?

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Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center is one of the most important and famous buildings of Azerbaijan. The center, which results from the competition that the country opened for constructing a cultural center with a modern approach, owes its reputation to Zaha Hadid, who always admires her understanding of design. Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, where the Zaha Hadid aesthetics can be seen most clearly and known worldwide, has a lot to say in the name of deconstructivism.

The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney. Located on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour, it is widely regarded as one of the world's most famous and distinctive buildings and a masterpiece of 20th-century architecture. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, but completed by an Australian architectural team headed by Peter Hall, the building was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 20 October 1973

You've probably seen pictures of these famous buildings and structures throughout the world, but nothing compares to seeing them in person. Next time you're in any of these cities, be sure to pay them a visit. You won't be disappointed.

Known for his striking, often gravity-defying structures, Rem Koolhaas has built a reputation as one of the top architects of the 21st century. Here's a look at some of his iconic accessories.

From ancient ruins to the marvels of engineering, the famous landmarks below are the most stunning that Europe has to offer.

The construction of high rise buildings did not commence until the late 1800's but sustained its development well past the turn of the century with the first

Architecture firm Steyn Studio have designed a sculptural and modern chapel, located within a vineyard in Western Cape, South Africa.

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