The Sydney Opera House is one of the most distinctive buildings in the world. With its iconic sail-like design, this performing arts center in the Sydney Harbour has become a symbol of Australia. The Opera House was designed in 1959 by the Danish architect Jørn Utzon....
Located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia, City Hall is an iconic building that demands attention. It is located at the crossroads between two key axes in Philadelphia: Broad Street and Market Street. Designed by John McArthur, Jr., in 1871, the City Hall...
There are many spectacular bridges worldwide, but one of my favorites is the underrated El Puente de la Mujer (The Women’s Bridge) in Argentina. Designed by the Spanish architect, Santiago Calatrava, El Puente de la Mujer is a footbridge spanning the Rio Dique in...
There have been many talented architects around the world, but my personal favorite is Antoni Gaudí. Gaudí was born on June 25, 1852 in Catalonia, and died on June 10, 1926. During his life, Gaudi broke away from many of the established rules about architecture,...
There have been many spectacular structures constructed recently, but my personal favorite is the Sphere in Las Vegas Nevada. Located right off of the strip in Paradise Nevada, The Las Vegas Sphere stands as a beacon of innovation and creativity, pushing the realm of...
Of all the spectacular structures in Washington D.C., the United States capital, my favorite is the Washington Monument. It was constructed in honor of the first president of the United States, George Washington, and is a testament to his power and importance. The...
There are many beautiful and luxurious hotels in the world, but the Burj Al Arab Jumeriah in Dubai is my favorite hotel due to its unique architecture and setting. The hotel is located on its own island in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, one of the fastest-growing and...
Venice is a unique city; it is a collection of small islands in a lagoon that are connected by more than three hundred bridges. The oldest such bridge is the Rialto Bridge, one of only four bridges that crosses the Grand Canal, Venice’s main “road.” The bridge...
Atlanta is a major city in the southern part of the United States; it boasts many beautiful buildings, but my favorite is The Bank of America Plaza. Located on over three acres of land on Peachtree Street, this building is centrally located in midtown Atlanta. ...
Five of the world’s ten tallest skyscrapers are in China! One of my favorites among these is the Shanghai Tower due to its spiraling, transparent design and its multi-use spaces. The Shanghai Tower is the tallest building in China, standing at 2,073 feet. It is...
Of all of the spectacular stadiums in the world, SoFi Stadium in California might be the most impressive. SoFi Stadium is a modern indoor sports and entertainment arena located in Hollywood Park, a 300-acre mixed-use real estate complex in Inglewood, just outside of...
Of all of the spectacularly designed hotels in the world, there is one that is salient for being the most creative and well-placed. This hotel is The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, which was built over 100 years ago in 1893. The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac hotel is...
One Vanderbilt is a new ninety-three floor building located in the center of Manhattan on the corner of 42nd Street and Vanderbilt Avenue. It is the fourth tallest building in New York City, after One World Trade Center, the Central Park Tower and 111 West 57th...
The Gran Torre Santiago is a relatively new skyscraper in Santiago, Chile which, at 980 feet tall, is the second tallest building in Latin America. The Gran Torre Santiago is part of the Costanera Center complex, which contains two hotels, a giant shopping mall and...
Neuschwanstein castle is a beautiful castle located in Hohenschwangau, a small town in the Southwest Bavaria, Germany. The Castle was built as a residence for the King Ludwig II of Germany, who envisioned it as a medieval retreat away from Munich, the capital of...
There are many new, glass structures around the world, but one of my favorite ones is the Shard. The Shard is a unique 72-story tower in the center of London, England designed by the Italian architect, Renzo Piano. The majority of its floors are used as office spaces,...
The Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore could be the most unique building in the world. It has 3 very large towers consisting each of 57 floors and has many other attractions around it like a mall, many sculptures, and an indoor waterfall. The 3 towers combine for...
Out of all the creative and unique buildings in the world, Big Ben is one of my favorites. Big Ben is a tower is located in the center of London, England, and was completed in 1859 as part of the Palace of Westminster. It is best known for the massive clock on its...