10 Iconic World Structures You Must See

Buildings have a charm of their own and they beckon you to visit them. For once, take a break from nature and visit these iconic manmade structures that stand as a testimony to human capability.

Here is our list of top ten structures that you must see in your life.

The Kaaba

The Kaaba or the Masjid al-Haram mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia is shaped like a cuboid and offers an interesting architecture. It is also one of the holiest places for Muslims, and hence, there are many flights to Mecca.

 

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Empire State Building

When you think of America, one of the images that come to your mind is that of the Empire State Building in New York City. Millions of tourists take a flight to New York City to revel in the magnificence of this building.

 

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St. Paul's Cathedral

To catch a glimpse of the world's largest dome, take a flight to London and head to the St. Paul's Cathedral on Ludgate Hill. This church has been in existence since 604 AD, though this structure's construction began only in 1668.

 

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The Louvre

The Louvre is one of the most easily recognisable museums in the world, and its glass pyramid is a feather on its cap. To experience the beauty, take a flight to Paris.

 

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Eiffel Tower

Another reason to take a flight to Paris is the Eiffel Tower. This iconic structure is the first thing you'll see in anything related to Paris.

 

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Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is an iconic love structure made of white marble. It was built by Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz during his rule as the Mughal Emperor. To get here, take a flight to New Delhi and the local transportation to the city of Agra.

 

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Pyramids

Another astounding structure that you must see in your life is the Pyramids of Egypt. There are 138 pyramids, out of which the Pyramid of Giza is the most famous. No wonder airlines operate daily flights to Cairo to make it easy for every travel enthusiast to see these iconic structures. 

 

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The White House

Who can miss the White House - home of the President of the USA? When you take a flight to Washington DC, you not only get to see this iconic structure, but also many other beautiful pieces of architecture such as the Capitol Hill and Lincoln Memorial.

 

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Leaning Tower of Pisa

This is one of the most remarkable structures in Europe, well-known for its slight tilt. The work on this structure began in the year 1173, and was completed 300 years later! So, you must take a flight to Pisa to see what took 300 years to build this structure.

 

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St. Basil's Cathedral

This is the most visited and the largest tourist attraction in Moscow. Though it was designed to look like a bonfire rising to the sky, it resembles more like a Disneyland structure and definitely worth a visit! Get on a flight to Moscow today!

 

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The world is vast and life is short - so travel and explore as much as you can and include these structures in your list too.