Fascinating Architectural Marvels Around the World
Africa
The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
1.
The Great pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the
World.
2.
This pyramid is the largest pyramid ever built.
3.
The pyramid was built using approximately 2.3 million stone blocks.
4.
Inside this pyramid there are three burial chambers
5.
The pyramid is thought to weigh over 5 million tonnes!
The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
Europe
The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy
The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy
1.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa was built as a bell tower for a cathedral.
2.
Due to the lean, one side of the tower is 187.27 feet high, whereas the
other side is 186 feet high.
3.
The tower took 344 years to build! Construction began in 1173.
4.
The tower contains seven bells.
5.
The tower is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Asia
The Burj Khalifa, UAE
The Burj Khalifa, UAE
1.
The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world – it stand over
828 metres tall!
2.
There are over 160 floors in the Burj Khalifa.
3.
The Burj contains a park which has six water features inside.
4.
The tower took seven years to build.
5.
The Burj Khalifa contains the longest lift shaft – 504 metres in
length.
North America
The Chrysler Building, USA
The Chrysler Building, USA
1.
The Chrysler Building is 319 metres tall.
2.
The building has almost 4,000 windows.
3.
It is the tallest building in the world made of brick.
4.
Construction on the building started in 1928 and was completed
in 1930.
5.
The building is made up of almost 4 million bricks!
South America
Titanium La Portada, Chile
Titanium La Portada, Chile
1.
Titanium La Portada is the tallest skyscraper in Chile.
2.
The building is 194 metres tall.
3.
There are 20 high speed lifts inside, and a helipad on the roof!
4.
Construction on the building started in 2007 and was completed
in 2010.
5.
The building has been built to withstand earthquakes.
Explore iconic architectural wonders like the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Burj Khalifa, the Chrysler Building, and Titanium La Portada. Learn about their history, unique features, and impressive designs, showcasing the beauty and ingenuity of human construction across different continents.
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The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt 1. The Great pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the World. 2. This pyramid is the largest pyramid ever built. 3. The pyramid was built using approximately 2.3 million stone blocks. 4. Inside this pyramid there are three burial chambers 5. The pyramid is thought to weigh over 5 million tonnes!
The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy 1. The Leaning Tower of Pisa was built as a bell tower for a cathedral. 2. Due to the lean, one side of the tower is 187.27 feet high, whereas the other side is 186 feet high. 3. The tower took 344 years to build! Construction began in 1173. 4. The tower contains seven bells. 5. The tower is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Burj Khalifa, UAE 1. The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world it stand over 828 metres tall! 2. There are over 160 floors in the Burj Khalifa. 3. The Burj contains a park which has six water features inside. 4. The tower took seven years to build. 5. The Burj Khalifa contains the longest lift shaft 504 metres in length.
The Chrysler Building, USA North America
The Chrysler Building, USA 1. The Chrysler Building is 319 metres tall. 2. The building has almost 4,000 windows. 3. It is the tallest building in the world made of brick. 4. Construction on the building started in 1928 and was completed in 1930. 5. The building is made up of almost 4 million bricks!
Titanium La Portada, Chile South America
Titanium La Portada, Chile 1. Titanium La Portada is the tallest skyscraper in Chile. 2. The building is 194 metres tall. 3. There are 20 high speed lifts inside, and a helipad on the roof! 4. Construction on the building started in 2007 and was completed in 2010. 5. The building has been built to withstand earthquakes.
