Amazing buildings around the world
You can learn a lot about a culture by visiting the
buildings that mean something to them… Get the most
out of your holiday overseas with our
guide to amazing buildings around the world
. We'll help you experience the best the world has to
offer.
Parthenon (Greece)
A temple of the Greek goddess Athena, the Parthenon stands
today as perhaps the prime example of Classical Greece. In
fact, there is some debate as to whether it is, strictly
speaking, a temple, as there's no evidence of an
altar.
St. Marks Basilica (Italy)
If a building in Venice stands out as being particularly
beautiful, you know it's something special! One of the
best-known examples of Byzantine architecture, St. Marks was
originally the 'chapel' of Venetian rulers, as
opposed to the cathedral it is today.
Taj Mahal (India)
The Taj Mahal, although widely thought of in terms of its
famous dome, is actually a whole complex of structures
symmetrically laid out over a large area. Completed around
1648, the Taj Mahal is centred around the tombs of Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan and his favourite wife – Mumtaz
Mahal.
The Hoover Dam
(USA)
The Hoover Dam doesn't hold as many records as it used
to, but still grabs the imagination more than most other
industrial buildings. For many, it stands as a monument to
the incredible resilience and resourcefulness of
Roosevelt's America during the great depression.
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (Spain)
Widely hailed as a modern masterpiece, The Guggenheim Bilbao
was designed by iconic Canadian/American architect Frank
Gehry. Although an incredibly striking spectacle from some
angles, the building fits in miraculously well with the
surrounding traditional architecture.
Wherever you decide to go in search of wonderful buildings,
don't forget to make sure you have travel insurance.
So you can enjoy the adventure, with complete peace of
mind…
