People travel all over the world to take photographs of themselves standing in front of iconic buildings. They pretend to be holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa, or pinching the Eiffel Tower between their thumb and forefinger or placing their hands on the top of the Pyramids… whichever way you like to take your gimmicky photo… here are some more iconic buildings that you should consider going to visit! Subscribe to Talltanic
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7 - Las Lajas Sanctuary, Nariño
Columbia is home to one of the most intriguing religious structures you’ll come across, and it’s often referred to as “a miracle of God in the abyss.” A well-told tale tells the story of a mom and daughter caught in a terrible storm in the gorge. They looked up and witnessed the Virgin Mary. This was 1754 and the woman claims that the apparition cured her blind and mute daughter. The Telegraph newspaper named this the most beautiful church in the world.
6 - Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
From one religious temple to another, Hagia Sophia was once a church, then a mosque and is now a museum. The first lot of buildings went up between 306 and 337 and were built by Emperor Constantine the Great. The ancient cathedral has been rebuilt several times due to different reasons, including riots and earthquakes. You might have recognized it from the Bond film, Skyfall.
5 - The Flatiron Building, New York City
This triangular 22-story building was originally the Fuller Building. It was completed in 1902 and at that stage, was one of the tallest buildings in the city. It was designed by architect Daniel Burnham and when it went up, residents were really concerned that the unusual shape would not hold, and the building would collapse. The narrowest part of the building is 6.5-feet across or 2-meters and today’s value of the building sits at $190 million.
4 - Dancing House, Prague
It’s by far one of the most interesting pieces of architecture in Prague, Czech Republic and it’s also known as Fred and Ginger. This non-traditional building wasn’t always loved by residents, as it really did stick out like a sore thumb from the traditional Baroque, Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings of Prague. Fortunately, the project had the support of former Czech president, Václav Havel. It was designed by Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić and took 4-years to build. The style of the building is called deconstructivist and the large twisted bits of metal at the top of the building is called Mary.
3 - Fallingwater, Pennsylvania
This private residence used to belong to the Edgar J. Kaufmann family of Pittsburgh, owners of Kaufmann’s Department Store. It was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1934 and built between 1936 and 1939. The house is mostly made of stone and sits quite low in the valley. The architect wanted the home to be harmonious with nature. The living room has steps that lead directly into the water! If you love this spot as much as others do, you can purchase a Lego version for yourself.
2 - The City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia
Spain is where you’ll find this exquisite building that is a tourist favourite. It’s the largest scientific and cultural complex in Europe and was designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela. It cost €900 million to build and took the better part of 10-years to complete. Many of the locals felt it was a huge waste of public money as the budget was €300 million. The building has made its way into Doctor Who and Tomorrowland and it is home to the biggest aquarium in Europe.
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