THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BUILDINGS IN THE WORLD

The castle Hochschwanstein, Germany

The castle is a 19th century Romanesque

Revival palace that sits on a hill above the
village of Hohenschwangau, in southern
Bavaria, Germany. Neuschwanstein was
commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria
as a retreat and in honor of Richard
Wagner, a famous German composer and
theatre director. Today, when entering
Neuschwanstein, you’ll see that many
rooms, such as the Singers Hall, were
inspired by some of Wagner’s characters.

Taj Mahal mausuleum, India

The Taj Mahal is located on the right bank of the

Yamuna River in a vast garden. It was built by
Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife
Mumtaz Mahal. The construction started in 1632
and completed was in 1648. The Taj Mahal is
considered to be the greatest architectural
achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic
architecture. Made of white marble from Makrana,
in Rajasthan, the Taj Mahal combines a range of
architectural styles, such as Islamic, Persian, and
Indian styles. For the construction, other noble
materials were used, such as turquoise from
Tibet, jade and crystal from China, sapphire from
Sri Lanka and Arabia, and lapis lazuli from
Afghanistan.

Notre Dame de Paris, France

This is undoubtedly one of the most iconic

architectural pieces in the world and one of the
most famous landmarks in Paris, France. Built
between 1163 and 1345, Notre Dame finest
example of the Gothic style, with its pointed
arches and external statues and gargoyles. Its
famous twin towers go as high as 69 meters, and
a significant number of its stained-glass windows
date back to the 13th century.
Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Russia

Commissioned in the 16th century by the

first Tsar of Russia, Saint Basil’s is an
Orthodox church located in the Red Square
of Moscow and one of the most popular
landmarks of Russia. This extraordinary
structure has eight tiny chapels dotted
around a tall central nave, aside from
ornate onion domes colored with strong
pigments.

La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Spain

Designed by the one-and-only Antoni

Gaudí, this monumental cathedral is
considered one of the greatest
masterpieces of Catalán Modernism thanks
to its imponent design.
The church features 18 stunning spires, an
eye-popping façade decorated with
intricate carvings, and whimsical interiors
embellished with multicolored stained glass
windows. Simply magical!

Museum of the Future – Dubai

Museum of the Future is a true gem in

Dubai’s skyline. Design, who wanted to
create a form that well-represented the
concept of “future”. The void in the center
of the museum represents what we do not
yet know, evoking the idea that the people
who seek the unknown will continue to
innovate and, therefore, help humanity
evolve. Made of stainless steel and spread
across 30,000 square meters, the building
flaunts 1,024 pieces of art manufactured
using robots, and it’s illuminated by 14,000
meters of light lines that trace Arabic
calligraphy representing three quotes on
the future by Sheikh Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and
Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of
Dubai.
 Answer the questions

1. Which building is the oldest? When was it built?

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2. Which building is the more modern? Where is it?
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3. What buildings are religious ones?
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4. What does the void of the center of the Museum of the Future represent?
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5. Why was the Taj Mahal built?
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6. Who inspired the castle Neuschwanstein?
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7. Do you know any of these buildings? Which one? Tell about it.
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8. If you don’t know any, which one would you like to visit? Why?
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9. There are, of course, many other wonderful constructions in the world. Chose one and
describe it.