Top 10 most famous architectural works in the world #2
Architecture has always played an important role in the world's historical development. A long time ago, people have built extremely great architectural works that have existed for hundreds or thousands of years. And today, as technology develops, construction is also more advanced than before. Skyscrapers began to rise with all the amenities and classy designs, bringing the best experiences. Join me to learn about the world's most famous architectural works!
4 Empire State Building – USA
For a long time, Empire State has been a famous tourist destination in the US and attracts millions of visitors from all over the world every year. The Empire State skyscraper has a total height of up to 443 m with a construction cost of nearly 41 million USD, built in a modern Art Deco architectural style, modeled after the shape of a pencil. The Empire State Building is a 102-story structure, designed by architect William F. Lamb. It took about a year and 45 days for construction to be completed. The building has 85 floors of commercial space, 16 floors of the tower are used for artistic decoration. In addition, the 103rd floor of the building is managed quite specially, accessible only by stairs from the 102nd floor.
The Empire State is extremely captivating when viewed from afar at night, because of its constantly changing lighting system, lasting until 2 am. This lighting system is only temporarily turned off in spring and fall, when flocks of birds begin to migrate. The Empire State Building is at the top of the list of America's most beautiful architectural works voted by the American people. 
Many years have passed and many other impressive buildings have been built, but Americans in particular and the world in general still have the most special affection for the Empire State, because It always gives people intense emotions and unforgettable moments before the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding landscape, as well as the beauty of the building itself.
5 Casa Mila building – Spain
Casa Milà is a museum and art gallery space in the Eixample, located just north of the city centre. Both the interior and exterior of the house have Gaudí's signature style, with curving curves, intricate carvings and meticulous detail in every line down to the ventilation shaft in the roof. Today, the house is a painting gallery. The courtyard, attic, ground floor, roof space and La Pedrera apartment are open to the public as representative examples of Gaudí's artistic works. The building's nickname, La Pedrera, means “The Quarry” in English. The structure's rugged exterior simulates a quarry. The house is built as a private house with apartments for rent on the upper floors. The house became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.
Chiêm ngưỡng ngoại thất của tòa nhà từ ngoài phố. Miễn phí vé vào cửa, và sẽ phải đợi lâu nếu bạn không mua vé trước. Du khách nên mua vé từ trang web chính thức của La Pedrera. Trả thêm một ít phí để có hướng dẫn bằng âm thanh. Điều này giúp định hướng dễ hơn và khám phá những chi tiết ẩn giấu mà du khách có thể bỏ lỡ. Đi thang máy lên mái nhà. Du khách có thể quan sát toàn bộ khung cảnh của vùng lân cận, và những chi tiết kỳ lạ như ống khói dạng xoắn ốc. 
Tầng áp mái trở thành một bảo tàng nhỏ, đặc trưng với một vài kiệt tác xuất sắc nhất của Gaudí. Xem những bức vẽ, bản kế hoạch và video. Bảo tàng được phục chế và trang trí bằng những tác phẩm nghệ thuật và đồ nội thất của thời kỳ đó. Rất nhiều chi tiết vẫn còn nguyên bản, ngay từ tay nắm cửa. Bảo tàng mở cửa hàng ngày. Dễ dàng tới nơi bằng phương tiện giao thông công cộng. Bốn tòa nhà của Gaudí đều nằm dọc đại lộ Passeig de Gràcia, gồm có Casa Batlló, chỉ cần đi bộ một quãng ngắn xuống phía dưới của đại lộ.
6 Shard Building – Qatar
Located in the Southwark area on the banks of the River Thames, the unusual cone-shaped and glass structure has turned the Shard into one of the most recognizable locations in London, England. This is a 309.6 meter high building with 95 floors including offices, housing, restaurants and a 5-star hotel with a construction cost of about 700 million USD. This building currently holds the record for Europe's tallest building, construction began in 2009 and was completed in 2012. The Shard was inaugurated by Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar. The tower has 72 residential floors with an art gallery and an outdoor observation deck, and is also the tallest observation tower in the UK. The owner of the Shard tower is the Qatar state company LBQ Limited and Sellar Real Estate Group.
Besides, London is an ideal location to build the Shard building. According to the Los Angeles Times, improvements in building codes in the 1960s made skyscrapers possible. In addition, the traffic station next to the building is also a favorable factor. Moreover, London's cultural and political stability makes investors feel secure in choosing this city as the place to build the Shard building.
However, there are also some mixed opinions, partly because the Shard is funded by foreign investors, mainly Qatar. One editorial expressed disappointment that protesters had failed to delay the building's construction and argued that foreign investors were only interested in profiting from the building. Another opinion shows a strange aversion to high-rise architecture.
