Top 10 most famous architectural works in the world #3
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 and thousands of years. And to this day, 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. Let's learn about the world's most famous architectural works with Toplist!
7 Brasilia – Barzil Cathedral
The Cathedral of Brasilia is a masterpiece of modern religious art in Brasilia, in Brazil. It was designed by Oscar Niemeyer and is a Roman Catholic cathedral serving the Archdiocese of Brasília. Construction of this building began on September 15, 1958 and the project was completed on April 21, 1960. After some problems and delays, the church was finally officially inaugurated on May 31, 1970 by Cardinal Eugenio D. 
Salles. Brasilia is made up of 16 identical curved concrete columns connected by glass panels. This design symbolizes the hand reaching towards heaven. The church's hyperboloid style attracts millions of visitors each year. The church is open to visitors every day, but will not allow visitors during prayer times. Brasilia Cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, Brazilian people see this church as the queen of the country. This is considered one of the most beautiful churches in the world, designed in the shape of an extremely impressive plum flower crown.
The church has a glass roof and the spaces between the concrete columns are covered with blue and white glass. Sunlight makes the church naturally bright. A small piece of linen was used to cover the body of Jesus Christ, known after his crucifixion. The Shroud of Turin is also kept inside the crypt of this church. The roof is impressively designed with blue, green and white ribbons made from zigzag fiberglass, along with 3 hanging angel statues. These one-of-a-kind shapes create the magnificent and rare beauty of the church. The hyperboloid style of this church attracts millions of visitors every year. The church is open to visitors every day, but will not allow visitors during prayer times. Brasilia Cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, Brazilian people see this church as the queen of the country.
8 Burj Khalifa Building – UAE
The 829.8 m tall building located in Dubai is the tallest structure in the world. The building was designed by architect Adrian Smith and construction began in 2004 and was completed in 2009. It was built at a total cost of up to 1.5 billion USD and opened from January 2010. The tower's design was inspired by the shape of a flower called hymenocallis. 
This includes hotels, residences and observation rooms located on the 163rd floor of the building. This tower not only broke the record for height, but it also registered itself in other records such as the highest observation balcony in the world, the fastest elevator with a speed of up to 64 km/h... Located at the foot of the tower is the Downtown Burj Dubai center area of about 202 hectares, including 30,000 houses, 9 hotels, a 24,000 m2 park and the world's largest shopping mall Dubai Mall of 836,000 m2 with a lake. 120,000 m2 wide
With its pointed tower design, like a "vertical city", the Burj Khalifa tower overshadows today's skyscrapers. It raises new limits in design and construction. A spiral Y-shaped design is used to support the core of the tower, then as it rises, it becomes narrower. When the Burj Khalifa tower rises higher, it becomes a giant pyramidal structure made of steel. The Khalifa Building consists of 3 blocks arranged around a central core. It was built on a flat desert floor. The lower part is built with reinforced concrete system. However, from the 156th floor up to the roof is a steel structure. The highlight of the building is the Armani Hotel Dubai, which offers premium cuisine. Guests coming here are treated like VIPs. In addition, the hotel also has Spas designed in a unique style
9 Taj Mahal – India
Taj Mahal is a famous temple in India considered a symbol of the eternal love between Emperor Shah Jahan and Queen Mumtaz Mahal. The United Nations Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization Unesco recognized India's Taj Mahal as a World Cultural Heritage in 1983. The Taj Mahal is located in the city of Agra, Utar Pradesh state, northern India. .
The temple is built of white stone on a large, harmonious space, enhancing its pure and beautiful beauty. With typical Indo-Islamic architecture, the Taj Mahal shimmers in the blue sky like a precious gem, ecstatic anyone who has the opportunity to admire it. The history of the construction of the Taj Mahal is associated with the story of the eternal love of Emperor Shah Jahan with his beloved wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahah. She unfortunately died at the age of 39 after giving birth to their 14th child (1631).
There are many stories about the death of the queen that have been passed down through the centuries, of which the most told story is: the death of Queen Mumtaz made the emperor extremely sad, after just one night his hair was cut off. become white. Before closing her eyes, Queen Mumtaz suggested asking the emperor to build her a mausoleum to commemorate their love. Soon after, because of his love for the queen, Emperor Shah Jahan personally oversaw the construction of the Taj Mahal for 16 years (1632 - 1648) to get a gift for his late wife. The Taj Mahal was built of white marble and many precious stones brought from many parts of the world. Therefore, the temple's color changes magically during the day thanks to the discoloration of precious stones at different times depending on the color of the sunlight.
10 Kaaba – Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is considered the cradle of Islam, which appeared in the early 7th century. This country has two holy places of Islam: Mecca and Medina. In the 16th century, Türkiye occupied Saudi Arabia. The nation of Saudi Arabia began in central Arabia around 1750. A regional ruler, Muhammad bin Saud, allied with an Islamic reformer, Muhammad Abd Al-Wahhab, to create a new political entity. The discovery of oil in March 1938 changed the country's entire economy and created famous architectural works such as the Kaaba.
The Kaaba is a rectangular building located in the center of the courtyard of the Al-Masjid Al-Haram mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. This building is about 13.1 m high, has a bottom of 11.03 m × 12.62 m, and its 4 sides point to the 4 main directions. This is considered the most sacred center of Islam. To the east of the Kaba there is a black stone believed to be an Islamic relic. According to Islamic tradition, the stone was attached intact to the wall of the Kaaba by the prophet Muhammad himself around 605 AD. Since then, the stone has been destroyed in pieces and until now has been attached to a silver frame on the side of the Kaaba
Above, I introduce to you the most famous architectural works in the world. If you have the opportunity, please visit these places once to admire the most unique architectural features as well as have a new perspective on the world around you.
