The most beautiful buildings in the world

2024 Author: Harold Hamphrey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06

In different countries, on different continents, there are many buildings of extraordinary beauty. They were erected by both ancient architects and modern talented architects. The most beautiful buildings in the world, which we will present in this article, delight with their originality and originality. Undoubtedly, our list will be incomplete, since no one can name the exact number of such structures.

Beautiful buildings in the world: Church of St. Families (Barcelona)

This magnificent building was designed by the famous architect Antonio Gaudí, who devoted more than forty years of his life to his brainchild. The colossal but still unfinished Gothic cathedral, with its huge spiers that seem to touch the clouds and stunning facades that resemble sand sculptures, has become a symbol of the city.

This very beautiful building is named so for a reason. The architect planned to crown the Church of St. Families with eighteen cob-shaped towers of various heights, which would become symbols of biblicalcharacters. Twelve towers located above the entrance and at the side facades are 12 apostles. Above the central part of the cathedral, the tallest tower flaunts, surrounded by smaller ones - these are Jesus Christ and the Evangelists. And a little behind them is the second tallest tower, erected in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The structure has three facades - the Passion, the Nativity and the Glory facade. Each of them depicts certain moments from the life of Jesus. Gaudí until his death (1926) personally oversaw the progress of construction work. His work was continued by partners and like-minded people. Some ideas of the author have been slightly changed. The construction of the cathedral continues today. Its completion is scheduled for 2026.

Taj Mahal (India)

The most beautiful buildings in the world were often built in ancient times. The famous Taj Mahal began to be built back in 1632 by Emperor Shah Jahan for the burial of his beloved wife.

The world-famous mausoleum complex is located on the southern bank of the Yamuna River. It has been under construction for more than twenty years and is one of the most striking examples of Mongolian architecture, complemented by elements of Indian, Persian and Islamic architecture. The complex is distinguished by beautiful building facades. They are made of white shimmering marble that changes color depending on the time of day. The Taj Mahal has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1983. This is one of the symbols of India and one of the most beautiful buildings on our planet.

White Temple (Thailand)

The most beautiful buildings on earth amaze with the originality of architectural solutions. WatRong Khun, whose name translates as "White Temple", is one of the most recognizable buildings in Thailand, and, of course, it is one of the most beautiful places of worship in the world. It is located in the vicinity of Chiang Rai. Thousands of tourists come here every year to see this amazing building. The main feature of Wat Rong Khun is its snow-white color, which in this case means the purity of the Buddha, and pieces of glass added to the plaster symbolize the wisdom of the Enlightened One.

The owner of this snow-white miracle, as well as its creator, is a talented artist - Chalermchayu Kositpipat. The construction of the temple began in 1997 and continues to this day. It is surprising that the temple is being built solely on the personal funds of the author, which he collected over twenty years by selling his paintings. Chalermchayu does not accept money from sponsors so that no one influences his ideas and does not impose conditions. It is quite natural that one person cannot deal with such a grandiose project, so the artist’s ideas are brought to life by a team led by the chief engineer, he is Chalermchayu's brother.

Burj Al Arab (Dubai)

Photos of beautiful buildings can often be seen on the pages of glossy publications. Burj Al Arab is the most luxurious hotel in the world. It is located on an artificial island at the beginning of Jumeirah Beach. The building is 321 meters high and has sixty floors and looks like a sailboat

It looks especially impressive inevening time thanks to perfectly matched lighting.

Catherine's Palace (St. Petersburg)

The most beautiful buildings in the world, built in the old days, belonged to the rulers of states. An example of this is the magnificent palace of Catherine the Great in Pushkin, a suburb of St. Petersburg. The building is made in the Baroque style and has a blue facade. Later, the palace was rebuilt by the Decree of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna and acquired its current appearance.

White, blue and gold colors give the building a festive and solemn look. The facade is decorated with white columns, stucco and figures of Atlanteans. In the northern part of the building rises the five-domed palace church, crowned with gilded domes. The southern wing, where the front porch used to be, has a gilded dome with a star on the spire. In total, 100 kilograms of pure gold were used to gild all internal and external elements. Many tourists come to Pushkin, where the stunning palace is located, to see the Amber Room, which is the eighth wonder of the world. But for most tourists, the most bewitching view is the exquisite wing, designed in the classical style by Charles Cameron, the favorite architect of Catherine II.

Church of the Savior on Blood (St. Petersburg)

Another beautiful building located in St. Petersburg. This is a majestic church, which began to be built in 1883 just above the place where Emperor Alexander II was killed. The temple delights with multi-colored towers, an impressive interior withmosaic and rich exterior decoration.

Golden Temple (India)

The most beautiful buildings are located in India. The Golden Temple is one of the Sikh shrines. It is located on the site of a former forest lake. Local legends say that the Buddha and Guru Nanak (the founder of the Sikh faith) came to meditate in these places.

Harimandir (Temple of God) was destroyed and rebuilt several times. The shrine acquired its current appearance in the 18th century. The splendor of the building, covered with gilding, a mixture of Muslim and Hindu architectural styles, is impressive, especially accompanied by ritual music that comes from the temple day and night.

Chrysler Building (New York)

This Manhattan skyscraper is designed in the Art Deco style. Immediately after the completion of construction, it was recognized as one of the most beautiful not only in New York, but also in the United States. It should be said that this beautiful building is the tallest brick building in the world. The stunning skyscraper was erected on the initiative of one of the most famous American managers - W alter Chrysler. In the late twenties of the last century, he decided to build the tallest building in the world for his corporation. The author of the project was William van Alen.

Chrysler Building is still one of the tallest buildings in the world and one of the most stylish. Polished steel and glass make it light, as if floating in the air. Crown of conical shapeKrupp stainless steel sparkles in any weather. Giant lions are located in the corners at the level of the sixty-first floor. And below (on the thirty-first) the skyscraper is decorated with shiny wings. These were installed on the radiators of famous cars since 1929.

Great Mosque (Djenne, Mali)

The most beautiful buildings in the world are sometimes made from the most unusual materials. For example, in the African city of Djenne there is a huge mosque built from … dirt. It was built by the Dogon - an African people. The raw bricks of its walls were made of earth, clay and sand. The minarets of this amazing mosque are decorated with ornaments classic for these places. I must say that the nature of North Africa is not very favorable to buildings from such an unusual material. In this regard, after each rainy season, local residents gather and restore cracked and leaky walls.

The mosque was built on the site of a city that flourished in the 13th century. The creation of the modern Great Mosque, located on the market square, dates back to 1906. Each of its towers is crowned with an ostrich egg, a local form of architectural design that is a symbol of success and abundance.

Lotus Temple (India)

The most beautiful buildings in the world can amaze with unusual shapes. The main Indian Bahai temple, which was built in 1986, is located in New Delhi, the capital of India. A huge magnificent building made of Pentelian snow-white marble has the shape of a blooming lotus flower. This is one of the most popularattractions in Delhi.

Lotus Temple has received many awards in the field of architecture. Many magazine and newspaper articles are dedicated to him.

Sheraton Moon Hotel (Huzhou, China)

The 100-meter high-rise hotel with 321 rooms in Huzhou City immediately attracts attention with its unusual appearance. Beautiful large buildings always produce a special effect. A huge arch made of white aluminum and glass and bright illumination at night resembles a building from science fiction films. Panoramic windows offer breathtaking views. The authors of the project were the architects of the local bureau MAD Architects.

Cayan Tower (Dubai, UAE)

The Cayan Tower, designed by US company Skidmore Owings and Merrill, could claim to be the most beautiful building in the world. The outstanding Spanish architect Santiago Calatrova pioneered the fashion for spiral skyscrapers. An example of such a spectacular reception is the 307-meter skyscraper (residential) Cayan Tower. The 75-storey tower has 495 apartments of various sizes. Perforated screens on the facades of the building protect the residents of the complex from year-round heat.

Beautiful buildings in Moscow

In terms of the number of beautiful buildings that are unique historical monuments, our capital occupies a leading position in the world. Let's dwell briefly on the most famous.

Temple of Christ the Savior

This amazing temple is recognized by mostbelievers chief in our country. It was blown up in 1931, but, fortunately, after 66 years (in 1997) it was restored. The temple can accommodate up to ten thousand people. The most solemn services are held in its premises, and believers have the opportunity to bow to the numerous shrines that are stored here and admire the gilded murals of the interior decoration. There is a museum at the temple.

St. Basil's Cathedral

The stunning building located on Red Square is known all over the world as the cathedral is one of the symbols of the capital. This is not only the most important historical monument of Moscow, but also a very spectacular building, recognized as the most beautiful temple on the planet.

The cathedral consists of nine churches, the thrones of which were consecrated in honor of the holidays that fell on the days of the decisive battles for Kazan. Tourists from all over the world come here to admire the well-known monument of Russian architecture and visit the branch of the historical museum.