The most beautiful buildings in the world

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

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

This magnificent building was built according to the design of the famous architect Antonio Gaudi, who devoted more than forty years of his life to his offspring. The colossal, but still unfinished Gothic cathedral, with its huge spiers as if touching clouds, and stunning facades that resemble sand sculptures, has become a symbol of the city.

This very beautiful building is named so for good reason. The architect conceived the idea of crowning the Church of St. The families are eighteen towers in the shape of cobs of different heights, which would become symbols of biblical characters. Twelve towers, located above the entrance and the side facades, are 12 apostles. Above the central part of the cathedral flaunts the tallest tower surrounded by smaller ones - this is Jesus Christ and the Evangelists. A little behind them is the second tallest tower erected in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The structure has three facades - Passion, Christmas and the facade of Glory. On each of them certain moments from the life of Jesus are depicted. Gaudi until his death (1926) personally watched the progress of construction work. His business was continued by partners and like-minded people. Some ideas of the author were slightly changed. The construction of the cathedral continues today. Its end is planned in 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 in 1632 by Emperor Shah Jahan for the burial of his beloved wife.

The world-famous mausoleum complex is located on the south bank of the Yamuna River. It was built over twenty years and is one of the most striking examples of the architecture of the Mongols, supplemented by elements of Indian, Persian and Islamic architecture.

The complex is distinguished by beautiful facades of buildings. They are made of white flickering marble, changing its color depending on the time of day. Taj Mahal is a UNESCO heritage site 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 are striking in the originality of architectural solutions. Wat Rong Khun, whose name translates as "White Temple", is one of Thailand's most recognizable structures, and of course, it is one of the most beautiful cult buildings in the world.

It is located in the outskirts of Chiang Rai. Thousands of tourists come here today to see this amazing structure. The main feature of Wat Rong Khun is its snow-white color, meaning in this case the purity of the Buddha, and the 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 - Chalermchay Kositpipat. The construction of the church began in 1997 and continues to this day. Surprisingly, the temple is built exclusively on the personal funds of the author, which he collected for twenty years, selling his paintings. From the sponsors Chalermchay does not accept money, so that no one influences his ideas and does not impose conditions.

It is quite natural that one person can not engage in such a grandiose project, so the artist's idea is embodied in the life of a team led by the chief engineer, he is also the brother of Chalermchay.

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 was 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

Particularly spectacular looks in the evening due to perfectly selected backlight.

The Catherine Palace (St. Petersburg)

The most beautiful buildings of the world, built in the old days, belonged to the rulers of states. An example of this - the magnificent palace of Catherine the Great in the suburbs of St. Petersburg, Pushkin. The building is baroque and has a blue facade. Later, the palace was rebuilt according to the Decree of Empress Elizaveta Petrovna and acquired its present appearance.

White, blue and golden colors give the building a festive and solemn appearance. The facade is decorated with white columns, moldings and figures of the Atlanteans. In the northern part of the building stands a 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 red gold were used for the gilding of all internal and external elements .

Many tourists come to Pushkin, where a stunning palace is located to see the Amber Room, which is the eighth wonder of the world. But for most tourists, the most fascinating view has a refined wing made in the classical style, designed by Charles Cameron, the beloved architect of Catherine II.

The Church of the Savior on the Blood (St. Petersburg)

Another beautiful building located in St. Petersburg. It is a majestic church that was built in 1883 just above the place where Emperor Alexander II was killed. The temple admires multi-colored towers, impressive interior with mosaic and rich exterior decoration.

The Golden Temple (India)

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

Harimandir (the Temple of God) was destroyed several times and restored again. Its present appearance found its shrine in the 18th century. The splendor of the building, covered with gilding, a mixture of Muslim and Hindu architectural styles make a huge impression, especially accompanied by ritual music that comes from the temple day and night.

Chrysler Building (New York)

This Manhattan skyscraper is made in the Art Deco style. Immediately after the completion of construction, he 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.

A stunning skyscraper was erected on the initiative of one of the most famous American managers - Walter Chrysler. In the late twenties of the last century, he decided to build the world's tallest building for his corporation. The author of the project was William van Alen.

Chrysler Building and today - one of the tallest buildings in the world and one of the most stylish. Polished steel and glass make it light, like floating in the air. The crown of a conical shape made of stainless steel from Krupp sparkles in any weather. Giant lions are located at the corners at the level of the sixty-first floor. And below (on the thirty-first) skyscraper is decorated with shining wings. These were installed on the radiators of famous cars since 1929.

The Great Mosque (Jenna, Mali)

The most beautiful buildings of the world are sometimes made of the most unusual materials. For example, in the African city of Jenna there is a huge mosque erected from ... mud. It was built by the Dogon - the African people. Raw bricks of its walls were made of earth, clay and sand.

Minarets of this amazing mosque are decorated with classical for these places ornaments. I must say that the nature of North Africa is not very supportive for buildings from such an unusual material. In this regard, after each rainy season, locals gather and restore the cracked and leaking walls.

The mosque is built on the site of a flourishing city 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, which is a symbol of success and abundance.

Lotus Temple (India)

The most beautiful buildings in the world are able to impress with unusual shapes. The main Indian Bahai temple, which was built in 1986, is located in New Delhi, the capital of India. The huge magnificent building from the Pentelian white marble has the shape of a blossoming lotus flower. This is one of the most popular attractions in Delhi.

Lotus Temple received many awards in the field of architecture. He devoted a lot of magazine and newspaper articles.

Sheraton Moon Hotel (Huzhou, China)

A hundred-meter high-rise hotel for 321 rooms in the city of Huzhou with its unusual appearance immediately attracts attention. Beautiful large buildings always produce a special effect. The huge arch from white aluminum and glass and bright illumination at night reminds a building from fantastic films. And from the panoramic windows you can see amazing views. The authors of the project were the architects of the local bureau MAD Architects.

Cayan Tower (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

The Cayan tower, which was designed by the American company Skidmore Owings and Merrill, could claim the title of the most beautiful building in the world. Outstanding Spanish architect Santiago Kalatrova became the pioneer of fashion for skyscrapers, twisted by a spiral. A sample of such a spectacular reception is the 307-meter tall Cayan Tower. In the 75-storey tower 495 apartments of different sizes. From the year-round heat of the residents of the complex protect the perforated screens on the facades of the building.

Beautiful buildings of Moscow

By the number of beautiful buildings, which are unique historical monuments, our capital takes the leading place in the world. Let's dwell briefly on the most famous.

The Cathedral of Christ the Savior

This amazing temple is recognized by the majority of believers as the main thing in our country. It was blown up in 1931, but fortunately, 66 years later (in 1997) it was rebuilt. The temple can accommodate up to ten thousand people. In its premises there are the most solemn divine services, and believers have the opportunity to bow to the numerous shrines that are stored here, and to admire the gilded frescoes of interior decoration. There is a museum at the temple.

St Basil's Church

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

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