What are the landmark buildings in various countries around the world?

Abstract: When everyone sees the Great Wall, they think of China; when they see the Statue of Liberty, they think of the United States; when they see the Eiffel Tower, they think of France; when they see Big Ben, they think of the United Kingdom. . The landmark buildings in each country seem to be the symbols and representatives of the country. Below is a list of landmark buildings in many countries. The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall is a military defense project in ancient my country. Its construction history can be traced back to the Western Zhou Dynasty. The famous "Beacon Fire Show on the Princes" originated from here. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, various countries fought for hegemony, attacked each other, and defended each other. This was also the first climax of the construction of the Great Wall. After the Qin Dynasty destroyed the six kingdoms and unified the world, the First Emperor began to repair the Great Wall of the Warring States Period, so it was known as the Great Wall of Ten Thousand Miles.

After that, almost every dynasty continued to build the Great Wall. The Ming Dynasty was the last dynasty to overhaul the Great Wall. Most of the Great Wall we see today was built during the Ming Dynasty.

Everyone who has visited the Great Wall in ancient and modern times has marveled at its majestic momentum, grand scale, arduous engineering and significance of disaster prevention. It combines the wisdom, will, perseverance and endurance of the ancients. Therefore, the Great Wall is a rare treasure and a cultural relic with extraordinary art. It is also the crystallization of the great power and wisdom of the Chinese nation.

The Palace Museum

The Forbidden City was the imperial palace of China during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911 AD). According to ancient Chinese astrology theory, Ziweiyuan (the North Star) is located in the middle of the sky , is where the Emperor of Heaven resides, and heaven and man correspond, so the Forbidden City is also called the Forbidden City. The first of the five major palaces in the world and a world cultural heritage. After Zhu Di, the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty, seized the throne, he decided to move the capital to Beijing. Construction of the palace began in 1406 AD and was completed in the 18th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1420 AD). The Palace Museum is a comprehensive museum in China established on the basis of the imperial palaces of the Ming and Qing dynasties and their collections. It is also a relatively large museum of ancient culture and art in China. Its collection of cultural relics mainly comes from the old collections of the palaces of the Qing Dynasty.

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The Statue of Liberty in the United States

The Statue of Liberty, the full name is "The Bronze Statue of Liberty National Monument", the official name "Liberty Enlightens the World" is located near the mouth of the Hudson River on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, USA.

It was built by France in 1876 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the victory of the American War of Independence.

The Statue of Liberty wears ancient Greek-style clothing and a radiant crown. The seven pointed rays symbolize the seven continents. The right hand holds a torch symbolizing freedom, and the left hand holds the Declaration of Independence; under the feet are broken handcuffs, anklets, and chains, symbolizing freedom from the constraints of tyranny.

The Statue of Liberty is arguably the most famous building in the United States. Many people who have never been to the United States have their first impression of the United States from the Statue of Goddess. From another perspective, the goddess statue also represents the image of Americans in the hearts of people around the world.

Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge, standing over the Golden Gate Strait in San Francisco, California, is one of the world's famous bridges and a miracle of modern bridge engineering. The bridge is more than 1,900 meters long. It took 4 years to build, using more than 100,000 tons of steel and costing US$35.5 million. It was designed by bridge engineer Joseph Strauss (1870-1938). Because of its historical value, the United Kingdom and the United States co-produced a documentary of the same name in 2007. The Golden Gate Bridge is also a pioneering work in bridge architecture. It has only two pillars, so it does not use the piers to support the bridge body, but uses the huge pulling force generated by the arc-shaped suspenders on both sides of the bridge to lift the heavy bridge high.

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The Eiffel Tower, France

The Eiffel Tower is located on the south bank of the Seine River in the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It was built in 1889. It was the tallest building in the world at that time, and its name comes from the architect who designed it: Gustave Eiffel.

It is a world-famous building, one of the symbols of French culture, the surface of the city of Paris, and the tallest building in Paris. The Eiffel Tower is also known as the "Iron Lady" by the French.

The French people’s innate romance makes this tower a romantic holy place in everyone’s heart.

The Louvre

The Louvre is located on the north bank of the Seine in the center of Paris, France. It ranks first among the four major museums in the world. Founded in 1204, it was originally a royal palace in France and was home to 50 French kings and queens. It is one of the precious buildings of the French Renaissance and is famous for its rich collection of classical paintings and sculptures. It is now the Louvre Museum. After more than 800 years of expansion and reconstruction, it has reached its current scale. It covers an area of ??about 198 hectares and is divided into two parts, the old and the new. The pyramid-shaped glass entrance in front of the palace, covering an area of ??24 hectares, was built by the Chinese architect Pei Yu. Designed by Ming. On August 10, 1793, the Louvre Museum of Art officially opened to the public and became a museum.

Milan Cathedral, Italy

Milan Cathedral, the famous Catholic church in Italy, also known as "Dumo Cathedral" and Domo Cathedral, is located in Milan, Italy. It is the capital of Milan. The main cathedral is also one of the five cathedrals in the world. It ranks second in scale and is the largest Gothic building in the world. It is known as the "symbol of Milan".

Construction began in 1386, the vaults were completed in 1500, and the gilded statue of the Virgin Mary on the central tower was placed in 1774. Completed in 1965, it took five centuries. The church is 158 meters long, 93 meters wide at its widest point, and 108.5 meters high at the spire. It has a total area of ??11,700 square meters and can accommodate 35,000 people.

Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located in Italy. It was built in 1173. It is an independent bell tower of the Cathedral of Pisa, Italy. It is located north of Pisa in Tuscany, Italy. On the Square of Miracles.

Experts have debated why the Leaning Tower of Pisa tilts. Especially in the 14th century, people were wandering between two arguments: whether it was the cumulative effect of subsidence that could not be anticipated and avoided during the construction process, or whether it was intentional by the architect.

In the 20th century, with the increasingly precise measurements of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the use of various advanced equipment to survey the soil layers of the foundation, and the study of historical documents.

The final conclusion was that in the original design, the building was supposed to be vertical, but it began to deviate from the correct position in the early stages of construction. This is why such an iconic sloping building appeared.

Big Ben, UK

In fact, in June 2012, the UK announced that the clock tower of "Big Ben" would be renamed "Elizabeth Tower". But for people who have been fond of it for a long time, the name Big Ben seems to be more friendly.

Big Ben is located on the banks of the Thames in London and is one of London's landmark buildings. The clock tower is 95 meters high, 7 meters high, and weighs 13.5 tons. It strikes the time every hour and has been telling the time for the City of London since 1859.

To celebrate the opening of the London Olympics, Big Ben rang 40 times in 3 minutes. This was the first time since February 15, 1952 that it broke the convention and it should be a "large-scale bell ringing." part of the event.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the royal palace of the United Kingdom, located in the Westminster District, the seat of the highest authority in London. Bordered by St. James Park to the east and Hyde Park to the west, it is where the British royal family lives and works. The palace was first built in 1703. The Duke of Buckingham, the Duke of Romandy and John Sheffield built a mansion here and named it after the Duke of Buckingham. Buckingham Palace has been built and expanded many times and has now become a majestic three-story rectangular building. When foreign heads of state and political leaders visit the UK, the Queen will accompany the distinguished guests to review the guard of honor in the palace courtyard.

Red Square in Moscow, Russia

Red Square is located in the center of Moscow, the capital of Russia, facing the Moskva River. Red Square is the oldest square in Moscow. It is a witness to major historical moments and a place where mass gatherings, large-scale celebrations and military parades are held on important Russian festivals.

Red Square is 695 meters long from north to south and 130 meters wide from east to west, with a total area of ??90,350 square meters. It is an irregular rectangle and is a world-famous tourist attraction.

Our Lady's Cathedral

Moscow's Cathedral of Our Lady, also known as St. Basil's Cathedral. Located in Moscow, outside the Kremlin walls, between Red Square and the Moskva River, it is known as one of the eight wonders of the world and is usually regarded as a symbol of Russia's unique position across Europe and Asia. It was built in 1555-1561 to commemorate the merger of Kazan Principality and Astrakhan into Russia. It consists of 9 churches. The central church is 47 meters high. The upper part is a tent roof with a rich national style, and the top is decorated with a small dome. The surrounding 8 churches are also crowned with an onion-shaped dome, with spiral and diamond shapes. They have different shapes, different concave and convex patterns, and different colors, mainly gold and green, mixed with yellow and red, like a cluster of rising and jumping flames. The flat ceiling inside the church is decorated with vivid murals from the 17th to 18th centuries. The church is now a branch of the History Museum.

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The Taj Mahal in India

The Taj Mahal is the most famous monument in India and has been rated as a World Cultural Heritage "The New Seven Wonders of the World".

Mughal Emperor: Shah Jahan began building a giant white marble mausoleum mosque in 1631 in memory of his beloved wife. It is located 200 kilometers away from today's New Delhi, India, in the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, on the right side of the Yamuna River.

The Taj Mahal has the reputation of "perfect architecture" and "Pearl of India". It is a classic masterpiece in the world heritage and the most perfect treasure of Indian Muslim art.

Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai

The Burj Al Arab Hotel is also known as the "Burj Al Arab Hotel" and "Arab Star" because its shape resembles a sailboat. The hotel is built 280 meters away from the beach shore. An artificial island in the Persian Gulf.

The original idea of ??Burj Al Arab was proposed by Dubai Crown Prince: Al Maktoum, who dreamed of giving Dubai a landmark building like the Eiffel Tower.

After all, the spirit is so strong that after the whimsical ideas of hundreds of designers around the world and the huge money pockets of Dubai, a fantastic building was created in 5 years. It combines rich Islamic style with extremely luxurious decoration.

Brazilian Statue of Jesus Christ the Redeemer

The Brazilian Statue of Christ the Redeemer is a large statue of Jesus Christ in the Art Deco style. It is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It overlooks the entire city of Rio de Janeiro and is the symbol of the city. Welcoming visitors from all over the world with open arms, he is a symbol of the warm acceptance and broad-mindedness of the Brazilian people and is one of the most famous monumental sculptures in the world. This statue is huge, weighing 200 tons, and the distance between the fingers of the left and right hands reaches 23 meters. The Jesus Christ in the statue is wearing a robe, arms raised, affectionately overlooking the beautiful panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro city below, indicating the spirit of fraternity.

Sydney Opera House, Australia

It is one of the most distinctive buildings in the 20th century and a world-famous performing arts center. It has become a landmark building in Sydney. The opera house was officially completed in 1973 and was named a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO on June 28, 2007. The theater was designed by Danish designer Jorn Utzon. The Sydney Opera House is conveniently located at Long Point in Sydney Harbour. Its unique sail shape and the Sydney Harbor Bridge complement the surrounding scenery.

Egyptian Pyramids

Pyramids are distributed on both sides of the Nile River, in ancient Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt, and in present-day Sudan and Egypt. The size is different. The tallest one is the Pyramid of Khufu, which is 137.2 meters high and 230 meters long at the base. It is built with 2.3 million stones with an average of 2.5 tons each, covering an area of ??52,000 square meters. The Egyptian pyramids are the tombs of the emperors (Pharaohs) of ancient Egypt. One of the eight architectural wonders of the world. Large in number and widely distributed. The area of ??Memphis, the ancient city on the west side of the Nile River, southwest of Cairo, is most concentrated.

The Parthenon in Greece

In the center of the ancient castle located on the Acropolis of Athens, the capital of Greece, a towering rectangular building stands on a limestone hill. The temple stands At the highest point of the Acropolis, this is the famous Parthenon, a treasure trove of art in the world. This temple has gone through vicissitudes of life for more than two thousand years. Now the temple roof has collapsed, the statues are gone, and the reliefs are severely eroded. However, from the majestic colonnade, you can still see the grandeur of the temple back then. The Parthenon is the most important main building of the Acropolis in Athens. The name of the Parthenon comes from Athena's nickname Parthenon, which is the transliteration of the Greek ∏αρθενωσ, which means "virgin". The Parthenon is also translated as "Parthenon".

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Angkor Wat, also known as Angkor Temple, is located in Cambodia and is known as the national treasure of Cambodia. It is the largest temple in the world and is also a Khmer-style building. . The original name of Angkor Wat is VrahVishnulok, which means "Vishnu's Temple". Ancient Chinese Buddhist books call it "Sangxiang Buddha House". In the 12th century, King Suryavarman II of the Angkor Dynasty wanted to build a magnificent cave temple on the ground as the capital and national temple of the Angkor Dynasty. Therefore, it took a nationwide effort and took about 35 years to build. It is a well-preserved building among the Angkor monuments and is famous for its grand architecture and detailed reliefs.