Famous architecture

For every brand-name skyscraper, there's an equally interesting building off the beaten path. In fact, some of the most interesting structures require a pilgrimage to a far-flung location—proof that, for these seven projects, the trip is part of the design.

Curving staircases encircle this wedding chapel by Tokyo-based architect Hiroshi Nakamura, meeting at a rooftop platform overlooking Hiroshima's coastline.

AD rounds up the most awe-inspiring examples of modern architecture from the Iraqi British talent

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To celebrate some of the world's most spectacular sights, Lonely Planet has rounded up 120 breath-taking buildings in a new book, Amazing Architecture: A Spotter's Guide. From national treasures to quirky constructions, here's a selection of some of the must-see monuments.

50 Iconic Buildings Around the World You Need to See Before You Die | Architectural Digest The Flatiron Building — New York City, USA

Visit a selection of bold buildings by the Pritzker Prize–winning architect Rem Koolhaas

You've probably seen pictures of these famous buildings and structures throughout the world, but nothing compares to seeing them in person. Next time you're in any of these cities, be sure to pay them a visit. You won't be disappointed.

There is no doubt that architecture is one of the most important and impressive forms of art in the world. The buildings and structures that architects create are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also serve

The world-famous Duomo di Firenze - Santa Maria del Fiore church in Florence (Tuscany, Italy). The Dome was built in 1420-1436 by Filippo Brunelleschi and it's one of the most enduring symbols of the Italian Renaissance.

Here are the 10 most famous clock towers in the world.Officially called Elizabeth Tower, Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster.

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What do you get when you bring together forward-thinking architects, exacting engineers, and tireless construction crews? In the case of these 12 iconic buildings, you get a visual masterpiece, along with a few unintended design flaws. Click through to get the full scoop on the surprising mishaps behind your favorite famous buildings.

The world is full of wonder and mystery, we just need to take a look at the stars, the picture-perfect sunsets and the works of art that are produced by the very people that inhabit it, to recognize it.

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They may even be more striking than the buildings they became

Discover these amazing buildings devised by the Pritzker Prize–winning architect over the past five decades