Famous Buildings and Structures

The Pentagon, USA

Around 25000 people work there and it is the world's largest office building by floor area.

The Great Wall, China

It is 1,500 miles long and 6 meters wide. More than a million men may have died in its construction.

Guangzhou West Tower, China

It is measures an amazing 440 metres in height (1444 feet) and features 103 floors.

Machu Picchu, Peru

It is the famous Inca site found deep in the mountains. Sometimes known as 'The Lost City of the Incas', it was largely unknown by the outside world until it was brought to international attention in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, an American historian.

Eiffel Tower, Paris

It stands at 324 metres (1,063 feet) tall and is visited by huge numbers of tourist every year.

International Commerce Centre, Hong Kong

It stands at 483 metres in height (1584 feet). It features 118 floors.

Statue Of Liberty, US

It was designed by Fredéric Auguste Bartholdi of Alsace as a gift to Americans from the people of France. This statue was accepted on October 28 1886, by President Grover Cleveland.

Taj Mahal, India

It was made from the 1632 until 1650 by Shah Jahan as a gift for his wife.

Thames Barrier, United Kingdom

This Building's purpose is to prevent the city from being flooded by exceptionally high tides and storm surges moving up from the sea.

Trump Hotel Chicago, USA

This building reaches an impressive height of 423 metres (1389 feet) and features 96 floors.

Burj Khalifa, Dubai

This is the tallest building in the world, standing at the 828 metres tall (2717 feet). It includes 160 floors and was officially opened in 2010.

Petronas Towers, Malaysia

This twin buildings were once the tallest in the world but still remain among the tallest. They reach an incredible 452 metres (1483 feet) in height and feature 88 floors.

The Pantheon, Rome

it was built over 2000 years ago as a temple for the gods of Ancient Rome.