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Designed by engineers Maurice Koechlin and Émile Nouguier
It was initially constructed for a world's fair and was only intended to stand for 20 years...
...it has instead stood in place since its completion in 1889
It opened as the tallest structure of the time, at around 300m, a record it held all the way until 1930
It currently stands at 330m, due to the addition of an antenna at the top
Visitors can enjoy 3 floors, which can be reached using any of the 8 elevators - alternatively, the first two floors are accessible by a whopping 600 stair climb
It draws in around 7 million visitors per year, the majority of which are foreign tourists
Its lattice design is comprised of wrought-iron pieces...
...and is known by the local nickname "La dame de fer"
The observation deck gives unparalleled views over the surrounding city, with the Seine stretching out from just below

Arc De Triomphe

Eiffel Tower

Louvre

Notre-Dame

Built between 1631 and 1653 along the Yamuna river
This structure comprises a set of towers, a central building and a long reflecting pool
All in, the structure's grounds comprise 42 acres of land
It is considered one of the 7 wonders of the world (depending on which version of the list you are looking at)
This tourist attraction pulls many people to the city of Agra...
...bringing in approximately 6.5 million visitors in 2019
Comissioned by Shah Jahan in 1631...
...this was to be a mausoleum dedicated to his recently deceased wife
It is a marble structure, giving it its iconic ivory-white appearance
Its name translates from Arabic to Crown of the Palace

Machu Picchu

Chichen Itza

Taj Mahal

Hanging Gardens

This structure was designed by an Irish-born architect in a neo-classical style
It is an iconic structure, having made countless appearances in TV and film
The structure is surrounded by important buildings, including the Executive Office, the Treasury and more
The structure was constructed by a mix of Europeans and slaves
It has an array of rooms all for different purposes, some named after famous occupants, others for their purposes and some are colour coded
It has undergone many changes since its inception, including one fire...
...and is now split into multiple sections, or wings, used for different purposes
This structure has consistently been the home of its nation's leaders since 1800
Its name is often used as a term for the nation's leaders and advisors
You could even get a (relatively) close view by visiting it at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

Buckingham Palace

Kremlin

Downing Street

The White House

Built sometime in the 1400s, this structure was occupied for just over 100 years
Its abandonment isn't fully understood, although disease and Spanish invasion may have contributed to it
It is now a UNESCO world heritage site...
...as well as being considered one of the wonders of the world
Visitors will also get to enjoy the tropical mountain climates as well as the Urubamba River
If you are lucky you may even get a visit from a Llama while here
Visitors will most likely have to travel to the nearby city of Cusco, Peru, before embarking on their journey to this structure
It operated as a citadel with its remote location aiding its defence
In fact, the neighbouring mountains are almost as iconic as this structure - and will feature heavily in most photographs
Considered a lost city, it is perhaps the most iconic remnant of the Inca Empire

Machu Picchu

Chichen Itza

Acropolis

Taj Mahal

This structure was cut from bedrock sometime around 2500 BC...
...it now exists in a state of partial restoration as a tourist attraction
Many myths relating to this structure exist, with stories connecting it to everyone from Napoleon Bonaparte to the Romans
It has been a tourist destination since Graeco-Roman times
Prior to its excavation, only the head was visible
It is 20m high, 19m wide and it measures 73m long...
...when measured from paw to tail
The structure has the face of pharaoh Khafre
It is a great tourist draw to the area but is not the only reason people come...
...as a wonder of the world often seen behind it

Alexandria Lighthouse

Great Sphinx of Giza

Great Wall of China

Acropolis

Established in a lagoon on marshy islands...
...this city has been continuously occupied since around 700 AD
It was once among the richest cities in Europe
It operated as a trade centre, linking Europe to much of the rest of the world
The city comprises an array of historic buildings, with perhaps the most recognisable being the Doge's Palace
The city was founded by people fleeing barbarian conquerors, in need of somewhere perhaps a little more defensible
The city is squashed onto a relatively small island, little more than 3 miles across at its widest
It is a UNESCO world heritage site, although it has been close to 'under threat' status several times
The tidal lagoon on which it resides leads to flooding in the wetter months, which is a problem considering...
...the city is perhaps best known for its array of waterways, interconnecting between the buildings

Dubrovnik

Istanbul

Venice

Barcelona

This is a truly unique structure, standing proud amongst neighbouring buildings
It is an example of a Basilica, a multi-function public building or a church
This gothic revival building was designed by Antoni Gaudí
It comprises 18 towers or spires, with the tallest at 170m
The building is absolutely littered with carvings all over its facade
Visitors have access to much of the structure, bringing in around 3 million visitors per year
You would find this by vising the Eixample district of a major European city
It is a mix of colours, with modern sections a lighter white and older sections a more weathered brown
Construction initially began on 19th March 1882...
...and to this day, this structure is still being built! The current expected completion date is 2026

Sagrada Familia

Kremlin

Eiffel Tower

Louvre

A colossal structure constructed sometime between the 8th and 5th centuries BC...
...with the last additions (excluding maintenance) likely added in the 19th century
Another UNESCO world heritage site, as well as a wonder of the world
This structure comprises multiple courses, complete with watchtowers, barracks, garrison stations and signal points
One part juts out into the Bohai Sea, known as "The Dragon's Head"
This structure was initially built to protect against potential invaders, but...
...it had other uses beyond defence, allowing to regulate borders and even impose tariffs on goods travelling the Silk Road
The earliest parts of this structure may have been lost to time, but the most well-known parts stem from the Ming Dynasty
it spans more than 13 thousand miles, in spite of this...
...the idea that this is visible from the moon is, in fact, a myth!

Hadrian's Wall

The Berlin Wall

Great Wall of China

Western Wall

Another iconic structure, finding its way onto many wonder of the world lists
It is also another major tourist draw, with around 6 million visitors each year
It is a limestone structure, ornate and built to host events
It is now in a state of partial disrepair, with sections damaged by earthquakes and some stone salvaged for other purposes
The building has significant links to Christianity, both as victims of persecution and also linked to the Catholic Church
It is also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre
Built between 72-80 AD under emperors Vespasian and Titus
Another location made iconic by film and TV, it is amongst the most recognisable structures on earth
It once housed a statue of Emporer Nero, the statue's rather large size may have contributed to this structure's name
Events held here would typically be based around gladiatorial displays, including animals hunts, executions and mock battles

Colosseum

Acropolis

Leaning tower of Pisa

Machu Picchu

This entry is actually about a city, but most folks think of a specific structure when they hear the name instead: El Castillo or the Temple of Kukulcán
The city was amongst the largest of its kind in the area
The city, and more specifically the temple, is perhaps the most iconic part of Maya culture
You can find this city on the Yucatán peninsula in Mexico
Like many of the entries thus far, this location holds both UNESCO world heritage status and appears on wonders of the world lists
Its decline likely came about as a result of attacks and looting throughout the 12th to 15th centuries
Spanish conquests renamed the city Ciudad Real
The city has a number of Cenotes, underground lakes and sinkholes, that were often considered sacred...
...some were found to have been used for sacrifice
The equinox has an interesting effect on the temple, with the suns rays giving the appearance of a snake (Quetzalcóatl) slithering down the steps

Machu Picchu

Chichen Itza

Giza

Teotihuacan

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