Iconic buildings
One of the greatest joys of traveling is soaking in the local culture. It is reflected in the food, the textiles and architecture.
The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey is a former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral. Later, it became an Ottoman imperial mosque. At present it is a museum. It was built in 537 AD at the beginning of the Middle Ages.
Designed on a vacant river plot, the Dancing House or Fred and Ginger in Prague, Czech Republic was designed in 1992 and completed in 1996.
An architectural mixture of late Gothic and early Renaissance, The Château de Chenonceau spans the River Cher. The current chateau was built between 1514 and 1522.
The Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba is also known as the Great Mosque of Córdoba and the Mezquita, whose ecclesiastical name is the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. In 784 Abd al-Rahman I ordered construction of the Great Mosque.
A Bahá’í House of Worship, the Lotus Temple, located in Delhi, India, was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its flower like shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city.
The Dome of the Rock is an Islamic shrine located on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem. It was initially completed in 691–92 CE.
Shard of Glass London Bridge or The Shard, is a 95-storey super-tall skyscraper. It was inaugurated in 2012.
The fictional home of Dracula, Bran Castle is a national monument and landmark in Romania. From 1920 to 1957 Bran served as royal residence, a gift of the people of Brasov to Queen Marie of Romania.
Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE sun temple, near Puri on the coastline of Odisha. The temple is attributed to King Narasingha Deva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty about 1250 CE.
The Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, was the residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to India. It is now a museum and World Heritage Site. The 5th Dalai Lama started its construction in 1645.
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre at the harbour in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The building was formally opened on in 1973.
Beijing National Stadium, is also known as the Bird’s Nest in Beijing. It was designed for use during the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Den Blå Planet The Blue Planet) in Kastrup, Copenhagen is a national aquarium in Denmark. It opened to the public in March 2013 and is the largest aquarium in Northern Europe.
Take a look at these iconic buildings that are known for either their history, their architectural charm or both. Now drag and drop these pictures in order of existence.
The age range of these buildings is from 537 A.D. to the most recent being 2012.