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.

The chapel is midway on a hill enjoying a panoramic view of Seto Inland Sea of Japan. Mainly used for weddings, the chapel stands in a garden of a resort hotel…

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

Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center is one of the most important and famous buildings of Azerbaijan. The center, which results from the competition that the country opened for constructing a cultural center with a modern approach, owes its reputation to Zaha Hadid, who always admires her understanding of design. Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, where the Zaha Hadid aesthetics can be seen most clearly and known worldwide, has a lot to say in the name of deconstructivism.

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.

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Architecture critic Paul Goldberger celebrates the enduring impact of a legend

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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Architectural Marvels | List of the 60 Greatest Modern Buildings

location: Rome, Italy date completed: 80 AD architect: Vespasian engineer: Unknown

Heydar Aliyev Center is a big building complex and museum in Baku, Azerbaijan designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid. It is famous with its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style and sharp angles.

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The Leaning Tower of Pisa on the Piazza dei Miracoli in Italy.