World Famous Buildings
Burj Khalifa
"King of skyscrapers. Construction began in 2004 and was opened in 2010. Its height is 828 meters (163). The Burj Dubai is shaped like a stalagmite.
The Chief Architect of this building is an American of Adrian Smith.
In the building you will find hotels and office space. The 76 floor is the world's largest swimming pool.
In July 2007 Burj Dubai has surpassed the height of the Taipei 101 (509 m), the previous record holder. In September 2007 broke the record for the highest building which belonged to the CN Tower in Toronto - 555 metres. The final height of the tower was kept secret until the opening ceremony and was 828 meters.
Krasnoborov Igor
http://www.burjkhalifa.ae/en/
National Museum Zayed
Zayed National Museum - National Museum of Zayed , the draft of which has already begun to be built on Saadiyat Island , which is also planned to build a series of grand buildings : the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi , a project of Frank Gerry , the Louvre Abu Dhabi project by Jean Nouvel , the Centre of Applied Arts and the Maritime Museum both. Bureau Foster + Partners has published pictures design concept of the museum , and thanks to this we can already imagine the enormity of the structure. Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi dedicated to Sheikh Zayed Road - president , founded the UAE, and is conceived as a historical monument of the socio- economic changes that are initiated in the Emirates Sheikh . Unusual building consists of five solar towers, cooled by natural air currents.
Krasnoborov Igor
http://www.fosterandpartners.com/projects/zayed-national-museum/
Capitol
It all started in the spring of 1792, when President George Washington announced a competition among architects for the best construction project of a government building after an extravagant designer P. S. Lanfant city was suspended from his duties . However, members of the jury were quite disappointed when they presented a little more than a dozen good-for-nothing projects. At the last moment after a long delay was sent to another job - its author was a 33 -year-old Scot , William Thornton. Most interesting is that this young man was a doctor , but crimson desire to win in the competition of the president , learned architectural business in a matter of weeks . Thornton project was recognized as the best , and the architect commissioned to oversee the construction of the Capitol , which began in September 1793 . The first stone of this majestic building itself laid the George Washington
Yusuf Belyaev
http://tonkosti.ru/
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Leaning Tower of Pisa is in the Italian city of Pisa.Leaning Tower of Pisa was built in two stages, the first of which began in 1173. In construction, there were two long break and it lasted almost 200 years.The author, who designed this structure, history remained unknown.His name leaning Tower of Pisa is required to ensure that a sufficiently heavily tilted to the side, and gives the impression of the entire structure fall.Leaning Tower of Pisa - bell tower is the most prominent of all Europe.Leaning Tower Form cylindrical, surrounds her gallery with columns and arches. Mid tower itself - is a hollow cylinder with the outer and inner sides lined with gray and white izvestnyakom.kazhetsya it extremely easy and if the lace. However, the power of construction is not in doubt, as the thickness of the walls of the lower - 4.9 m, and the top - 2,48 m
Yusuf Belyaev
http://tonkosti.ru/
CN Tower
In Toronto, against known Bey Street, CN Tower– silhouette the highest television tower in the world which till 2007 was the highest construction in the world rises. Height of CN Tower makes 553,33 m, it is 13 m higher than the Ostankino tower. Annually CN Tower visit over 2 million people. Constructed this majestic design during 2 years – from 1973 to 1975 and now it weighs 130 000 tons. Some interesting facts:
• CN Tower annually hits into the aerial on the average 78 lightnings
• CN Tower is almost twice higher than the Eiffel Tower
Egor Kalinin
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal — the most outstanding example of architecture of the Mogul style combining elements of the Persian, Islamic and Indian architectural styles. In 1983 the Taj Mahal was included in the list of objects of the World heritage of UNESCO. Construction began in 1632 and was finished in 1653, day and night thousands handicraftsmen and masters worked on creation of this miracle. The Taj Mahal is included in the list of Seven new wonders of the world, as a result of the world vote taken in 2007. The monument is open for visit from 6:00 till 19:00 on weekdays, except for Friday when prayers are carried out to mosques.
Egor Kalinin
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
Sydney Opera House is a masterpiece of late modern architecture. It is admired internationally and proudly treasured by the people of Australia. In its short lifetime, Sydney Opera House has earned a reputation as a world-class performing arts centre and become a symbol of both Sydney and the Australian nation.It was inscribed in the World Heritage.In June 2007 UNESCO said “Sydney Opera House is a great architectural work of the 20th century. It represents multiple strands of creativity, both in architectural form and structural design, a great urban sculpture carefully set in a remarkable waterscape and a world famous iconic building.”
Danil Kilin
Harbour Bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Sydney's most famous landmarks. Completed in 1932, the construction of the bridge was an economic feat as well as an engineering triumph. Prior to the bridge being built, the only links between the city centre in the south and the residential north were by ferry or by a 20 kilometre road route that involved five bridge crossings.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge, which is known locally as the "Coat Hanger", took eight years to build, including the railway line. The bridge was manufactured in sections on a site that is now occupied by Luna Park fun fair
Danil Kilin
Petronas Towers, also known as Petronas Twin Towers, are twin buildings situated in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the site of city’s race track. Of the two building, the one named Tower 1 was built by Hazama Corporation, while the other, known as Tower 2, was constructed by Samsung Engineering & Construction. The construction work on Petronas Towers was completed in 1998 and they were opened in August 1999. At the time of their completion, the twin buildings were the tallest buildings in the world and continued to be so till 2004. The interior design of the towers depicts the influence of Malaysian culture. Carvings and use of fabric designs which are characteristic of the culture are quite evident. An interesting fact is that the effort that went into the building of these towers, turned out to be global. The architect was an Argentinian; the consultants were from Canada, the structural design engineers were from New York and lastly two consortiums were hired one from Japan and the other from South Korea .
Interesting & Fun Facts About Petronas Towers
Petronas Towers
Egor Drinko
The Colosseum or Coliseum is today the most recognisable of Rome's Classical buildings. Even 2,000 years after it was built, and despite centuries when the abandoned building was pillaged for building materials, it is instantly recognisable ... a Classical template for the stadia of today. It was the first permanent amphitheatre to be raised in Rome, and the most impressive arena the Classical world had yet seen. And with accommodation for 60,000 seated and 10,000 standing, all of whom could enter and leave in a matter of minutes, courtesy of 80 entrances, this is a structure that the designers of modern sports stadia could learn from.The name Colosseum is in fact a much later addition. It was originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, and was conceived as a peculiarly Roman political gesture ... a gift from a new dynasty of Roman emperors to a populace kept happy by bread and circuses.ultimately elected (not gods) and that they ruled by the consent of the populace.
Egor Drinko
The Colisseum
Burj Al Arab
Sail Hotel in United Arab Emirates has long been a landmark known worldwide. Exact title of Burj Al Arab, in Arabic means Arab tower. It is a symbol of modern Dubai and its integral part.
The hotel is named Sail because the hotel building is shaped like a ship's sail filled with wind. Built in 1999, Burj Al Arab is the world's third hotel in height. Its height is 321 meters. The hotel is located on Sail artificial island at a distance of 280 meters from the shore.
The décor of hotel is amazing luxury and riches. So in the interiors of Burj Al Arab used about 8000 square meters of 22-carat gold leaf, and all rooms are equipped with the latest technology and design, offering the highest level of comfort.
In hotel Sail you can realize your dreams. Here there are many cafes and restaurants, 8 swimming pools, playgrounds, shops, malls and much more. Night at the Burj Al Arab will cost you nearly 2000$.
http://stroypics.ru/interior/69-hotelinterior/142-sail
Katya Antonova
Empire State Building
Empire State Building - the tallest building in New York and the third tallest in the United States . Skyscraper design was supervised by architect William Lamb . Place construction site was chosen at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street .
The Empire State Building was the first building in the world, in which 102 floors.
Building height - 381 meters , and with a spire - 443 meters. Total area - more than 250,000 employees and m2.Posetiteley Empire State Building elevator carrying 73 , and its building cost more than forty million dollars .
Empire State Building, as well as many other architectural structures built in the era art deco style . His famous name from the nickname of the building received the New York State - " Empire State "
Empire State Building is so great that the U.S. Post Office it was given its own index . The building has more than twenty thousand people , the Empire State Building, the second largest office building in the United States .
Katya Antonova
http://prousa.ru/empire_state_building
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Cheops) is the largest of the pyramids of Egypt. It was built about 2500 BC. It is believed the pyramid was built as a tomb for fourth dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Cheops and was constructed over a 20 year period. How the Pyramid was built is a question that may never be answered. Because it consists of an estimated 2.3 million limestone blocks, and each stone block weighed over 2.5 tons. Researchers think it must have taken over 100,000 slaves to build it. The Great Pyramid of Cheops is an awe-inspiring 139 meters high. The last surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the world's oldest tourist attractions and the reason most people visit Egypt today. Millions of visitors want to capture themselves on the background of the Great Pyramid.
Ksusha Zvereva
Big Ben
The Houses of Parliament's iconic clock tower is one of London's most famous landmarks.Big Ben was completed in 1858. Technically, Big Ben is the name given to the massive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons and 96 metres high.The clock tower looks spectacular at night when the four clock faces are illuminated.In June 2012 the House of Commons announced that the clock tower was to be renamed the Elizabeth Tower in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.Big Ben has rarely stopped. Even after a bomb destroyed the Commons chamber during the Second World War, the clock tower survived and Big Ben continued to strike the hours.You can take a tour of the Houses of Parliament, but the Elizabeth Tower is not open to the general public.�
Ksusha Zvereva
http://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/sightseeing/tourist-attraction/big-ben
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral is the largest Roman Catholic Church in America, seating a total of 2,500 people. When Archbishop John Hughes announced in 1850 that he was to commission architect James Renwick to build the cathedral many laughed at the idea as the location was far from the then city of Manhattan.
However, Hughes was not to be dissuaded and prophetically pressed ahead with his belief that his cathedral would one day lie in the 'heart of the city.' Seeing the cathedral now, squeezed in amongst the surrounding skyscrapers, it's hard to imagine that its location was ever seen as an act of folly.
The cathedral is a classic in revival gothic architecture, and is evocative of Cologne Cathedral in Germany. Work began in 1858, and the eight year project extended over 30 years. Dedicated in 1879, the cathedral was only fully completed, when its 330ft (100m) spires were added in 1888.
Entrance into the vast nave is reached through triple openings, each with their own bronze doors. Marble pillars support the cross ribbed vault which rises 100ft above the nave floor. Coloured light filters into the nave through the many stained glass arched windows and the cathedral's large rose window.
Kira Zvorigina
http://topsightseeing.com/usa/newyork/attractions/stpatrickscathedral.htm
St. Isaac’s Cathedral
St. Isaac's Cathedral, which is 101.5 meters high and has the area of 4 thousand square meters, can hold up to 12 thousand people.
The cathedral's facades are decorated with sculptures and massive granite columns (made of single pieces of red granite), while the interior is adorned with incredibly detailed mosaic icons, paintings and columns made of malachite and lapis lazuli.
A large, brightly colored stained glass window of the "Resurrected Christ" takes pride of place inside the main altar.
The church, designed to accommodate 14,000 standing worshipers, was closed in the early 1930s and reopened as a museum. Today, church services are held here only on major ecclesiastical occasions.
Mysteriously the cathedral suffered no damages during World War II.
Today St. Isaac's Cathedral is one of the best Russian cathedrals and one of the most popular museums in Saint Petersburg.
Kira Zvorigina
Q1 Tower
Q1 Tower (meaning Queensland Number One) is the tallest building in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere. The building is situated in Gold Coast, Queensland. Q1 Tower was named in honor of Australian rowing team which competed on Olympic Games in 1920. The form of the Tower was inspired by the Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch and The Sidney Opera House. Construction started in 2002 and lasted in 2005. The height of Q1 is 323 meters. The building is residential. It has 78 floors and 526 apartments, including penthouse with swimming pool, located on the 74 floor. Q1 has been used as a fireworks launch site during New Year’s Eve celebrations. The building is one of the most popular destinations for students celebrating Schoolies Week , despite the body corporate committee treasurer's claims that most of the building's unit owners were opposed to their stay.
Denis Kochetov
http://omyworld.ru/4081
Willis Tower
Willis Tower (formerly named and still commonly referred to as Sears Tower) is a 443 m skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois. At the time of its construction in 1973, it was the tallest building in the world, surpassing the World Trade Center towers in New York, and it held this rank for nearly 25 years. Willis Tower is the second-tallest building in the United States and the eighth-tallest freestanding structure in the world. The skyscraper is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Chicago, and over one million people visit its observation deck - known as the skydeck - each year. The most spectacular attraction at the skydeck is 'the ledge', a glass balcony where you can look straight down. It will make most people feel uneasy at first but the balconies offer spectacular views over Wacker Drive and the Chicago River. Named the Sears Tower throughout its history, in 2009 the Willis Group obtained the right to rename the building, as part of their lease on a portion of its offices. On July 16, 2009, the building was officially renamed Willis Tower.
Denis Kochetov
http://omyworld.ru/4871
Notre Dame de Paris
Notre Dame is a Catholic cathedral in the center of Paris, geographical and spiritual "heart" of the French capital. It’s located in east part of the island to Zita, on a place of the first Christian church of Paris — Saint Stephane's basilicas. Height of a cathedral is 35 m, length is 130 m, width is 48 m, height of belltowers is 69 m.
Construction began in 1163. Two architects created Notre Dame: Jehan de Chelles and Pierre de Montreuil. Construction was finished in 1345.
Notr-Dam-de-Pari represents a massive structure. It's result of the thought-over architectural plan which realizes traditions of Romance style. The main facade of a cathedral has three portals. The Last Judgement is represented over the central entrance. Seven statues support entrance arches.
Notre Dame is the symbolical center of all country because there is a sign of "zero kilometer". It is a point from which the extent of all roads of France is estimated.
Kirill Denisenko
http://www.vparis.net/dostoprimechatelnosti-parizha/sobor-parizhskoj-bogomateri-notr-dam-de-pari.html
Kiyomidzu-dera
Kiyomidzu-dera is the temple in Japan, about Higasiyam's region of the city of Kyoto.The full name of this monastery Otovasan Kiyomidzudera that is translated as "The temple of pure water". Cult constructions of the temple belong to Hosso's Buddhist school. It is small sect which was founded in 657.
The monastery was founded in 778 by the monk of the Kodzima-der of the province Yamato by the name of Entin.
The temple was named by falls. The falls are put into three wooden pipes from which sacred water falls.
The temple is well-known for the sacred stones. One of them is Buddha's legendary stone. According to the legend it can cure of all sins.
Kirill Denisenko
http://ctoday.ru/kiyomizu-dera/
Sagrada Familia
One of the most amazing Catholic churches in the world is the Church of the Sagrada Familia. Located near the center of Barcelona and is one of the most important creations of Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi. Gaudi was a religious person and represented the Cathedral, as the embodiment of the New Testament in architecture. The first construction started in 1883. Just turned twelve towers, each of which represents one of the twelve apostles. Work on the facades started in 1892. The projects of the facades Gaudi called “Christmas”, “The Passion of the Christ” and “The Resurrection”. In 1911 begins work on the facade of the Passions, and at the same time he is working on the interior design of the temple. In 1926 under tragic circumstances architect dies, not having had time to finish the work. However, some time later the work was continued, but the Sagrada Familia is being built to this day. Annually Barcelona is visited by thousands of tourists and while you're there, take the time to visit this architectural object!
Anna Kosvintseva
Covent Garden
Since 1946 theatre Covent Гарденен serves as a venue for opera and ballet performances in London. Located in Covent garden, which was called the same. Modern building of the theatre is the third located on this place. It was built in 1858. Hall of the Royal Opera house accommodates 2268 spectators. The first theatre was built at the turn of the thirties and was opened on 7 December 1732. For nearly a century theatre Covent garden was one of the two London drama theatres, where in 1734 was delivered the first ballet, «Pygmalion». In 1808, the first theatre Covent garden was destroyed by fire. The new building of the theater was built in the first nine months 1809 and was opened on 18 September, however, already on March 5, 1856, the theatre burned down a second time.In the first half of the nineteenth century on the stage of Covent garden alternated opera, drama, pantomime and even clowning. Third theatre Covent garden was built in 1858 and was opened on 15 May the same year. During the Second world war, the building of the theatre was a dance-hall, but in 1946 in its walls returned ballet.
Anna Kosvintseva
The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is an iron tower. It is located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. It was named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower. The tower is the tallest structure in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world. Also not including broadcast antenna, it is the second-tallest structure in France, after the Millau Viaduct. The structure of the Eiffel Tower weighs 7300 tons. In 1902, it was struck by lightning, which meant that 300 feet of the top had to be reconstructed. The tower has three levels for visitors, with restaurants on the first and on the second levels. To climb from the ground level to the first level you have to walk over 300 steps. Although there are stairs to the third and on the highest levels, they are usually closed to the public and it is generally only accessible by lift. Today, it is widely considered to be a striking piece of structural art.
Dasha Lekomtseva
The Moscow Kremlin
The Moscow Kremlin is a historic fortified complex in the heart of Moscow. It is the best known of kremlins and includes five palaces, four cathedrals, and the enclosing Kremlin Wall with Kremlin towers. The complex serves as the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation. For many centuries the Kremlin has been the vibrant heart of Moscow, the holy of holies in the Russian state. It was here, on the Borovitsky Hill, that the history of the Third Rome began. The walls of Moscow Kremlin were built of red stone. The Kremlin consists of 20 towers. Four of them are gate towers, the most remarkable of them is the Spasskaja Tower. One of the well-known Kremlin museums is the Armoury Chamber. Ivan the Great Bell Tower, one of the most remarkable structures of the sixteenth century, rises in the centre of the Kremlin. It unites all the Kremlin Cathedrals into a majestic ensemble.
Dasha Lekomtseva
Moscow State University
Kiladze Kirill
MSU was founded in 1896. The whole number of learners (including the pre-university trainingand supplementary professional education) is 126 thousand people
The University comprises two Academies (the Russian Academy of Transport, the Russian Open Academy of Transport), nine Institutes (the Humanitarian Institute; the Institute Integrated Safety and Security; the Institute ofRailway Track, Construction and Structures; the Institute of Control Systems, Telecommunication and Electrification; the Russian-German Institute, the Institute of Transport Engineering and Operations Management; the Institute of Rail Operation and Information Technologies; Economics and Finance Institute; Law Institute), three Faculties (Part time Programs Faculty; the Faculty of Pre-university Training; Advanced Training Faculty of Teachers), three Colleges (Medical College, Moscow College of Railway Transport, Law College) and Gymnasium.
Ferrari World in UAE
Ferrari World is a big a thematic park in Abu-Dabi in the United Arab Emirates. It was opened in 2011. It has a territory of 86000 square metres . It`s devoted to the company Ferrari. There are a lot of cinemas , attractions ,restauraunts and museum there. Ferrari World works seven days a week.The ticket costs 45$ for every one.
Kiladze Kirill