Top 10 manmade structures from around the world-here is a treat for architecture lovers. Because, humans have used their skills and worked hard to make wonderful structures since ages, they have sometimes created wonders. These structures awestruck people with their beauty, elegance and the use of intellect. We make new structures often with the help of new technology and sophisticated machines So, count it since the ancient past, the medieval or the modern era, we have enlisted hand-picked structures for you.
Scroll the list of Top 10 manmade structures from old times to new below.
1. The Great Wall of China
The great wall of china, as we know today was built during early 7th century. And the wall is 20,000 kilometre in length and intends to protect the people and property of China. It initially protected the country against several nomadic groups of the Eurasian steppe. These walls were not attached together in the primary phases. But, they were joined as one only in the rule of the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang (220-206 BC). And, since then It is one of the most eye-catching historical structures and a famous Chinese tourist spot.
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2. Taj Mahal
Built under the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, Taj Mahal comes under the top 20 wonders of the world. It is an ivory white marble mausoleum placed on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in Agra. It is one of the most well-known tourist places in India and draws 7-8 million visitors every year. It is known for its incomparable architecture and is considered as the jewel of Muslim art and architecture.
3. Empire State Building
The Empire State building stands in Midtown Manhattan in New York city ,United States. And it is a 102 story Art Deco skyscraper, that catches every eye’s attention. Shreve, Lamb and Harmon planned and constructed the structure in 1930 to 1931. And, hence the building gets its name from the Empire State, which is also the nickname of the New York State. It is a whopping 443.2 meters high that makes it the seventh tallest building in New York City and the ninth tallest skyscraper of the United States as of the year 2021. It is an American cultural icon which entices around 4 million tourists all around the world annually.
4. The Parthenon
Devoted to the Greek goddess Athena, Parthenon is an earlier temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece. Its assembly began on 447 BCE and ended in 438 BCE. It was built at the time when the Athenian Empire was at the crowning of its supremacy .This temple along with other Periclean monuments of Acropolis were perceived as a blessing from God for Hellenic victory over the Persian raiders. It is one of the world’s striking cultural monuments and its ornamental figures are some of the most extravagant pieces of Greek art.
5. Angkor Wat- one of the top 10 manmade structures
Situated in Cambodia, this magnificent beauty was built by Suryavarman in the early 12th century at, Yashodaputra which was the capital of Khmer Empire at that time. This temple is one of the largest religious structures in the world by land area. The temple was initially devoted to Lord Vishnu but was transformed into a Buddhist Temple on the way to the end of 12th century and now is one of the most significant pilgrimage sites for Buddhists of Cambodia. And is also well-regarded for its fine-looking traditional style of Khmer architecture.
6. Leaning Tower Of Pisa (La Torre Di Pisa)
This weird but attractive structure is situated in the city of Pisa, Italy. It is a self-supporting bell tower known for its nearly 4 degree lean. To your surprise, it is the 3rd oldest structure in the city’s Cathedral square. The lean comes from the wobbly foundation that was created during its construction as the soft ground could not appropriately upkeep the structure’s weight and thus the tower began to lean. Later the structure was alleviated by curative work during 1993 to 2001. One of the astounding things about the tower is that it even has the capability to survive a tough earthquake! There are so many flabbergasting facts about it!
7. Christ the Redeemer
Between 1922 and 1931, a Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, in collaboration with a French engineer Albert C. Romanian created this striking statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janerio. This 30 metre high statue is located at a peak of 700 meter Corcovado Mountain in Tijucia Forest National park. And makes to the list of Top 10 manmade structures in the world. It is a cultural icon of Rio de Janerio and is a symbol of Christianity around the world. Every year more 800,000 people visit this statue and are fascinated by its massive size and construction.
8. Dole Plantation Maze
Dole plantation maze is one of the perpetual botanical mazes in America .In 2008 Dole plantation giant Pineapple Garden Maze was professed as the world’s largest maze and garnered a lot of attention. It stretches over three acres and includes a number of beautiful Hawaiian plants. And, one of the most special things about the maze is that there is a big pineapple at the centre of the maze made up of croton and has a crown of agapanthus .It has a 2.5 mile long path that creates confusion for the visitors in navigating the exit.
9. Fallingwater
Situated in Laurel Highlands in Allegheny Mountains, Falling-water is one of the most fascinating houses ever built. And hence has found a spot for itself in the list of top 10 manmade structures. The lavish house stands partly over a waterfall in the Stewart Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. And the Architect Frank L. Wright designed the amazing structure in the year 1935. This architecture is ranked 29th on the list of America’s Favourite architecture and was designated as a National Historic landmark in 1966. Its structure was strongly influenced by Japanese architecture. This beautiful house is known for its vitality and integration with natural surroundings.
10. The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel tower was built between the periods of 1887 to 1889 as an entrance to 1889 World’s Fair. It is an iron lattice tower which is located in one of the most popular place that is Paris, France. Named after Gustave Eiffel whose company‘s magnificent idea created this marvelous tower. It is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Eiffel is also the global cultural icon of France and attracts tourists from all over the world. It is also the second tallest free standing structure in France.
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