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7 little-known architectural wonders around the world that are no worse than the Eiffel Tower. Photo
There are many buildings in the world that amaze tourists
Talented architects often create incredible structures. Unique residential complexes and futuristic buildings of the future attract tourists from all over the world.
OBOZREVATEL decided to make a selection of little-known buildings that are no less stunning than the famous Burj Khalifa and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Some of them are listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
- Habitat 67 - Ontario, Canada
Habitat 67 is a residential complex in Canada.
Architect Moshe Safdie built the Habitat 67 residential complex, which has become an architectural monument in Montreal. The experimental building was built in 1967 specifically for the World's Fair. The building houses 146 apartments, all with private gardens on the balconies, while the neighbors have their own roof gardens.
- Teapot Tower - Jiangsu, China
The Teapot Tower made it into the Guinness Book of Records.
In the city of Jiangsu, China, there is a Wuxi Wanda center in the shape of a clay teapot. The building is officially registered in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest teapot in the world. Wanda Group developers said they spent more than $6 billion on the construction in 2014.
- Absolute World - Ontario, Canada
Absolute World in Canada has an unusual shape.
The residential complex of two skyscrapers in Ontario was built in 2012. These twin buildings are popularly called Marilyn Monroe Towers for their beautiful, flowing shapes. The design was developed by Chinese architect Yansong Ma. The towers glow with colorful lights at night and reflect the scenery around them during the day thanks to mirrored glass.
- Capital Gate - Abu Dhabi, UAE
The Capital Gate skyscraper is world's furthest leaning tower.
Everyone knows the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. In fact, ten years ago, this building ceased to be the most "leaning" in the world, as the Capital Gate skyscraper in Abu Dhabi has a greater angle of inclination. The building is listed in the Guinness Book of Records and is officially considered the "world's furthest leaning". It was designed by the British architectural firm RMJM.
- Kunsthaus Graz - Austria
The rounded Kunsthaus building is located in Austria.
The Kunsthaus art museum looks like a spaceship. London architects Peter Cook and Colin Fournier designed the building. In 2003, a gallery of contemporary art was opened here. The building is environmentally friendly, as it is equipped with photovoltaic panels on the roof that generate energy for the needs of the institution.
- Ribbon Chapel - Onomichi, Japan
The Ribbon Chapel building is located in Japan.
Ribbon Chapel is the most unusual church in the world, created by Japanese architect Hiroshi Nakamura in 2013. The chapel is located on the territory of a hotel in Hiroshima Prefecture. The mountainous landscape provides a magnificent view of the sea and mountains. That is why the Japanese love to get married here.
- Turning Torso - Malmö, Sweden
The Turning Torso skyscraper was built in 2005.
The Turning Torso skyscraper is located in the Øresund Region in Sweden. The building was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava in 2005. It is the second tallest building in Europe, and it is also twisted by 45 degrees.
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