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Christopher Wren, Saint Paul’s

Cathedral, U.K.

This Anglican cathedral was completed in London in 1710. The famous dome rises to around 365 ft (111 m).

Frank Lloyd Wright Falling Water, U.S.A.

This private modernist residence was completed in 1937. The floors are supported by one beam that hangs over a waterfall.

Antoni Gaudi Casa Mila, Spain

This lavalike apartment building was built in Barcelona in

What is

architecture?

Architecture is the planning, designing, and construction of a building or structure. Over time, many architectural styles have developed. These styles reflect different cultures and civilizations, environments, and the building materials that are available.

Alhambra, Spain

The Moorish pałace was built to house the Muslim kings of the Nasrid dynasty in 1338.

Neuschwanstein, Germany

Containing its very own concert hall, this fairytale pałace was built by King Ludwig II in 1869.

Windsor Castle, U.K.

Dating back to 1086, the world's largest lived-in castle is home to Queen Elizabeth II

Buildings fit for a king

(queen, emperor, or empress)

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Imperial Pałace, China

Known as the Forbidden City, the Imperial Pałace was built in 1420 and contains 9,000 rooms.

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