Architecture The Pyramids of Giza Located in Cairo

Architecture

The Pyramids of Giza • Located in Cairo, Egypt • Built around 4650 BC • There are Three Main Pyramids – The Pyramid of Khufu (The Great Pyramid) – The Pyramid of Khafre – The Pyramid of Menkaure

Moai Statues

Hagia Sophia • • Located in Istanbul, Turkey Built by Emperor Justinian Built in the 6 th century 7570 sq ft

Dome of the Rock/Temple Mount • Jerusalem, Israel • 687 -691 • Muslims believe this marks the rock where Muhammad started his journey to heaven • Jews believe this marks the rock where Abraham was asked to sacrifice his son Isaac

St. Mark’s Basilica • Located in Venice, Italy. • Built from 828 AD to 832 AD

The Leaning Tower • Located in Pisa, Italy • Work started in 1173 but was suspended in 1178, because of signs of inclination. Work started again in 1272 through 1278, then was finally completed between 1360 to 1370. • Inclines 1. 2 mm more every year

The Cathedral of Notre Dame • Located in Chartres, France • Built from 1194 through 1225.

St. Peters Basilica • Located in Vatican City, Italy • Built from 1546 to 1564 and 1590 • Largest house of worship in the Christian World.

St. Basil’s Cathedral • • Located in Moscow, Russia Built from 1555 to 1561 Built for Ivan the Terrible Ivan removed the architects eyes after he was finished building, so he could never make anything more beautiful than this Cathedral.

Eiffel Tower • Paris, France • 1887 -89 • 1063 ft. tall