5 Must-See Buildings In Your Lifetime

Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves. - Julia Morgan

Travelling comes with a lot of fun, adventure, exploration, learning and social connections.

But most travelers barely realize that the most enjoyable part of traveling lies between the place of departure and the destination.

With an ever-growing bucket list, you can find it difficult keeping track of the amazing destinations that you have been longing to visit while traveling.

And that's why I want to help you pick the most worthwhile ones.

The following are the a-must-see buildings around the globe thanks to their outstandingly remarkable history, flamboyance, innovation, and architectural wonders.

Ensure you explore them during your lifetime when traveling.

1. Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is a key destination that must appear on your bucket list.

Between 1998 and 2008, the Petronas Twin Towers were the tallest buildings in the world located in this attractive city.

The towers are also the landmark of Kuala Lumpur.

Standing 452 meters tall, the skyscrapers retained their world-title claim to fame until 2004 when Taipei's 101 was built.

The Argentinian architect, César Pelli designed the beautiful Twin Towers towers by choosing a post-modern architectural style to endorse its exemplary flamboyance.

Key Facts ??

?? Named after Petroliam Nasional Company.

?? Built at an average speed of one floor every 4 days

?? Has the highest double-deck Sky Bridge in the world (170m).

?? Rented out to Microsoft, Huawei Technologies, IBM, Bloomberg, Reuters, etc.

2. Basilica Cistern, Istanbul

The Basilica Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul.

It represents the most romantic attraction in Istanbul.

Emperor Justinian I commissioned his city prefect Longinus to build it.

Venture into the underground palace filled with ancient wonders, such as the Medusa Pillar Bases, and the Hen’s Eye Column. 

It was completed in 532, with over 7,000 slaves working to build the cistern, also known as the “Sunken Place”.

The cistern is fitted with attractive decorations and music and has been used to shoot several scenes of Hollywood movies.

Do not miss to see the two giant Gorgon-head pillar bases at the far end of the cistern because they represent an intriguing mystery.

3. Burj Khalifa, Dubai

Breaking the records of most tall buildings in the world, this unique skyscraper is currently the highest manmade building in the world.

It measures 829.8 meters and appropriately stands out as the most iconic building in Dubai.

This wonder of the world has amazing and expressly designed projections of interior architecture giving you the sense of hovering over global landmarks.

The 200-storey Burj Khalifa has over 160 habitable stories, the most of any building in the world.

It takes about one minute for the 35 kph elevators to reach the observation deck, but you will probably find a lengthy queue to reach the elevator.

Therefore, ensure you plan at least an hour earlier to get to the accessible top.

You can buy tickets from its official website in advance because it’s more expensive buying them at the door.

Key Facts??

?? The tallest free-standing structure in the world

?? The highest occupied floor in the world

?? The highest outdoor observation deck in the world

?? Elevator with the longest travel distance in the world

?? The tallest service elevator in the world 

4. La Pedrera, Barcelona

The famous architect, Antoni Gaudí, constructed La Pedrera and is one of the most innovative buildings in architectural history.

Technically, it is more of a sculpture than a building. The front view has a diverse and harmonious frame of rising and falling stones that discovers the irregularities of the natural world. 

Constructed between 1906 and 1912, the building is adored for its unique shape and fa?ade, with its walls adorned with a veritable display of shapes, light, and colors that contrast with the soberness of the portico.

In the year 1984, UNESCO acknowledged the building as a World Heritage site.

La Pedrera is a must-see for lovers of modernista architecture who visit Barcelona. “La Pedrera” means “the quarry house” in Spanish.

Also known as Casa Mila, this nickname came along because of the unusual construction.

5. The White House, Washington DC

With 8 years of construction administered by the Irish architect, James Hoban, the building is perceived as an iconic structure housing of the most powerful men on Earth.

It has a mansion, which serves as the official residence to all United States leaders.

With its construction material being the Aquia sandstone, which is painted white, it has stood strong for many years since its construction.

President George Washington oversaw its construction from the time the first cornerstone was laid in October of 1792 However, he never lived in it.

The White House was completed in 1800, with its first residents being President John Adams and his wife Abigail.

Key Facts ??

?? George Washington was the only US President never to live in the house.

?? It has 35 bathrooms, 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, and 3 elevators

?? The kitchen can serve dinner for 140 people at a time.

?? There is a Situation Room in the basement for holding crisis meetings

?? In 1969, Richard Nixon had the pool filled in to create room for the press.

The list can go on and on, but the above 5 buildings can have a great influence on any traveler thanks to their stylishness, durability, reputation, and status.

Therefore, do not hesitate to visit all of them when traveling.

Travelling had never been this exciting!

It is better to travel well than to arrive. - Buddha

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