The world's tallest building Burj Khalifa is a mammoth skyscraper and magnificent centerpiece of Dubai standing at 828.9 metres high. Construction began on the 160-floor building in 2004 with its doors opening six years later in 2010. St Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow This candy coloured cathedral is Moscow's most visited tourist attraction. The famous landmark, shaped to resemble the flame of a bonfire rising into the sky, is located just outside the Kremlin gates and marks the geometric centre of the city. Built between 1554 and 1560, the cathedral was erected during the reign of Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible). Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Sophia is a architectural masterpiece. A perfect example of Byzantine architecture, Hagia Sophia is located in Istanbul, Turkey. The building was built for the first time by the emperor Constantine the Great (306-337). However, due to many factors, including being burned down in riots and destroyed in earthquakes, the ancient cathedral has been rebuilt many times since. Despite this, Hagia Sophia is widely recognised as one of the great buildings of the world. The building also features in the opening scenes of the Bond film, Skyfall.
The world's tallest building Burj Khalifa is a mammoth skyscraper and magnificent centerpiece of Dubai standing at 828.9 metres high. Construction began on the 160-floor building in 2004 with its doors opening six years later in 2010. St Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow This candy coloured cathedral is Moscow's most visited tourist attraction. The famous landmark, shaped to resemble the flame of a bonfire rising into the sky, is located just outside the Kremlin gates and marks the geometric centre of the city. Built between 1554 and 1560, the cathedral was erected during the reign of Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible). Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Sophia is a architectural masterpiece. A perfect example of Byzantine architecture, Hagia Sophia is located in Istanbul, Turkey. The building was built for the first time by the emperor Constantine the Great (306-337). However, due to many factors, including being burned down in riots and destroyed in earthquakes, the ancient cathedral has been rebuilt many times since. Despite this, Hagia Sophia is widely recognised as one of the great buildings of the world. The building also features in the opening scenes of the Bond film, Skyfall.
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