Engineering and architecture related posts: Man made structures, buildings, transportation and more
Gear heads, adrenaline junkies, they are all the same when it comes to cars. You always want to have the fastest one you could possibly have right? Well, luckily for you, we have generated a list of the 10 Most Fastest Cars In The World so all you have to do is take your pick. The number one spot for fastest car in the world is forever changing...
The world is filled with architectural wonders both old and new. However, Copenhagen has some of the most spectacular architectural marvels. So, we compiled a list of the 10 Most Impressive Architectural Wonders in Copenhagen. Danish architecture is some of the most interesting pieces in the world. The part of the reason for so much interest in...
I already wrote several posts about bridges, with respect to a special characteristic they hold, like the tallest bridges, longest, most famous or most beautiful. Here’s another list of bridges, but this time the emphasis is on their location rather than on the bridge itself. Before you is a list of bridges that span a river or a strait over...
A movable bridge is a bridge that has dynamic moving parts used to change the form of the bridge, usually to allow passage for boats. There are many types of movable bridges, and they differ in the way they transform. The most popular types would be a drawbridge or a bascule bridge (tail bridge), but you can also find a retractable bridge, a swing...
I previously wrote on the most famous Clock Towers in the world, so it only make sense to write on Bell Towers as well. Some of those bell towers (or campaniles or belfries) are cathedral bell towers, and some are standalone towers. What they all have in common? They are all tall, old, and definitely worth the long climb, or elevator ride up to...
After composing the lists of the most famous churches in the world, the tallest churches and the most unique churches, it’s time to list the 10 most famous, beautiful and altogether celebrated medieval cathedrals in Europe. These cathedral have are built in the Gothic architecture style. I already wrote on some of those cathedrals in...
Jerry: Dad, it’s got lots of other functions. Morty: Don’t worry. I’ll get to the other functions.. (Seinfeld, The Wizard) Technology is moving faster and faster, and consumers are having a hard time keeping up. The phone you bought just last year knowing it’s the best in the market, looks today like old news with poor...
Engineering pushes limits, and now and then those limits push back. From bridges that twisted apart in the wind to dams that gave way, history is full of structures that failed in spectacular and tragic ways. Each one taught hard lessons that made what came after safer. Here are ten of the most famous engineering disasters. After writing the 10...
Every era leaves behind structures that push the limits of what people thought possible. From ancient aqueducts to modern megaprojects, these are the feats that engineers still study and travellers still marvel at. Here are ten of the most amazing engineering achievements ever built. Mankind has achieved remarkable engineering accomplishments that...
A nation often pours its ambition into the building where its laws are made. Parliament and government buildings range from grand neoclassical palaces to bold modern statements in glass and steel. Here are ten of the most beautiful parliament buildings in the world. 1. The Hungarian Parliament, Budapest The Hungarian Parliament is the seat of...
