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...
After listing the most beautiful Roman amphitheaters (which are full circular structures), it’s now time to list the most beautiful Roman theaters – the semi circular structures with large stage in front. Much like the amphitheaters, the Roman theaters were built all over the Roman empire and can still be seen today all over Europe and...
This list is about Roman amphitheaters – full circular theaters, and does not include the semi-circular Roman theaters. The Ancient Romans built large amphitheaters all over the Roman empire. About 230 Roman Amphitheaters are found all over the area that was under Roman regime. The amphitheaters were used for different events such as...
The Romans moved water across entire regions using nothing but gravity and remarkable engineering. Many of their aqueducts still stand two thousand years later, striding across valleys on rows of stone arches. Here are ten of the most beautiful Roman aqueducts that survive today. An aqueduct is a man-made watercourse that was built to convey water...
We already composed many lists dedicated to bridges: the tallest bridges (and highest), longest bridges, scariest, movable bridges or most famous bridges. It’s about time to dedicate a post solely to stone bridges. These bridges are all centuries old and stood the test of time. We chose the 10 we think are most beautiful and impressive, but...
Long before modern machines, ancient builders raised pyramids that still astonish engineers today. They appear on several continents, built by cultures that never met, as tombs, temples and monuments to power. Here are ten of the most notable pyramids in the world. 1. The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt The Great Pyramid Of Giza is the oldest and...
The following is a list of staircases and stairways. Some contains hundreds of steps, even thousands. Some are built out in the wild, and some in cities. But all those stairways have one very noticeable in common – they are all most definitely worth the climb up! 1. The Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy The Spanish steps are a set of 135 steps in...
Tall, tapering and topped with a point, the obelisk has fascinated rulers for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians raised them first, and empires ever since have copied or carried them off. Here are ten of the most awesome obelisks from around the world. An obelisk is a tall, four-sided monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at its top...
1. La Scala, Milan, Italy – The most famous opera house in the world was built as early as 1778. It is known for its excellent acoustics and is one of the best attractions in Milan 2. Palais Garnier, Paris, France – Built in 1875, the Palais Garnier is home for the Paris Opéra but is also used for ballet shows. In 1962 new frescoes...
