From Neolithic stone tombs to ancient temples that have stood for thousands of years, humanity’s oldest surviving buildings are extraordinary windows into our distant past. These structures, some older than the pyramids of Egypt, reveal how early civilisations built to last. Here are ten of the oldest buildings in the world still standing...
From the Statue of Liberty to Christ the Redeemer, the world’s most famous statues are instantly recognisable symbols of the cities and nations that built them. They commemorate history, faith and freedom on a monumental scale. Here are ten of the most famous statues in the world, and the stories behind them. Statues are an important part of...
1. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France Perhaps the most famous structure in the world, and the icon for Paris and France, this iron tower is located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel who designed it in 1889. With height of 324 meters, the tower is the tallest structure in Paris and was the tallest tower in the world...
