100 Iconic Buildings to See Before You Die

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Take a tour of the world's most talked about architectural wonders. This is your passport to 100 places designed to impress - think France's Eiffel Tower, India's Taj Mahal, Egypt's Pyramids of Giza and the USA's Empire State Building. These are the landmarks that define destinations, fill photo galleries and top travel bucket lists, and now it's time to see them for yourself. Organized by continent, the book takes you on a global tour of must-see sights, from ancient temples and Art Deco hotels to Modernist marvels and mega-tall megastructures. Inside you'll find: - 100 world-class landmarks chosen for their visual wow-factor and cultural impact - chapters organized by continent for easy browsing and destination dreaming - striking full-page photography plus top tips for photo ops and iconic viewpoints - bite-sized insights with cultural context, historical tidbits and reasons to visit - smart travel notes: when to go, how to get there and other landmarks to see while you're there Whether you're satisfying armchair wanderlust or just craving new ideas for what to see next, this book is the perfect gift for travellers.

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