Amazing Structures

Amazing structures of the world

1. Burj Khalifa: Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world.
Type: mixed use
Location: Dubai
Architectural style: Neo - Futurism
Floor Area: 309473 m^2 
Lists/ Elevators: 57
Material: Glass,Steel,Aluminum, Reinforced concrete.
Known as Burj Dubai before it's inauguration.

Construction of Burj Khalifa was started in 2004 and completed in September 2008 (rivised 2 December 2009) & opened in 4 January 2010.

2. The world or The World Islands: The world is an artificial islands which are constructed in shape of world map with the help of sand(which is dragged from shallow coastal water.
Location: U.A.E.
Length: 9 km.
Width: 6 km.

3. Palm Islands : Palm islands are three artificial islands which are Palm jumeirah, Deira island & Palm Jebel Ali.
Location: U.A.E.
These islands are formed into shape of palm tree.


Reason of construction is to increase the length of beaches in Dubai to promote tourism.

4. Statue Of Liberty: 

Location: Library island Manhattan, New york.
Height: 93 meters.
It's designed by Auguste Bartholdi and designed by Gustave Eiffel.

5. Eiffel Tower: 
Location: Paris
Type: Observation, Broadcasting tower
Height: 324m
Material: Wrought iron
Engineer: Gustave Eiffel.

Construction of Eiffel tower was started on 18 January 1887 and completed in 15 March 1889.

6.Taj Mahal:

Location: Agara,Uttar Pradesh,India
Height: 73m.
Built: 1632 - 1653
Material: White Marble
Architect: Ustad Ahmad Lahauri
Architectural Style: Mughal Architecture.
Means of taj mahal is crown of the place.
It was commissioned by Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal.





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