The Terracotta Army is a collection of funerary art made up of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang.
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Palace of the Parliament – Bucharest – Romania
The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, opened in 1997, is one of the largest buildings in the world.
Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco – California – United States
Possibly the most famous bridge in the world, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California stretches for 1.7 miles (2.7km) across the entrance to San Francisco Bay.
Tower of Hercules – A Coruña – Spain
The Tower of Hercules, built by the Romans in the 2nd century, is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in the world.
Westerkerk – Amsterdam – Netherlands
The largest Protestant church in the Netherlands, Westerkerk in Amsterdam was completed in 1631.
Edinburgh Castle – Edinburgh – Scotland – United Kingdom
Construction on Edinburgh Castle in Scotland began in the 11th Century and continues to the present day.
Duomo di Milano (“Milan Cathedral”) – Milan – Italy
One of the largest cathedrals in the world, he Duomo di Milano (“Milan Cathedral”) in Milan, Italy, broke ground in the late-14th century but was not considered complete until 1965.
Shop in Todos Los Santos – Baja California Sur – Mexico
A shop selling handmade goods in Todos Los Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Michalská brána (“Michael’s Gate”) – Bratislava – Slovakia
Built around the year 1300, Michalská brána (“Michael’s Gate”) in Bratislava, Slovakia is the last surviving gate of the original fortifications around medieval Bratislava.
La Peña de los Enamorados – Antequera – Spain
La Peña de los Enamorados, an important archeological site which figures into many legends dating back thousands of years, seen through the bell tower of the Alcazaba in Antequera, Spain.
Saguaro National Park – Arizona – United States
A majestic Saguaro cactus catches the morning light in Saguaro National Park, just outside of Tuscon, Arizona in the United States.
Iglesia de San Ildefonso – Porto – Portugal
The Iglesia de San Ildefonso in Porto, Portugal was completed in 1730, with a facade that features the blue and white tile (“azulejo”) typical of the Porto region.
View from Sargans Castle – Sargans – Switzerland
Stunning view from the famous castle of Sargans, Switzerland, built in the 12th-century.
Praça do Comércio – Lisbon – Portugal
View of the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon, Portugal from the Tagus RIver, featuring the iconic Arco da Rua Augusta.
View from Monserrate of Bogota, Colombia
The panoramic view of Bogota, Colombia from Monserrate, an iconic peak on the east side of the city which rises to 3152m (10,341 feet).
Kiskirálylány Statue – Budapest – Hungary
The Kiskirálylány (“Little Princess”) Statue, inspired by the artist’s eldest daughter, sits on a railing along the Danube River in Budapest, Hungary.
Hassan II Mosque – Casablanca – Morocco
The Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Africa and the 2nd-tallest minaret in the world, stands on the Atlantic shore of Casablanca, Morocco.