Describes seven monumental architectural sites from modern times that are noted for their beauty, innovation, and uniqueness, including the Taj Mahal, Saint Peter's Basilica, and the Sydney Opera House.

Armchair travellers will be thrilled to explore the world's most recognized and memorable buildings with the innovative and interactive Architectural Wonders. The large format three-dimensional pop-up spreads are engineering marvels in their own right, designed by top paper engineers, illuminating all of the spectacular details of each building and highlighting key structural elements. They showcase landmarks such as Notre Dame, the Empire State Building, the Taj Mahal and the Sydney Opera House.History buffs will also appreciate the sections featuring captivating details about the history of each building, including how many years (or centuries!) it took to complete, the socio-political climate of the era and other insightful information.For those who aren't necessarily interested in architecture or history, Architectural Wonders makes a wonderful coffee-table book.

Examines the stories behind such wonders of the world's architecture as the pyramids of Giza, the Great Wall of China, Chartes Cathedral, the city of Venice, and Hoover Dam.

Discovery The From Pyramids to Palaces: Architectural Marvels of the Ancient World

A beautifully designed resource that takes readers on a tour of greater Detroit's many architectural wonders and special landmarks.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.