100 Iconic Buildings To See Before You Die

Take a tour of the world's most talked about architectural wonders. This is your passport to 100 places designed to impress – think Italy's Colosseum, India's Taj Mahal, Australia's Sydney Opera House and the USA's Empire State Building. These are the landmarks that define destinations, fill photo galleries and stick in your memory long after the trip is over, 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 building your bucket list or just craving new ideas for what to see next, this book is your guide to the humanmade wonders worth the trip. DK may earn a commission on sales from some retailer links