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The Shoe House
The Shoe House - The Most Bizarre Houses in the World
This American house is situated in the county York, Pennsylvania. This shoe isn’t used for a walk, people live in it. They live with all the amenities, because there are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and a living room on the five levels in this building. There is an American Flag on the front porch of the house. The house was built in 1948 and it was by far the most bizarre publicit...
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The Stone House
The Stone House - The Most Bizarre Houses in the World
The Stone House is located in Fafe mountains in northern Portugal. Dating from 1974, it was originally a holiday home of an engineer from Guimarães. The builder was inspired by the space between four blocks of stone, which he joined by walls. The interior is very spacious and it is decorated in rustic style, although the outside doesn’t show it. ...
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The Fallingwater House
The Fallingwater House - The Most Bizarre Houses in the World
The Fallingwater House is one of the most iconic and famous private houses of the twentieth century. The building was designed by the American architect Frank Wright in 1934. The construction was completed in October 1937. Today, the Fallingwater is considered one of the best buildings in the history of the American architecture. The construction of the towers is situated above the waterfall,...
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The Toilet-shaped House
The Toilet-shaped House - The Most Bizarre Houses in the World
The first toilet-shaped house was built at a distance of 40 km from Seoul, the South Korea's capital. The owner, Sim Jae-Duck, invested $ 1.6 million in it. What should not surprise you is that he is the president of the World toilet Association. The Toilet-shaped House covers an area of 4508 square meters and it has four luxury bathrooms, each with water conservation devices and elegant fittings. There is a more special toilet...
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The Steel House
The Steel House - The Most Bizarre Houses in the World
If you look at least once at this 110 tones steel house, you will not forget it. The designer Robert Bruno wanted this building to be a cross between the machine and the animal. The house is unique and it is located in Texas, near Lubbock. Even if it is not very comfortable for living, it is more interesting than our rooms with four walls....
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The Nautilus House
The Nautilus House - The Most Bizarre Houses in the World
The Nautilus House in Mexico City was built in 2006 by the architect Javier Sensonian from the Arquitectura Organica. Sensonian used bio-architecture and built whales, snakes and other animals shaped houses. Nautilus was built especially for a family that wanted a house closer to nature....
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The Dancing House
The Dancing House - The Most Bizarre Houses in the World
Initially it was called "Fred and Ginger" after the legendary dancing couple Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The building was designed by the Czech architect Vlado Milunić-Croatian, in collaboration with the Canadian architect Frank Gehry. The construction was started in 1992 and completed in 1996, when it became known as "The Dancing House". It is one of the most controversial buildings in Prague and one of t...
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The Upside-Down House
The Upside-Down House - The Most Bizarre Houses in the World
It represents a memorial to the horrors of communism and crimes against the humanity. The house was built at the initiative of Daniel Czapiewski, a Polish businessman who deals with the construction of wooden houses. The construction lasted 114 days, 5 times more than usual, because the workers felt confused and disoriented in the strange house. The house is a tourist attraction, but people who visit complain of symptoms similar to sea sickness. ...
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The One Log House
The One Log House - The Most Bizarre Houses in the World
Would you believe that a tree trunk may become a house for you? So, there is a house carved into a huge, over 2,000 years old, tree of 42 tons. The tree is of the same family as the sequoia trees are. It was “built" by the carpenter Art Schmock in 1946. He exhibited this home at various fairs and festivals log across the country to promote the beautiful old trees in Northern California and his labor source. The house, ...
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The Kvivik Igloo
The Kvivik Igloo - The Most Bizarre Houses in the World
Kvivik is a village from the Faroe Islands on the coast of Denmark. A pair of identical igloos was built there. Each structure has about 91 square meters and a kitchen, a living room with double bed and a loft. Both igloos are very friendly with the nature. It has a lush green roof and they are so near to the mountains and the ocean. Tourists enjoy these two constructions as they can be rented at least for tw...
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The Cube Houses
The Cube Houses - The Most Bizarre Houses in the World
Who goes through Rotterdam without visiting the cube houses, known by the locals as "Kubuswoningen", loses a lot! This residential complex was designed by the Dutch architect Piet Blom in 1984, at the request of the municipality of Rotterdam. It was an architectural experiment. The main goal was to create a bridge over one of the circulated city arteries. The architect designed it as a stylized forest c...
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The Bubble House
The Bubble House - The Most Bizarre Houses in the World
It is not a tourist attraction, but it is the dream house of the famous Italian fashion designer Pierre Cardin. It is situated on the French Riviera, near Cannes. Known as the "Palais Bulles", the bubble house in Théoule-sur-Mer was originally designed by the Finnish architect Antti Lovag for a French industrialist. Its futuristic design with arched windows was designed to exploi...
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The Teapot Dome
The Teapot Dome - The Most Bizarre Houses in the World
The American architect Jack Ainsworth designed in 1922 in Zillah, Washington, a sketch of a teapot shaped house. The sketch came immediately after the Teapot Dome scandal. Following this scandal, the U.S. official, Albert Fall, was jailed for taking bribes from oil companies who wanted the access to the government-owned oil fields. The circular building has ...
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Tirana-a capital to remember
Tirana-a capital to remember - The best capital cities in the world
About Tirana Tirana is the capital of the Republic of Albania and the main political, economic and cultural center of the country. The city forms an independent administrative unit, as well as the administrative center of the area and of Tirana district. The city has an area of 30 km ². It was founded in 1614 and it became the capital of the country in 1...
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New Delhi
New Delhi - The best capital cities in the world
Description New Delhi is not only the capital of India, but in conjunction with the old district of Delhi it is one of the largest cities in the world with a wide variety of attractions. The city is rich in temples of different religion. The temples are located very close to each other, creating sometimes a unique contrast. This city is compared to the mausoleum, ...
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Bucharest
Bucharest - The best capital cities in the world
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Saint Nicholas Cathedral
Saint Nicholas Cathedral - Discover Balti
History Situated in the centre of the city Balti, Saint Nicholas Cathedral dates back from the 1795. The religious edifice was built in Roman Catholic style. Its architect was Antuan Weismann and it was founded by George Panaioti. The church is of national importance and it is a good place for Christians. It has a degree of catholic influence brought by the architect from Galicia ( Western Ukraine). ...
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Stairs House in Japan
Stairs House in Japan - The strangest houses in the world
This home brings a total change to traditional concept. It all started with the desire to have the most natural daylight, without violating the privacy of residents. This is how the house has appeared in Japan, the stairs covering in a very clever way what the owner does not want to be seen from outside. Like any unusual project, this one has deniers too, who claim that looks more like a bunker or a military unit. However, the family that lives ...
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Crazy House in Vietnam
Crazy House in Vietnam - The strangest houses in the world
Located in a common area from the architectural point of view, in a typical Vietnamese city, the "crazy house" became famous around the world due to its fluid forms and, for many, even frightening forms. It seems carved into a giant tree trunk, but that does not mean that it is so, the architect Hang Nga putting into practice all artistry to find optimal solutions to create this visual sensation. ...
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Conch Shell House
Conch Shell House - The strangest houses in the world
Conch Shell House was designed by Octavio Ocampo and he is the one who lives in it. Experts say that what impresses in this house, beyond the idea, is the perfect blend of design and functionality. Some parts are simply decorative, as it is the roof, but others are perfectly suited to everyday life....
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Qi Zhong stadium in Shanghai
Qi Zhong stadium in Shanghai - Top stadiums with the most beautiful architecture
Construction of the largest tennis center of Asia was timed for the Masters Cup in China for a long time deprived of major international tournaments. The main part of the tennis center - the stadium Qi Zhong, designed for 15 thousand spectators - was completed in August 2005. Worked hard on his project architect Mitseru Senda (Mitsuru Senda). Grand structure 40 m in height and about 30 thousand square meters of total area, contains a number of technological innovations. For exampl...
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Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa
Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa - Top stadiums with the most beautiful architecture
Built in 1987, the first international stadium in South Africa is the largest among those that hosted matches of the FIFA World Cup 2010. At this stadium there took place the first game and the final one. Among the major changes: an increase in the upper tier to add seats and add 99 more suites (in the general account at the stadium suites, 184). Also, there have been produced changes with locker rooms, and put the latest lighting systems....
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Kaohsiung World Games Stadium in Taiwan
Kaohsiung World Games Stadium in Taiwan - Top stadiums with the most beautiful architecture
When Kaohsiung (Taiwan) was elected host city of The World Games 2009 (Olympic complementary competition in which they are promoted sports included in the Olympic program), local organizers have immediately started the construction of an arena worthy of the great event. After only two years of construction, the result is an impressive arena with a capacity of 55,000 seats, whose author is famous Japanese architect Toyo Ito. Beyond its speci...
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Donbass Arena in Ukraine
Donbass Arena in Ukraine - Top stadiums with the most beautiful architecture
One of the most beautiful and spacious venues in eastern Europe, is what activates Shakhtar Donetsk. Inaugurated on August 29, 2009, may madri Donobass Arena with a natural grass and UEFA officials include the Elite list of stadiums, with five stars. With a capacity of 51,504 seats, Shakhtar stadium will host matches at Euro 2012 with Ukraine as Poland, the host of the competition. The stadium project initially approached by the sum of $ 25...
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Nou Mestalla in Valencia, Spain
Nou Mestalla in Valencia, Spain - Top stadiums with the most beautiful architecture
Mestalla Stadium is one of the most popular stadiums in Spain and belongs to the group's Levantine, Valencia CF. Located on Avenida Suecia 46 010 Valencia, Mestalla was opened under this name on 20 May 1923. It has a capacity of 55,000 seats all the seats being the fifth largest stadium in Spain, after Barcelona's Camp Nou, Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Estadio La Cartuja in Seville and the Lluis Companys in Barcelona. The first organized game of arena designed by Francisco Almenar...
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Wembley Stadium in UK
Wembley Stadium in UK - Top stadiums with the most beautiful architecture
The second largest stadium in Europe, Wembley, Brent district is located in north west London. It is owned by The Football Association and was designed for exhibition matches agencies national football team of England, but national sporting championships and finals, which go beyond football. Because of its size is ideal for conducting large-scale concerts. Only last year, melomanii had the opportunity to listen here on Madonna, Foo Fighters...
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Atatürk Olympic Stadium
Atatürk Olympic Stadium - Top stadiums with the most beautiful architecture
Ataturk Olympic Stadium is one of the Turkish national pride. At about 30 km from central Istanbul, the building is named after one of the greatest Turkish leaders and reformers, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of the first republic and thus the first president of modern Turkey. Closure of the started in 1999 and ended in 2002, and total costs amounted to approximately $ 135 million. Official capacity is 75,145 seats, but the stadium can acc...
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Allianz Arena in Germany
Allianz Arena in Germany - Top stadiums with the most beautiful architecture
Built in the northern German city of Munich, Allianz Arena football stadium itself is a curiosity because of modern design, which adds not only in form, but also by the innovative facade lighting. Alliantz Arena is the first stadium in the world whose facade can change colors. Two professional football clubs, FC Bayern Munich and TSV 1860 Munich, host their matches on this ground, early in the season 2005/2006. Provider of financial se...
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Nou Camp Stadium in Barcelona, Spain
Nou Camp Stadium in Barcelona, Spain - Top stadiums with the most beautiful architecture
Nou Camp Stadium, opened in 1957, was known at that time under the name "FC Barcelona Stadium. The stadium is located in the west of Barcelona, in Les Corts district. In 2001 he adopted the current name, meaning he received the popular name since the inauguration. With a capacity of 98,847 spectators, the stadium becomes the highest capacity in Europe and 11th among the world's biggest stadiums. It was built during the mandate of Presi...
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CN Tower in Toronto, Canada
CN Tower in Toronto, Canada - Top architectural wonders of the world
CN Tower in Toronto, Canada is a telecommunications tower height of 553.33 meters. Since its completion in 1976, was the tallest structure in the world. It is a symbol of the city and annually attracts around two million foreign tourists. It was built between 1973-1976. Its height is equivalent to a 181-story buildings. Has a glass floor with a strength of 5 tons. The main architect John Andrews, who worked with Webb, Zerafa, Menkes, Housde...
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The Channel Tunnel in Europe
The Channel Tunnel in Europe - Top architectural wonders of the world
A tunnel linking Britain and France was long a dream of engineers since the early nineteenth century. The first attempt to excavate the tunnel began in 1880, but the project was quickly abandoned and remained at this stage works for one hundred years. The treaties were signed in 1988, have concluded several agreements and excavation work resumed. Cover the distance between the Channel Tunnel and Kent Normandy, ie 50 km, of which ...
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Hoover Dam in USA
Hoover Dam in USA - Top architectural wonders of the world
Hoover Dam is on the road 93 to 16 km east of Boulder City, Nevada and 50 miles southeast of Las Vegas. From the reception center visitors tourists start guided. Also, trips are made and Las Vegas, which has its own international airport. The great river, over which was the barrier, Colorado, has a total length of 2333 km, during or watering one fifteenth of the United States of America. From its sources in the Rocky Mountains, Colorad...
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Panama Canal in Panama
Panama Canal in Panama - Top architectural wonders of the world
After the Suez Canal in 1869 Viscount Frenchman Ferdinand Lesseps dreamed of a larger project: the Panama Canal. Lesspes decided to cut a path across the isthmus of Panama in order to unite the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. He knew that a trip around South America would be useless for vessels transporting cargo around the world. Extravagant project finally became reality, but during the execution process it stole over 25...
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Kogod Courtyard in Washington D.C.
Kogod Courtyard in Washington D.C. - Top architectural wonders of the world
If your holiday destination is Washington really need to visit the Kogod Courtyard. "Robert and Arlene Kogod" courtyard, with the elegant glass roof, designed by world renowned architect, Norman Foster, is situated in a historical building called the Patent Office, which houses the Art Museum and National Gallery of Portraits Smithson. Foster has worked with the Institute Smithson at the center of the gym building. The roof is not on the original structure of the buildin...
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