Links to Famous Building Pages

When you click on a link, you will be brought to a page which will help you locate the information you need about your chosen building. Each page contains graphics, links to suitable web sites and a series of questions which should guide your investigations.

 

The Taj Mahal, India
 - often called the most beautiful building in the world, an Asian masterpiece;
 
The Great Wall of China
 - the only man-made object visible from space, the longest wall ever built;
 
The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
 - a monument to the "entertainments" enjoyed in Ancient Rome;
 
The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
 - the tombs of the pharaohs, built to last;
The Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
 - once the tallest building in the world, recognised all over the world as a symbol of France;
 
Sydney Opera House, Australia
 - Australia's most famous - and unusual - building;
The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy
 - they have been expecting it to topple over for years - but it's still standing!
 
The Statue of Liberty, New York, USA
 - one of the largest statues ever built - and one of the best views too!
 
Buckingham Palace, London, England
 - thousands queue here to see the "Changing of the Guard", or maybe to catch a glimpse of royalty;

  The White House, Washington DC, USA
 - many famous people have lived here - and it was designed by an Irishman!