The most beautiful monuments in the world

According to the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy, the word monument it has different meanings: a public and patent work put in memory of a heroic action or something else unique; a construction that has artistic, historical or archaeological value; an object or document useful for history; a scientific, artistic or literary work that is made memorable by its exceptional merit ...

Taking all this into account, below we are going to tell you about some of the most pretty of the planet. Do you want to join us? I assure you will not regret!

Taj Mahal

Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful buildings in the world is the Taj Mahal, located in the city of Agra of the India. Built in the 17th century by order of a ruler who wanted to honor his beloved wife, today it is considered an architectural feat due to its symmetry and the use of white marble. In addition, it must be taken into account that it was a true love story that motivated its construction. And it is that before dying giving life to his 14th son, one of his wives asked him, among many other wishes, to build his tomb, which would end up being this incredible palace.

Petra city

Of course, we have to talk about the city of Petra, one of the most incredible archaeological monuments in the world. Located in Jordan, stands out for the greatness of its architecture. And it is carved from a sandstone with streaks of pink that impresses every traveler who contemplates it. In addition, it hides a network of canals, tombs, sculptures, civil buildings ... Of course, it must be taken into account that it keeps more than 65% of its buildings hidden. Since 1985 it has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage.

The Holy Family

A monument that could not miss on the list of most beautiful monuments in the world is the Sagrada Familia. Located in Barcelona, ​​this temple is actually a Catholic basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí in 1882. The most curious thing is that, despite being the greatest exponent of modernism, it is still under construction.

The Giza Pyramids

We move to the African continent to know one of the most impressive monuments in the world. We refer to the Giza Pyramids, located 20 minutes from Cairo. The main ones are those of Cheops, Kefrén and Micerinos, although there are other smaller pyramids. Clad in principle by white limestone, after an earthquake the pyramids began to be built by the stones that can be seen today.

Chichen Itza

And speaking of pyramids, we cannot forget that of Kukulcán, which is located in the archaeological zone of Chichén Itzá, in Yucatan, Mexico. This pre-Hispanic city was the most important capital for the Mayans and today it is one of the main tourist centers in the country. Logically, it is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Crack of the Knights

We also want to tell you about the Crack of the Knights, one of the best preserved Templar buildings in the Middle East. Is found in Syria and it has been considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Erected to ensure the protection of the conquered territories after the first Crusade in the Homs area, over the centuries it has undergone various extensions and reconstructions.

The Alhambra

What do you think if we finish our tour of the most beautiful monuments of the world in Spain? And it is that between our borders we can find very beautiful places beyond the Sagrada Familia. One of them is the Alhambra de Pomegranate, created over more than six hundred years by different cultures: Muslims, Renaissance, Romantics ...

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