architecture around the world st. basil’s cathedral
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Architecture Around the
World
St. Basil’s Cathedral
St. Basil’s CathedralMoscow, Russia
How was the architect
inspired by nature?
St. Petersburg CathedralSt. Petersburg, Russia
Royal PavillionLondon, England
Tampa UniversityTampa, Florida
Click here to see a 3D animation of the Onion Domes of St. Basil’s.
Architecture Around the
World
Watt’s Tower
Watts TowerLos Angeles, California USA
The Watts Tower took Simon Rodia 34 years to build. He was
a construction worker by day and an artist by night.
He built the tower by hand, no machines or scaffolding!
Rodia used broken bottles,
dishes and recycled materials to create
the beautiful mosaics.
Architecture Around the
World
Taj Mahal
Taj MahalAgra Uttar Pradesh, India
Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his beloved wife. It
took 22 years to build.
It took 20,000 people to build the Taj Mahal. 2,000
elephants helped!
The Taj Mahal is an excellent example of symmetry.
The Building seems to change color as the light changes in different seasons
and times of day.
Click here to watch a
slideshow all about the Shah
and the Taj Mahal.
Architecture Around the
World
Pyramids of Egypt
Pyramids of EgyptWest Bank of Nile River, Egypt
There have been 138 pyramids discovered in Egypt.
The pyramids were built as monuments and tombs for
the Egyptian Pharaohs.
King Tut was one of the most famous ancient pharaohs.
Click here to watch a slideshow all
about the treasures of King Tut’s tomb.
Architecture Around the
World
Fallingwater
FallingwaterMill Run , Pennsylvania USA
Frank Lloyd Wright designed this house as a part of its environment.
Wright designed both the exterior and interior of this
home.
Click here for a link to a virtual construction of Fallingwater.
Can you find the boulder that becomes a
part of the fireplace?
