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the tajwa is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world it's white marble

To celebrate some of the world's most spectacular sights, Lonely Planet has rounded up 120 breath-taking buildings in a new book, Amazing Architecture: A Spotter's Guide. From national treasures to quirky constructions, here's a selection of some of the must-see monuments.

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an ornate ceiling in the middle of a building

Today the post is a little different. I wanted to tell you about the monument whose visit impressed me the most and whose architecture left me speechless. It is the Mosque Cathedral of Cordoba, a city in southern Spain, in the province of Andalusia.

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an aerial view of a large cathedral in the city

Cologne Cathedral in Germany .is the largest Gothic cathedral. In 1248 construction was started, 80 years later, dedicated to the world-famous choir. But it would take until 1880 before the church completely was.De DOM is 144 meters long, 86 meters wide and towers 157 meters high. The best known is the golden sarcophagus behind the altar, which is considered the largest of the West (1181): The Three Kings Shrine.

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