Take a look at these marvelous architectural monuments!
1. Angkor Wat Temple in Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Angkor Wat (Capital Temple) is a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world, on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. It was originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire, gradually transforming into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yaśodharapura (present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Breaking from the Shaiva tradition of previous kings, Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
2. Taj Mahal in Agra, India
3. Colosseum in Piazza del Colosseo, Roma, Italy
4. Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, South Dakota, United States
5. Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, China
6. Saint Basil's Cathedral in Red Square, Moscow, Russia
7. Stonehenge in Wltshire, England
8. The Parthenon in Athens, Greece
9. Leaning Tower of Pisa in Piazza del Duomo, Pisa, Italy
10. Chichen Itza in Yucatan, Mexico
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