____ is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It's very old and large. Built as tombs for the Third and Fourth Dynasty’s pharaohs, they are some of the most famous constructions on Earth. The ____ stands as a reminder of the Great Ancient Greeks. Severely damaged by an explosion in 1687, it still remains a great tourist attraction for many people around the world. It was built back in 438 B.C. as a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. The ____ cathedral is one that impresses millions of tourists every year with its monumental architecture. Its construction began back in 1882 and, as surprising as it may be, it didn’t end yet. Designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi, this Roman Catholic church was financed by donors. Rome’s famous ____ is the largest amphitheater that the Romans managed to build and one of their greatest architectural accomplishments. It was constructed between 70 and 80 A.D. and was used for gladiator shows and other public spectacles, reenactments, classical mythology dramas or public executions. Built back in 1962 for the World’s Fair the ____ is among the most recognizable buildings in the world. It features a rotating restaurant on top, called the SkyCity, with an absolutely superb panorama around. ____ has the reputation of a legend. It’s known all everywhere and people refer to it and its stories all over the globe. Italy’s iconic tower was built during the 12th century as a bell tower. The soft foundation underneath didn’t support all the weight of the building and started tilting during the construction, until it was finally completed in 1372. Nowadays, the tower is completely stable and has an inclination of 5.5 degrees. ____ is one of the most defining buildings of Dubai’s skyline. Built in 1994 on a man made island and shaped to look like a ship’s sail, it houses one of the most luxurious hotels in the world and the third tallest for that matter. Definitely grand and eye catching, it has 202 luxurious suites spread on a total of 53 floors, two top restaurants and a 590 feet tall atrium. ____ is not only one of the most recognized places and buildings on Earth, but it’s also one of the most romantic ones. ____ – or the Great Bell of the clock, situated north of the Palace of Westminster, is one of the most recognized symbols of London and the United Kingdom. The tower is 316 feet tall and the great bell weighs no less than 13 tons. One of the most impressive and famous buildings on the globe. The ____ – Crown Palace – today one of the Seven Wonders of the World, it was built to honor Mumtaz Mahal, the wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who died in 1631 giving birth to their 14th child. The construction lasted for 22 years, and the magnificent structure and story continue to impress millions of visitors every year. First a museum when it was built back in the 12th century, then turned into a royal residence in the 14th century and a royal museum in 1750 by Louis XV, ____ was transformed yet again to a public museum during the French Revolution. Nowadays the most recognizable historic monuments of the world, in part thank to the 1988 built glass pyramid outside, it holds over 38,000 works of art, including the famous Mona Lisa.

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