There are millions of different buildings in the world, and only a few of them can catch the imagination. After a long selection, we have compiled a list of the most beautiful buildings in the world that will not leave you indifferent.
This is not a complete list of all the most beautiful houses in the world, this is just a small assortment of a huge variety of different beautiful buildings. We will definitely make more focused lists of the most beautiful buildings: castles, skyscrapers, schools and other buildings. In the meantime, see what is! In fact, a thousand hours is not enough to mention all the houses that are amazing in their beauty.
Let's start from the places closest and familiar to us.
Singer House, St. Petersburg
Probably the most thankless task is to try to look for the most beautiful building among a large number of wonders of architectural craftsmanship. St. Petersburg is one of the few cities in the world that has a huge list of beautiful buildings and structures. Choosing the house of the company "Singer", we do not give up the rest of the masterpieces of architecture of the city, we will talk about them in a separate article.
This 6-story building was built at the beginning of the 20th century according to the design of Pavel Suzor specifically for the Singer company, which produced sewing machines. This company today creates excellent models of sewing machines, and in this building there is now a bookstore, as well as the office of the Vkontakte company.
Those who are interested in St. Petersburg are advised to see our article about the great architects who worked in this city.
Garibaldi Castle, Samara Region, Russia
This unique construction project of recent years is located in the village of Khryashchevka, Samara Region. This is not just a castle, there is a recreation park, fully stylized as medieval neo-Gothic. People come here for photo shoots, hold various stylized performances and organize contests. Undoubtedly, the castle is one of the most beautiful newly built buildings in Russia.
Well, now let's look abroad, what beautiful houses can we find?
Antilia, Mumbai, India
Located in Mumbai, this building is one of the most expensive and famous private buildings. This 27-story mansion is sometimes called the Taj Mahal of modern times. Occupying a 3,700 m² house, it belongs to the iconic Mukesh Ambani business figure.
Mrs. Franchuk's Villa, London, UK
One of the most popular villas in London, located in the Belgravia area. It is considered one of the most expensive houses in London. The six-story building has a unique Victorian-style décor and design. The building belongs to Elena Franchuk - Ukrainian business woman.
Someone will say that the villas of the Russian oligarchs are no worse than these, and may be right. But these people prefer to hide their real estate from the eyes of ordinary people, so we don’t know much about it.
Updown Court, England
Updown Court is known as one of the top 10 most beautiful buildings in the world according to 2016. This Californian country house hotel is located in Surrey in England. The hotel area of 235,000 m² includes as many as 103 rooms, which have everything from bowling to the pool.
House over Fallingwater Falls, Pennsylvania, USA
This is one of the most famous and recognizable modern houses. Many authoritative publications, this particular house was recognized as the most beautiful in terms of design. The building was built in 1939 in a place called "Bear Stream" according to the project of the American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The building quickly gained fame and became a symbol of modern American architecture.
House by Guido Costantino in Ontario, USA
This beautiful building, designed by architect Guido Costantino, has become the personification of modern minimalism. This house easily combines elegance, simplicity, luxury and attractiveness. Here you will see more textured elements, combinations of various materials than lush decor and many unnecessary items.
Fish House, Singapore
At most-beauty.ru we already wrote about the sights of Singapore. It is not surprising that there was a house on this wonderful island, which we are happy to include in this list.
This modern tropical bungalow conveys the essence of life in Singapore's hot and humid climate by creating open spaces that stimulate natural ventilation and offer residents ocean views.
The basic design concept is to create a living space that has a close connection with nature. Curved roofs that symbolize the waves of the sea also emphasize the idea of the nearby sea. They are almost completely covered with thin, flexible, photovoltaic panels that provide enough energy to serve the house, while the rest of the area is used as a green roof, giving residents some outdoor spaces to relax.
Corvinov Castle, Transylvania, Romania
This is a hotel located near the town of Brac in Romania. As the name implies, according to legend, this building belonged to Count Dracula, a popular character in vampire stories. In 1980, the building was turned into a museum. Inside, there are 17 bedrooms and 57 rooms with furniture and antique-style decor.
Petronas Towers, Malaysia
Widely known to the public as the twin towers of Petronas, these beautiful skyscrapers located in Malaysia have a height of 452 meters. In total, they have 89 floors and this despite the fact that they were built back in 1990, when Malaysia was a regional power. Then these buildings seemed simply incredibly tall, but even now, they are considered one of the most beautiful and tallest buildings in the world.
Chillon Castle, Switzerland
Switzerland is famous for its amazing beauty - lush green fields surrounded by high mountain peaks attract thousands of tourists here. It is not surprising that this is where one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, Chillon Castle, is located. This is a castle that is located on an island in Lake Geneva. Besides the fact that the castle itself is an architectural pearl, around it a beautiful view of the Geneva River and the foot of the Alps.
Sistine Chapel, Rome
The Sistine Chapel is considered one of the masterpieces of world architecture. Especially beautiful are the frescoes that adorn the interior of this building.
Alexandria Library, Egypt
This is not only a library, but also a building with great design. It is located on the Mediterranean coast in Alexandria. The construction of the library was started in 1995 and completed in 2002, in an attempt to revive the ancient library of Alexandria, which was lost.
You can also read on our site another interesting article about the most beautiful libraries in the world.
Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), Amritsar, India
The Golden Temple in India is a Sikh pilgrimage site located in Punjab in India and is considered a sacred place. Pilgrims and tourists come here from all over the world. This building is truly one of the most beautiful in the world due to its elegant architecture.
Pantheon, Rome
The Pantheon in Italian Rome is one of the surviving architectural monuments of Ancient Rome. This Roman temple was built by Emperor Hadrian in 117-138 years BC. and dedicated to all the pagan gods of that time. It has the largest brick dome in the history of architecture, and is also considered as one of the ancestors of all modern temples. The ancient architects of the temple tried to copy the pantheon and imitate its architecture.
Taipei 101, Taiwan
Taipei 101 is one of the greatest towers in the world, and is located in Taiwan. This amazing skyscraper, 326 meters high, is the main attraction for travelers coming from all over the world.
Spring Buddha Temple, Zhaoqun, China
A large Buddha statue, 548 meters high, is installed in the Spring Buddha Temple. The pedestal of this huge statue rests on the building. The massiveness of the architectural structure, and its originality make it popular among tourists.
Taj Mahal, India
Taj Mahal boasts that it is on the list of one of the seven wonders of the world. This is a monument of immortal love and beauty, was built during the time of the Mughals, by Shah Jahan, in honor of his beloved wife Mumtaz-Mahal. The building is built of pure white marble, and simply shines with the beauty of Persian architecture, attracting tourists. This symbol of love continues to be one of the most stunning structures created by man.
The Taj Mahal is on the world list of new seven wonders of the world, which you can find in this article on most-beauty.tu.
Burj Khalifa, Dubai
Burj Khalifa is not only one of the most beautiful, but also one of the tallest buildings in the world, reaching a height of 828 meters, and including 170 floors. The building was specially built to stand out among hundreds of skyscrapers with its wonderful architecture and huge height. Four years of construction - and the world can contemplate this miracle of architectural thought, striking the imagination. In addition, a wonderful fountain is located near the walls of the building, striking in its beauty.
Conclusion
In the photo: Sydney Opera House.
These were the most beautiful houses in the world according to our edition! We will be happy to read all your thoughts and comments in the comments below!