Royal Exchange – London, United Kingdom
The Royal Exchange in London was founded in the 16th century by the merchant Sir Thomas Gresham on the suggestion of his factor Richard Clough to act as a centre of commerce for the City of London.[1] The site was provided by the City of London Corporation and the Worshipful Company of Mercers,
Madurai Corporation Building – Madurai, Tamil Nadu
The Madurai Corporation Building is housed inside the larger Madurai Corporation Premises in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The building named after the former Chief Minister Annadurai, Arignar Anna Maligai, is one of the imposing buildings in the
Pedro Ernesto Palace – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Palace of Pedro Ernesto was built in 1920. Today this grand building serves as Rio's City Hall. The building is located on Cinelândia square. The Palace of Pedro Ernesto is one of the main tourist attractions in the area.
Sydney Tower – Sydney, Australia
Sydney Tower (also known as the AMP Tower, Westfield Centrepoint Tower, Centrepoint Tower or just Centrepoint) is Sydney's tallest free-standing structure, and the second tallest in Australia (with the Q1 building on the Gold Coast being the tallest). It is
Lyon City Hall – Lyon, France
The Hôtel de Ville de Lyon is the city hall of the City of Lyon and one of the largest historic building in the city, located between the Place des Terreaux and the Place de la Comédie, in front of
South Bank Grand Arbour – Brisbane, Australia
The kilometre-long South Bank Grand Arbour is a pedestrian pathway in Brisbane through the South Bank precinct and it separates the Brisbane River side from Grey Street. The snake-shaped structure, consisting of 443 steel tendrils, runs through the site.
Grande Arche – Paris, France
La Grande Arche is a monument and building in the business district of La Défense and in the commune of Puteaux, to the west of Paris, France. It is usually known as the Arche de la Défense or simply as
Detroit Institute of Arts – Detroit, Michigan
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) has one of the largest, most significant art collections in the United States. In 2003, the DIA ranked as the second largest municipally owned museum in the United States, with an art collection valued
Federal Palace of Switzerland – Bern, Switzerland
The Federal Palace of Switzerland is the name of the building in Bern in which the Swiss Federal Assembly (federal parliament) and the Federal Council are housed. The building was designed by the architect Hans Auer and its inauguration took
International Antarctic Centre – Christchurch, New Zealand
The International Antarctic Centre is located in the suburb of Harewood, Christchurch, New Zealand, close tofrom Christchurch International Airport. The Centre is home to the New Zealand, United States and Italian Antarctic Programmes and comprises administration offices, the Antarctic Passenger
London Court – Perth
London Court is an open-roofed shopping arcade located in the central business district in Perth, Western Australia. It was built in 1937 by wealthy gold financier and businessman, Claude de Bernales for residential and commercial purposes. The arcade runs between
Burswood Entertainment Complex – Perth, Australia
The Burswood Entertainment Complex is located on the Swan River near the city of Perth, Western Australia, and is owned by Crown Limited. The complex includes a 24-hour casino, seven restaurants, eight bars, a nightclub, two international hotels, a Convention
Dunedin Railway Station – Dunedin, New Zealand
Possibly the best-known building in the southern half of New Zealand's South Island, Dunedin Railway Station is a jewel in the country's architectural crown. Designed by George Troup, the station is the fourth building to have served as Dunedin's railway
Mahatma Gandhi Statue – Pondicherry
Gandhi Statue is a four-meter statue of Mahatma Gandhi surrounded by eight granite pillars, which were supposedly brought from Gingee. Located across the street from the Gandhi statue is the statue of Jawaharlal Nehru. It is also flanked by four
The Arts Centre – Melbourne
The Victorian Arts Centre is a performing arts centre consisting of a complex of theatres and concert halls in the Melbourne Arts Precinct, located in the inner Melbourne suburb of Southbank in Victoria, Australia. It was designed by architect Sir
Shrine of Remembrance – Melbourne
The Shrine of Remembrance, located in Kings Domain on St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Australia was built as a memorial to the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I and is now a memorial to all Australians
Princes’ Gates – Exhibition Place, Toronto
Often mistakenly called the "Princess Gates," the monumental Princes' Gates were officially opened by princes Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII), and George (later The Duke of Kent), on August 31, 1927, during that year's CNE. They were built
Bridge of Remembrance – Christchurch, New Zealand
The Bridge of Remembrance stands in Christchurch city centre and spans the Avon River. Built in the 1920s as a memorial to those soldiers from Canterbury who lost their lives in World War I, the Bridge of Remembrance is a
Fruit Sculpture – Cromwell, New Zealand
The vibrant colors on the fruit sculpture at the entrance to the town of Cromwell in Central Otago, NZ can be seen from a distance as it towers over the matching colored sign. The vibrant sculpture and sign are just
Chalice Sculpture – Christchurch, New Zealand
Chalice is a permanent sculpture located in Christchurch's Cathedral Square. Chalice celebrates the new millennium and the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Christchurch and Canterbury by the Canterbury Association. The official lighting ceremony was held 10 September 2001 and