7 Most Gorgeous Pagodas in China

01 Liuhe Pagoda

This architectural wonder is located at the foot of Yuelun Hill, in Hangzhou. It is also known as “Six Harmonies Pagoda”. Liuhe Pagoda was originally built, during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD). The octagonal pagoda was built out of brick and wood, and is 196 feet high.

The pagoda is most popular structure associated with Buddhism. Its origin can be traced all the way back to the 3rd century BC. Let’s take a look at 06 more and most amazing pagodas in China today after the break...

06 Sakayamuni Pagoda

Sakayamuni Pagoda is the oldest and fully-wooden pagoda in China. It was originally a big temple and built during the Liao Dynasty. Its total height is 67.31m.

05 Big Wild Goose Pagoda

One of the four ancient capitals of China, Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a symbol of Chinese culture and a holy place for Buddhists. Big Wild Goose Pagoda is located in Xian and 211.6 feet high. It is considered a masterpiece of Buddhist architecture, due to its simple style.

04 Tianning Pagoda

13-story Tianning Pagoda is the tallest pagoda in the world, standing at 504.6 feet. Very tough wood, brought in from Burma, and 75 tons of brass and gold were used in the construction of this incredible structure.

03 Yellow Crane Pagoda

Yellow Crane Pagoda Known as “The First Scenery under Heaven”. Yellow Crane Pagoda is one of the most popular towers south of the Yangtze River. Yellow Crane Pagoda a symbol of Wuhan City. Originally built during the Three Kingdoms Period, by Sun Quan. The current structure dates back to 1985, and it copies the design of a Qing Dynasty picture.

02 Leifeng Pagoda

The octagonal, five-story pagoda was built out of brick and wood. Constructed in 975, by the King of Wuyue Kingdom, to celebrate the birth of his son, Leifeng Pagoda quickly became one of the most famous buildings in China.

01 Sun and Moon Pagodas

 Sun and Moon pagodas are one of the most popular attractions of Guilin,located on Banyu Lake. Sun Pagoda, is the tallest copper pagoda in the world, 41 meters. And Moon Pagoda is 35 meters tall. The best time to visit the Sun and Moon pagodas of Banyu Lake, is at night, when they both light up in gold and blue.

Preparations For Olympic Games 2016 Rio de Janeiro

ShareThe 2016 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, are a major international multi-sport event to be celebrated in the tradition of the Olympic Games, as governed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The host city of the Games will be Rio de Janeiro.  More images after the break...

The 2016 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, are a major international multi-sport event to be celebrated in the tradition of the Olympic Games, as governed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The host city of the Games will be Rio de Janeiro.  They are scheduled to be held from August 5 to 21, 2016.

This vertical structure will be placed in Copacabana Island. It will be both an observation Tower , and a welcome sign for the visitors arriving by air and by sea at Rio de Janeiro, where the Olympic Games 2016 will take place.

The project is from Zurique, and utilizes solar energy during the day with its solar power panels, to pump the sea water as seen in the model. The movement of the water will be also utilized to turn the turbines and produce the power to work the system at night time.

In the Solo City Tower is the Cafe amphitheatre, auditorium, shops etc.  lifts will take the visitors to the top, where the view will be fantastic, and bungee jumping will have a special platform.

15 Absolutely Brilliant Architectural Photographs

Cuba Gallery, France

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Professional photographers combine creativity, artistic vision and technical mastery to take photographs. People in this profession use a wide range of equipment, some of which is specific to certain career fields. Good photographers have a natural eye for composition and can often create an aesthetically appealing photograph out of anything. Here are 15 absolutely incredible architecture photography examples to make your day fresh. More images after the break...

Sydney Opera House

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Tewkesbury Abbey (England)

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The new Queen Elizabeth Hospital (England)

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The Nave in Gloucester Cathedral, England

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Modern Architecture in Asakusa Tokyo Japan

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The Houston Skyline

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New York – The Calm Before the Storm

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Dubai Creek Golf Club

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ING House at the Amsterdam Zuidas business district

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Modern Architecture in Berlin, Germany

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New Trade Fair Main Hall, Leipzig, Germany

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Puerto Marina, Spain

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Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed, Red Square, Kremlin, Moscow, Russia

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New Way to Demolish a Pipe House

Should you blow a building? But it’s not neat at all. There will be too much dust and too many broken bricks. So Toronto builders came up with a more unique way on how to demolish a house. Maybe it’s not that unique, but it’s still pretty interesting. Remember to watch the video of this demolishing process!.. More imagea and video after the break...

Shanghai — Then and Now

Shanghai Stadium

The city of Shanghai has certainly changed over the years as evidenced by the photos in this post. While the city may have been poor in the past, it certainly isn’t any more. It is new and modern and full of life.

Shanghai Grand Theater

The People Square

Nanjing Road

Shanghai Library

Shanghai Railway Station

Shanghai Museum

Yuyuan Shopping Center

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Hongqiao Economic and Technological Development Zone

Pudong

The Bund

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The Construction of the Empire State Building

All these photographs show the construction of the Empire State Building. It is a 102-story skyscraper in New York City that is located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and West 34th Street. Being 1472 feet (448 metres) tall, this was the tallest building in the world for over 40 years since its completion in 1931. Only in 1972 when the North Tower of the World Trade Center was built, the Empire State Building was deposed as the world’s highest skyscraper. More images after the break...

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