For The Love Of Architecture, Visit These 8 Glorious Sites In The World

1. Taj Mahal, Agra, India

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2. The Colosseum, Rome, Italy

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3. The Great Wall Of China, China

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4. Sagrada Família, Barcelona, Spain

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5. Petra, Jordan

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6. Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

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7. Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia

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8. The Parthenon, Athens, Greece

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