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A Spotter`s Guide To Amazing Architecture

The next in our Spotter`s Guide series reveals 120 of the world`s great human constructions and where to find them, from cloud-piercing skyscrapers and ancient sites to classic buildings and contemporary designs. Packed with facts, maps and photos, it`s a fun and fascinating introduction to the sublime, the strange and everything in between.When we travel it`s often to see a building - the Taj Mahal, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Eiffel Tower. They`re things of beauty, symbols of their age and emblems of human endeavour. Sometimes, buildings are the reason we decide to go somewhere; think of an icon such as Bilbao`s Guggenheim and Cambodia`s Angkor Wat temple complex. Other times, buildings help make a visit more enriching and rewarding, like discovering the old district of
Pelourinho in Salvador, Brazil and the majestic Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey.Amazing Architecture: A Spotter`s Guide is perfect for anyone interested in learning about many of the world`s greatest architectural sites. Each entry includes a brief introduction, who designed it and when it was built, plus a map to help you plan a visit.Famous, weird and wonderful places include:Bran Castle in Transylvania, RomaniaThe Crooked House in Sopot, PolandShah Mosque in Esfahan, IranSkara Brae in Orkney, ScotlandTowers of San Gimignano, ItalyRoman Baths in Bath, UKAyutthaya temple complex, ThailandThe Winter Palace, St Petersburg, RussiaMillau Viaduct, southern FranceChrysler Building, New York, USAQatar Faculty of Islamic StudiesThe mud-made Agadez Mosque, Niger

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The next in our Spotter`s Guide series reveals 120 of the world`s great human constructions & where to find them, from cloud-piercing skyscrapers & ancient sites to classic buildings & contemporary designs. Packed with facts, maps & photos, it`s a fun & fascinating introduction to the sublime, the strange & everything in between. When we travel it`s often to see a building
- the Taj Mahal, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Eiffel Tower. They`re things of beauty, symbols of their age & emblems of human endeavour. Sometimes, buildings are the reason we decide to go somewhere; think of an icon such as Bilbao`s Guggenheim & Cambodia`s Angkor Wat temple complex. Other times, buildings help make a visit more enriching & rewarding, like discovering the old district of Pelourinho in Salvador, Brazil & the majestic Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. Amazing Architecture: A Spotter`s Guide is perfect for anyone interested in learning about many of the world`s greatest architectural sites. Each entry

Includes:: a brief introduction, who designed it & when it was built, plus a map to help you plan a visit. Famous, weird & wonderful places include: Bran Castle in Transylvania, Romania The Crooked House in Sopot, Poland Shah Mosque in Esfahan, Iran Skara Brae in Orkney, Scotland Towers of San Gimignano, Italy Roman Baths in Bath, UKAyutthaya temple complex, Thailand The Winter Palace, St Petersburg, Russia Millau Viaduct, southern France Chrysler Building, New York, USAQatar Faculty of Islamic Studies The mud-made Agadez Mosque, Niger

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Contemporary - Modern era design

Contemporary - A design reference to indicate post war modern design

New York - A United States State. Commonly known as the Big Apple

Brazil - A country in South America

Mud - A combination of water and soil/clay/silt. Oftern brown in colour

Human - A highly developed and adapted mamal and deminant species on earth

World - A physical grouping, commonly used to describe earth and everything associated with ti

Fun - Something that provides amusement or enterainment

Learning - Educating and growing in intelligence.

Rewarding - Achieving and doing something good.

Contemporary - An object that is living in the same time.

Winter - The fourth season of a year that comes between Spring and Autumn

Classic - Something that is still like it was originally a high quality standard.

Wonderful - Another word for describing something that is extremely good, marvellous.

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.

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