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u003cpu003eThe 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.u003c/pu003e u003cpu003eWhen 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.u003c/pu003e u003cpu003eu003cbu003eu003ciu003eAmazing Architecture: A Spotter's Guideu003c/iu003eu003c/bu003e 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.u003c/pu003e u003cpu003eFamous, weird and wonderful places include:u003c/pu003e u003culu003e u003cliu003eBran Castle in Transylvania, Romaniau003c/liu003e u003cliu003eThe Crooked House in Sopot, Polandu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eShah Mosque in Esfahan, Iranu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eSkara Brae in Orkney, Scotlandu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eTowers of San Gimignano, Italyu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eRoman Baths in Bath, UKu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eAyutthaya temple complex, Thailandu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eThe Winter Palace, St Petersburg, Russiau003c/liu003e u003cliu003eMillau Viaduct, southern Franceu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eChrysler Building, New York, USAu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eQatar Faculty of Islamic Studiesu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eThe mud-made Agadez Mosque, Nigeru003c/liu003e u003c/ulu003e u003cpu003eu003cbu003eAbout Lonely Planet:u003c/bu003e Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.u003c/pu003e
