Friday 26 November 2010

15 Amazing Structures That Were Built To Last

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There are now almost 7 billion people living on Earth. By 2050, UN estimates that the worldwide population will grow to 9 billion people. This means that more structures need to be built for shelter, to entertain and provide culture.

Will this be a test against time - to build as much as possible in the shortest period of time or will it be a creative competition to construct inspiring buildings that will stand the test of time? Here are 15 of the oldest buildings that were built by our predecessors, appreciated by us and to be cherished by our successors.

1 comment(s):

Gino said...

Let's just hope the Italian govt. will soon realize that they need to invest more money or precious monuments like those pictured above will soon be even more ruined...