The leaning tower of Pisa is the freestanding bell tower of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. Famous for its unintended tilt, the 56m tower took nearly 200 years to build. Work started in 1173 and five years later it started tilting.
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The Great Wall of China is one of the largest construction projects ever undertaken and holds the distinction of being the longest as well! The building of the Great Wall began in about 400 B.C and was completed in about A.D 1600 – that's 2,000 years!
This giant Gothic cathedral, which until its completion in 1880 had been under construction for over 500 years, is perhaps Germany's most famous religious structure and includes two huge towers that serve as the defining symbol of Cologne's skyline.
The Sagrada Família, has been under construction for 140 years, with the work beginning back in 1882. It's now in the final phase, and it is expected to be fully completed by 2030 or 2032. The architectural style of the Sagrada Familia is Catalan Modernism and has an influence of the Spanish Gothic style.
Angkor Wat. This is one of the wonders of the world. The temple of Angkor Wat was constructed between AD 802 and AD 1220. Therefore, it took 400 years to be built.
The Great Wall is the largest defense work of ancient China and one of the wonders of the world's architectural history. Construction of the Great Wall lasted for more than 2,000 years, from the Spring and Autumn (770-476B.
The Ise Jingu temple complex in Japan has survived for well over 1000 years despite using a relatively simple timber frame structure. It remains because every 20 years, the main structures of the temple are completely rebuilt from scratch.
How long did it take for the Burj Khalifa to be built? The Burj Khalifa took six years to build. Foundational excavation work commenced in January 2004, and the tower was formally opened on January 4, 2010. However, the opening took place before the interior was completed.
The Pantheon of Rome is regarded as the oldest building in the world still in use (even if it is dedicated to a different deity these days). It is truly a national treasure of Italy - it is considered the best preserved ancient Roman monument and the most copied.