۱ World marble masterpiece; From the crown to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque

Marble is always eye -catching. The unique designs and stunning features of this igneous stone are enchanting every viewer. The marble is derived from a Greek word called Marmaros, which means “bright stone”. Due to the unquestionable beauty and durability of the marble, this stone has been one of the most popular materials of artists and architects around the world from the past to the present. Below we will introduce eight world -renowned marble structures. (Radical Lines Drafts)

The Tower of Pisa, in Italy, is one of the most well -known structures in the world and has a fascinating story behind its history. The famous deviation of the tower, which took place by the designers’ computational mistake, attracts millions of tourists annually to take a photo as if they kept the tower by hand. The Pisa Tower is made of three types of marble, lime and quartz that lead to its resistance and beauty.

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In the city of Agra, India, there is a marble masterpiece of Taj Mahal, built by the Mongol Emperor’s order to commemorate his beloved wife. This magnificent and white tomb has more than seven million visitors annually and is one of the most acclaimed monuments in the world. The construction of the Crown Mahal lasted for 5 years, with 2.5 workers, including painters, architects and stones, participated in it.

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The Washington Monument is located in the capital of the United States. At the time of its inauguration in year 2, the structure won the title of the tallest man -made structure of Cologne. This great US symbol was made to commemorate the first US president, George Washington, consisting of white marble blocks, granite and Gennis Blue.

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In the city of Rome and in ancient Rome, The Pantheon was built to pay tribute to the gods. The building of this temple is mainly of brick and concrete; But the walls and floors are decorated with marble and gilding. Pantheon’s dome roof was its biggest example in the world at the time of construction. There is no windows in this dome, and only light comes from a day called Oculus or Pantheon’s eye.

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The ancient temple of Parthenon in the Greek Acropolis was built in the year 5 BC for the goddess of wisdom and war, Athena. The main material of this temple was the “Pentelic marble” obtained from the Pentelicus Mountains. This is the first temple to use this type of marble. Parthenon was decorated with valuable marble sculptures, each completing part of the structure. During the Ottoman Empire, a British aristocracy transferred these figures to England.

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In Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world. The whole mosque is made of Macedonian marble and its pure white walls are decorated with colored rocks. The mosque has a special lighting system that simulates different phases of the moon.

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The nineteenth century Marble Arch was built as a memorial to British victories in Napoleon’s wars. It is made of Carrara marble, one of the most valuable types of marble. The marble vault was originally the main entrance of the Buckingham Palace; But in the year 6, it was moved to another place. Only members of the royal family and the royal cavalry artillery unit are allowed to cross the vault, and the ceremony is only held on official occasions.

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The US Supreme Court building in Washington, known as The Marble Palace, is the official residence of the US Supreme Court. The cost of building the structure was $ 3 million, with $ 3 million spent on marble. The interior columns of the building are made of Italian and Spanish marble.

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Cover Photo Source: Through Eternity Tours | Photographer: Unknown (Parthenon Temple in Greece)