'Must-see' buildings revealed

A travel guide company has issued a list of what it believes to be the most spectacular buildings to see around the world.

According to DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, some of the best structures to see on a holiday include the Taj Mahal in Agra, the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, the Sydney Opera House and Basilica San Marco in Venice.

Other must-see buildings consist of the Flatiron Building in New York, the Pompidou Centre in Paris, the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona and the Colosseum in Rome, the firm states.

"Whether they mirror their surroundings or completely redefine them, there's no doubt that the buildings we visit across the world give a real sense of identity, history and character - and can often tell us a better story than the locals themselves," commented Douglas Amrine, publisher at DK Travel.

According to the Guardian, some of the best modern structures in the world include New York's Empire State Building, Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum and Berlin's Jewish Museum.

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