Whether it is contemporary or hundreds of years old, architectural achievements have pushed civilizations forward. Check out these surprising urban wonders, that attract thousands of visitors, who are willing to admire human creations. 29. Vrelo Bune, Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina 28. Old City of Shanghai, China 27. Bugis+, Bugis district, Singapore 26. Ghadames, Libya 25. …

Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, a Roman Catholic church, opened in 1914 and is located in the heart of Paris, France. It took seven architects and nearly 40 years to complete the structure. Built in 1866, the Neue Synagogue is located in Berlin, Germany. The style of architecture for the structure is labeled as Moorish Revival, a …

A vast, hidden network of cities, fortifications, farms and highways has been found a hidden beneath the trees of the remote Guatemalan jungle. Scans of the area exposed 60,000 previously unknown structures, including a seven-story pyramid. The results suggest the region supported an advanced society that peaked around 1,200 years ago, led by a mysterious …

Cinque Terre, Italy Cinque Terre, or “Five Lands,” is the name given to not one but five stunning villages perched along the Italian Riviera. Each village has its own character, but they all boast an incredible array of pastel-colored houses. Cinque Terre is situated inside a national park near Tuscany, so cars are a rare …

A view of the Sci-Tech Complex in Pyongyang. A view of Pyongyang’s Mirae Scientists Street. The Monument to the Foundation of the Workers’ Party in Pyongyang. The Sci-Tech Complex in Pyongyang. A metro station interior in Pyongyang. A soldier in central Pyongyang. A man walks in front of a replica of a Unha-3 rocket displayed …