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Man-Made Structures of the World

Man-Made Structures of the World. Let’s take a trip around the world and see some amazing structures! See how many you can recognize!. Torre Agbar. In Barcelona, Spain Built in 2004 Made from glass, aluminum, concrete Used for business space. The Great Wall of China

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Man-Made Structures of the World

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  1. Man-Made Structures of the World Let’s take a trip around the world and see some amazing structures! See how many you can recognize!

  2. Torre Agbar • In Barcelona, Spain • Built in 2004 • Made from glass, • aluminum, concrete • Used for business space

  3. The Great Wall of China • Mostly built in 1368-1644 • Built with stones, sand, and dirt • Used for defence

  4. Pyramids • Great pyramid built in 2550 BC • Built with stone and sand • Used as a tomb for pharaohs

  5. Eiffel Tower • In Paris, France • Built in 1889 • Made of metal • Used for tourism

  6. CN Tower • In Toronto, Ontario • Built in 1973 • Made from metal and cement • Used for tourism and dining

  7. Buckingham Palace • In London, England • Made in 1703 • Made from brick • Used for the Royal Family

  8. Opera House • In Sydney, Australia • Used for performances • Built in 1973 • Made from glass, concrete, tiles

  9. Empire State Building • In New York, USA • Built in 1931 • Made from glass, concrete, • steel • Used for business and tourism

  10. Taj Mahal • In Agra, India • Built in 1653 • Built with marble, brick, stones, precious gems • Used for tourism (was built in honour of an emperor's dead wife)

  11. Guggenheim Museum • In Bilbao, Spain • Built in 1997 • Built with titanium, concrete, steel • Used as an art gallery

  12. Aztec Temple • In Chichen Itza, Mexico • Built in 800 • Made with stone • Used for tourism (was a place of worship)

  13. Palm Island • In Dubai, UAE • Built in 2004 • Made from sand, rocks • Used for homes, tourism

  14. Collosseum • In Rome, Italy • Built in 72 AD • Made from wood, stone, concrete • Used for tourism (was for shows)

  15. Wat Pho Temple • In Bangkok, Thailand • Built in 1788 • Made from marble, concrete, stone, gems • Used for worship

  16. Rogers Center • In Toronto, Ontario • Built in 1989 • Made from concrete, plastic, and metal • Has a retractable roof • Used for sporting events and concerts

  17. Your turn…. • Can you think of some other famous structures that weren’t a part of this show? • How were they built? What materials were used? Why did they use those materials?

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