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This list of tallest buildings in Asia ranks skyscrapers which are at least 274 m (899 ft) tall. The tallest building in Asia (and the tallest in the world) is Burj Khalifa , which stands 828 m (2,717 ft) and was opened on January 4, 2010, in Dubai , United Arab Emirates .
The high court is another neo-Classical Victorian building situated in the centre of Yangon across from Independence Park. The building was completed in 1911, designed by James Ransome. [22] The entire building acts as a courtyard and is still used for local court today. The courthouse is known for its British Queen Anne style architecture ...
The Forbidden City is arguably the most famous palace in all of Chinese history, and is the largest preserved royal palace complex still standing in the world. The Forbidden City was constructed from 1406 to 1420, and was the imperial palace and winter residence of the Emperor of China from the Ming dynasty (since the Yongle Emperor ) to the ...
This list of outstanding historic buildings of Shanghai (Chinese: 上海市优秀历史建筑; pinyin: shànghǎi shì yōuxiù lìshǐ jiànzhú) is a list encompassing 'Outstanding Historical Buildings' of Shanghai, China, nominated by the Shanghai Municipal People's Government starting from 1989. There are currently 5 batches of buildings ...
Forbidden City, Beijing, China.The most visited monument in Asia, as well as in the world. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City. Palace of Versailles, Versailles, France. ...
Chinese architecture has influenced the architecture of many other East Asian countries. During the Tang dynasty, much Chinese culture was imported by neighboring nations. Chinese architecture had a major influence on the architectural styles of Japan, Korea, Mongolia, and Vietnam where the East Asian hip-and-gable roof design is ubiquitous.
Syquia Building/Michel Apartments, (Francis Mandelbaum), Manila (demolished)-This was the tallest art-deco apartment building in the Philippines. Times Theater, (Luis Araneta), Manila, 1939 Tivoli Theater, Manila (demolished)
The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has designated 99 World Heritage Sites in 5 countries (also called "state parties") of East Asia: China, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea and Japan. [1] [2] In this region, China is home to the most inscribed sites with number of 55. [3]