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One of the most iconic buildings in the world, the Sydney Opera House was begun in 1957 to a uniquely creative design by Danish architect Jørn Utzon. Its dramatic white "sails" dominate Sydney Harbour day and night.

The purpose-built Googleplex has been the headquarters of Google since March 2004. Its vast campus, now one of many Google offices around the world, is famed for its casual and creative environment.

Moved to its present site in 1992, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry incorporates a historic power plant, a historic submarine, an OMNIMAX theater, and a planetarium.

The longest bridge in Europe, the Vasco de Gama was completed for the World Expo 1998 in Lisbon, commemorating the 500th anniversary of Vasco de Gama's discovery of a sea route to India.

Officially named the London Central Mosque, this 1960s-style mosque was built in recognition of the British Empire's vast Muslim population.

This church commemorates the Feeding of the Five Thousand and includes a portion of rock where the miraculous meal was laid. The Byzantine-style church preserves splendid 5th-century mosaics.

The tallest and most striking church in Iceland, the Lutheran cathedral of Reykjavik was completed in 1983. Its design is inspired by Iceland's glaciers.

This huge monument was constructed in 1917 to commemorate Geneva's significant role in the Reformation. It features an array of stone statues, bas-reliefs and inscriptions.

A unique modern building of 1970 designed by Oscar Niemeyer.

The most popular Catholic shrine in the world, this modern basilica houses a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary who appeared to an Aztec convert in 1531.

Established in 1988 and dedicated to peace, the Caen Memorial is regarded as the best World War II museum in France. It also includes exhibits on other failures and triumphs of peace, such as 9/11.