See 6 of the world's most famous architectural structures from above

Eiffel Tower, and the colosseum , The statue of liberty – These are some of the most famous architectural structures. On the ground. 

Although they are immediately recognizable when seen in their natural form from the ground, aerial views or aerial shots of these architectural structures are not often shown and are considered less common.

So, here we will show you what the most famous architectural landmarks look like today. From above. Follow us.

Aerial shots of the world's most famous architectural structures

The Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous architectural structures in Australia.

Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the Sydney Opera House is one of the city's most prominent cultural and tourist attractions.

It is also considered one of the most beautiful theatres in the world. Its construction was completed in 1973 and it was officially opened in the same year.

The house is divided into three groups resembling interlocking shells, and includes two performance halls and a restaurant.

In addition, the famous structure of the Opera House is designed from reinforced concrete supported by steel cables.

And in these aerial shots we've selected, you can see its distinctive design in full view from above.

Sydney Opera House from above

Aerial close-up of the Opera House

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous architectural structures in America.

This statue, a gift from France to the United States, represents democracy and is considered one of the most famous architectural structures in the country.

The statue depicts a woman holding a torch in her right hand, symbolizing freedom, and in the other hand a book engraved with the date (July 4, 1776), the date of the American Declaration of Independence.

Usually, the beautiful shape of an ornate pedestal is not noticeable when viewed from the ground.

But in this aerial shot you can see the striking 11-pointed star shape, the remains of an old fort built the year before the War of 1812.

Statue of Liberty from above

Aerial shot of the Statue of Liberty

Swiss Re Tower in London, UK

The second tallest skyscraper in London With its complex, bullet-like external shape.

This tower was completed in 2004.

Its distinctive design includes gaps on each floor that serve as a natural ventilation system.

Moreover, the double layer of glass covering the tower, works to trap air between them to completely isolate the interior space of the building.

Swiss Re Tower from above

Aerial shot of Swiss Re Tower

Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

It is an iron tower with a height of 324 meters, located near the Seine River.

It was designed and supervised by Gustave Eiffel in its current form. Construction began in 1887, was completed in 1889, and was opened for visitors in the same year.

Moreover, when viewed from above, the four iron legs of the Eiffel Tower Form a giant X.

Eiffel Tower from above

Eiffel Tower

The Colosseum in Rome, Italy

It is one of the most important historical architectural structures in Italy in general, and it is also the main tourist attraction in Rome.

With no roof, the Colosseum's many interior levels The 2,000-year-old ruins are exposed in this aerial view.

Colosseum from above

The Colosseum

Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar

The Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar is said to be the oldest Buddhist temple in the world, at 2,600 years old.

It is also amazing that the people of the area and the caretakers of the temple have preserved it over the years, which is why the golden ceiling in this shot looks so pristine.

Shwedagon Pagoda from above

Shwedagon Pagoda