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The most impressive structures in Southeast Asia

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The most impressive structures in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is one of the most enthralling destinations for adventurers and an exemplary region for gourmets. Another defining aspect of SEA’s allure is its high density of breathtaking religious sights and ancient architectural wonders.

In addition to the striking remains of bygone civilizations, SEA’s ever-expanding modern skylines delight architecture lovers with their innovative towers and eye-catching structures. Here are the most emblematic ancient and modern structures showcasing the best architecture of Southeast Asia.

Temples of Angkor – Cambodia
The uncanny set of temples and old-age buildings known as Angkor was the epicenter of the ancient Khmer Empire which prospered for over 6 centuries (9th to 15th century). According to modern estimates, the city was home to about 0.1% of the global population during the 11th and 12th centuries.

The city is notably home to the one-of-a-kind Angkor Wat Temple, by far the largest religious complex in the world at about 162 hectares (402 acres). Angkor is today Cambodia’s most visited tourist attraction and a Unesco World Heritage site.
Ayutthaya – Thailand
Ayutthaya Historical Park is a set of ruins dating back to the 14th century when it served as the capital city of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya in today’s identically named province. The city was built in 1351 by King Ramathibodi I and defeated by the Burmese in 1569. Numerous precious objects were stolen or destroyed in the midst of the Burmese conquest and it was only in 1969 that the Fine Arts Department started to renovate the site. The historical park was declared a Unesco World Heritage site in 1991 and is nowadays one of Thailand’s major historical tourist attractions.
Landmark 81 – Vietnam
Landmark 81 is a super-tall skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, that was designed by the British design, engineering and consulting firm Atkins. The investor and primary developer for the project is Vinhomes, a Vietnamese corporation that is also the country's largest real estate company. Landmark 81 is the tallest building in Vietnam, the tallest completed building in Southeast Asia as of July, 2018 and the 14th tallest building in the world.
Petronas Towers – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Petronas Towers are undoubtedly Malaysia’s most famous structure and a symbol of innovation and architectural skill. Standing at 451m, the twin towers held the title of “tallest building in the world” for 6 years, from 1998 to 2004. The multi-purpose complex contains several observatories which offer amazing views over the Malaysian capital and the surrounding region. Kuala Lumpur would seem incomplete without the towers which is why they have earned a place on the list of the world’s most iconic modern structures.
Art Science Museum & Marina Bay Sands – Singapore
The integrated Marina Bay Sands Resort comprises a large hotel, one of the most picture-perfect infinity sky pools in the world, and the highly enticing Art Science Museum. The different parts of the complex opened between 2010 and 2011 and the whole project cost around 8 billion $, making it the most expensive casino property in the world. Located in the Downtown Core of Singapore’s Central Area, the museum’s architecture was designed to resemble a lotus flower. Moshe Safdie’s extraordinary design hosts 21 galleries exhibiting permanent and temporary expositions in the fields of history, science, and culture.
Shwezigon Pagoda – Myanmar
Located near the fabled city of Bagan, the stupas of Shwezigon Pagoda are one of Myanmar’s most recognizable structures and a true symbol of 11th century Buddhist architecture. A stupa is a hemispherical building which serves as a meditation area and typically contains the remains of Buddhist monks or nuns.

Shwezigon Pagoda has one large gold-leaf gilded stupa as well as numerous smaller temples and shrines which together form a vast religious complex. Construction began in the early 11th century under the founder of the Pagan Dynasty, King Anawratha. The temple is nowadays a popular tourist attraction and a center of prayer and meditation for Buddhists.

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