The Largest Mud Brick Building in the World

The Great Mosque of Djenné, Mali a World Heritage Site is the World's Largest Mud-brick Building. It was built around 1908, though a mosque existed at this site from early 13th century. Like the earlier mosque this mosque is also made entirely of mud-brick, mud mortar and mud based plaster. The covered hall is about 50 x 24 metres.Although not very well known, but after the Sphinx and Pyramids,

Magnificent Miami Castle Surrounded by Water

This magnificent prоperty is hоme to famous architect Charles Sieger аnd could quite possibly bе his very own Florida fiefdom. This seemingly drеam like estate sits in the middle оf аn egg shaped moat filled with deep turquoise colored water.Upon entering the property, elegant black gates welcome the guests and take them to a beautiful pathway towards the residence, flanked by trimmed hedges and

Hobbiton - The Hobbit Village from Lord of the Rings

After filming the 3rd installment of Lord of the Rings, the New Zealand government planned to make Hobbiton into a tourist attraction. Instead, the shire was discovered by sheep who inhabit the place today. Kinda sad because it looks like it could be a very cool place to visit. Source: kuriositas

Perfect House

This house is called "The Subterranean Mansion" and it's located in England. It's on sale for £2,000,000.The house is not that big. There are several bedrooms, WC's, etc. But there is something that makes it one of the most daring & innovative houses ever built. Do you see this round hole in the bedroom wall? Any ideas what it is for? Just take a look at the second photo.Source:

The Most Dangerous Treehouses

These are no ordinary treehouses. They are built on very high trees, and you must be brave to live in. You certainly have to be fit to climb to the treehouse ;)Cedar Creek Treehouse, Ashford, WashingtonTreehouses of Korowai and Kombai, West PapuaGreen Magic Treehouse, Vythiri, Kerala, IndiaThe Gibbon Experience Treehouses, Bokeo, LaosRooftop Treehouse, Amsterdam, NetherlandsTakasugi-an Tea House,

Changing Skylines of Different Cities

Change is an expected part of life and so is the growth of a city with each passing decade. Enjoy these awesome pictures showcasing the changing skylines of different cities.Dubai, U.A.E.in 90s2011Fortaleza, BrazilDuring the 70's, view of the Meireles and Aldeota neighborhoods2011TokyoAfter war, 19452011SeoulSeoul river 19612011Melbourne Docklands 1920s2011Downtown Atlanta aerial19602007Bundaran

Finca Bellavista: Incredible Tree House Community in Costa Rica

Finca Bellavista is a self-sustaining community in the jungles of Costa Rica. So if you are fan of everything that is eco-friendly and like to merge with nature this can be what you need. Finca Bellavista encompasses 300 acres (1.2 km2) of rainforest.The community features houses built right on top of the trees in the Costa Rican rain forest, connected by zip lines and sky bridges. These tree