Lists of buildings and structures

Buildings and structures are all around us, shaping the world we live in. From the tallest skyscrapers that touch the clouds to ancient bridges that span wide rivers, these creations tell stories of human ingenuity and history. Lists of buildings and nonbuilding structures help us organize and understand these important parts of our world.

The Göbekli Tepe, believed to be the world's oldest manmade structure.

These lists group together different kinds of structures, such as the biggest buildings, the oldest ones, or those used for special purposes. By studying these lists, we can learn about the engineering skills needed to build them, the cultures that created them, and how they have changed over time.

Whether it’s a towering castle from the past or a modern stadium filled with cheering fans, buildings and structures connect us to our past and inspire future designs. Exploring these lists allows us to appreciate the creativity and effort that goes into making our world stand tall.

By type

Main article: List of building types

This section lists different kinds of buildings and structures. You can find lists of many interesting places, such as amphitheatres (contemporary), Roman aqueducts, castles, cathedrals, bridges, museums, and stadiums. There are also lists of special structures like pyramids, lighthouses, and windmills. Each list shows many examples of these buildings and structures from around the world.

By age

This section includes lists of some of the oldest buildings and structures around the world. You can find lists of the oldest buildings in various places such as Canada, Toronto, Britain, Scotland, and the United States of America. These lists help us learn about the history and architecture of different regions.

By region

This section includes lists of buildings and structures from many places around the world. You can find lists for regions such as the Australian Capital Territory, Benin, Burundi, and many more. There are also lists for cities like Florence, Hong Kong, Milan, and London. Each list shows the important buildings and structures in that area.

By size

Wikipedia includes special pages that list buildings and structures based on their size. You can find templates at the bottom of this article, and there are also lists of the tallest buildings in various cities. These lists help you learn which buildings are the biggest in different places around the world.

By architect

Here is a list of famous buildings and structures organized by the architects who designed them. You can learn more about the works of architects like Friedensreich Hundertwasser, Frank Pierce Milburn, Francis Petre, Le Corbusier, Gaudí, Oscar Niemeyer, Jean Nouvel, I. M. Pei, Frank Lloyd Wright, Norman Foster, Frank Gehry, Charles Holden, Edwin Lutyens, César Pelli, Renzo Piano, Rafael Viñoly, and Minoru Yamasaki. Each list shows the interesting buildings and structures these architects created around the world.

By building material

This section lists buildings made from different materials. You can find lists of buildings made from Brick Gothic, Brick Romanesque, and cobblestone. Each list shows examples of structures created using these specific materials.

Main articles: List of Brick Gothic buildings, List of Brick Romanesque buildings, List of cobblestone buildings

Other

Here are some interesting lists of special buildings and structures you might enjoy exploring. There are lists of unusual buildings, like bizarre shapes and twisted designs. You can also find lists of buildings that appear on money, the most expensive ones ever built, and even ones that have unique octagonal shapes. These lists offer a fun way to learn about architecture and famous structures around the world.