Ancient buildings

Leptis Magna, also called Lpqy, Neapolis, Lebida or Lebda , was a prominent city of the Roman Empire. Its ruins are located in Al Khums, Libya, 130 km east of Tripoli, on the coast where the Wadi Lebda meets the sea. The site is one of the most spectacular and unspoiled Roman ruins in the Mediterranean with so few tourists visiting it... © Eric Lafforgue www.ericlafforgue.com

To celebrate some of the world's most spectacular sights, Lonely Planet has rounded up 120 breath-taking buildings in a new book, Amazing Architecture: A Spotter's Guide. From national treasures to quirky constructions, here's a selection of some of the must-see monuments.

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Human talent knows no bounds, and this holds true both for the people of the past and those in our current times, especially when it comes to crafting impressive structures. These range from small yet stunning creations like hand-carved coins bearing the faces of past rulers to large-scale structures as vast as the Colosseum's Basement in Rome.

Maison Carrée - the only completely preserved temple from the ancient Roman world. Built in year 16CE, Nîmes, France.

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