14 photos of the most iconic landmarks during construction (15 photos)

From the Statue of Christ the Redeemer to Baikonur: how the most religious buildings were built.





Moscow was not built immediately, like the iconic sights of the planet. From the Eiffel Tower to the Burj Khalifa the most recognizable structures of the globe passed through strict construction processes. We invite you to see how different corners of the planet were building cult sights, which today is visited by thousands of people.

Opera House in Sydney Harbor



Tower Bridge over the Thames, 1892





The erection of the Basilica of the Sacré-Coeur on the hill of Montmartre, Paris



Twin Towers, 1973



The Louvre Pyramid before it became the museum's iconic structure



An airship at the Empire State Building in October 1930



Foundation of the Eiffel Tower, 1887



The head of Christ the Redeemer, which will soon become the symbol of Rio de Janeiro



Panama Canal during construction



The site where Moscow City will soon appear



Construction of the Burj Khalifa



George Washington's face carved on Mount Ramshore



Construction of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

This temple is considered one of the most scandalous long-term construction in stories. Despite the fact that it began to be built in 1882, it is still not finished.



Baikonur at the beginning of construction