The Guggenheim Museum in New York is perhaps one of the most architecturally stimulating buildings ever designed. It became a National Historic Landmark in 2008 and was named to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2015.

The original inverted-ziggurat design was done by none other than world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright; it was completed in 1959 after more than 16 years of work.

Known as a monument to modernism, it features a spiral ramp that takes visitors to a domed skylight offering a unique viewing experience.

Throughout the years it’s been expanded upon, offering even more awe-inspiring spaces to view internationally renowned exhibitions, lectures, performances, and screenings.

1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, Phone: 212-423-3500

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