“When we travel it’s often to see a building… because buildings are endlessly intriguing: things of beauty, symbols of their age and emblems of human endeavour,” according to the newly-released Amazing Architecture: A Spotter’s Guide from Lonely Planet. The book reveals 120 of the world’s great human constructions, and where to see them. Below are 10 of the lesser known buildings featured.

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ESTES PARK, CO - JANUARY 12: Visitors Landen Jones, left, and Joshua Potter, who are staying at the hotel for the week, walk up the grand staircase in the Stanley Hotel on January 12, 2016 in Estes Park, Colorado.  The Stanley Hotel, which first opened in 1909, and known for its architecture, magnificent setting, and famous visitors, may possibly be best known today for its inspirational role in the Stephen King's novel, "The Shining." This Colorado hotel has been featured as one of America's most haunted hotels and with the numerous stories from visitors and staff. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
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