Natural and Man-made Points of Interest Around the World
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These landmarks catch the eye because they are strikingly different.
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The clock was built between 1911 and 1917 by the painter and sculptor Franz von Matsch. It is a of Art Nouveau design. It forms a bridge between the two parts of the Anker Insurance Company's building.
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The Great Wall stretches over approximately 6,400 km (4,000 miles) from Shanhaiguan in the east to Lop Nur in the west. Some portions north of Beijing and near tourist centers have been preserved, but in many locations the Wall is in disrepair.
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