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Surprising Landmarks The World's Most Famous Architects Built

You might want to add some to your next travel itinerary.

Any good Aussie will know that it was Jørn Utzon who designed the famous Sydney Opera House, possibly due to the huge amout of scandal that surrounded it.

And you'll have heard of many of the most famous buildings and landmarks located in the U.S and Europe (hello, JFK Airport, St Peter's Basilica Dome and the Guggenheim Museums -- both the one in Spain and New York), but do you know who built them? Didn't think so.

Truth is, quite a few clever architects have been prolific during their working life and can lay claim to not one, but two or three world famous buildings. Check out the below infographic for a quick history lesson and add some of these spots to your next holiday itinerary.

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Infographic by Castrads.

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