11The Gateway Arch, USA
Some say St. Louis’ Gateway Arch is one of the few reasons to visit the state. The 630-foot high structure is both the tallest accessible building in Missouri and the highest man-made monument in the whole Western Hemisphere too. Designed by architect Eero Saarinen, this stunning steel rainbow was meant to be a revitalizing tourist attraction and took years to complete.
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