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    (#6) National Monument of Scotland

    • Edinburgh, Scotland

    A Scottish attempt at grandeur failed spectacularly. The National Monument, known to locals as "Edinburgh's Disgrace," was meant to be a structure honoring the fallen Scotsmen in the Napoleonic Wars, which took place from 1803-1815. Based on the Parthenon, the monument would have made Edinburgh the "Athens of the North." Unfortunately, only about 1/3 of the necessary funds for the project were raised, and the whole thing had to be abandoned in the 1820s. Today, locals and tourists alike can be seen climbing around in the ruins, which consist of just the foundation stone and the 12 regal columns.

  • Plaza Rakyat on Random World's Most Interesting Unfinished Buildings

    (#12) Plaza Rakyat

    • Malaysia

    Plaza Rakyat, known as the People's Plaza in English, is a mixed-use building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was one of many buildings to suffer abandonment after the Asian financial crisis of the 1990s.

    Work slowed and then ceased fully in 2007, but construction is actually set to resume in June 2017. For the urban adventurers, that means exploring this one in its unfinished form is a race against time. Although many of the magnificent-but-unfinished buildings around the globe claim to be resuming their efforts, the team working on this one has actively begun to reach out to the former investors who have waited 20 years to see their dreams become reality. 

  • Woodchester Mansion on Random World's Most Interesting Unfinished Buildings

    (#3) Woodchester Mansion

    • United Kingdom

    The Woodchester Mansion in Woodchester, England, is a bit of a trickster; from the outside, it almost looks like a regular, old mansion. But once you get inside, it becomes clear that construction was never completed. Construction on the Victorian-Gothic house began in 1855 and continued until 1873. It was made using local limestone, with vaulted stone ceilings that were unique for that time period. 

    Because the house is still missing floors, it allows visitors to actually see how houses were constructed during that time. Construction eventually ceased due to lack of funds – more specifically, a lack of the yearly income that the owner would have needed to actually run the place.

    In spite of the fact that it was never finished, it still has a lot of beautiful details, especially in the chapel and on the facade.

  • Sagrada Família on Random World's Most Interesting Unfinished Buildings

    (#1) Sagrada Família

    • Barcelona, Spain

    The first stone of this massive church was laid in 1882, and construction is still marching on today. The Sagrada Família is set to be completed in 2026, with all of the construction costs financed by donations and ticket sales. Tours of the basilica are a popular activity when visiting Barcelona, Spain, and visitors are encouraged to spend time taking a close look at the facade to search for the cleverly hidden Biblical images. 

    Architect Antoni Gaudí took over the planning of the Gothic-style church in 1883, the second year of its construction. From there, it became his life's work, until he passed away in 1926. The original plans have been used during the entire process; although some assumptions have been made along the way, since the plans have been slightly damaged over the many, many decades it has taken to complete the church.

  • Ryugyong Hotel on Random World's Most Interesting Unfinished Buildings

    (#8) Ryugyong Hotel

    • Pyongyang, Pyongan, North Korea

    The Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea, has an air of mystery to it. The massive hotel (boasting 105 floors) was meant to be the largest in the world, but it has yet to open its doors to guests. In spite of this, there have been rumors that people have seen lights on in the top of the pyramid.

    Construction on the hotel began in 1987 and continued until 1992, when famine, drought, and an economic crisis crippled the nation. Work resumed in 2008, but the date of completion is anybody's guess.

    The builders got a cash boost of $30 million from Egyptian investors in 2011 to finish the exterior, very fitting for the pyramid structure.

  • Sinn Sathorn Tower on Random World's Most Interesting Unfinished Buildings

    (#9) Sinn Sathorn Tower

    • Bangkok, Thailand

    A victim of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the Sathorn Unique Tower in Bangkok, Thailand, sits as a massive reminder of what could have been. Somehow, the building is still beautiful in its own way, with layers upon layers of scalloped balconies that would have hosted wealthy travelers.

    Although from the outside it appears almost normal (it was about 75% completed), once you look closer, you can see that a lot of interior structures are missing, and the floors were left very open.

    It's a popular spot today for urban explorers; although it does have a high level of security. The local ghost stories also tend to deter some people, but most don't appear to be daunted by the spooky claims. 

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Not all architectural marvels can be as cool as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. It is important to know that many buildings with great ideas have died on the design drawings, and even some of them have been put on hold. It is not only economic reasons, but normal construction is also affected by national politics, wars, and other factors. For 144 years, the masterpiece of the Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi, the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona has been continuously constructed and has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Barcelona. 

Here we introduce 12 of the most interesting and great unfinished buildings in the world, including Ta Keo, Woodchester Mansion, and more architectures. Do not miss any chance if you can visit them one day.

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