Fancy Airport Buildings around the World
There are airports which serve as a point of embarking and debarking for tourists visiting or leaving destinations; and then there are some airports that become such an attraction in itself that people travel from across the globe to catch a glimpse of these stunning aerodromes.
This post introduces you to some of the fanciest airports that you will ever land on. Enthralling and bewildering, these airports host more than just aeroplanes, and you would be left wanting to spend more time in these amazing airfields. So go ahead and witness these marvels for yourself:
Madrid - Barajas Airport: A larger-than-life architectural masterpiece which was constructed with a humongous investment of a billion Euros, the Bajaras Airport is one of the biggest airports in the world. The construction itself spans across a million square metres, and it is capable of handling well over 35 million travellers every year. Bajaras Airport is designed in a flawlessly contemporary manner, and has also been awarded the "Best Airport” in the year 2008.
Singapore - Changi Airport: Undoubtedly one of the most meticulously planned airports in the world, Changi Airport at Singapore has won more than 430 accolades ever since it established its first terminal in the year 1981. Architecture-wise, Terminal 3 of the Changi Airport which was inaugurated in 2008 is the most enthralling structure to witness. The terminal has been designed using modernistic principles of utilization of space and enhancing natural light. Some of the highlights of Changi Airport include a massive shopping street, a forest themed playground, an aviation gallery, a movie theatre, a giant indoor slide, dining areas including a food court, restaurants, bars and lounges. There is also a swimming pool, garden walks, spa services, a transit hotel and a free sightseeing tour if you have 5 hours or more for your connecting flight. That said, who wants to go beyond such an airport, which is a city in itself?
London - Heathrow T5 Terminal: Hosting the biggest free standing structure to be found anywhere in the United Kingdom, the Heathrow T5 Terminal in London was constructed in the year 2008 with a funding of 4 billion Great Britain Pounds. Comprising of a massive roof structure which is 120 feet high, along with trees, gardens, fountains, multi-level constructions and a railway station, the Heathrow T5 terminal is one of the most impressively designed airports across the globe.
Marakesh - Menara Airport: The international airport of Morocco which serves around 2.5 million flyers every year, this airport boasts of an aircraft parking area spread across well more than 125000 square metres of land. The unique façade of the Menara Airport is a marvel in itself. The grandiose structure boasts of exquisite sculpturing and a touch of arabesque in every bit of it. It is the best way to introduce passengers to the Moroccan culture.
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