6. Porcelain Tower, Nanjing, China
Built In The 15th Century And Destroyed In 1856
A masterpiece of Ming Dynasty architecture, this octagonal pagoda gleamed with porcelain bricks and intricate designs along the Qinhuai River. It was admired globally as one of the Seven Wonders of the World in medieval times.
Destroyed during the Taiping Rebellion in 1856, it remained in ruins until a billionaire’s 2010 donation funded a modern replica. Opened in 2015, the reconstruction honors its legacy while transforming the site into a cultural park.
