Here's What 14 Famous Landmarks Would Look Like If They Were Built In A Different Era

Some landmarks are so iconic that there’s a picture of them in your core memory. But what if that landmark looked different? What if it was built in a different time when a distinct architectural style was all the rage? Well, I used AI to answer that very question, and here are the strange and beautiful results!

1.Here’s what the Eiffel Tower in Paris looks like in real life:

The Eiffel Tower was built in 1887 and is in a modern architectural style. (c) Hadi Zaher / Getty Images

This is what AI thinks the Eiffel Tower would look like in a “midcentury modern” architectural style.

Mid-century modernism reached the height of popularity in the 1950s and 1960s.

2.Here’s what Big Ben in London looks like in real life:

Construction on Big Ben started in 1843 . Big Ben is in a Gothic revival architectural style. Joe Daniel Price / Getty Images

Here’s what AI thinks Big Ben would look like in a “deconstructivism” architectural style.

Deconstructivism is a post-modern architectural style that started in the 1980s.

3.Here’s what Sagrada Familia in Spain looks like in real life:

Sagrada Familia was started in 1882 and has elements of modernism, Gothic revival, and art nouveau in the design of the building. Tanatat Pongphibool ,thailand / Getty Images

AI thinks Sagrada Familia would look like this in an Art Deco architectural style.

Art Deco was the geometric architectural movement of the 1920s.

4.Here’s what The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco looks like in real life:

The Golden Gate Bridge was built in 1937 and is an example of art deco architecture. Can Balcioglu / Getty Images

This is what AI thinks the Golden Gate Bridge would look like in a gothic architectural style.

Gothic architecture was famous from the 12th to 16th century in Europe.

5.Here’s what The Burj Khalifa in Dubai looks like in real life:

Construction of the Burj Khalifa was started in 2004. The building is an example of the modernist architectural style. John Harper / Getty Images

This is what AI thinks the Burj Khalifa would look like in a Byzantine architectural style.

Byzantine architecture started in 330 AD. A notable building with Byzantine architecture is the Hagia Sophia.

6.Here’s what the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy looks like in real life:

The Leaning Tower of Pisa was built in 1173 and is an example of Romanesque architecture. Navdeep Kumar / Getty Images/500px Prime

This is what AI thinks the Leaning Tower of Pisa would look like in a California craftsman architectural style.

The California craftsman architectural style was popular in the early 1900s.

7.Here’s what the Colosseum in Rome looks like in real life:

The Colosseum was built in 72 AD and is an example of Ancient Roman architecture. Hh / Getty Images

This is what AI thinks the Colosseum would look like in a brutalist architectural style.

Brutalist architecture gained traction from the 1950s to the 1970s.

8.Here’s what the Space Needle in Seattle looks like in real life:

The Space Needle was built in 1961, an example of space age architecture. Rhyman007 / Getty Images

Here’s what AI thinks the Space Needle would look like in a sustainability architectural style.

Sustainability architecture is gaining more momentum in the present day and emphasizes eco-friendly materials.

9.Here’s what Cinderella’s castle in Orlando looks like in real life:

Though built in 1971, Cinderella’s Castle is reminiscent of Romanesque architecture.

Here’s what AI thinks Cinderella’s castle would look like in a pueblo architecture style.

Pueblo architecture most commonly uses adobe in the southwestern United States.

10.Here’s what the Sydney Opera House in Australia looks like in real life:

Construction for the opera house started in 1959. The opera house is in a modern expressionist architectural style. Airphoto Australia / Getty Images

Here’s what AI thinks the Sydney Opera House would look like in a Greek architectural style.

There were three orders of Greek architecture. Corinthian was the latest and most ornate, whereas Doric was the first and had plain, unadorned columns.

11.Here’s what Petra in Jordan looks like in real life:

Petra was built in the 3rd century and is an example of Hellenistic architecture. Nick Brundle Photography / Getty Images

Here’s what AI thinks Petra would look like in a Victorian architectural style.

Victorian architecture was famous in the mid to late 19th century.

12.Here’s what the Taj Mahal in India looks like in real life:

The Taj Mahal was built in 1632 and is an example of Mughal architecture. Kriangkrai Thitimakorn / Getty Images

Here’s what AI thinks the Taj Mahal would look like in a modernist architectural style.

Modern architecture can be seen in the present day. Characteristics include smooth surfaces and clean lines.

13.Here’s what the Empire State Building in New York City looks like in real life:

The Empire State Building was constructed in 1930 in an Art Deco architectural style. Grant Faint / Getty Images

Here’s what AI thinks the Empire State Building would look like in a Tudor architectural style.

Tudor architecture was famous between the 1400s and 1500s.

14.Finally, here’s what Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris looks like in real life:

Notre-Dame Cathedral was built in 1345 and is a Gothic architectural style. Jorg Greuel / Getty Images

And here’s what AI thinks Notre Dame Cathedral would look like in a Romanesque architectural style.

Romanesque architecture was famous between the 11th and 12th centuries.

Which landmarks did you like? Which do you think should stay the same? Sound off in the comments below!