New York - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Must-see attractions nearby: Central Park Statue of Liberty Empire State Building American Museum of Natural History Chrysler Building The Cloisters Fifth Avenue

Wright's single spiral ramp is ingenious and functional, while the outer "shell" design was aimed to make the building appear like a piece of sculpture. During construction, Wright battled city officials who demanded one fire escape per floor. Wright argued that there was only one floor--one continuous one--in his building, so it required only one escape.