Sights of the countries known to the whole world. Overview of the most famous landmarks in the world
There are quite a lot of famous places on our planet that fascinate with their beauty. What are the most famous places in the world? A list of these places will be discussed in detail below.
Eiffel Tower in France
The first to be mentioned is the famous Eiffel Tower. It justifiably ranks first in the list of the most popular places in the world. The Eiffel Tower is an outstanding architectural part of Paris, one of the most famous symbols of the city. Paris cannot be imagined without this attraction.
Its height is 300 m. The Eiffel Tower has already attracted more than 200 million guests and is the most visited attraction in the world. She is the most frequently photographed subject in France. This building is the subject of curiosity and admiration of millions of people.
To climb this beautiful structure, you can use the elevator or stairs. From the height of the tower you can see a wonderful panorama of Paris.
She is the symbol of China. The Great Wall of China is a great ancient Chinese military construction, a real miracle in the history of the world's architecture. She looks like a giant dragon. This attraction is more than 2000 years old. Some of its parts have disappeared, some have survived in the form of ruins. Part of the wall passed the test for years, great dynasties ruled the country under it.
This famous structure remains the most mesmerizing historical monument in the world. This is all thanks to the greatness of the architecture and the historical significance. The Great Wall of China is considered the greatest miracle performed by the people of China. Every year more than 10 million travelers from all over the world come to see this attraction.
You can look at the Great Wall of China in different ways. Some people want to look at famous objects, enjoy the panorama, take a beautiful photo, walk on the wall, use the cable car. Others want to explore the disappeared, unreconstructed, or abandoned parts of the wall. But this route is not very safe.
The Great Wall of China is the greatest phenomenon in the field of engineering, one of the most famous monuments of human civilization. In 1987, this landmark was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is the largest defensive structure.
Indian Taj Mahal
This is a very significant monument in India, which was erected in the name of love and devotion to a woman of extraordinary beauty. This famous landmark has no analogues of greatness. The Taj Mahal is a reflection of the wealth of the era. This building, made of white marble, was the last gift of the Emperor of the Great Mongols Shah Jahan to his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
The emperor was ordered to find the best craftsmen. The Taj Mahal is one of the 7 most magnificent monuments on the planet. It is adorned with gold and semi-precious stones. He is one of the favorite subjects for photography. The Taj Mahal is a pearl of Muslim culture in India. He was the inspiration for many poets and artists.
There is a beautiful garden around the Taj Mahal. The garden is considered the epitome of paradise on earth.
Famous pyramids of Giza
This is the oldest tourist attraction. It is also considered a symbol of the ancient Egyptian civilization.
The largest of the pyramids is the Great Pyramid. It contains 2.3 million stone blocks. The Great Pyramid is considered the only surviving wonder of the Ancient World. In our time, it is the most massive building erected in the entire history of mankind 4500 years ago. The largest of the pyramids is Khufu. It contains 2.3 million blocks of stone. Average weight - 2.5 tons, maximum - 15 tons. They are so tightly adjacent to each other that no mortar was used during construction.
This pyramid was built for about 20 years. Based on this, a new unit was installed every 5 minutes. The Great Sphinx has the body of a lion and the head of a man. It is considered the largest monolithic statue in the world. Its length is 73.5 m, width is 6 m, and the height of the statue is 20.2 m.
The Sphinx is the most interesting monument of Ancient Egypt. The reason for the erection of such a large sculpture is unknown. There is a version that the Sphinx defended 2 great pyramids (Cheops and Khafre).
The pyramids are the most recognizable symbols of Egypt, as well as the country's tourism center. Every day from 6 to 10 thousand travelers come to see these sights.
Roman Coliseum
It is the legendary amphitheater of Rome. In the Colosseum, people doomed to die fought and died in order to entertain the free citizens of Rome. The structure counted 80 entrances and exits. The Colosseum has a capacity of about 50,000 spectators. Modern sports buildings do not even have such a capacity. This testifies to its greatness 2000 years after its construction. This is a famous and at the same time mournful monument to the Roman power of the emperors and its cruelty. Inside, behind the close-knit rows of arches and columns, the Romans for centuries calmly watched the killing of tens of thousands of sentenced criminals, prisoners of war, slaves, animals. Almost 2,000 years later, it still attracts great interest from visitors.
After the reconstruction carried out 5 years ago, tunnels underground, in which in ancient times the shackled gladiators were waiting to enter the arena, were opened for the first time.
From the impressive Burj Khalifa to the stunning Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, renowned travel site TripAdvisor has compiled a list of popular attractions around the world by tourists.
The most famous landmarks in the world
Going on a trip to various countries, tourists think in advance about the route scheme and what sights are worth visiting.
Below in the article will be presented a list of the attractions that are the most popular, according to the version of the TripAdvisor website.
The Panama Canal Navigation is located in the state of Panama. Consists of two lakes, which were created by man, and locks.
Petronas Towers are located in the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 
The symbol of Australia is the Sydney Opera House 
The ancient city of the Mayan tribe is located on the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula 
The oldest temple is Wat Pho. To see it, you need to go to Thailand to the city of Bangkok 
Memorial complexes and ancient temples
Complex in New York (USA) - National Memorial to the victims of a series of attacks on September 11 
Khalifa Tower, or Burj Khalifa (skyscraper) in Dubai, UAE 
There is a memorial complex "President Lincoln Memorial" in Washington. 
Great Wall of China, Mutianyu section, offering magnificent mountain landscapes 
Charles Bridge in Prague, Czech Republic. It was built in the Middle Ages and was called Prague. 
Golden Gate Suspension Bridge, California 
Hagia Sophia (currently a museum), Istanbul, Turkey 
Alhambra Palace, Granada, Southern Spain. Today it is a museum of Islamic art 
Cathedral of Notre Dame in France. Catholic temple in Paris 
Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in the northern capital of Russia - the city of St. Petersburg 
Who hasn't dreamed of flying to France and admiring the beauty of Paris from the Eiffel Tower 
Prison Island
Alcatraz Island in California. It is now a museum, but there were times when this island served as a prison for dangerous criminals. It was impossible to escape from there. 
Milan Cathedral in Italy 
The Catholic Cathedral of St. Peter is located in the Vatican 
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, UAE 
Taj Mahal in India - mosque-mausoleum 
Machu Picchu city in modern Peru 
The largest temple complex of Angkorvoat is located in Cambodia 
Brazil is famous for its aromatic coffee, football and the statue of Christ the Redeemer towering over Rio de Janeiro 
Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona, Spain 
Where to go first is up to you.
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On different continents of our planet, there are a huge number of sites worth visiting. Every year, thousands of tourists go on a trip to visit the places that seem to them the most attractive. We bring to your attention the list of the 25 most interesting objects in the world, compiled by Travelers "Choice. Take a closer look at this list and perhaps your next trip will take place in one of these beautiful corners of the Earth.
1. Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu, which means "old peak", is the lost city of the Incas. The history of the city began in the 15th century, when defensive walls, palace and temple complexes, about 200 different buildings and residential premises were built. The city, built of processed stone slabs, has many staircases and streets winding between buildings, often leading to a dead end or to a terrace overhanging an abyss. According to research, Machu Picchu was built by Pachacutec, one of the rulers of the Incas, with the aim of creating a sacred shelter for nobles, priests, astrologers, painters and sculptors. 1200 people lived in and around the city. At the top of the cliff is the polygonal intihuatana stone, which is the sacred site of the city. Now Machu Picchu is visited by about 2000 tourists every day. And in 2007, Machu Picchu was included in the list of the seven new wonders of the world.
2. Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Cambodia, one of the most exotic countries on the planet, is home to the main symbol of Khmer culture - the Angkor Wat temple. Its value for the country is so great that the temple was depicted on the national flag. It is interesting that the 50-meter pragni temple towers were built without cement, and they were built from top to bottom. A 250-meter bridge leads to the territory of the temple, the railings of which are decorated with images of the Naga serpent. The Temple itself outwardly symbolizes the ancient Mount Meru. Angkor Wat, built in the 12th century, is a platform in the form of a three-stage pyramid, which is crowned with five towers made in the form of lotus buds. When approaching the temple, there is a feeling that it "grows out of the ground", this is due to the different heights of the terraces. There are also internal buildings in Angkor Wat, which were prohibited in ancient times.
3. Taj Mahal, Agra, India
The Taj Mahal is located in the Indian city of Agra and is a monument of love that inspires poets and writers to create their creations. There are many legends about the creation of this structure. According to one of them, before accession to the throne, the Mughal Shah Jahan fell in love with the beautiful poor girl Mumtaz Mahal and stopped paying attention to his concubines. Having married her, he took her on military campaigns and entrusted his and state secrets. Having given birth to thirteen children to the Shah, Mumtaz died in childbirth on the fourteenth. The shah's grief was so great that he decided to build the most beautiful mausoleum on earth. The construction of the Taj Mahal took 22 years. The result was a magnificent palace with eleven domes and 2 side towers. After several suicides out of love, the passage to the minarets was closed to the public. Taj Mahal is the most visited place in India.
4. Ancient city of Petra, Petra / Wadi Musa, Jordan
One of the main attractions of Jordan is the ancient city of Petra. The city was founded by brave warriors and hardworking stonecutters - Nabateans, who lived in these parts about 2 thousand years ago. The territory of Petra stretches from the Dead Sea to the Red Sea. The name "Petra" was not given to the city by chance, since it is translated as "rock" and in reality is a city of stone, consisting of stone houses, ancient temples and mysterious crypts. A city like Petra did not exist during the Roman Empire. The central street of the ancient city, running from west to east, ends with a triumphal arch on one side, and a huge temple on the other. It is worth exploring the Treasury, surrounded by baths, crypts, funeral halls, temples and other buildings.
5. Bayonne Temple Complex, Siem Reap, Cambodia
In the ancient capital of Cambodia, there is an unusual Bayon temple complex, erected in honor of the ruler of the Khmer Empire Jayavarman VII in the 12-13 centuries. During the reign of Jayavarman, the Khmer Empire was the most powerful, which was reflected in architecture - many grandiose structures were built, one of which was the Bayon temple complex. In front of the temple there is a four-meter wall with images of scenes of the battle of Jayavarman VII with the Cham. The entrance to Bayonne is guarded by huge stone lions with gaping jaws. Nearby there is a statue of Buddha, which has been a place of worship for the inhabitants of Cambodia and neighboring countries for many years. On each tower of the temple complex there are four images of the god Avalokiteshvara, personifying compassion and mercy, so there are exactly two hundred of his faces. After the death of Jayavarman, no such structures were erected.
6. Mesquita (Cordoba Cathedral Mosque), Cordoba, Spain
The Spanish city of Cordoba is home to the Mesquita, a unique cathedral mosque that combines various architectural styles. Built in the 8th century, the mosque-cathedral was reconstructed several times by Christians in order to give it the appearance of a Christian temple. As a result, the mosque became the largest in the Islamic West and was so beautiful that Christians did not dare to destroy it and consecrated it as the Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady. Through the cathedral tower you can get to the magnificent Orange Courtyard, created over several centuries. There are five ablution fountains in the courtyard. The interior of the mosque is decorated with marble panels and multicolor mosaics. The prayer hall contains 850 columns made of granite, jasper and marble and sparkling in different colors.
7. Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ on Blood, St. Petersburg, Russia
The Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ on Spilled Blood (Savior on Spilled Blood) is one of the most famous Russian historical and memorial complexes. The cathedral was built in St. Petersburg in 1907 on the site of the assassination of Alexander II. From the side of Nevsky Prospect, a picturesque view of the temple opens, located between Konyushennaya Square and the Field of Mars. The architecture of the cathedral is dominated by the main features of Russian churches of the 16-17 centuries, characteristic of Moscow, Yaroslavl and Rostov, in particular, the Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed. The interiors of the temple are dominated by mosaics, a huge number of semi-precious and ornamental stones, as well as about 20 types of minerals. In addition, the iconostasis of pink and dark red marble, decoration of porphyry, jasper, eagle, asp and other materials add luxury to the temple.
8. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy
St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican is a Renaissance temple and is the main liturgical center of the Catholic Church. The building of the cathedral was built in the 16-17 centuries on the place of the repose of the Apostle Peter, his relics are still kept under the altar of the temple. The main feature of St. Peter's Basilica is its impressive size and rich interior decoration. On both sides of the main nave, in numerous chapels and niches, are statues by Michelangelo and Bernini. A huge canopy is located in the very center of the cathedral, in which the Pope sits during Mass. In addition to the above, the cathedral contains a large number of relics of saints and other relics, as well as the burials of several popes and European monarchs.
9. Walls of the old city, Dubrovnik, Croatia
The ancient Croatian city of Dubrovnik can be called a real pearl of the Adriatic and one of the most beautiful cities in the Mediterranean. Small houses with red tiled roofs, monasteries and churches, mansions and narrow cobbled streets are all surrounded by a medieval fortress wall. The walls of the Old Town were built in the 12-14th centuries and are some of the most beautiful structures of their kind in Europe. The widest street, Stradun, practically repeats the location of the strait that once divided the city. In the vicinity of narrow residential buildings, there are temples and palaces, as well as other masterpieces of architecture. For example, the Great Onuphrius Fountain, created in the 15th century, used to play the role of a water supply system, drinking water into which was supplied from a mountain spring through an aqueduct.
When a tourist is going to travel to any country, it is useful for him to think over the plan of his movements in advance and choose those sights that should be visited first. Just remember, there are so many of these sights that your whole life may not be enough to see them!
Machu Picchu (Peru)
The ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu was dubbed the new wonder of the world. It was built in the saddle of a mountain range with an elevation of 2450 meters, for which it received the figurative name "city among the clouds" or "city in the sky." A number of archaeologists believe that this "sacred" mountain shelter was built around 1440 by the ruler of the Incas Pachacutec. The city flourished until 1532, when the Spanish conquerors came here, after which all the inhabitants of the city mysteriously disappeared.
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Sheikh Zayed Mosque (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
Sheikh Zayed Mosque is one of the six largest mosques in the world. It is dedicated to the founder of the UAE and the first president of this country, Sheikh Zayed ibn Sultan al Nahyan. The uniqueness of this mosque is that any visitors, regardless of their faith, are allowed into it. The mosque impresses with its grandiose size, magnificent architecture, white marble and magnificent green gardens.
Taj Mahal (Agra, India)
One of the wonders of the world - the Taj Mahal mausoleum is perhaps the most recognizable world, and not only Indian, landmark. It was built by the emperor of the Mughal dynasty Shah Jahan for the repose of his beloved third wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. This one of the most beautiful buildings in the world has become the personification of eternal love. The mausoleum has 5 domes, the highest of which rises to 74 meters, as well as 4 minarets at the corners of the complex. Near the mosque there is a huge pool with fountains and a magnificent garden. The walls of the mausoleum are covered with perfectly polished, seemingly translucent marble slabs, decorated with incredibly beautiful floral and plant ornaments.
Basilica of Saint Peter (Vatican)
The Basilica of St. Peter, which is the heart of the Vatican and the Catholic Church, is one of the most important landmarks of the Eternal City. From its dome, all of Rome is viewed from a bird's-eye view, but its inner splendor is even more striking, to which the best masters of the Renaissance had a hand.
Angkor Wat (Cambodia)
The Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia is the largest religious building, built almost 9 centuries ago. Even its name testifies to monumentality, as it translates as "city-temple". Its 200 hectares are surrounded by a 190 m wide moat. This colossal temple is dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshiped by Cambodians.
Ancient city of Petra (Jordan)
In the center of Jordan, in the Siq Canyon among the sandstone mountains is the amazing ancient city of Petra. It was created by the nomadic tribes of the Nabateans as a temporary refuge. Gradually, several inhabited rocky caves turned into a real fortress city, which could only be reached through the narrow Siq gorge, which was once a turbulent mountain stream. Petra is now owned by Bedouins, who welcome visitors to their land more cordially.
Mutianyu - a section of the Great Wall of China (China)
It was in this section of the ancient Great Wall of China that the restorers did their best. It houses 22 watchtowers in their original form, so they are considered an architectural masterpiece. Translated from Chinese, Mutianyu means something like "a valley with beautiful views of the fields." This section of the wall has been completely restored and is open to tourists.
Sagrada Familia (Barcelona, Spain)
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This grandiose Catholic church is being built at a classical medieval pace - the second hundred years have already passed, and it is still being built, however, only with donations from parishioners, without attracting budget funds. If Gaudi had not joined this project in 1882, then maybe even today there would have been disputes over the type of the temple. The great Catalan architect until his death supervised the construction of the temple, but died without even having built half of it. The facades of the temple look very different, as the successors of the construction contributed their ideas. After the consecration of the temple in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI, it was awarded the title of the Little Papal Basilica.
Christ the Redeemer Statue (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
The colossal statue of Christ the Redeemer towering over Rio has long become a symbol of the city. Millions of tourists each year climb to its foot, which offers breathtaking views of the city, the bay, the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, and Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Teotihuacan (San Juan Teotihuacan, Mexico)
The name of this ancient Aztec settlement means "the city in which people turn into gods." They believed that the gods returned to Teotihuacan after the Flood to recreate the world. Historians believe that the population of this ancient city was about 200 thousand people. Unfortunately, the age of this largest city in the pre-Columbian era has not been precisely established.
Grand Canyon (USA)
The Grand Canyon is one of the deepest in the world. It is cut by the Colorado River in the plateau of the same name, located in the state of Arizona; its length is almost 450 kilometers. Now it has become part of the national park of the same name. In the widest places, the canyon is up to 29 kilometers wide. The scale of this pattern of natural erosion is astounding. Extreme lovers come here to create something like that.
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Milan Cathedral (Italy)
The Duomo or Milan Cathedral is the main attraction of Milan and a gem of Italian architecture in the style of flaming Gothic. Its construction stretched from 1386 to the beginning of the 19th century, and something was completed even in the last century. This is the third largest Catholic cathedral on our planet. Its sharp spire, crowned with a golden Madonna, is 106 meters high.
Colored rocks of Zhangye Danxia (China)
Zhangye Danxia National Geopark is located in China's Gansu province, and its main attraction is the magnificent colored rocks. This natural wonder was formed as a result of the layered deposits of sandstone and various minerals during the Cretaceous period. The height of these hills reaches several hundred meters. In the panoramic image, it seems that the local landscape was painted by some giant artist in orange, red, green, gray-blue and yellow colors.
Palace and park ensemble Peterhof (Russia)
The suburban royal residence of Peterhof appears before the public as an extravaganza of flowing water, the kingdom of fountains and magnificent palaces, in which the era of the first Russian emperor is felt, the brilliant Elizabethan interiors and the more austere times of Nicholas I. Few royal residences can match Peterhof in luxury. The pride of the park is the unique system of fountains created by the Russian hydraulic engineer Tuvolkov during the reign of Peter I. Although it copied the Versailles system, it surpassed it in many ways.
Pyramids of Egypt
The ancient Egyptian pyramids located near Cairo are the eternal symbol of the ancient state. Here the red-hot sands of the Libyan desert come into contact with the fertile soils of the great Nile valley. There are many pyramids in Egypt: high and not very, stepped and smooth, well preserved and practically destroyed. Pyramids are found in different places in Egypt: Memphis, Saqqara, Upper Egypt, Hawara, Abusir, Medum, Abu Rawash and El Lahoun. Most of them are unfamiliar to tourists, for whom the main are the pyramids of Giza, a suburb of Cairo. It is believed that they were built 2600-2300 BC. e.
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Acropolis (Athens, Greece)
On a high hill in the very center of Athens, there are buildings from ancient times - the Athenian Acropolis. The temples of the Parthenon, Hecatompedon, the Erechtheion, the Temple of Niki Apteros, the Statue of Athena Promachos, the Propylaea - the building of the main entrance and much more are located here. In total, there are about 21 buildings and structures in the acropolis. The history of the Acropolis is tragic: the Greco-Persian war almost destroyed it, and Persian harems and mosques settled in its temples. Later, the adventurous British lord did not hesitate to take from here to London and Paris many valuable fragments, which are now exhibited in the Louvre and the British Museum. Fortunately, at the end of the 19th century, the Greeks decided to restore the Acropolis, for which they demolished everything that was built here later. Therefore, now tourists can enjoy the pristine appearance of the ancient walls and columns.
Lalibela Rock Churches (Ethiopia)
This unique place is often called "the new Jerusalem". All 11 churches of Lalibela were carved into the rocks about 800 years ago. The place was named after Lalibela - the ruler of Ethiopia who lived in the XII century, who founded his capital on this place. All the churches took only one century to build, prompting speculation that the builders were assisted by angels who worked at night. In the centuries that followed, the churches were guarded by clergy, who also preserved treasures, wrote manuscripts and blessed Bibles. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior has the largest dimensions - 11 m in height and 33 m in length; the colonnade at the facade, which includes 28 large columns, is also impressive. Here is the main Ethiopian shrine - a ritual cross, which once belonged to King Lalibela.
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Moscow Kremlin (Russia)
The oldest building in the capital of Russia is its fortress - the Kremlin. Each part is a separate chapter of the story. In the early period of the development of the capital, the walls of the Kremlin protected residents from the enemy, but now it has become just a small corner in the very center of the city. The Moscow Kremlin is one of the Russian sites included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Numerous architectural and historical monuments are located on the territory of the modern Kremlin: the Palace of Facets, the Tsar Cannon, the Tsar Bell, several historical churches, etc. Nowadays, the Moscow Kremlin is the official residence of the President of Russia.
Zhangjiajie National Park (China)
If you've watched the movie "Avatar", then you must have been struck by the "flying" rocks in an area called Pandora. Almost the entire landscape was not drawn on a computer, it was filmed here - in the Zhangjiajie National Park, which is located in the Wulingyuan Mountains (southeastern Chinese province of Hunan). On the territory of the park, you can observe quartzite rocks, up to 800 meters high - the result of millennial erosion. In the Wulingyuan mountain range, there are also much higher peaks - reaching heights of over 3000 meters.
Eiffel Tower (Paris, France)
Who would have thought that the temporary structure built for the World Exhibition would not only survive, but also become the most recognizable symbol of Paris and all of France, the most important attraction of the country's capital. Millions of tourists from all over the world rise to its observation decks, from where you can see all of Paris at a glance, and in the light of night or festive illumination, it becomes a real beauty.
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Hagia Sophia (Istanbul, Turkey)
Whatever the name of this ancient city - Constantinople or Istanbul - it is still adorned with the majestic St. Sophia Cathedral. This is the best example of Byzantine architecture; it has remained an ancient witness to the greatness of the Byzantine Empire. The Turks who conquered the city turned the cathedral into a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, but they treated it quite delicately. Therefore, now tourists have a great opportunity to visit the magnificent Hagia Sophia Museum and enjoy the beauty of the ancient temple.
Iguazu Falls (Argentina-Brazil)
Located on the Iguazu River on the border between Argentina and Brazil, the luxurious Iguazu Falls is twice the height and wider than the famous Niagara Falls in the Great Lakes. It is also called the "Devil's Throat". It stretches along the river for two kilometers, and its cascades form a kind of horseshoe. The emergence of this waterfall was facilitated by a volcanic eruption, after which a large crevice remained in the ground. During the rainy season, the waterfall throws 13,000 cubic meters of water every second, then it looks especially impressive. This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world.
Colosseum (Rome, Italy)
This one of the symbols of the Eternal City appeared in it in 80 years BC. e. About 50,000 Romans could have gathered there for the spectacle. The very opening of the Colosseum was celebrated in Rome for 100 days, and the fighting in its arena continued until the decline of the empire in the 4th century. Subsequent generations strongly "pinched" the Colosseum, dismantling it for building materials, but there is still much to see.
Alhambra (Granada, Spain)
Translated from Arabic, Alhambra means "red castle". This magnificent fortress-palace was built by the Moorish rulers in the province of Granada on the top of a rocky plateau. In this wonderful palace, delicate, graceful Moorish architecture appeared in all its splendor.
Sydney Opera House (Australia)
The relatively young building of this theater, built by the Dane Jorn Utzon, instantly became a recognizable symbol of Sydney. The original roof structure resembles half-open shells. This theater has become a must-see for most tourists.
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Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu, recognized as one of the New Wonders of the World, is located on the territory of the modern, on the top of a mountain range at an altitude of 2450 meters above sea level. It is called "the city in the sky" or "the city among the clouds", and sometimes "the lost city of the Incas." Some archaeologists believe that this city was created as a sacred mountain refuge by the great Inca ruler Pachacutec around 1440 and functioned until 1532 when the Spanish invaded the territory of the Inca empire. In 1532, all of its inhabitants mysteriously disappeared.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sheikh Zayed Mosque is one of the six largest mosques in the world. Named after Sheikh Zayed ibn Sultan al-Nahyan, the founder and first president of the United Arab Emirates. Unlike many other Muslim temples, everyone is allowed into it, regardless of faith.
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
The Taj Mahal is one of the most recognizable landmarks not only in India but around the world. The structure was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and also a symbol of eternal love.
Mesquita, Cordoba, Spain
Walls decorated with intricate patterns, mosaic ornaments, hundreds of thin openwork columns - this is how the Cathedral Mosque of Cordoba appears today. Many centuries ago there was an ancient Roman temple on this place, then it was replaced by a Visigothic church, and in 785 Mesquita appeared. It became the second most important mosque on the planet, and the pilgrimage to Cordoba was even equated with the Hajj to Mecca, obligatory for every Muslim. But then the Catholics changed the Moors, and Mesquita was turned into a Christian temple.
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Italy
The heart of the Vatican and the entire Catholic world, the Cathedral of the Saint is one of the main attractions in Rome. Here you can see the ancient one from a bird's eye view, admire the interior of the cathedral from the top of the dome, defend Mass and even receive the blessing of the pontiff.
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
The Cambodian temple complex of Angkor Wat is the largest religious building ever created, with a history of almost 9 centuries. Even its name speaks about the monumentality of the temple complex, because Angkor Wat literally translates as the City-Temple. It covers an area of 200 hectares and is surrounded by a moat 190 meters wide. This colossal structure is dedicated to the god Vishnu, who is revered in this area.
Bayon Temple Complex, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Bayon (Bayon) - one of the most amazing temples located on the territory of Tom and was its religious center. The "highlight" of Bayon are the towers with many faces, carved out of stone, silently gazing from a height at the vast territory of Tom, and during the heyday of the state - and the entire Khmer Empire. Initially, there were 54 towers, which symbolized the 54 provinces under the rule of the king. Today, only about 37 towers have survived.
Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ on Blood, St. Petersburg, Russia
The Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, better known as the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, has become the only Russian attraction on the TripAdvisor list. Savior on Spilled Blood attracts tourists from all over the world not only with the splendor of its domes and interiors, but also with an unusual history that has given rise to many legends and speculations. Many of them are connected with the fact that the temple was erected on the place where on March 1, 1881, a citizen of the People's Republic I. Grinevitsky mortally wounded Alexander II, who was popularly called the Tsar-Liberator for the abolition of serfdom.
Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg National Military Park is not a park in the traditional sense. Here you will not find shady alleys and flowering flower beds. This is where the important battle of the United States Civil War took place in 1863.
Old city walls, Dubrovnik, Croatia
In 1979, UNESCO listed Dubrovnik's Old Town as a World Heritage Site, including much of the city's ancient walls. They surround the city on all four sides and contain a venerable collection of historical monuments, including towers, fortresses, churches, monasteries, squares and streets, schools, museums and galleries. Built for defense purposes, these stone walls have protected citizens since the founding of Dubrovnik in the 6th century.
Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar
The Shwedagon Pagoda is the tallest spiritual structure in Myanmar, or, as it is also called, the Country of Pagodas. The entire complex of the giant pagoda occupies more than five hectares of land, on which, in addition to the main structure, there are many smaller spiers and innumerable sculptural images of mythical and real animals: golden griffins and elephants, dragons and lions. The way it is today, Shwedagon Pagoda became in the 15th century, during the reign of Queen Shinsobu. It was then that the giant temple was finally given the shape of an inverted begging bowl and sheathed with gold from top to bottom.
Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, Washington DC
The Lincoln Memorial is a magnificent temple, made in the ancient Greek style and somewhat reminiscent of the Parthenon. It is supported by 36 columns of white marble, the same size as the state at the time of President Lincoln's death. In the center of the temple is a statue of the world's most respected American president, seated in a chair. Its height is 5.79 meters.
Ancient city of Petra, Petra / Wadi Musa, Jordan
In the very heart of Jordan, in the Wadi Musa Valley, deep in the sandy mountains is the most amazing ancient city of Petra. Petra was originally a temporary refuge for the nomadic Nabatean tribes. From several fortified rocky caves, it gradually grew into a large fortress city. You can get to the city in one way - through the narrow Siq gorge, which was once the bed of a mountain stream. Petra still belongs to the Bedouins, who warmly welcome guests on their land.
Section of the Great Wall of China Mutianyu, Beijing, China
In no other section of the Great Wall of China, restoration work has been done so well as in the Mutianyu section. This site with 22 watchtowers that have retained their original appearance is a true architectural masterpiece. The phrase Mutianyu is translated from Chinese as "a valley where you can admire the views of the fields." Of all the sections of the Great Wall of China, Mutianyu is the longest fully restored section open to tourist access.
Ancient city of Ephesus, Selcuk, Turkey
The largest and best-preserved ancient city on the shores of the Aegean Sea and the second most important after Pompeii in the Mediterranean is Ephesus, which is the most visited attraction in Turkey. Legends associate the appearance of the city with the name of Androcles, the son of the ruler of Athens, Codrus, who, on the advice of the oracle, arrived in these places to lay the temple of Artemis. The city got its name from the Amazon, Ephesia, the beloved of Androcles.
Alhambra, Spain
The Alhambra (Arabic: Al Hamra - literally "Red Castle") is an ancient palace and fortress of the Moorish rulers of the province in southern Spain. The castle occupies the top of a rocky plateau on the southeastern border of Granada. The name Alhambra probably comes from the color of the sun-dried clay or bricks that make up the castle walls. However, some historians suggest that the name comes from the "red flame of torches" that illuminated the long-term construction of the castle, which went on around the clock.
Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia
This is the main memorial dedicated to the memory of the soldiers who died during the First and Second World Wars. Today it is considered one of the most significant monuments of its kind in the world. The memorial is located not far from the Parliament building, from the balcony of which a circular panorama of the monument opens.
Siena Cathedral, Siena, Italy
According to the chronicles, at the beginning of the 13th century, the inhabitants of the city-state, which was the main competitor and adversary of Florence, "called on their leaders to build a temple more magnificent than that of their neighbors." So between 1215 and 1263 on the site of the old temple, the Duomo of Siena was founded according to the plan of the Gothic master Niccolò Pisano. Today this majestic temple is the main attraction of the city.
Milan Cathedral (Duomo), Milan, Italy
The most important place in Milan is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Nachente (Duomo), a gem of Italian Gothic, which was built from 1386 until the beginning of the 19th century. The third largest Catholic church on the planet can be safely ranked as one of the wonders of the world. Its 100-meter spiers rise above the center of Milan, and the golden statue of the Madonna on the longest spire (four meters high) is visible from many parts of the city.
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain
The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is one of the most famous long-term buildings in the world: its construction began almost 150 years ago and continues to this day. Although initially Antonio Gaudi had nothing to do with the construction of this temple, a year after the start of work, he headed this project. Gaudí built the temple for 30 years until he died. The reason for such a long construction is that the Sagrada Familia is being built exclusively on donations from the parishioners.
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
If you look at the Google map, you can understand why the bridge (not gold at all, but red) is called a gate. The main local attraction "lets" the Pacific Ocean into the San Francisco Bay, connecting the city with Marin County. This grandiose structure was built from 1933 to 1937. At the time of its opening, it was the largest suspension bridge in the world.
Christ the Redeemer statue, Rio de Janeiro
The statue of Christ the Redeemer in is one of the most famous and popular monuments in the world. Every year, millions of tourists climb to its foot, from where a stunning panorama of the city and the bay opens with the picturesque Sugar Loaf Mountain, the famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, the huge bowl of the Maracanã stadium.
Teotihuacan, San Juan Teotihuacan, Mexico
The name of the ancient settlement Teotiukan is translated from the Aztec language as "the city where people become gods." According to legend, after the Flood, the gods returned to Teotihuacan to re-create the world. Modern researchers believe that the area of this ancient settlement was 26-28 square kilometers, and the population was about 200 thousand people. It is one of the oldest and largest cities in the Western Hemisphere, the exact age of which is still unknown.
Golden Temple - Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar, India
Harmandir Sahib - one of the most ancient and revered temples in India, is the Mecca of the Sikhs. Its upper tiers are covered with gilding, which is why it is also known as the "Golden Temple". The road to the entrance to the temple goes along a narrow marble bridge over a pond, the water in which is considered curative. Pilgrims believe that it consists of the elixir of immortality and holy water. The road across the bridge symbolizes the path from the sinner to the righteous.
Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. Its architect was the Dane Jorn Utzon. Designing original roofs, somewhat vaguely reminiscent of seashells, he gave Sydney a great gift - a symbol of the city. Today, every tourist, planning to visit Australia, must include an excursion to the majestic opera house in the program of his trip.
