What is the biggest attraction? Overview of the most famous sights of the world
Planet Earth is replete with places that fascinate with their beauty. Millions of tourists from all over the world go to them every year, who return from there with a bunch of photos, videos and, most importantly, memories. Over the years, only the brightest moments remain, and lines to the sights, knocked down legs and other inconveniences are erased from memory. However, it is not only the beauty that attracts travelers, as evidenced by the following list of the most visited objects on the planet.
1. Grand Bazaar (Istanbul, Turkey)
The Grand Bazaar appeared in Constantinople in the 15th century and is considered one of the world's first shopping arcades. An incredible number of visitors pass through it every year - more than 91 million! There are 66 streets on its territory, and more than 4 thousand shops work on them, the bazaar has become a separate microdistrict of the city.
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2. Times Square (New York, USA)
This area is the main commercial area of New York's Midtown. In terms of attendance, reaching up to 50 million people a year, it is difficult to compete with any other attraction in the world with this area. Ablaze with bright lights of advertisements and billboards, Times Square is often referred to by Americans as the "crossroads of the world."
3. Grand Central (New York, USA)
New York Central Station is located at the intersection of Park Avenue and 42nd Street within Midtown Manhattan. This is the world's largest railway terminal - it has 44 platforms and 67 tracks converge here. In addition, this is the oldest New York station. Surprisingly, it has also become a city attraction, for example, in 2013, about 22 million people decided to look at it. Every day about 750 thousand people come here, while only every third of them is a passenger.
4. Magic Kingdom Amusement Park (Orlando, Florida, USA)
Walt Disney World Recreation Center is divided into 4 theme parks, one of which is Magic Kingdom located in Bay Lake, Florida. It is dedicated to the characters of Disney fairy tales. In 2015, it was visited by 20.49 million people - it is no coincidence that for the 10th time in a row it has been recognized as the most visited theme park in the world, and in North America he has held the palm for 15 years.
5. Forbidden City (Beijing, China)
Chinese imperial palace, called the "Forbidden City", is located in the heart of Beijing. Emperors have lived in it since the Ming Dynasty, solemn ceremonies were held here, and the most important political issues were resolved for five centuries. There are about 980 different buildings on the territory of the Forbidden City, and the palace complex has now been turned into a museum. Over 14 million foreign and local tourists come here every year, making the Forbidden City the most visited museum in the world.
6. Tokyo Disney Sea (Urayasu, Japan)
The Japanese branch of Disneyland is located near Tokyo. This amusement park has a nautical theme. It is spread over more than 71 hectares of land. After Tokyo Disney Sea opened in 2001, it was the fastest theme park in the world to reach 10 million visitors - the anniversary visitor arrived just 307 days after the park's grand opening. Now this park continues to be visited annually by at least 14 million guests.
7. Basilica of the Holy Virgin of Guadalupe (Mexico City, Mexico)
Mexicans consider the Blessed Virgin Mary of Guadalupe, the intercessor and heavenly patron of the country, to be their common sacral mother. On the northern outskirts of Mexico City, a basilica was built in her honor. It is believed that at this place five centuries ago, she appeared to the Indian Juan Diego, who conveyed her words to the rest of the people. Thanks to this miracle, the ancient Indians were able to reconcile themselves with the Christianity implanted by the Spaniards. The miraculous (according to the Catholic Church) image of the Virgin Mary is stored in the building of the basilica rebuilt in 1976 as the most revered shrine by the Mexicans. This basilica, which has become a shrine of the Catholic New World, is visited annually by over 12 million people. It is especially crowded here on December 12 - the day of veneration of the Virgin Mary of Guadalupe.
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8. Great Wall of China (PRC)
Once the Great Wall of China protected the empire from the raids of the northern tribes, so it stretched for several thousand kilometers along the northern border of the country. In fact, these are several separate chains of walls, the sum of the lengths of which exceeds 21 thousand kilometers. A piece of the wall, specially restored for tourists, is visited annually by up to 11 million people.
9. Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, USA)
This beautiful bridge red has long been a symbol of San Francisco. It is thrown across the bay of the same name and connects San Francisco with Marin County. This is one of the most photogenic bridges in the world. Its length is 2737 meters. Every year, over 10 million tourists come to take pictures against the backdrop of the bridge.
10. Louvre (Paris, France)
When the Louvre was built back in the 12th century, it was intended as a fortress, and only later did it become a royal palace. When the French overthrew the monarchy and established a republic, the Louvre became one of the world's largest museums. Today it is one of the main Parisian attractions and the first most visited museum in Europe (10 million people annually). For example, in 2014, 9.26 million people came to admire its exposition. The Louvre houses over 380 thousand artifacts, although only 35 thousand of them are available for viewing in the halls. An inquisitive visitor can get acquainted in the Louvre with the history of the development of human civilization from the earliest prehistoric times to the present day. The area of all expositions of the Louvre is about 16 hectares (this is the third largest museum in the world), so in order to even superficially get acquainted with the countless masterpieces made not only in Europe, but also in Africa, the Middle East and other parts of the world, it will not be enough and several days.
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11. Sydney Opera House (Australia)
Every year, over 8 million people visit this performing arts center in Sydney, Australia. But only about 350,000 guests make paid tours of the building. The theater building was built in 1973, and when it became a tourist attraction, UNESCO added it to its World Heritage List in 2007.
12. Ocean Park (Hong Kong, China)
In 1977, an ocean park was opened in Hong Kong, in which marine mammals settled, there is also a marine animal theme park, an aquarium, and an amusement park. All this is located in the South District of Hong Kong on 88 hectares. Here you can see extremely pretty Chinese pandas, and for the entertainment of not only children, but also adults, 35 attractions have been built here. In addition, holidays and colorful shows are organized in the park. About 8 million visitors come here every year, in terms of attendance, this is one of the most popular Asian theme parks.
13. Parthenon (Athens, Greece)
The Greek Parthenon is one of the most famous ancient architectural monuments. The ruins of this temple, standing on the hill of the Acropolis, rise above Athens. It was built between 447 and 432 BC. The Parthenon has been a popular Greek and European landmark for many decades. And this despite the fact that not so much of it remains to this day - most of the pediments were destroyed, three dozen statues were preserved in a deplorable state. It’s even hard to imagine how this temple looked in all its splendor, since almost no descriptions of it have been preserved. As far as possible, fragments of stones were placed in their places, the original statues went to museums, giving way to copies. The Greek government is making vigorous efforts to return to their homeland the fragments of the temple, barbarously taken out by more powerful countries. The Parthenon is considered a symbol Ancient Greece, the cradle of democracy and Western civilization, so about 8 million people want to see it every year.
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14. Taj Mahal (Agra, India)
One of the new wonders of the world - the magnificent marble mausoleum of the Taj Mahal was built in Agra in the period 1632-1653. This complex is the best of what the Mughals built, in addition, he himself became a part of Indian history. Every year, about 8 million tourists from all over the world come to see its splendor.
15. Prague Castle (Prague, Czech Republic)
Prague Castle, covering an area of about 70 thousand square meters. m, hit the Guinness Book of Records as the most big fortress in the world. Tickets to sightseeing tour almost 2 million people buy it every year, and more than 7.4 million tourists just walk around its territory. Prague Castle appeared in the distant 9th century, and now the residence of the Czech president is located here.
16. St. Peter's Basilica (Vatican)
St. Peter's Basilica was built during the heyday of the Renaissance - this is the main building of the Vatican - an independent state in the center of Rome. St. Peter's Basilica is a magnificent example of Renaissance architecture and one of the largest churches in the world. Since the residence of the head of the Catholic Church, the Pope of Rome, is also located here, 7 million people visit the basilica every year, most of whom are Catholic parishioners.
17. Eiffel Tower (Paris, France)
When it comes to Paris, for most people, the Eiffel Tower is most often the first thing that comes to mind. French engineer Gustave Eiffel built it in 1899. Neither he nor any of the French could imagine that this building, erected only for the World Trade Fair, would be so popular that it would become one of the main symbols of Paris and all of France. For 40 years, this openwork steel structure, with a height of 324 meters, was the highest artificial structure on the planet, until it was overtaken by skyscrapers that, like mushrooms, began to grow in different parts of the Earth. To climb her observation deck, you need to overcome 1665 steps, but it is much easier to do it on the elevator. In 2015, almost 7 million tourists visited here.
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18. Milan Cathedral (Italy)
The construction of the Milan Cathedral continued intermittently for almost 600 years (1386-1965), but the result was magnificent. It has become the main attraction of the city. Built in the flamboyant Gothic style, the Duomo has become one of the most beautiful and monumental religious buildings in the world. At the same time, it can accommodate up to 40 thousand worshipers. Almost 6 million travelers come to see the Milan Cathedral every year.
19. Palace of Versailles (Versailles, France)
In the suburbs of Paris, Versailles, the French kings made themselves a luxurious residence with huge parks, magnificent gardens, fountains and statues. Now the Palace of Versailles has become a famous French museum, exhibiting chic art exhibits. The Palace of Versailles and its park complex are a place that attracts great amount tourists from all over the world. So, according to data for 2008, about 5 million people visited the museums of Versailles, and twice as many vacationers go for a walk along the alleys of its parks.
20. Statue of Liberty (New York, USA)
Donated by France for the centenary of the United States, the Statue of Liberty fit so harmoniously into the picture of Manhattan that it has become one of the main and recognizable landmarks of the entire United States. She was placed on tiny island and turned towards Europe, as if welcoming emigrants sailing on ships from the Old World. This sculpture is visited annually by over 4 million people.
21. Colosseum (Rome, Italy)
In addition to the now well-known name, the Colosseum is also called the Flavian amphitheater. It is located in the heart of the Eternal City. It was the largest of the erected Roman amphitheatres - its capacity was 50-80 thousand spectators who came here for a variety of entertainment: animal persecution, gladiator fights, executions of criminals and the first Christians, entertainment spectacles, dramas, and other events. In modern Rome, the Colosseum collects the most visitors - up to 4 million a year.
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22. Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family (Barcelona, Spain)
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Not even being fully completed yet, the Sagrada Familia, a masterpiece of the architecture of the great Antoni Gaudí, has become incredibly popular with tourists who rush to Barcelona from all over the world to enjoy its splendor. Every year, more than 3 million tourists come to the temple, which is almost 2 times the population of Barcelona itself. The tallest tower is to be 172 meters high, and the temple, which is being built entirely with donations, is scheduled to be completed around 2026.
23. Angkor Wat (Angkor, Cambodia)
What is the name of the Cambodian temple complex, which was built as a Hindu temple during the existence of the Khmer empire. On the this moment it is considered the world's largest religious monument. The flow of tourists here began to grow in the early 90s of the last century, after the brutal tyranny of Pol Pot was put an end to in the country. So, if in 1993 the temple complex was visited by 7650 people, then in 2012 more than 2 million people have already visited here. Now it is the most visited attraction of this country.
24. Tower (London, United Kingdom)
historical tower fortress located in London on the left bank of the Thames, in the heart of the English capital. It was built in the 11th century, and now it has become one of the brightest sights of the country and is protected by UNESCO. For example, in 2015, over 2.7 million tourists came to see the Tower.
25. Statue of Christ the Redeemer (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Standing on the top of the 700-meter cliff of Corcovado, the statue of Christ the Redeemer, 30 meters high (plus 8 meters of the pedestal) with arms outstretched (28 meters), seems to protect the city spread out at its feet. It looks very impressive, so every year about 2 million tourists come to Rio de Janeiro to admire the city, but including the statue.
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Even the most avid traveler will always be able to find unexplored places, countries and cultures, because our planet is so diverse. Rice terraces, waterfalls and clear ponds - we have collected for you 30 sights that everyone should see at least once!
1Pamukkale, Turkey
A natural site in the Turkish province of Denizli is 17 geothermal springs that look extraordinary! Dazzling white terraces are included in the list world heritage UNESCO. And besides, they are open for swimming.
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Rice terraces, China
The most famous rice terraces China's Longji Rice Terraces are called "Dragon Ridge" due to their unusual shape. They are located near the Guilin district and rise above the sea by 300-1100 meters. This place gets its most spectacular view in the spring, when the blue sky and the sun are reflected in the water.
Photo: mybirdie.ca 3 Temples of Bagan, Myanmar
The ancient city of Bagan in the state of Myanmar today is an archaeological area with pagodas, temples and monasteries. The most famous and beautiful of them are the Buddhist temple of Damyanji and Ananda. Seeing this once old City you will remember it forever.
Photo: hotels-myanmar.com 4 Monasteries of Meteora, Greece
The largest complex of monasteries in Greece impresses primarily with its location: it is located on the tops of cliffs reaching a height of 600 meters. The monasteries are a unique landmark, because they were built in 950-970, when there were no roads, no equipment, and all the materials were lifted onto the rocks by hand.
Photo: lovethesepics.com Uyuni Salt Flat, Bolivia
A dry lake in the south of the Altiplano desert plain is the largest salt marsh in the world. The mirror surface of Uyuni reflects the clouds, which creates an incredible sight!
Photo: hofmag.com 6 Hitachi National Park, Japan
In the park of the Japanese city of Hitachinaka, you can admire the beauty of nature at any time of the year, because there are plants that bloom every season.
Photo: yokotatravel.com 7 Ad Deir and Al Khazneh, Jordan
Temples in the city of Petra in Jordan are unique sights. Back in the 1st century AD. they were completely carved out of the rocks.
Photo: owegoo.com 8 Machu Picchu, Peru
"City among the clouds" is considered one of the most mysterious sights in the world, located on top of a mountain range at an altitude of 2450 meters above sea level. It is believed that the city was created as a sacred mountain shelter by the Inca ruler Pachacutec. 1200 people lived in it, and all of them mysteriously disappeared from the city in the middle of the 16th century.
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Cave in Algarve, Portugal
Situated on a beach in the Portuguese region of Algarve, this cave creates an amazing view with its perforated vault. Especially when the rays of the sun pass through them.
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Lencois Maranhensis National Park in Brazil
national park in the Brazilian state of Maranhao is known for its sand dunes. It takes on a particularly charming look during the rainy season, when lagoons form between the dunes.
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Moraine Lake, Canada
Glacial Lake is located in Banff National Park at an altitude of 1885 meters. It is completely filled only from the middle to the end of June, being fed by a glacier. At this time, the rocky bottom of the lake creates an amazing reflection on the surface.
Photo: wallpaperfolder.com 12 Son Doong Cave, Vietnam
The Vietnamese province of Quang Binh is home to the most big cave in the world - Shondong. It is assumed that its total volume is 38.5 million square meters. There is a river flowing in the cave, and there are also grass and trees.
Photo: thethaovanhoa.vn 13 Tulip fields, Netherlands
Flower fields in the Netherlands occupy vast territories, which is why they look so fabulous. The largest number of tulips bloom from early April to mid-May - it is at this time that you can see an incredible riot of colors!
Photo: kartunlucu.com 14 Mount Roraima, South America
Table Mountain Roraima is located at the junction of Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana. Its main feature is that a large cloud constantly hovers over the mountain.
Photo: feel-planet.com 15 Cave of Crystals, Mexico
At a depth of 300 meters under the city of Naica in Mexico is a cave of crystals. The largest crystal found here reached a height of 11 meters and had a width of 4 meters. You can stay inside the cave for no longer than 20 minutes, since the temperature in it can rise to 60 degrees.
Photo: tourism-spot.com 16 Colored rocks of Zhangye Danxia, China
AT Chinese province Gansu is located Zhangye Danxia National Geopark, the main attraction of which is colored rocks. Formed by deposits of sandstone and other minerals, they reach a height of several hundred meters.
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Sea of stars, Maldives
Thanks to the bioluminescence of millions of living organisms, beaches on Maldivian island Vaadu seems to be covered with stars. The sight is simply incredible!
Photo: thousandwonders.net 18 Antelope Canyon, USA
Located in northern Arizona, this canyon gets its name from its incredible antelope-like coloration. A special magic to this place is added by sunlight breaking through the rocks.
Photo: planetden.com 19 Fingal's Cave, UK
The rock-cut cave is located on the Scottish island of Staffa. Its walls are vertical basalt columns up to 20 meters high. For boats, the entrance to the cave is too narrow, so you can get into it only on foot along the edge above the water.
Photo: ml.southlive.in 20 Bamboo forest, Japan
Amazing beauty The Sagano Bamboo Forest is a natural landmark located near Kyoto. It is a picturesque alley of tall trees that look very impressive.
Photo: bonappetour.com 21 Spotted Lake, Canada
The Spotted Lake body of water near the town of Osoyoos is also called Kliuk. Its water is saturated with various minerals and has the highest concentration of magnesium sulfate in the world. Due to this, in the summer, during evaporation, spots of various shapes and colors form on the surface of the lake.
Photo: ppcorn.com 22 Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina
One of the most famous tourist sites in Argentina is the Perito Moreno Glacier, located in national park Los Glaciares. It has an area of 250 square kilometers.
Photo: en.wikipedia.org 23 Iguazu Falls, South America
The complex of 270 waterfalls is located on the border of Brazil and Argentina and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. They are the most visited attraction in South America, with up to 2 million visitors annually.
Photo: tedytravel.com 24 Giants Road, Northern Ireland
An amazing attraction was formed as a result of an ancient volcanic eruption near Bushmills in Northern Ireland.
Photo: iexplore.com 25 Flathead Lake, USA
The largest lake in the United States is located west of the Mississippi River and is known for its incredibly clear water. Despite the fact that at first glance it seems shallow, in some places the depth of Flathead Lake reaches 113 meters.
Photo: tumblr.com 26 Pongour Falls, Vietnam
The waterfall in the vicinity of the city of Dalat reaches a height of 40 meters and has a width of 100 meters. It is considered one of the main attractions of Vietnam - and no wonder, because its beauty is amazing!
Photo: reddit.com 27 Great Barrier Reef, Australia
The world's largest coral reef stretches for 2.5 thousand kilometers along the northeast coast of Australia. It is the largest in the world natural object formed from living organisms. Moreover, it can be seen from space.
Photo: alterra.cc Guijiang River, China
The river in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is one of the most scenic in China. Clear water and the surrounding nature create a simply amazing atmosphere!
Photo: toonts.com 29 Monolith Devils Tower, USA
The natural monument Devils Tower is located in the state of Wyoming and is a monolith of volcanic origin 386 meters high. It is believed that its age is from 195 to 225 million years.
Photo: npca.org 30 Troll tongue, Norway
A stone ledge on the Skjeggedal rock, near the Norwegian city of Odda, has a similar name due to its unusual shape: it looks like a big tongue. But in fact, this is a fallen piece of rock, horizontally frozen on its edge.
Photo: earthtrekkers.com Experts from the world's largest travel site TripAdvisor have compiled a rating of 25 cultural sites that have been most highly rated by tourists from around the globe.
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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 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 " lost city the Incas." Some archaeologists believe that this city was created as a sacred mountain retreat by the great Inca ruler Pachacutec around 1440 and functioned until 1532, when the Spaniards invaded the territory of the Inca empire. In 1532, all its inhabitants mysteriously disappeared.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sheikh Zayed Mosque is one of the six most great mosques in the world. Named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, founder and first president of the United United Arab Emirates. Unlike many other Muslim temples, everyone is allowed into it, regardless of faith.
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
The Taj Mahal mausoleum is one of the most recognizable landmarks not only in India but all over the world. The construction 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, as well as 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 site, then it was replaced by the 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, which is obligatory for every Muslim. But then the Catholics replaced the Moors, and Mezquita was turned into a Christian church.
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Italy
The heart of the Vatican and the entire Catholic world, St.'s Cathedral is one of the main attractions of 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 the mass and even receive the blessing of the pontiff.
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
The Cambodian temple complex 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 Temple City. It covers an area of 200 hectares and is surrounded by a moat 190 meters wide. This colossal building is dedicated to the god Vishnu, revered in this area.
Bayon Temple Complex, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Bayon is one of the most amazing temples located on the territory of Tom and was its religious center. The “highlight” of Bayon is considered to be towers with many faces carved from stone, silently looking from a height on the vast territory of Tom, and in the heyday of the state - on 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. Spas-on-Blood attracts tourists from all over the world not only with the magnificence of its domes and interiors, but also unusual story which gave rise to many legends and conjectures. Many of them are related to the fact that the temple was erected on the spot where on March 1, 1881, I. Grinevitsky, a Narodnaya Volya member, 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 at all in the traditional sense. Here you will not find shady alleys and flowering flower beds. This is the place where an important battle took place in 1863 civil war in the United States.
Old city walls, Dubrovnik, Croatia
In 1979, UNESCO contributed Old city Dubrovnik on the World Heritage List, including a large part of the city's ancient walls. They surround the city from all four sides and keep a venerable collection historical monuments, including towers, fortresses, churches, monasteries, squares and streets, schools, museums and galleries. Built for defense purposes, these stone walls have protected the citizens since the founding of Dubrovnik in the 6th century.
Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar
The Shwedagon Pagoda is the tallest spiritual building in Myanmar, or, as it is also called, the Land 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 an innumerable number of sculptural images of mythical and real animals: golden griffins and elephants, dragons and lions. Shwedagon Pagoda became what it is today in the 15th century, during the reign of Queen Shinsobu. It was then that the gigantic 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 majestic temple, made in the ancient Greek style and somewhat reminiscent of the Parthenon. It is supported by 36 white marble columns according to the number of states that belonged 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 an armchair. Its height is 5.79 meters.
Ancient City of Petra, Petra/Wadi Musa, Jordan
In the heart of Jordan, in the valley of Wadi Musa, deep in the sandy mountains, lies the most amazing ancient city of Petra. Initially, Petra was a temporary home for the nomadic tribes of the Nabataeans. From several fortified rocky caves, it gradually grew into a large city-fortress. There is only one way to get to the city - through the narrow gorge of the Siq, which was once the bed of a mountain stream. Petra still belongs to the Bedouins, who welcome guests to their land.
Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China, Beijing, China
In no other section of the Great Wall of China has restoration work been carried out as well as in the Mutianyu section. This site with 22 watchtowers that have retained their original appearance is a real architectural masterpiece. The phrase Mutianyu is translated from Chinese as "a valley in which you can admire the views of the fields." Among all sections of the Great Wall of China, Mutianyu is the longest fully restored section open to tourists.
Ancient city of Ephesus, Selcuk, Turkey
The largest and best preserved ancient city on the shores of the Aegean Sea and the second largest after Pompeii in the Mediterranean - ancient Ephesus, which is the most visited attraction in Turkey. Legends connect the appearance of the city with the name of Androclus, the son of the ruler of Athens Codras, 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, beloved of Androclus.
Alhambra, Spain
Alhambra (Arabic Al Hamra - literally "Red Castle") is ancient palace and the 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 from which the castle walls are made. 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 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 near the Parliament building, from the balcony of which a panoramic view of the monument opens.
Siena Cathedral, Siena, Italy
According to the annals, at the beginning of the 13th century, the inhabitants of the city-state, which acted as the main competitor and opponent of Florence, "called on their leaders to build a temple more magnificent than their neighbors." So between 1215 and 1263, the Duomo of Siena was founded on the site of the old temple 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 Nashente (Duomo), the pearl of Italian Gothic, which was built from 1386 to the beginning of the 19th century. The third largest Catholic church on the planet can safely be considered one of the wonders of the world. Its hundred-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 construction projects 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 led 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 built solely on donations from parishioners.
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
If you look at google map, you can understand why the bridge (not golden at all, but red) is called the gate. The main local attraction, as it were, “lets in” the Pacific Ocean into the San Francisco Bay, connecting the city with Marin County. This is grand building built from 1933 to 1937. At the time of its opening, it was the largest suspension bridge in the world.
Statue of Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro
The statue of Christ the Redeemer is one of the most famous and popular monuments in the world. Every year, millions of tourists rise to its foot, from where a stunning panorama of the city and the bay opens with the picturesque Sugar Loaf Mountain, the famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, a 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. This is one of the oldest and major cities Western Hemisphere, the exact age of which is still unknown.
Golden Temple - Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar, India
Harmandir Sahib - one of the oldest and most 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 to be healing. Pilgrims believe that it consists of the elixir of immortality and holy water. The road over the bridge symbolizes the path from the sinner to the righteous.
Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia
Sydney Opera theatre- one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. Its architect was the Dane Jorn Utzon. Having designed the original roofs, somewhat reminiscent of shells, he made Sydney a magnificent 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.
If you are still thinking about where to spend your next vacation, to make it interesting, informative and "relaxing", we offer you a list of the most beautiful world attractions. That's the solution to the problem, at least for the next 15 holidays.
A brief overview of the sights of the world with names and photos
In the last article we talked about and now we want to talk about the sights. Intertwined in this diverse list are cultural, historical and natural monuments known throughout the world. New wonders of the world instead of ancient monuments that have sunk into oblivion are worth paying due attention to each of them.
Machu Picchu, Peru
The "Disappeared City of the Incas" at an unrealistic height of 2500 meters is a truly mysterious and awe-inspiring place. The city was founded by the great ruler of the Incas Pachacutec in 1440. History claims that it was sacred place Inca civilization, and which, a hundred years later, all the inhabitants mysteriously disappeared. No one knows the reasons why the inhabitants abandoned their homes, and where they themselves have gone. A reliable fact is only the invasion of the Spaniards into the territory of the Incas in 1532. But in Machu Picchu, the colonists did not find a single person, despite the flourishing infrastructure and residential buildings.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, UAE
The best sights of the world, the photo of which does not convey the grandeur of the buildings, includes the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in the capital of the Emirates. The incredible snow-white building occupies a huge area, abounds in wealth and lets everyone into its mansions, regardless of faith or disbelief. The floor of the mosque is covered with white patterned marble, the walls are inlaid with gold, and the minarets pierce the sky with needle-sharp golden spiers. The design of the mosque revealingly illustrates the untold wealth of the Emirates themselves and the state's love for luxury.
Bayon Temple Complex, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Of interest is not so much the temple itself, but its unique stone towers, silently looking from their height at the whole city and its environs. And looking - in the most direct sense. On the stone sculptures are carved faces that modern sculptors would envy. Surrounded by ubiquitous faces, you involuntarily experience admiration and awe at the same time. Initially, there were 54 columns, and only 37 have survived to this day.
Ancient city of Petra, Jordan
Among the endless sandy mountains in the Wadi Musa valley, the majestic city of Petra is lost, the architecture of which amazes the imagination with its monumentality and eternity. Enough to visit unique city to understand that these very, very sights of the world deserve the respectable right to be on the list of the best. The fortress grew out of several shallow caves in the rocks, which were used by the ancient nomadic tribes as a temporary habitat. Petra is well preserved because there was and is only one entrance to the city - through a deep narrow gorge, where one cannot pass unnoticed. However, today guests are greeted not by the arrows and stones of the enemy, but by the hospitality of the Bedouins living on the territory of Petra.
Great Wall of China, China
grandiose business card China is traditionally included in the famous sights of the world and is the longest defensive structure. Its length is about 8 thousand kilometers, and according to some sources - all 10 thousand. It continuously crosses the entire territory of China and falls into the ocean. Why and how such a huge wall was erected is still a mystery. It is most interesting to admire its greatness at the Mu Tian Yu site, which is the most well restored and open to the public.
Taj Mahal, India
The Taj Mahal temple complex is one of the modern wonders of the world. Its fascinating history is covered with myriads of romantic legends and tales, and the beauty of the building defies words. The most magnificent sights of the world (photo with names) fade against the backdrop of the breathtaking grandeur of the Taj Mahal. The complex is personified with eternal boundless love, it was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz, who tragically passed away during a difficult birth.
Alhambra, Granada, Spain
Alhambra literally means "Red Castle". The muted red color of the sun-dried clay, from which the castle walls are built, fully justifies this name. According to another version, the castle was called red even during its construction, which was carried out around the clock. At night, the site was illuminated by the lights of thousands of "red torches", the reflections of which gave the structure a mystical red hue. - the most majestic Moorish building in Spain, telling about the times of the invaders and colonizers more clearly than any historical manual.
Milan Cathedral Duomo, Italy
Dozens of sharp gothic spiers pierce the endless Milanese sky in the main city square. The Duomo Cathedral is the best example of Gothic in Italy, the construction of which was carried out over 4 centuries, starting from the end of the XIV. The spiers of the cathedral are not only the most beautiful sights in the world, but also one of the largest on the planet. Their height is more than 100 meters, and the highest one is crowned with a golden statue of the Madonna, which is clearly visible from many parts of Milan. As a guardian angel, she protects the townspeople from evil and misfortune.
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain
Another great example of Gothic architecture is in Barcelona by the great creator Antonio Gaudi. The construction of the temple is still underway, although the author himself has long been dead. There is a belief that when the Sagrada Familia is built, the end of the world will come. Perhaps that is why the workers are actually in no hurry to complete the project. BUT official version long-term construction - construction is carried out exclusively at the expense of parishioners.
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA
At the time of completion in 1937, the Golden Gate was the largest suspension bridge on earth, which automatically records it as one of the main attractions of the world. Why is the bridge called a gate? The answer can be obtained by looking at the Golden Gate from above (or from interactive map). The bridge is the gateway to Pacific Ocean in the calm waters of San Francisco Bay. By the way, “golden” is also not just a beautiful epithet. When the sun's rays fall on the red structure of the bridge at a certain angle, it really shimmers with gold - a truly amazing sight, especially in the shroud of clouds or fog that quite often covers San Francisco.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
The remnants of the former greatness of the mighty Mayan civilization are best revealed to us in the form of pyramids and temples of Chichen Itza, an ancient settlement with rich history and a myriad of mysteries. The reasons for the oblivion of such a powerful colossus still concern the minds of world historians, therefore Chichen Itza is very popular and takes a well-deserved place in the TOP attractions of the world. The main monument of the Mayan era - the temple of Kukulkan, is a stepped pyramid 24 meters high. Judging by this and other settlement designs, the Maya were excellent mathematicians, engineers, and astronomers.
Statue of Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The majestic monument of Christ with open arms blesses the Brazilian capital from a height of 800 meters. This grandiose building is ahead in popularity and gives odds to many attractions. different countries peace. Several million tourists from all over the world come to the foot of the statue every year to admire the breathtaking view of the city and the picturesque bay.
Angel Falls, Venezuela
The stream of water falling from a height of more than 800 meters is already felt from afar as splashes on the skin. And its noise can be heard from a great distance. Angel Falls, hidden from prying eyes in the jungles of Venezuela, was discovered quite recently, in 1935, the road to it is so impregnable and difficult. Angel's waters fall from the height of Mount Tepui, which in local dialect means Devil's Mountain. A very appropriate name for a sheer rock formation in the heart of the hot South American tropics.
Opera House, Sydney, Australia
Snow-white lotus petals or shells in panoramic photographs of Sydney cannot be confused with anything else. The most popular attractions in the world, including takes pride of place, attract attention with one of their appearance. Travelers going to Australia should definitely include this building in their travel itinerary, because it is a symbol not only of Sydney, but of the whole country, although it appeared relatively recently.
Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar
Luxurious inverted begging bowl, every inch of which is sheathed in gold, is the largest pagoda in the country. Its territory occupies about 5 hectares, shining with luxury, wealth and Buddhist wisdom. Here you can meet griffons and lions, dragons and elephants that adorn and protect the Shwedagon. From just the sight of the spiritual abode of Myanmar comes enlightenment and harmony in the soul and body.
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From the impressive Burj Khalifa to the stunning Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the famous travel site TripAdvisor has compiled a list of popular attractions around the world according to tourists.
The most famous landmarks in the world
Going on a trip to various countries, tourists think in advance about the itinerary and what sights are worth visiting.
Below in the article will be a list of attractions that are the most popular, according to TripAdvisor.
The navigable Panama Canal is located in the state of Panama. It consists of two lakes that were created by man, and locks.
The Petronas Towers are located in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. 
The symbol of Australia - the opera house in the city of Sydney 
The ancient city of the Mayan tribe is located on the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula. 
The oldest temple of 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 dedicated to the victims of a series of terrorist attacks committed on September 11 
Khalifa Tower, or Burj Khalifa (skyscraper) in Dubai, UAE 
The Lincoln Memorial is located in Washington D.C. 
The Great Wall of China, Mutianyu section, from where magnificent mountain scenery opens 
Charles Bridge in Prague, Czech Republic. It was built in the Middle Ages, it was called Prague. 
Suspension Bridge Golden Gate, California 
Hagia Sophia (currently a museum), Istanbul, Turkey 
Alhambra Palace, Granada, Southern Spain. Today it is a museum of Islamic art 
Notre Dame Cathedral in France. Catholic church in Paris 
Church of the Savior on Blood in northern capital Russia - the city of St. Petersburg 
Who has not dreamed of flying to France and admiring the beauties of Paris from the Eiffel Tower 
prison island
Alcatraz Island in California. Currently a museum, but there were times when this island served as a prison for dangerous criminals. It was impossible to escape from there. 
Milanese Cathedral in Italy 
St. Peter's Catholic Cathedral 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 
Angkorvoat is the largest temple complex in Cambodia. 
Brazil is famous for its aromatic coffee, football and the statue of Christ the Redeemer towering over Rio de Janeiro 
Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain 
Where to go first is up to you.
