List of the World's Most Popular Landmark
The Eiffel Tower in Paris,
France
One of the most famous
architectural structure The Eiffel Tower in Paris was built in
1889.The 324 meter tall architectural structure was named after its
designer and engineer Gustave Eiffel.
St. Basil’s Cathedral in
Moscow, Russia
St. Basil’s Cathedral in
Moscow, Russia is also known as Cathedral of Vasily the
Blessed.The flame of bonfire rising to the sky desigined building,
Saint Basil's Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox Church .The site
was bulit between 1555 and 1561 and added to UNESCO's
World Heritage List Since 1990 .
Blue Domed Church in Santorini,
Greece
Santorini is an island located
in the southern Aegean Sea,with an area of 73 km2
(28 sq mi ).The blue stark white buildings with beautiful,
sky-blue domes crowded along a steep cliff are the world’s most
beautiful roofs.
The Little Mermaid in
Copenhagen, Denmark
one of Copenhagen's
most famous tourist attractions,The sculpture of The Little
Mermaid sits on a rock in the Copenhagen harbour.The small and
unimposing statue was created by sculptor Edvard Erichsen in 1913 .
Neptune and the Palace of
Versailles in France
Neptune and the Palace of
Versailles is located about 10 miles southwest of Paris.The palace
ceased to be a permanent royal residence since 1789 after the French
Revolution.
Windmills at Kinderdijk,
Holland
Windmills at Kinderdijk is
located in the north-western comer of the Alblasserwaard. The
nineteen mills at Kinderdijk were built as a solution for draining
the excess water from the polders, between 1500 and 1740 and added
to UNESCO's World Heritage List Since 1997.
The Great Wall of China
Approximately 31,070 miles
long The Great Wall of China is the longest man-made structure in the
world.The Great Wall listed inUNESCO the world’s great national and
historical sites since 1987
The Taj Mahal in Agra, India
One of 7 wonders of the world
The Taj Mahal in Agra, India is the epitome of Mughal art .It was
built by Emperor Shah Jahan (died 1666 C.E.) in the memory of his
dear wife and queen Mumtaz
Machu Picchu in Peru
Machu Picchu is one of the most
intriguing and the most important archaeological sites in South
America.It is also known as Lost City of the Incas.It was listed to
UNESCO World Heritage site In 1983.
Big Ben in London
Big Ben was cast at
Whitechapel Bell Foundry in 1858.It is 2.28 metres tall and 2.75
metres wide.
The Burj al Arab Hotel in Dubai
A billowing Arabian dhow sail
designed shape , the world's most glamorous hotel is located in an
artificial island .The 321 meters tall Burj Al Arab’s doors
officially opened on 1 December 1999.
Tower of Pisa, Italy
One of the most remarkable
architectural structure Tower of Pisa is located in the Italian
town of Pisa . The tower is also known as freestanding bell tower.
The dramatic tilt tower features Romanesque-themed medieval
architecture . It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987
Christ the Redeemer in Rio de
Janeiro
The world's best known and most
visited monument Christ the Redeemer is a statue
of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro
,Brazil.Deco-style sculpture is also one Of the New 7
Wonders Of The World .It was registered on the UNESCO
world heritage list on 1 July 2012.
Mecca in Saudi Arabia
The birthplace of the prophet
Muhammad ,the Islamic religion's holiest city of Mecca
is located in the Hijaz region of western Saudi Arabia.
Loch Ness in Scotland
Loch Ness is the largest body
of fresh water approximately 23 mi (37 km) southwest of Inverness
lies in the geological fault known as Glen Mor or Great Glen.
Mont St. Michel in France
Mont St. Michel is located on
an island just off the coast of the region of Lower Normandy in
northern France.Mont St. Michel in France and its bay was added
inUNESCO's World Heritage List Since 1979.
Stonehenge in the English
county of Wiltshire
The breathtaking prehistoric
monument located near Salisbury in Wiltshire, England. Long studied
but still enigmatic, Stonehenge looms over England's Salisbury Plain
are estimated to have been in existence since 3100 BC.
Easter Island in the Polynesian
Triangle, Pacific Ocean
Easter Island is a Polynesian
island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, at the southeastern most
point of the Polynesian triangle, connecting the points of Hawaii,
New Zealand and Easter Island.The Island conserved within Rapa Nui
National Park was named UNESCO a World Heritage Site in 1995.
Mount Everest on the border of
Tibet and Nepal
The highest peak of the world
Mt Everest (8848m) is located in the Himalayas mountain range on the
border of Nepal and Tibet (China).Nepali name of Everest is
Sagarmatha Chinese namesis Qomolangma (Chomolungma). Mount Everest on
19 July 1976 and inscribed on the World Heritage List.
The Great Buddha of Kamakura in
Japan
The Great Buddha of Kamakura is
the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan.It is commenly
called Great Buddha or Daibutsu. Approximately 13.35 meters tall
statue Daibutsu is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha.
Niagara Falls at the border of
Ontario ( Canada ) and New York ( USA )
The Niagara River marks as an
international border between New York, USA and Ontario,
Canada.Combining of 3 water falls The American Falls, the Bridal
Veil Falls and the Horseshoe Falls made Niagara Falls
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