Taj Mahal, India
photo Stuck in Customs
The construction of the "Crown Palace" in Agra has required 23 years to break ground this monument to the perfect symmetry. Commissioned in 1630 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Arjumand Banu Begam, the Taj was built in white marble reflecting the changing colors of the day.
Taj Mahal welcomes around 2.5 million tourists each year. If you have the opportunity, we recommend you get there by moonlit night to enjoy a must view.
Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
photo Michel27
Consisting of two million blocks of stone 2 tons each, the Great Pyramid of Giza is the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu (2560 BC). She has for millennia all records related to human constructions(the highest, most massive The heavier). The Pyramid of Cheops is the only representative of the seven wonders of the ancient world still visible today.
It was the first tourist attraction in history and in Antony and Napoleon among its famous visitors.Accompanied on the site of Giza Pyramids of Chephren and Menkaure and the Sphinx, it is one ofthe most famous Egyptian site annually hosts nearly 3 million tourists.
Great Wall, China
Photo of David Bertho
Built in the late 15th century to early 16th on the remains of an ancient wall dating back over 2,000 years, the Great Wall stretches 6,700 kilometers. Serving to define and protect the northern borders of China, this is the most important architectural structure ever built by man. However, contrary to popular urban legend, it is not visible to the naked eye from space.
With 10 million annual visitors, the Great Wall of China and one of the world's most visited tourist sites. If you want to discover it, we recommend the Simatai to Jinshanling section.
Eiffel Tower, France
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Built in 1889 for the Universal Exhibition in Paris, the tower, originally called "300-meter tower ', was built by Gustave Eiffel. Its height of 312 meters (in construction) allowed him to stay for 41 years the highest monument in the world.
A symbol of Paris and France, the Eiffel Tower every year nearly 7 million visitors delighted to enjoy a breathtaking view of the French capital.
Empire State Building, USA
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Located in the heart of Manhattan, the Empire State Building, from the top of its 381 meters, the tallest skyscraper in New York and the third of the entire American continent. Inaugurated in 1931, it is with its 102 floors a symbol of the city. Its wide staging in films and series (King Kong, How I Met Your Mother, Friends ...) has strengthened its international image.
Each year, 73 elevators in the Empire State Building propels 4 million visitors to the 86th floor observatory permanently open to the public. It is possible to enjoy a unique 360-degree panorama of New York, its surroundings and the Atlantic Ocean.
Big Ben, England
photo ** Maurice **
If today Big Ben is the name commonly used to refer to the Palace of Westminster and the clock tower in London, he is originally from the nickname for the great bell of 13.5 tons installed in the tower. The construction of the clock tower was decided in 1835 following a fire that destroyed the Palace of Westminster and in 1839, Big Ben is integrated into the belfry of the steeple. The crack appeared just months after its installation and who gave him his unique tone helped make Big Benbell the most famous in the world.
If the tour of the building is restricted to UK residents, the panorama of the monument still remains one of the most iconic of London.
Machu Picchu, Peru
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The "Lost City of the Incas", Machu Picchu rises on a rocky promontory at 2350m. Invisible from below, it was forgotten for centuries before being rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911, built around 1440 in part without mortar, it offers a testament to the accuracy of the construction through the ruins of palaces, baths and temples. It is now considered a key vestige of Inca architecture.
Due to its architectural features and mystery that literature has been able to build on the site, Machu Picchu has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. He joined the World Heritage List of UNESCO in 1983 and was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.
The Colosseum, Italy
Photo of Ivan Lukasevic
The Colosseum is the largest amphitheater ever built in the Roman Empire and one of the masterpieces of Roman architecture. Completed in 80 AD, it will took almost 10 years to build a monument that can accommodate up to 75,000 spectators. Used for 500 years, it is now partly in ruins after an earthquake and its use as a career.
True witness of the power of Imperial Rome, it is with its 4 million visitors a year, one of the major tourist attractions in Rome.
Sydney Opera House, Australia
photo Str1ke
Reconnaisable among all and true symbol of the city and Australia, Sydney Opera House, opened in 1973, is a great architectural work of the twentieth century. Directed by Danish Jørn Utzon, it has become a global icon of architecture by its design, construction and integration in the beautiful Sydney Harbour.
Considered one of the most active centers of the world shows, opera attracts over 4 million visitors curious to explore the many rooms open to the public. The principal, the Concert Hall, can accommodate 2,679 people seated and has the largest organ in the world. A guided tour of an hour you will discover French opera. English speakers will also enjoy a guided tour behind the scenes of one of the most photographed buildings in the world.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
photo cornstaruk
Angkor Wat is the largest temple of the ancient capital of the Khmer kings: the city of Angkor.Masterpiece of King Suryarman II, considered the Khmer Louis XIV, it was built in the 12th century.The best preserved temple of Angkor and the main attractions of the country, it has become a symbol of Cambodia. It is also the only monument in the world to be included on the national flag.
Perfect culmination of the Khmer temple, Angkor Wat delighted visitors with the grandeur and harmony of its architecture. Temple is even considered by many as the eighth wonder of the world.
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