1. Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
The Pyramids at Giza are the oldest and largest pyramids in the world, but the main thing is that the pyramid of Cheops, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, has survived to this day. And without a doubt, the pyramids in Giza deservedly rank first in the Top 10 attractions in the world.
These pyramids were built as tombs for the ancient Egyptian kings, these royal tombs reflect the strength and wealth of the ancient Egyptian civilization.
More popular than any other landmarks in the world, The Great Pyramids of Giza are located west of the Nile, near the capital of Egypt, Cairo. The Great Pyramid of Cheops is the oldest and largest, it was built as a tomb for the ancient Egyptian king Khufu (Cheops). It has a height of 137 meters, which means the Cheops pyramid was the tallest structure on Earth for several millennia, until the towers of the Cologne Cathedral were completed in 1880, and consists of 2,300,000 blocks, some weighing up to 200 tons.
The second pyramid at Giza was built for Khafre, the son of King Khufu. It was erected in 2592 BC, the third pyramid at Giza was built for Menkaur, the son of King Khafre.
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| Pyramids of Giza, Egypt |
2. Great Wall of China, China
The most popular attraction in China, one of the seven wonders of the world of our time. It is the longest man-made structure in the world and stretches for as much as 6,300 kilometers. Construction of the first part of the Great Wall began under Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the 7th century, and other parts of the wall were added by subsequent emperors of China at a later time.
Stones, bricks, compacted earth and wood were used to build the Great Wall. More than 1 million people lost their lives during its construction and it has become the longest cemetery in the world. More than 8 million people visit it annually.
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| Great Wall of China |
3. Statue of Liberty, New York, USA
The Statue of Liberty is recognized as the main attraction of the United States, it is a symbol of Freedom, then why millions of migrants from Europe, to a country of great opportunities, sought. Colossal sculpture located 3 kilometers from Manhattan in New York City. The statue actually represents the Roman goddess of Liberty and is a gift from the people of France to the United States.
It was designed by the French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and is a gift from the United States for the world exhibition on October 28, 1876. About 4 million tourists visit the Statue of Liberty every year. The height of this amazing sculpture is 93 meters, from the ground to the tips of the torch.
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| Statue of Liberty, New York |
4. Taj Mahal, India
The most popular historical monument in India, located in the city of Agra. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The architecture of the building traces the features of the Mughal, Islamic, Persian, Ottoman and Indian styles. It took 17 years to build the Taj Mahal, and the first stone was laid in 1632. It is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, millions of tourists visit it every year.
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| Taj Mahal, India |
5. Eiffel Tower, Paris
Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognizable structures in the world, located in the capital of France, Paris. It was named after Gustave Eiffel, the engineer in charge of design and construction. The tower is over 300 meters high and weighs over 10,000 tons; construction was completed in 1889. for him; s construction. The 324 meter tower weighs 10,100 tons and was opened in 1889. For the next 41 years it remained the tallest building in the world.
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| Eiffel Tower, Paris |
6. Colosseum, Rome
It is the largest amphitheater in the world during the Roman Empire. It is also the most popular tourist and iconic symbol in Rome. The Colosseum was built in 70 AD. Emperor Vespasian. It was used for gladiatorial fights and social events. Gladiator fights took place at the Colosseum until AD 435. It can accommodate up to 50,000 spectators and has 80 entrances.
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| Colosseum, Rome |
7. Big Ben, England
The vast majority of tourists clearly associate Big Ben with England and is rightfully considered the main tourist attraction of the country. Few people know that in fact Big Ben is not a separate attraction, but part of the Westminster Palace in London. Big Ben is home to the world's largest chimes and is the third tallest clock tower in the world. It is named after Benjamin Hall, one of the architects of this clock tower, which was built between 1848 and 1853.
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| Big Ben, England |
8. Stonehenge, England
One of the most popular destinations in the world, located in Salisbury England. This prehistoric monument consists of standing stones and a large number of mounds. Archaeologists estimate that Stonehenge was built between 3000 and 2000 BC.
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| Stonehenge, England |
9. Golden Gate, USA
The most recognizable landmark in California, the Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge that connects San Francisco to the rest of Northern California. Its length is almost 3 kilometers, and the height of the pillars is 227 meters, it was opened in 1937 and for the next 27 years remained the longest suspension bridge in the world. It is considered one of the most photographed attractions in the United States.
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Golden Gate Bridge, California |
10. Sydney Opera House, Australia
The Sydney Opera House is Australia's most recognizable landmark and symbol, located on the shores of Sydney Harbor. With over 1,500 performances every year, this theater is considered one of the liveliest art centers in the world. It is estimated that over 7 million people visit this amazing Sydney tourist attraction.
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| Sydney Opera House, Australia |