There are some sights that you just have to see with your own eyes. In the last week, TripAdvisor announced the winners of its Travelers’ Choice Awards for landmarks in 2016, revealing the top 22 Most Famous Landmarks in the World as voted by travelers. So, let’s reveal the best “WOW” landmarks that will leave you in awe:
22) Burj Khalifa
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Burj Khalifa is standing high in Dubai in the desert land of United Arab Emirates. Burj Khalifa is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Seeing Burj Khalifa rise into the heavens above the skyline is a sight to behold. Truly a feat of modern engineering and architecture. Burj Khalifa is one of the best landmarks in the united Arab emirates.
21) Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)
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Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) is located in Bangkok in Thailand. Temple of the Reclining Buddha is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. If you miss Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) temple, you can’t really say you saw Bangkok. Absolutely gorgeous. The reclining Buddha at Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) will really take your breath away.
20) Chichen Itza
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Chichen Itza is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The city of Chichen Itza in Mexico displays all the greatness of the Mayans as architects and master mathematicians. Chichen Itza is an amazing and humbling place.
19) Big Ben
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Big Ben is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Nothing like looking up to tell the time and seeing one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Big Ben is situated in London in the United Kingdom.
18) Corcovado – Cristo Redentor
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The Corcovado is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The statue of Corcovado – Cristo Redentor is located in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. The statue of Corcovado – Cristo Redentor is amazing, but the views are even better! Great sunset views over the city and bays, with the sun setting right behind the Corcovado – Cristo Redentor is just amazing.
17) Acropolis
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The Acropolis is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.The Acropolis is built in the city of Athens in Greece. Acropolis is known for its history, the architecture, and the beauty.
16) Great Wall at Mutianyu
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The great wall at Mutianyu is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The Great Wall at Mutianyu is built in the city of Beijing in China. The crowds become sparse, the countryside green and lush and the views of the Greta wall at Mutianyu are just amazing.
15) Notre Dame Cathedral
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Notre Dame is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Notre Dame Cathedral is located in the city of Paris in France. Notre Dame Cathedral is a beautiful church that lets you experience the history and beauty of Paris. From the outside facade to the interior, the detail is of the church is just awesome.
14) Eiffel Tower
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Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Eiffel Tower is built in the city of Paris in France. No matter how many photos, videos, or postcards you’ve seen of Eiffel Tower, there is simply nothing like seeing it up close and personal.
13) Grand-Place
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Grand-Place is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Grand-Place is located in the city of Brussels in Belgium. Grand-Place is a beautiful square day or night. Fantastic architecture, full of charm.
12) Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
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Hagia Sophia Museum is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya) is a Jaw-dropping building that takes you back to Constantinople. This Museum is the history of three empires in one place.
22 Most Famous Landmarks in the World
11) Golden Gate Bridge
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Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Golden Gate Bridge is standing high in the city of San Fransisco in California. Golden Gate Bridge is breathtaking even when you loose the top of it in the mist. You have seen it many times in the movies, but in reality, it is so beautiful.
10) Milan Cathedral
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Milan Cathedral is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Milan Cathedral is built in the city of Mian in Italy. Milan Cathedral is a gorgeous building both inside and out, it is particularly beautiful in the late-afternoon sunlight.
9) Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It is also one of the famous landmarks in USA. Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is situated in Washington DC, in the District of Columbia. Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is so grand, yet peaceful and quite moving, especially reading the Gettysburg address in the shadow of Lincoln.
8) The Alhambra
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The Alhambra is one of the most famous places in the world. The Alhambra is situated in Granada in Spain. The Alhambra is a monument unique in all the world, with beautiful elements of Moorish culture and design.
7) Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
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Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is situated in St. Petersburg in Russia. The whole Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is a piece of art. So colorful outside and even more impressive inside, with mosaics covering every inch.
6) Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba
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Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba is one of the famous landmarks in europe. Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba is built in the Cordoba in Spain. From the rows and rows of beautifully striped columns to the ornate cathedral in the middle of the mosque, it’s truly a sight to see once in a lifetime.
5) Taj Mahal
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Taj Mahal is one of the famous monuments in india. Taj Mahal is standing high in the city of Agra in India. Taj Mahal is simply the greatest architectural achievement on earth, not to mention a testament to love.
4) St. Peter’s Basilica
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St.Peter’s Basilica is situated in the Vatican City in Italy. When you walk into the dome of St.Peter’s Basilica and the light shines through the windows and catches all of the gold, the building of St. Peter’s Basilica begins to glow.
3) Angkor Wat
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Angor Wat is located in Siem Reap in Cambodia. The Angkor Wat is simultaneously eerie and majestic and in miraculous condition. A truly memorable experience, like absolutely nothing else You have ever seen before.
2) Sheikh Zayed Mosque
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Sheikh Zayed Mosque is built in the city of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Grand is an understatement for Sheikh Zayed Mosque. The architecture, the white marble, and the beautifully maintained green gardens are just stunning.
1) Machu Picchu
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Machu Picchu ranks 1st in most famous landmarks in the world list. Machu Pichu is located in Peru. When you round a wall, and there before you will be the city laid out in all its splendor, shining in the bright sun.
