Throughout the world there are a lot of interesting landmarks that you should see. They range from a variety of things like massive palaces to incredible rocks. If you are looking for a new place to visit, you should add these landmarks to your bucket list.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque In Abu Dhabi
This is the most popular worship site in this country. It was designed by Yousef Abdelky and features the world’s largest carpet, which is located in the prayer hall. It measures at a whopping 60,570 square feet and weighs 35 tons. While the mosque is impressive in and of itself, many people visit it just to see the carpet.
Taj Mahal In Agra
Made out of marble, this mausoleum was commissioned back in 1632 to house the tomb of the current Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan’s favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It acts as the centerpiece of the 42 acre site. Also at the Taj Mahal is a guest house and formal gardens. The entire complex was completed in 1653 and cost 32 million rupees. Today, that’s estimated to be close to 52.8 billion rupees or $827 million.
Christ the Redeemer In Rio
This large statue was made by Paul Landowski, who was a French sculptor. The statue is a symbol of Christianity not only in Rio, but throughout the world. Construction on it started in 1922 and lasted 9 years. The statue has a weight of 635 metric tons and is 2,300 feet tall at it’s peak. The arms alone are 92 feet wide. It’s made out of soapstone and reinforced concrete. Christ the Redeemer is one of the world’s New Seven Wonders.
Uluru – Ayers Rock, Close To Alice Springs
The indigenous Australians are suspected to have started forming Uluru close to 550 million years ago and it’s sacred to them. It’s located in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. There are also 36 red-rock domes called the Kata Tjuta formation.
Sydney Opera House In Australia
Located in Sydney, the Opera House is in close proximity to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It’s home to more than 1,500 performances each year. It’s one of Australia’s most popular attractions with over 8 million people visiting it annually. Tourists who just want to see the venue and not attend a performance can take a guided tour of it as well.
The Colosseum In Rome
This is one of the world’s most iconic sites. This ancient stadium was once a gladiatorial arena. Around 80,000 people would flock to it watch the often bloody matches. In A.D. 70-72 Emperor Vespasian commissioned the Colosseum. Unfortunately, time has taken it’s toll as about 2/3rds of it have been destroyed. However, it still remains a popular destination for tourists to visit.
Eiffel Tower In France
Made out of wrought iron lattice, this is Paris’ tallest structure. It’s also the world’s most visited paid monument. Close to 7 million people visit it each year. Construction started on it in 1887 and it was built to be used as the entrance for the World’s Fair in 1889.
Pyramids In Egypt
Throughout the country of Egypt there are quite a few ancient pyramids. There are around 120 pyramids will most of them having been used as tombs for pharaohs. The earliest known pyramid to be built is the Pyramid of Djoser. It is suspected to have been constructed in 2630 BC-2611 BC. Giza contains the most pyramids with some of the largest ones ever built being located here. The Pyramid of Khufu, which is located in Giza, is Egypt’s largest pyramid and is the only structure of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that’s still in existence.
Great Wall of China
This is by far the world’s most massive wall at 5,500 miles long. Construction of the wall first started in 221 B.C. in order to keep invaders out of the Chinese states. The wall was built in different sections and eventually joined together. Much of the wall has been destroyed and what maintains today is mostly from the Ming Dynasty.
Angkor Wat In Cambodia
Measuring at 162.6 hectares, this is the world’s largest religious monument. It’s original purpose was as a Hindu temple, but transformed to a Buddhist temple during the 12th century. The temple has become a symbol of the country as it appears on its national flag.
