Top 10 Most popular Landmarks in the World

 

 

 

Top 10 Most popular Landmarks in the World

1.     Statue of Liberty, New York, United States

The Statue of Liberty is 92 meters/ 305 ft high and is made of a iron structure with copper skin.Lady Liberty, as the statue often is referred to, was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and the massive iron skeleton of the lady was designed by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel who also designed the Eiffel Tower.The statue was built and completed in France in 1884. The monument was then disassembled into 350 pieces and packed into 214 crates and shipped to New York. The Statue of Liberty was a gift of the people of France to the American people on the American Centennial in 1886. The torch’s flame is covered with 24k gold and the crown has seven rays for the seven continents.The monument stands on Liberty Island in the Hudson River facing New York City. You can climb up the 154 steps from the pedestal to the head of the statue where you can see the fantastic views over the ‘Big Apple’ as New York is often lovingly called.

2.     Great Wall of China.

China’s most popular tourist attraction, one of seven wonders of medieval world. It is the longest man made structure in the world, stretches around 6300 kilometers. The construction of first part of Great wall started by emperor Qin Shi Huang in 7th century, other parts are added by following emperors in later time. Great wall of China is not at all continuous one, made up of number of different sections.Stones, bricks, tamped earth and woods are used for the construction of great wall. More than 1 million of people lost their lives during it’s construction and became longest cemetery in the world. the highest point of great wall if 8 meters tall and widest part measures about 9 meters.

3.     Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

The Great Pyramid of Giza near Cairo is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one of these ancient world wonders which still exists. The pyramids are made of stone and bricks and stand near Cairo which is the capital of Egypt.The Egyptian pyramids were built during a time when there was only manual labour and no machine lifting equipment available. The pyramids were build to house the bodies of the pharaoh who ruled in ancient Egypt. Next to the Giza pyramids there is the Sphinx, the famous monument of a lion body with a pharaoh’s head.

 

4.     Taj Mahal, India

Standing majestically on the banks of the River Yamuna, India's national treasure is a symbol of love and romance. The Taj Mahal’s pure white marble, exquisite ornamentation and precious gemstones make it one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the world. However, once you find out the love story behind its construction its beauty is given a new light. Its name was inspired by Mumtaz Mahal, Shah Jahan’s beloved wife who died during childbirth of their 14th child, and the monument is a tomb that contains her body today.

5.     Eiffel Tower, Paris

This metal tower with three floors stands in the city centre of Paris. It was built for the 1889 World Fair (Universal Expo) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.The 324metres/1062ft high Eiffel Tower was constructed by Auguste Eiffel and a team of engineers. If you would like to take the steps up to the tower viewing platform on the second floor, there are 704 steps to climb, but luckily there are also lifts in each of the leg up to the second floor.The tower has been visited by over 250 million people since its opening and in 2016 more than 7 million visitors were welcomed on the tower's top platform! More info about the Eiffel Tower and facts for children about the famous landmark here.

6.     Machu Picchu – Machu Picchi, Peru

Located 8,000 ft high in the Andes, Peru's famous lost city is one of the most famous and spectacular ruins in the world. This UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the most familiar symbols of the Incan Empire, and is guaranteed to thrill even the most well-travelled backpackers. Its sheer scale and audacity will require careful route planning.

7.     Colosseum, Rome

It is the largest amphitheatre in the world, from Roman empire. It is also the most popular tourist attraction and iconic symbol of  Rome. It was built in 70 AD by Vespasian empire. It was used for hosting gladiator contest, animal hunts and dramas. The gladiatorial fights took place in Colosseum until 435 AD. It can accommodate 50000 viewers at a time and have 80 entrances at different sections.Such events in ancient Rome last for 100 days. It is estimated the Colosseum used for 390 long years for hosting  gladiatorial fights. The damages seen in Colosseum of Rome today caused by earthquakes of 847 AD and 1231 AD.

8.     Golden Gate Bridge, California

Once called "the bridge that couldn't be built", San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is the city's second entry in the top 10 and attracts between nine and ten million visitors every year. Known for its orange colour, the suspension bridge crosses from the city to the Marin headlands for nearly two miles – and has been linking the two since 1937.

9.     Kremlin in Russia

The Grand Kremlin Palace is part of the Kremlin complex and is located next to the Red Square and St Basil’s Cathedral in Russia’s capital city Moscow.The Kremlin is a fortress with enclosing walls and is built along the Moskva River. The name ‘Kremlin’ means ‘fortress within a city’. The more than 500-year-old Kremlin includes the wall with its 20 towers as well as four churches and five palaces within the walls.The Kremlin was once the residence of the Tzars. Today, it is where the Russian president resides. The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, usually refered to as Saint Basil’s Cathedral, is easily recognised due to its nine brightly coloured onion domes.

10. Sydney Opera House, Australia

Sydney opera house is the most recognizable and icon of Australia, located in Bennelong point of Sydney harbour. Sydney opera house hosts more than 1500 performance every year, one of the busiest art centers in the world. This art center includes a concert hall with 2700 seating, drama theatre, playhouse, fore court and studio. It is estimated that over 7 million people visited this site every year, also listed on UNESCO’s world heritage sites.As it is situated within the focal point of Sydney, near to harbour it can viewed from all directions and became one of the main attractions of Australia. It took 15 years for the construction of Sydney opera house, started in 1957 and completed whole works in 1973. It was designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon. The white roof shell shaped sails design of the site make it as a architectural icon of the country.