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The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is an iron tower built on the Champ de Mars beside the river Seine in Paris. Named after its designer, the French engineer Gustave Eiffel, the Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in Paris.Quoted from paris-paris.com
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One of the Seven Ancient wonders of the world. Egyptian pyramids were originally built to serve as tombs for kings and queens. After a ruler died, his or her body was carefully treated and wrapped to preserve it as a mummy.Quoted from Egyptgiftshop
The Colosseum The Colosseum is probably the most impressive building of the Roman empire.The Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles,It is estimated that the games played in the Colosseum for hundreds of years have taken the lives of about 500,000 people and over a million wild animals.
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Statue Of Liberty
It’s one of America’s greatest landmarks - a beacon that has welcomed countless millions of immigrants into New York and now appears on postcards and images sent around the world.Miss Liberty of Statue-of-Liberty was supposed to be the welcome ma'am at the entrance of the Suez Canal in Egypt, that her name was supposed to be either Egypt or Progress.Source middleeastabout , populnks
Tokyo Tower
It was completed in the year 1958 as a symbol for Japan's rebirth as a major economic power, and serves as a television and radio broadcast antenna and tourist attraction.Quoted from japan-guide
The Deutsch Museum The Deutsch Museum (German Museum) in Munich, Germany, is the world's largest museum of technology and science,with approximately 1.5 million visitors per year and about 28,000 exhibited objects from 50 fields of science and technology.Quoted from Wiki
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Plaza Mayor
The Plaza Mayor, a grand arcaded square in the center of Madrid is very popular with tourists and locals alike.Since its creation, the Plaza Mayor has been the center of festivities, bull fights, royal coronations and executions. These would be attended by as many as 50,000 spectators. It is still used today for public celebrations.Quoted from Aviewoncities
Ibn Tulun Mosque
The Ibn Tulun Mosque is a huge and historic mosque in Cairo built by Ahmad Ibn Tulun. The oldest mosque in Egypt and one of the largest in the world, it is also famed for its lovely architecture and unique minaret.Quoted from sacred destination
The Great China Wall
The Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders of the world, was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, stretching approximately 8,851.8 kilometers (5,500 miles) from east to west of China. With a history of more than 2000 years, it is still one of the most appealing attractions all around the world owing to its architectural grandeur and historical significance.Quoted from travelchinaguide
British Museum
The world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times from around the world. Highlights include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. Entry is free but special exhibitions require tickets. Quoted from Visit London
The Blue Mosque
This 17th century mosque, facing the Haghia Sophia, is famous for its beautiful blue tile work ornamenting its interior walls. Its surrounding six slim minarets distinguish it from other mosques which normally have two or four minarets. The mosque was built in seven years between 1609-1616 by the architect Mehmet Aga with the order of Sultan Ahmed I and became the most important mosque of Istanbul, right in the Sultanahmet square.Quoted from Allaboutturkey
Petra
Petra, the world wonder, is without a doubt Jordan’s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. It is a vast, unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled here more than 2000 years ago, turning it into an important junction for the silk, spice and other trade routes that linked China, India and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome. Quoted From Visitjordan
The Louvre Museum
The Louvre is the world’s largest museum and houses one of the most impressive art collections in history. The magnificent, baroque-style palace and museum — LeMusée du Louvre in French — sits along the banks of the Seine River in Paris. Without question, The Louvre’s most famous work is Leonardo da Vinci’s "Mona Lisa," who enchants hordes of visitors with her enigmatic smile. This small, iconic painting — it is only 21 by 30 inches (53 by 77 centimeters) is covered with bullet-proof glass and flanked by guards; this is the result of it being stolen in 1911. (It was recovered in 1913.)The displays are divided into eight departments:Near Eastern Antiquities, Egyptian Antiquities, Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities, Islamic Art, Sculptures, Decorative Arts, Paintings, and Prints and Drawings.
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Calat Alhambra
Alhambra is an old fortress situated in the region of Granada, Andalusia. The moors reigned over Spain so it was built by the Moorish King Badis Ben Habus. Originally built in 889, it was a small fortress but in the year 1333, many additions were made and it was converted into a royal palace for the king. Alhambra stands out as one of the most interesting pieces of architecture due to it’s beautiful melange of two cultures and art styles. One can get lost in the beauty of this place for hours together, losing the track of time.Quoted from Listovative
Einstein HausThe famous physicist, Albert Einstein, lived in Bern during the years of 1903 to 1905. The small flat he rented on the second level at Kramgasse No. 49 has been turned into a museum. The Einstein Haus (einstein-bern.ch) contains furniture of the Einstein family and pictures, texts and displays of Einstein's work. Einstein developed his theory of relativity in Bern in 1905. Quoted from Traveltips
BIG BENThe tower is one of London's most famous landmarks.
The Elizabeth Tower is the name of the famous clock tower. Although often referred to as 'Big Ben', this is actually the nickname of the Great Bell housed within the Elizabeth Tower.Quoted from Parliament.UK
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most remarkable architectural structures from medieval Europe.
It is located in the Italian town of Pisa, one of the most visited European cities.Although it was designed to be perfectly vertical, it started to lean during construction.
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Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House is not only Australia's most famous landmark, this unique structure is one of the world's most instantly recognisable and iconic buildings. In 1956 the New South Wales Premier announced an international competition to design an opera house for Sydney. After attracting over 200 entries, Jørn Utzon, had his extraordinary design declared the winner on January 29, 1957. Sydney Opera House was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on October 20, 1973.Quoted from Australianlandmarks
Palace Of Versailles
Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace is a World Heritage Site and Austria's most visited attraction. The baroque, owned for centuries by the Habsburgs standing Gesamtkunstwerk from Castle and gardens while rather in the historic original condition. Visitors can expect numerous attractions of a tour of the authentically furnished living and reception rooms of the imperial family in the castle over maze and labyrinth in the garden to its own children's museum.
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The Øresund/Öresund Bridge
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The Pena PalaceThe Palacio Nacional da Pena is one of the finest tourist attractions of Portugal and exemplifies the 19th century Romanticism style of architecture. The palace is a hedonistic mix of vividly painted terraces, decorative battlements and mythological statues, all of which stand at stark contrast to the lush greens of the forests that encircle Pena.Quoted from sintra-portugal
Africa's tallest structure is in the skyscraper-rich city of Johannesburg-South Africa, in the suburb of Hillbrow to be exact. The Hillbrow Tower stands at 883 feet and has held the title of Africa's tallest tower for 40 years. The Hillbrow Tower was completed in 1971.Quoted from viator.com
