Discover the beauty of the world's top iconic tourist attractions if you are looking for a unique and unforgettable experience .
TOP 10 MOST ICONIC TOURIST ATTRACTION AROUND THE WORLD
1. THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA
To protect the territory of China, The Great Wall of China was built by the emperors that stretches in the northern border 13, 171 miles or 21, 196 kilometers. It was built in the 14th through 17th centuries A.D. during the Ming dynasty and came to function as a power symbol of Chinese civilization's. It is one of the most notorious iconic attractions in entire world.
2. THE TAJ MAHAL
The Taj Mahal which is an ivory-white marble mausoleum is the second iconic attractions that can be found in India. It is a Muslim art in India and one of the universal admired masterpiece of the worlds heritage. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife with construction started in 1632 AD and completed in 1648 AD. The tomb is the central focus of the entire complex of the Taj Mahal which includes a mosque and a guest house, set in formal gardens bounded by a crenellated wall.
3. THE EIFFEL TOWER
The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris France , the tallest structures in Paris and named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, a made of wrought-iron lattice tower. It was constructed from 1887 to 1889 with 1,083 ft., about the same as an 81 story building. It was built to serve as the entrance gateway to the international exposition year 1889 and a testament to industrial ingenuity. The Eiffel Tower is sparkling every night for five minutes each hour at the precise start of the hour.
4. NIAGARA FALLS
Niagara Falls is the fourth tourist attraction which is a group of three waterfalls located at the southern end of Niagara Gorge. Niagara Falls is 27 km northwest of Buffalo New York and 69 km southeast of Toronto. It was formed when glaciers receded at the end of the Wisconsin glaciation and water from the newly formed great lakes. The appeal of this falls has become its beauty and uniqueness as a physical phenomenon.
5. PATONG BEACH
Patong Beach is located in Phuket, Thailand. This beach is a 3 km long beach resort popular in town. Patong Beach has plenty of water activities. You can enjoy all kinds of water sports like parasailing and jet skiing and more. You will find sun loungers placed on some areas of the beach and discover Phuket's nightlife in Bangla Road, you can also shop at shopping malls and markets.
6. CHRIST THE REDEEMER
Another popular iconic spot is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ called Christ The Redeemer. It was built in the summit of Mount Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil between 1922 and 1931 with 98 ft high, weighing 635 metric tons and made of reinforced concrete and soapstone. It is a Brazilian cultural icon and global symbol of Christianity. On a clear day, Corcovado top viewpoint provides an excellent view of Rio.
7. OLD HAVANA
Old Havana is a unique Baroque and neoclassical architecture city center in Cuba. Havana was founded by the Spanish on 1519 and has maintained the pattern of the early urban setting with its five large plazas: Plaza de Armas, Plaza Vieja, Plaza de San Francisco, Plaza del Cristo and Plaza de la Catedral. It was known for its beautiful streets and plazas, where music and dance are the main attractions. It is full of authentic architectural treasures from different periods and offers one of the most comprehensive collections of urban buildings.
8. BURJ KHALIFA
9. THE GREAT SPHINX
The Great Sphinx is another tourist attraction appears to represents the pharaoh khafre. It is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx located in Giza, Egypt created around 2500 BC. The Sphinx is a monolith carved from the bedrock of the plateau, which also served as the quarry for the pyramids and other monuments in the area. It is one of Egypt's most famous landmarks and is arguably the best known example of sphinx art.
10. MOUNT FUJI
Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain attractive volcanic cone in Japan with elevation of 12,389 ft. It is special place of scenic beauty and one of Japan's historic sites. The summit has been thought of as sacred since ancient times and was therefore forbidden to women. It is also believed to be a gathering point for the spirits of deceased ancestors and prayers are offered to them.
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