If you have the opportunity to go anywhere in the world and want the most vivid impressions, it is useful to know the names and addresses of the most popular attractions. This review will save you time on your search ideal places for a vacation where there will be no reason for boredom.

Machu Picchu (Peru)

Machu Picchu is one of the modern wonders of the world, located in Peru at an altitude of 2.45 km above sea level. This is an incredibly original and picturesque "city in the sky." It is he who is the main attraction that tourists come to see. Since the "city among the clouds" (another name for Machu Picchu) is located between two mountain peaks, some decide to climb at least one of them and enjoy the view of the mountain shelter of the Incas to a greater extent. The most desperate climb both.

It is believed that the Inca ruler Pachacutec created this settlement for priests, astrologers, nobles and cultural figures around 1440. And when the Spaniards, almost 100 years later, invaded the territory of the empire, the inhabitants abruptly disappeared somewhere. The city was built from processed stone slabs. It has many winding stairs and streets, which often lead to a dead end or to a terrace located directly above the abyss.

• Where is: in the Andes, 1320 km southeast of Lima, 240 km from Cusco airport, 6 km from the nearest city (Aguas Calientes).
• Opening hours: daily from 5:30 to 20:30.
• Cost of visiting: for adult foreigners - from $50. If you want to climb one of the mountains, you need to pay about $15. Discounts are provided for students and children: a visit to Machu Picchu alone will cost $23 for children aged 7 to 17 and $26 for youth aged 18–25.

Angkor Wat (Cambodia)

largest place of worship of all times (about 200 hectares) in honor of the god Vishnu. The literal translation of the name is Temple City. This symbol of Khmer culture was built in the 12th century. Tourists say in reviews about it: "Majestic antiquity and ancient grandeur."

Since the territory of the temple is surrounded by a 190-meter moat, you can reach the structure through a bridge, which is 250 m wide. This attraction is a 3-step pyramid-shaped platform with towers in the form of lotus flowers. As you approach the main object, it seems to grow out of the ground. The architects created this effect by using terraces of different heights.

Taj Mahal (India)

The Taj Mahal is a monument to the love of the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan for the charming poor girl Mumtaz Mahal. When the beloved died, the ruler was heartbroken and decided to build the best mausoleum on the planet in her honor. The project was completed after 22 years.

As a result, an incredibly beautiful palace was created, in which there are 11 domes and 2 side towers. This is the most visited place in India and one of the favorites of tourists from all over the world.

The ancient city of Petra (Jordan)

In Jordan, it is worth visiting the amazingly preserved ancient city Peter. In translation, the name means "stone", "rock". The meaning of the name is that houses, temples and crypts are built exclusively from this material. The city even now belongs to the Bedouins, and they are always happy to have guests.

You can get into the city only through the narrow gorge of the Siq, which was once the bed of a mountain stream. Main objects: a huge temple, Triumphal Arch, treasury. It is recommended to pay close attention to all types of stone structures.

Mesquita (Spain)

This cathedral mosque unique in that it combines different styles of architecture. It is also quite ancient - built in the 8th century. Initially, this temple was Muslim, but later the Christians converted it into a cathedral. Pay attention to the Orange Court, which was created over hundreds of years, as well as 5 fountains for ablution.

Multicolored mosaics, marble panels, as well as columns made of multi-colored precious materials: jasper, granite and marble will surely attract your attention.

• Where is: Spain, Calle Cardenal Herrero, 1, Córdoba.
• Opening hours: Monday-Saturday - from 10:00 to 18:00. From March to October inclusive, admission is open until 19:00. From 13:30 to 16:00 the entrance to the bell tower is closed.
• Cost of visiting: standard - 10 EURO, children from 5 to 14 years old pay 2 times less. For the entrance to the bell tower - surcharge 2 EURO.

St. Peter's Basilica (Italy)

If you got out of something, then you probably want to take a look at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. The building dates back to the 16th-17th centuries, and the main feature of this religious building is its impressive size and grandiose interior decoration.

What you can see: statues of Michelangelo and Bernini, chapels, a large canopy in the center (the Pope sits there during mass), relics and various relics.

• Where located: Piazza san pietro, 00120 citta del vaticano.
• Opening hours: from 7:00 to 19:00 daily, from October 1 to March 31 - reception ends at 18:30. On Wednesdays, it is not uncommon for the reception to begin only at 13:00, this is due to the audience of the Pope.
• Cost of visiting: 8–10 €.

Great Wall of China, Mutianyu section (China)

This is the most carefully restored section of the Great Wall of China. The 22 watchtowers that are located here have retained their original appearance and are architectural masterpiece. The name means "valley where you can admire the views of the fields." This is the longest restored section and is fully open to tourists.

• Where is: The nearest Beijing subway station is Dongzhimen.
• Opening hours: daily from 7:30. On weekdays - until 17:00, on weekends (Saturday, Sunday) - until 18:00.
• Cost of visiting: 45 yuan for adults (a person over 1.5 m tall), 25 yuan for children (height 1.2-1.5 m), free for small (up to 1.2 m) children.

Old Town (Croatia)

The Croatian town of Dubrovnik is one of the most amazing European monuments of antiquity. The walls of the old city were erected in the 12th-14th centuries. Of interest are the houses inside the old city, as well as places of worship. Tiled roofs and cobbled streets look very charming.

What you can see: not only masterpieces of architecture, but also the Big Onufry Fountain. Previously, he served as a water supply. At the time of its creation, in the 15th century, clean water flowed through the aqueduct, and it flowed from a mountain spring.

Kremlin (Russia)

This attraction is probably the closest, but not all Russians manage to get out even to it. However, it is important to do this at least once in a lifetime, because the Kremlin is amazing architectural monument 15-19 centuries. Many still plan trips to Moscow (for example, you need to fly from there to a remote point in the world) - so why not plan a visit to the Kremlin and Red Square?

The Kremlin towers are made in different styles of architecture, and they are located on brick wall impressive height. You can go inside through the Spassky Gate, which serves as the main entrance. During the tour, try to learn more interesting facts about the famous big clock of the Kremlin.

• Where is: Moscow Red Square.
• Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 17:00 (except Thursday).
• Cost of visiting: a regular ticket for adults - 500 rubles, for preferential categories (children, students, pensioners) - 250 rubles.

Eiffel Tower (France)

At the end of the 19th century, the engineer Gustave Eiffel made a breakthrough in architecture. He decided to use steel and glass to build the tower. When you visit this 324-meter landmark, pay attention to its grace and awe-inspiring size.

The tower is divided into 3 levels at a height of 57, 115 and 274 m. Each has its own notable features, venues and restaurants. For example, on the first platform, you can watch a film about the history eiffel tower or visit a museum.

• Where is: Western part of Paris, Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France.
• Opening hours: daily from 8:00 to 19:30.
• Cost of visiting: depends on the height of the ascent (level), the age of the tourist and the method of ascent; the standard for an adult is from 7 to 25 euros, there are discounts for children and youth.

Great Pyramids of Giza (Egypt)

The pyramids of Menkaure, Khafre, Cheops are the only wonder of the world that has survived to this day. Their edges are amazingly smooth, and their shapes (isosceles triangles) are incredibly precise. The pyramid of Cheops is considered the greatest. The blocks are held together by their gravity. Even modern scientific achievements do not allow stone blocks to be processed so accurately.

• Where is: on the outskirts of Cairo, West Coast Nile.
• Opening hours: daily from 8:00 to 17:00. However, the pyramid zone closes earlier in winter time(16:30) and during Ramadan (15:00).
• Cost of visiting: on average - from 50 $.

Bridge "Golden Gate" (USA)

This huge bridge is called the "gate" because it seems to let in Pacific Ocean to San Francisco Bay. Strictly speaking, it is red in color, not gold.

When the object was created (this is the 1930s), it became the largest suspension bridge in the world for several decades. And it's not just about the size. The Golden Gate impresses primarily with its beauty.

• Where is: between northern San Francisco Peninsula and southern Marin County.
• Opening hours: around the clock; the time of passage and travel on the western and eastern sides is limited; tourist pavilion - from 9:00 to 18:00
• Cost of visiting: fare - $ 5–7.5 if you are coming from the north to San Francisco; travel from south to north and passage for pedestrians are free.

Grand Canal in Venice (Italy)

It is not surprising that many lovers around the world consider it their duty to look. The main attention of tourists is directed to the Grand Canal - the main "street" with a specific " transport system". The city on the water is filled with impressive palaces and buildings made in various architectural styles.

• Where is: starts at the railway station and runs through all of Venice to the customs building, where it merges with other canals.
• Movement cost: boat rental - 50–80 euros; gondola - 80-100 euros for a 40-minute walk (if there are several passengers, the amount is divided among all).

Shwedagon Pagoda (Myanmar)

A pagoda is a religious building of Buddhism, Hinduism or Taoism. The Shwedagon Pagoda (Myanmar) is striking in its height and beauty. And the area occupied by the object is rather big: more than 5 hectares.

When visiting, look out for sculptures of real or mythical animals. The giant temple acquired its current form in the 15th century under Queen Shinsobu. The Shwedagon Pagoda resembles an inverted bowl and is lined from top to bottom with gold.

Ancient city of Ephesus (Türkiye)

Ephesus is very popular among tourists because it is well preserved. The ancient city is still saturated with legends and the spirit of antiquity. It is comparable in importance to Pompeii.

Alhambra (Spain)

This ancient palace(in literal translation - the Red Castle). Perhaps this refers to the color of clay or bricks. Another version says that the name connects the palace with the red flames of the torches. Construction went on around the clock, so lighting was required. What to look for: a lot of symmetrically arranged arches, a lion's courtyard, a fountain.

Australian War Memorial (Canberra)

This is the main memorial honoring the soldiers who died during both world wars. Today it is considered the most significant monument such a plan on earth.

Duomo Cathedral (Italy)

Back in the 13th century, Siena was a city-state and competed with Florence. Its inhabitants wanted to build a temple better than their neighbors had. The idea was a success and still amazes with its beauty.

• Where is Location: Piazza del Duomo, 8, 53100 Siena.
• Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 19:00 in the main season and until 17:30 in winter.
• Cost of visiting: depends on the season and on which parts of the cathedral to visit: 4-15 € - individual rooms, 20-25 € - combined ticket.

Teotihuacan (Mexico)

The Aztecs once lived here. Researchers tend to think that this is one of the most ancient and major cities in the Western Hemisphere, but the exact age cannot be determined.

Sydney Opera House (Australia)

The building is one of the most recognizable in the world. Architect Jorn Utzon came up with an original move - to make roofs resembling shells. Now this opera house is a symbol of Sydney and all of Australia.

Summing up

Visit - good idea, if there is time, opportunity and desire. Each of them has a recognizable style and its own charm. Not without difficulties: travel often complicates the remoteness from the road and the benefits of civilization. Visiting some attractions requires stamina, as it involves overcoming long distances or adverse weather conditions.

Nevertheless, the extraordinary beauty of these places is obvious even from the above photographs. The vast majority of reviews about them are positive. It is unlikely that any tourist sites are "best", but popularity ratings really help to make a choice. Find the most suitable attractions and go on vacation, taking with you everything you need.

Tourists annually: 9–10 million

The Great Wall of China sounds simple yet powerful. The 8851.9 km long structure stretches across China, and its most impressive section, Badaling, is located 75 km from Beijing. Most of the wall has survived to this day, although it was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and the beginning of the construction of individual sections dates back to 770 BC. Such a large-scale construction was possible thanks to the labor of millions of slaves and prisoners of war, on whose backs granite blocks, stones and bricks were delivered to the tops of the highest cliffs.

2. Colosseum, Rome

Tourists annually: 6.9 million

After construction was completed in 80 AD, the arena of the Colosseum accommodated 50 thousand spectators who gathered to watch various theatrical performances (mythological dramas), reenactments of land and sea battles, as well as executions and gladiator fights. In 2010, underground floors were opened for tourists, where gladiators were waiting for their exit to a deadly duel. From the upper floors of the Colosseum, a picturesque panorama of the Eternal City opens up.

3. Roman Forum, Rome

Tourists annually: 5.1 million

The Roman Forum remained the civic center of the city for 1200 years, from the fifth century BC. On this square were commercial buildings and the main government institutions of Rome. The ruins of temples, columns and ancient frescoes take us back two thousand years and remind us of the former greatness of the city.

4. Terracotta Army, Xi'an, China

Tourists annually: 3.6–4.5 million

The Terracotta Army was discovered in 1974. This sculptural composition consists of more than 8 thousand statues of warriors made of clay in full size: generals, infantry, cavalry, archers, chariots, more than 400 horses. Each with unique facial features, hair, clothing elements, which makes the sculptures even more convincing. The statues are buried with Emperor Qin Shi Huang, becoming part of the majestic acropolis. It is assumed that some of the warriors have not yet been excavated, since the excavations were stopped until a way was invented to protect the paints with which the statues were painted from fading in the open air.

5. Pyramids at Giza, Egypt

Tourists annually: 4 million

Created 4.5 thousand years ago, the pyramids are still considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a symbol of Egypt. We still do not know exactly how the ancient Egyptians were able to build them, which adds to the intrigue and even more attraction for tourists. Three huge sarcophagi for the pharaohs are located 25 kilometers from the center of Cairo - a city with 11 million inhabitants.

6. Pompeii, Italy

Tourists annually: 2.5 million

Visiting Pompeii, walking along its ancient stone streets, you can imagine how people lived in the Roman Empire in the 1st century AD. Coastal city in 79 AD was completely covered with ash and pumice during a sudden eruption of Mount Vesuvius. People, animals, houses were imprinted under a layer of ash, creating a kind of frozen cast of the life of the ancient city.

7. Acropolis, Athens

Tourists annually: 2 million

The Acropolis is located on one of the hills of Athens and is crowned on top with the Parthenon - a temple to the goddess Athena, a kind of symbol of classical Greece and the origins of democracy. Built in the 5th century BC, the Parthenon has lost most of its decoration, and the marble sculptures that adorned it appeared in European museums in a “mysterious” way (unsuccessful negotiations are still underway to return them to Greece).

8. Ephesus, Türkiye

Tourists annually: 2 million

Literally 30 years ago, Ephesus was almost completely abandoned Roman ruins in a sparsely populated region of Turkey. But now, thanks to this attraction, the local economy has begun to develop dramatically. The ancient library and other buildings were restored, recreating the atmosphere big city since the beginning of our era, and in the amphitheater, with a capacity of 25 thousand seats, theatrical performances based on ancient dramas are held.

9. Teotihuacan, Mexico

Tourists annually: 1.9 million

Pyramid-shaped terraces, dedicated to the Sun and the Moon, towered over the ancient square of the sacred city, built in the period from the first to the seventh century AD. With a base of more than 200 meters and a height of 64.5 meters, the Pyramid of the Sun is considered the third largest pyramid in the world. At the same time, the Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent (Quetzalcoatl) has a brighter decorative finish: with unique sculptures and bas-reliefs.

10. Hieropolis, Türkiye

Tourists annually: 1.6 million

The dazzling white terraces of Pamukkale's hot spring pools have attracted people's attention to these places for more than two thousand years. Therefore, it is not surprising that the ancient Greco-Roman city, Hieropolis, was built here. Displaced from travertine in 190 BC, it is " resort town"has the ruins of temples, an amphitheater well preserved to this day and a Sacred Pool where you can swim among the ancient Roman columns.

11. Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico

Tourists annually: 1.4 million

The stepped terraces of the pyramid of Kukulkan, called by the Spaniards El Castillo or the Castle, rise above the ancient city, surrounded by tropical jungle. The Maya began building the city in the seventh century AD, and then, three centuries later, it was captured by the Toltec tribes. A huge balustrade with a feathered head of a snake - the deity Kukulkan, borders the stairs leading to the top of the pyramid.

12. Ellora, India

Tourists annually: 1.2 million

34 temples, monasteries in honor of the Buddha and Hindu gods, and numerous caves were carved into the basalt rock between 600 and 1000 AD. Buildings made of solid stone and the passages between them are decorated with thousands of different intricate bas-reliefs and sculptures.

13. Hadrian's Wall, England

Tourists annually: 1.2 million

When the Roman army failed to defeat the "barbarians" in northern Britain, Emperor Hadrian in 122 AD. ordered the construction of a stone wall a little south of the modern border between England and Scotland, which has survived to this day. Today, Hadrian's Wall has become a source of pride among the "barbarian" Scots, praising them invincible spirit. The popular Path National Trail runs along the 117 km defensive fortification.

14. Roman Baths, Bath, England

Tourists annually: 1.1 million

The Celts were the first to declare these springs sacred and dedicated them to their goddess Sulis. Then, in 43 AD, the Romans came and renamed Sulis to their goddess Minerva and built a resort town with the Latin name Aquae Sulis, with baths and a temple to Sulis-Minerve. Later, the city was renamed Bath (from the English. Bath - bath), and in the 18th century, public buildings were built in the neoclassical style.

15. Longmen, China

Tourists annually: 1.1 million

A complex of Buddhist cave temples from the 5th to 9th centuries, with many statues of Buddha and Bodhisattva carved into 1,350 caves and 750 niches, is located along the limestone bank of the Yihe River. Some of the statues, of which there are more than 110 thousand, are over 7 meters high. One of the caves even displays numerous medical prescriptions.

16. Stonehenge, England

Tourists annually: 1.1 million

The meaning of the mysterious megaliths, put in a circle more than 6 thousand years ago, people interpret as they wish. Perhaps they had some astronomical significance or were part of druidic rituals. Now it's a place of pilgrimage for neo-pagans, feminists (linking Stonehenge to matriarchy times), aliens and science fiction fans. Especially many people visit this attraction, located 100 kilometers from London, on the day of the summer solstice.

17. Tulum, Yucatan, Mexico

Tourists annually: 1.1 million

This famous Mayan city, surrounded on the north, west and south by a wall, and in the east facing the banks caribbean, reached its power in the 1200s AD. The temples, walls, frescoes and carvings of the city of Tulum (the original name is Zama, meaning “sunrise”) have resisted the salty sea wind, hurricanes for centuries and have lost most of the features inherent in other Mayan ruins. However, Tulum is popular with tourists due to its affordable and convenient location.

18. Machu Picchu, Peru

Tourists annually: 1 million

To get to Machu Picchu, you can take train tickets or go on foot, as the ancient Incas did, along a path leading to a 2450-meter mountain range overlooking the Urubamba River. Many people dream of visiting Machu Picchu, because this city looks older than it actually is; its construction began relatively recently - around 1400 AD. So many people come here that it is being considered to limit the number of visitors to 2,500 people a day, or 912,500 a year.

19. Canyon de Chey, Arizona

Tourists annually: 828.1 thousand

Native Americans have lived around Red Rock Canyon for more than 5,000 years, and 800 years ago they built their homes on the bottom of the rocks. The protected area of ​​Canyon de Chey is located within the reservation of the Navajo Indian people, so you can visit the monument only with a guide from this tribe. The exception is the White House Ruins tourist track. The name of the canyon comes from its Native American name Tséyi', which means "canyon"; they pronounced the word "say-ee," but it sounded like "de-she."

20. Angkor Wat, Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia

Tourists annually: 804.7 thousand

The original temple of Angkor Wat, built between the 9th and 15th century AD. during the formation of the Khmer Empire, was dedicated to various Hindu gods. Despite the fact that Angkor Wat eventually became a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists, the architecture of the temple still reflects the significant Indian heritage of those times.

21. Masada, Masada National Park, Israel

Tourists annually: 786 thousand

At the end of the first century BC. King of Judea Herod I the Great built a luxurious three-level palace on top of a mountain plateau stretching over the desert at an altitude of 400 meters. Roman mosaics, wall paintings, reservoirs for collecting water, baths and military barracks, due to the dry climate and the sufficient remoteness of the fortress, are quite well preserved. The story is known that this fortress remained the last stronghold for survivors after the Great Jewish Revolt, which took place in 66 AD, and only five years later the Roman legionaries managed to capture the defenders.

22. Mogao Grottoes (Cave of a Thousand Buddhas), Dunhuang, China

Tourists annually: 750 thousand

At the crossroads of the Great Silk Road, Buddhist monks carved 492 caves and more than 2,000 sculptures decorated with clay and paint from stone. For thousands of years (from 6 to 16 centuries ago), monks created frescoes on 45 thousand m² of the walls of these caves, striking both in their scale and beauty. The frescoes reflect paintings about Buddhism, local history and the daily life of the inhabitants of the region.

23. Knossos, Crete, Greece

Tourists annually: 705.3 thousand

There is an opinion that the ruins of this Minoan city, built during the Bronze Age, are lost Atlantis, information about which has come down to us from the descriptions of Plato. It is assumed that Knossos was destroyed by a volcanic eruption on the island of Santorini, which occurred around 1500 BC. The only thing that has survived and managed to be restored is the so-called Palace of Minos, where frescoes with images of dolphins, fish, griffins and people of that era have been preserved.

24. Petra, Jordan

Tourists annually: 629.8 thousand

The ancient city was created by the Arab people of the Nabataeans. Temples and monuments skillfully carved from stone, the majestic Temple-mausoleum of El-Khazneh and more than 500 tombs were created along the narrow gorge. A thousand years ago, this once prosperous city was located at the crossroads of trade routes that brought frankincense, spices and silk; thanks to this, the cultural influence of other ancient civilizations is noticeable here: the Romans, Greeks, Arabs, Egyptians and Phoenicians.

25. Montezuma Castle, Arizona

Tourists annually: 573.7 thousand

The name of this place can be misleading: after all, this building is not a castle at all and has nothing to do with the Aztecs and their ruler. The building, consisting of 20 cave rooms in a sheer cliff at a height of 20 meters, was created by the Pueblo Indians (Anasazi culture) 800 years ago. Small T-shaped entrance openings kept heat in the dwelling and protected from the wind. This is one of the best preserved ancient rock settlements of the American Indians.

26. Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

Tourists annually: 572.3 thousand

The rock dwellings of the Anasazi Indians (ancestors of modern pueblos) were built of sandstone cemented with mud mortar between the 6th and 12th centuries AD, becoming one of the largest and best preserved ancient settlements North America. On the walls plastered in red, brown and white, there were images of people, animals, handprints and various geometric patterns. Perhaps the colors had some generic meaning.

27. Mira (St. Nicholas Church), Antalya, Türkiye

Tourists annually: 544.8 thousand

Lycian tombs with square pillars, looking like houses, were carved into limestone rocks in the 4th century BC. They rise above a well-preserved Roman amphitheater with a double vaulted corridor. However, this ancient city is now better known for its restored 9th-11th century church named after the local saint who did good to people, St. Nicholas (now better known as Santa Claus).

28. Pergamon (Bergama), Izmir, Türkiye

Tourists annually: 536 thousand

Izmir is nowadays the closest major city to Pergamon, the ancient Hellenic cultural center with an acropolis rising 250 meters above the valley, marble temples to Athena and Troyan, a Greek amphitheater and a library with 200 thousand manuscripts found in it. In the 2nd century AD. in this valley, Galen, one of the most famous doctors of antiquity, opened the largest medical center, based at the temple of Asklepion.

29. Troy, Canakkale, Türkiye

Tourists annually: 515.9 thousand

Troy was immortalized in Homer's Iliad, which tells of a misfortune that happened to the city around 1183 BC. Until the 19th century, the location of Troy was unknown. Now tourists come here to see the 10-meter Trojan horse with windows and preserved sections of the city walls, reminiscent of the heroic fate of Troy.

30. Delphi, Greece

Tourists annually: 500 thousand

The site of the construction of majestic temples, created among the mountains in the Neolithic period 6 thousand years ago, was considered by the ancient Greeks as the center or “navel” of the whole world. A temple to Apollo, Athena and other gods was erected here, as well as stone terraces and rest houses for parishioners. The famous Oracle reached its greatest influence between the 6th and 4th centuries BC.

31. Gaochang, Xinjiang, China

Tourists annually: 500 thousand

An oasis city located on the Silk Road between the Fire Mountains and the Takla Makan Desert, from the 1st century BC. until the 14th century was the Western Chinese cultural, economic and political center. Work on the reconstruction of buildings in Gaochang, created in the image of the city of Xi'an, once the largest city in the world, is still ongoing.

32. Ajanta, India

Tourists annually: 416 thousand

Using only hammers and chisels, it took Buddhist monks from 15 to 21 centuries to create 30 caves - each with separate interiors and holes that overlooked the gorge and the river. The monasteries are decorated with paintings and stone statues of Buddha and bodhisattvas. Samples of magnificent works of art reveal the way of life of Indians in those distant times.

33. Coba, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Tourists annually: 400.6 thousand

This 2,000-year-old Mayan city with the tallest pyramid in the Yucatán Peninsula was the center for 46 sacbes or "white roads" that connected different parts of the mesostate, built of rubble, pebbles and limestone. Koba is surrounded by five dips filled with water (cenotes) and impenetrable tropical jungle.

34. Perge (Perga), Antalya, Türkiye

Tourists annually: 399.8 thousand

The ruins of Perge now surround the fields and countryside near Antalya, but two thousand years ago there was a flourishing Roman city here. Alexander the Great passed through these places with his army, then the Romans came and built baths, fountains, a 60-meter agora (a market square in ancient policies), an amphitheater for 12 thousand spectators and a boulevard with a colonnade. This place is also known for its unusual stone gate towers, built with a combination of Greek and Roman styles, and for the fact that the Apostle Paul preached here.

35. Herculaneum, Italy

Tourists annually: 320.5 thousand

This town, covered in ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, is even better preserved than nearby Pompeii. Here a dramatic picture of the last minutes of the life of the ancient Roman city opens up, with its public baths, storage and living quarters, luxurious villas, hidden for many years under a 20-meter layer of volcanic rock.

The sights of the world are a huge number of popular and little-known ancient and modern, man-made and natural objects of history, culture, architecture, archeology, scattered across various centers of dead and now existing civilizations on planet Earth.

How to choose and see the most famous sights of the world? Here you need to be guided, first of all, by your own taste, knowledge of the history and culture of mankind. Here are just some of the sights that have played a significant role in the history of their region and the whole world.

Landmarks of China

This is a symbol of China, which is included in the famous UNESCO list. People who love China and its history are simply obliged to visit this gigantic creation of human hands. This defensive structure was built under different dynasties and for many centuries. In addition to protection, in some areas the Wall was used and used as a road.

The Great Wall of China was built to protect against the attacks of the Mongols and other barbarian tribes from the north even before our era. Most of it was built during the Qin Dynasty. It has a length of about 21 thousand km and is perfectly visible from space. Even today, its fortifications are extremely difficult to overcome.

forbidden city

This ancient part Beijing, one of its main attractions. The official residence of the Chinese emperors was located here, his family, close associates and servants lived. Everyone else could not enter this huge palace complex under fear death penalty. Today, the Forbidden City is simply referred to as Gugun or the Former Palace.

The Forbidden City began to be built at the beginning of the 15th century, and was completed in 15 years. A significant part of the rich interior decoration of his palaces has survived to our time. In 1924, the last Chinese emperor was deposed, and the Forbidden City was opened to all Chinese and travelers. Today it is a state museum.

summer palace

The Chinese emperor and his family rested in this palace in the summer. Summer Palace It was built relatively recently - in the 18th century, but in the middle of the next century it was burned to the ground by French and Russian troops who conquered Beijing. Later, Empress Dowager Qixi restored this architectural masterpiece.

Like all Chinese landmarks, the Summer Palace has its giant specimens. For example, the Long Corridor (more than 700 meters), passing through which, through paintings and sculptures, you can get an impression of the history, mythology, and literature of this amazing country.

This is another giant Chinese attraction. After the death of the first emperor of the Qin dynasty in the city of Siam, several thousand statues of his soldiers with real weapons in their hands, horses and chariots made of baked terracotta clay were buried near the tomb.

This amazing burial was discovered only in the seventies of the last century. It became another man-made miracle of the era of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, in addition to the Great Wall of China and the Grand Canal, testifying to the greatness of China and its ancient history.

Jade Buddha Temple

This attraction is the visiting card of the second Chinese capital of Shanghai. As you know, Confucianism and Buddhism prevail in China. This shrine in Shanghai is famous for its Buddha statue made from solid jade. Buddha sits with closed eyes and meditates.

Interestingly, this is a functioning Buddhist temple; monks live in a monastery next to it. And at the same time it is a museum that sells tickets. And to look at the meditating jade Buddha, you still need to pay extra. But the monks never let tourists into their meditations.

Actually, Mao is also a great Chinese emperor, only red. And after his death, he was given precisely the imperial honors. In Beijing, on Tiananmen Square, everyone can visit the Mausoleum of Mao. This is one of the famous sights of China, telling about the history of this country in the 20th century.

As in a Pushkin fairy tale, Mao rests in a crystal coffin on the first floor of his Mausoleum, and on the second floor there is an exposition dedicated to history Chinese revolution and the Chinese Communist Party.

Sights of Egypt

Great Egyptian Pyramids at Giza

No less great and ancient history has Egypt. Three pyramids from the time of the Old Kingdom and today continue to amaze tourists from all over the world with their gigantic size. As you know, they are also visible from space.

Three pharaohs were buried in these pyramids, who ruled Ancient Egypt as early as the 3rd millennium BC. If desired, tourists can go down inside the pyramid and see the Heavenly boat, on which the pharaoh, after death, must travel through the sky, heading to his Egyptian gods.

Most of the tombs of the ancient pharaohs have been plundered over the past centuries and millennia. And in Luxor in the middle of the last century in the Valley of the Kings, the whole tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen, who ruled in the New Kingdom and died at a very young age, was found.

Since then, this tomb has acquired many legends and falsifications. What is worth only the famous, thanks to Hollywood, "the curse of Tutankhamun" and the announcement of the Egyptologists who discovered it as scammers. However, today it is the most popular tourist attraction in Egypt, which is adored by tourists.

Mount Moses

And this is the main attraction of Sinai. In accordance with the Old Testament, the Jews are convinced that the elder of their kind, the prophet Moses, received the Tablets on this mountain, in which God gave his commandments to mankind.

Today there is a belief that the one who ascends this mountain at sunrise and asks for mercy from God will receive from him the remission of all sins. There you can also visit the monastery of St. Catherine, which has existed since Byzantine times.

Sights of Italy

The Colosseum is the most famous amphitheater of Ancient Rome, well preserved to our times. He was saved even in the Middle Ages, when everything non-Christian was considered a product of Satan. Its construction began at the very beginning of a new era, after the death of Nero and the accession to the throne of Emperor Flavius.

In this regard, naive questions often arise from the category "Which country is better?", "Which has the most attractions." Naturally, no one will give a clear answer to this question, because everything is relative. Attractions are not only exclusively touristic, but also known only to local residents who are in love with their city and see it from a special angle.

Accounting for important objects of cultural, historical and natural heritage hosted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). By making a list world heritage UNESCO is trying to promote and guarantee the preservation of sites of natural, cultural or mixed nature. The most high concentration attractions due to their proximity in Europe. Most of these interesting places are concentrated in the cradle of Western civilization - in. There are many World Heritage Sites and, not surprisingly, over the centuries these two cultures have mixed and influenced each other, and the significance of each of them is undeniable. Not all attractions made the list, many more will be included, and many will never make it, which is why they will not become less valuable. Italy is immediately followed by , and . So if your mind craves cultural food, these countries are a must see for you.

On the other hand, statistics show that it is far from the UN that determines the best of the best. Most travelers in the world consider the country to visit number 1 France. France is the undisputed leader of world tourism, although trips there, as a rule, do not exceed several days in duration. Either a magnificent historical past with expansions and colonization, or the years of prosperity of the monarchs, but something definitely played a decisive role in turning this country into a tourist mecca.

The next place in attendance after the tiny charm of France is occupied by, which, due to their multinationality and many states, have concentrated a great many natural and man-made masterpieces on a vast territory. Following the States in this ranking is China, which is understandable. The ancient oriental culture of the most populous country on the planet is famous all over the world.

Although if we continue the chain of the “most-most” category outside of this rating, it is also worth mentioning that it is so diverse that even in a hundred trips you can’t know it, tourism in which sometimes borders on madness - or in major cities, or hermit, among the wild and stunning nature. Super-saturated leisure during your vacation will also be provided to you in Spain, famous for its festivities. Folk games and customs there are like nationwide flash mobs - wild, special and exciting.

Travel Company Group Travel sincerely wishes you success with the choice of the country for rest. Even given any recommendations, this choice will not be easy. And whatever your decision, we have a thousand and one ways to satisfy it.

When a tourist is going to travel to any country, it is useful for him to think over the plan of his movements in advance and choose those sights that should be visited first. Just remember, there are so many of these sights that a lifetime may not be enough to see them!

Machu Picchu (Peru)

The ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu has been dubbed the new wonder of the world. It was built in the saddle of a mountain range with a mark of 2450 meters, for which it received the figurative name "city among the clouds" or "city in the sky". A number of archaeologists believe that this "sacred" mountain shelter was built around 1440 by the Inca ruler Pachacutec. The city prospered until 1532, until the Spanish conquerors came here, after which all the inhabitants of the city mysteriously disappeared.

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Sheikh Zayed Mosque (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

The Sheikh Zayed Mosque is one of the six largest mosques in the world. It is dedicated to the founder of the UAE and the first president of this country, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan. The uniqueness of this mosque is that any visitors are allowed into it, regardless of their faith. The mosque impresses with its grandiose size, magnificent architecture, white marble and magnificent green gardens.

Taj Mahal (Agra, India)

One of the wonders of the world - the Taj Mahal mausoleum is perhaps the most recognizable world, and not just an Indian attraction. It was built by the emperor of the Mughal dynasty Shah Jahan for the repose of his beloved third wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. This one of the most beautiful buildings in the world has become the personification of eternal love. The mausoleum has 5 domes, the highest of which rises to 74 meters, as well as 4 minarets at the corners of the complex. Near the mosque there is a huge pool with fountains and a magnificent garden. The walls of the mausoleum are covered with perfectly polished, seemingly translucent marble slabs, decorated with incredibly beautiful floral and floral ornaments.

St. Peter's Basilica (Vatican)

St. Peter's Basilica, which is the heart of the Vatican and the Catholic Church, is one of the most important sights the eternal city. From its dome, all of Rome is overlooked from a bird's eye view, but even more striking is its inner splendor, to which the best masters of the Renaissance had a hand.

Angkor Wat (Cambodia)

The temple complex of Angkor Wat in Cambodia is the largest religious building built almost 9 centuries ago. Even its name testifies to its monumentality, since it translates as "temple city". 200 hectares of its territory are surrounded by a moat 190 m wide. This colossal temple is dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshiped by the Cambodians.

The ancient city of Petra (Jordan)

In the center of Jordan, in the Siq canyon, among the sandstone mountains, is the amazing ancient city of Petra. It was created by the nomadic tribes of the Nabataeans as a temporary shelter. Gradually, several inhabited rock caves turned into a real fortress city, which could only be reached through the narrow Sik gorge, which was once a stormy mountain stream. Now Petra is owned by the Bedouins, who more cordially welcome visitors to their land.

Mutianyu - section of the Great Wall of China (China)

It was on this section of the ancient Great Wall of China that the restorers did their best work. It has 22 watchtowers in their original form, so they are considered an architectural masterpiece. Translated from Chinese, Mutianyu means something like "a valley with beautiful views of the fields." This section of the wall has been completely restored and is open to tourists.

Sagrada Familia (Barcelona, ​​Spain)

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This grandiose Catholic church is being built at a classical medieval pace - the second hundred years have already gone, and it is still being built, however, only with donations from parishioners, without attracting budgetary funds. If Gaudi had not joined this project in 1882, then perhaps even today there would have been disputes about the type of temple. The great Catalan architect led the construction of the temple until his death, but he died without having built even half of it. The facades of the temple look very different, as the successors of the construction brought their ideas. After the consecration of the temple in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI, he was given the title of Minor Papal Basilica.

Statue of Christ the Redeemer (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Towering over Rio, the colossal statue of Christ the Redeemer has long become a symbol of the city. Millions of tourists every year rise to its foot, which offers a breathtaking view of the city, the bay, the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, and Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Teotihuacan (San Juan Teotihuacan, Mexico)

The name of this ancient Aztec settlement means "the city in which people turn into gods." They believed that the gods returned to Teotihuacan after the Flood to recreate the world. Historians believe that the population of this ancient city was about 200 thousand people. Unfortunately, the age of this largest of the cities of the pre-Columbian era has not been precisely established.

Grand Canyon (USA)

The Grand Canyon is one of the deepest in the world. It is cut by the Colorado River in the plateau of the same name, located in the state of Arizona, its length is almost 450 kilometers. Now it has become part of the national park of the same name. In the widest places, the width of the canyon reaches 29 kilometers. The scale of this pattern of natural erosion is astonishing. Extreme lovers come here to create something like that.

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Milan Cathedral (Italy)

Duomo or Milan Cathedral is the main attraction of Milan and the pearl of Italian architecture in the Flamboyant Gothic style. Its construction stretched from 1386 to early XIX century, and something was completed even in the last century. This is the third largest Catholic cathedral on our planet. Its sharp spire topped with a golden Madonna is 106 meters high.

Colored rocks of Zhangye Danxia (China)

Zhangye Danxia National Geopark is located in the Chinese province of Gansu, and its main attraction is the magnificent colored rocks. This miracle of nature was formed as a result of layered deposits of sandstone and various minerals during the Cretaceous period. The height of these hills reaches several hundred meters. In the panoramic image, it seems that some giant artist painted the local landscape in orange, red, green, gray-blue and yellow colors.

Palace and Park Ensemble of Peterhof (Russia)

The country royal residence Peterhof appears before the public as an extravaganza of flowing water, a kingdom of fountains and magnificent palaces, in which the era of the first Russian emperor is felt, brilliant Elizabethan interiors and more austere times of Nicholas I. Few royal residences can compare with Peterhof in luxury. The pride of the park is the unique system of fountains created by the Russian hydraulic engineer Tuvolkov during the reign of Peter I. Although it copied the Versailles system, it surpassed it in many ways.

Egyptian pyramids

Located near Cairo, ancient Egyptian pyramids are the eternal symbol of the ancient state. Here, the hot sands of the Libyan desert come into contact with the most fertile soils of the valley of the great Nile. There are many pyramids in Egypt: high and not very high, stepped and smooth, well preserved and almost destroyed. Pyramids are found in different places in Egypt: Memphis, Saqqara, Upper Egypt, Hawara, Abusir, Medum, Abu Rawash and El-Lahun. Most of them are unfamiliar to tourists, for whom the pyramids of Giza, a suburb of Cairo, are the main ones. It is believed that they were built 2600-2300 BC. e.

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Acropolis (Athens, Greece)

On a high hill in the very center of Athens there are buildings of ancient times - the Athenian Acropolis. Here are the temples of the Parthenon, Hekatompedon, Erechtheion, the Temple of Nike Apteros, the Statue of Athena Promachos, the Propylaea - the building of the main entrance and much more. In total, there are about 21 buildings and structures in the acropolis. The history of the Acropolis is tragic: the Greco-Persian war almost destroyed it, and Persian harems and mosques settled in its temples. Later, the enterprising British lord, not embarrassed, took many valuable fragments from here to London and Paris, which are now exhibited in the Louvre and the British Museum. Fortunately, in late XIX century, the Greeks decided to restore the Acropolis, for which they demolished everything that was built here later. Therefore, now tourists can enjoy the pristine view of the ancient walls and columns.

Rock churches of Lalibela (Ethiopia)

This unique place is often called the "new Jerusalem". All 11 churches of Lalibela were carved into the rocks approximately 800 years ago. The place was named after Lalibela, the ruler of Ethiopia who lived in the 12th century and founded his capital on this site. It took only one century to build all the churches, which led to speculation that the builders were assisted by angels working at night. In the centuries that followed, churches were guarded by clergy who also saved treasures, wrote manuscripts, and consecrated bibles. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior has the largest dimensions - 11 m in height and 33 m in length, the colonnade near the facade, which includes 28 large columns, is also impressive. Here is the main Ethiopian shrine - a ritual cross that once belonged to King Lalibela.

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Moscow Kremlin (Russia)

The oldest building of the capital of Russia is its fortress - the Kremlin. Each part of it is a separate chapter of the story. In the early period of the development of the capital, the walls of the Kremlin protected the inhabitants from the enemy, but now it has become just a small corner in the very center of the city. The Moscow Kremlin is one of the Russian sites included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. On the territory of the modern Kremlin, numerous architectural and historical monuments: Palace of Facets, Tsar Cannon, Tsar Bell, several historical temples, etc. Nowadays, the Moscow Kremlin is the official residence of the President of Russia.

Zhangjiajie National Park (China)

If you watched the movie "Avatar", then you were probably struck by the "flying" rocks in an area called Pandora. Almost the entire landscape was not drawn on a computer, it was filmed here - in national park Zhangjiajie, which is located in the mountains of Wulingyuan (southeast Chinese province Hunan). On the territory of the park you can observe quartzite rocks, up to 800 meters high - the result of thousands of years of erosion. In the Wulingyuan mountain range, there are much more high peaks- reaching heights of over 3000 meters.

Eiffel Tower (Paris, France)

Who would have thought that a temporary building built for the World Exhibition would not only survive, but also become the most recognizable symbol of Paris and all of France, the most important attraction of the country's capital. Millions of tourists from all over the world rise to its observation platforms, from where you can see all of Paris at a glance, every year, and in the light of night or festive illumination, it becomes a real beauty.

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Hagia Sophia (Istanbul, Türkiye)

Whatever this ancient city is called - Constantinople or Istanbul - it is still adorned by the majestic St. Sophia Cathedral. This is the best example of Byzantine architecture, it has remained an ancient witness of greatness Byzantine Empire. The Turks who conquered the city turned the cathedral into a Muslim mosque in the 15th century, but treated it quite delicately. Therefore, now tourists have a great opportunity to visit the magnificent Hagia Sophia Museum and enjoy the beauties of the ancient temple.

Iguazu Falls (Argentina-Brazil)

Located on the Iguazu River on the border between Argentina and Brazil, the magnificent Iguazu Falls are twice as high and wider than the famous Niagara Falls on the Great Lakes. It is also called the "Devil's Throat". It stretches along the river for two kilometers, and its cascades form a kind of horseshoe. The appearance of this waterfall was facilitated by a volcanic eruption, after which a large cleft remained in the ground. During the rainy season, the waterfall overthrows 13,000 cubic meters of water every second, then it looks especially impressive. This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world.

Colosseum (Rome, Italy)

This one of the symbols of the Eternal City appeared in it 80 years BC. e. About 50,000 Romans could gather there for the spectacle. The very opening of the Colosseum was celebrated in Rome for 100 days, and the fighting in its arena continued until the decline of the empire in the 4th century. Subsequent generations have greatly “pinched” the Colosseum, dismantling it for building materials, but there is still much to be seen there.

Alhambra (Granada, Spain)

Alhambra means "red castle" in Arabic. This magnificent fortress-palace was built by the Moorish rulers in the province of Granada on top of a rocky plateau. Fine, elegant Moorish architecture appeared in all its splendor in this wonderful palace.

Sydney Opera House (Australia)

The relatively young building of this theater, built by the Dane Jorn Utzon, instantly became a recognizable symbol of Sydney. The original roof structure resembles half-opened shells. This theater has become a must-see for most tourists.

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