10 most famous landmarks in the world

Each country boasts special attractions that you will not find anywhere else. Some of them were created by our ancestors many years ago, while others were built in the modern period.

In our article, you can learn about the most famous sights of the world that every traveler wants to see.

10 Bayon Temple Complex, Siem Reap, Cambodia

The researchers suggest that Bayon temple complex was built around the 12th century in honor of one of the Khmer kings, it is located in the center of Angkor Thom.

The attraction attracts tourists with its unusual appearance. In fact, the temple is a set of towers, on each of which a face is carved. Previously, there were 54 of them, but only 37 have survived to this day.

The main part of the temple complex is decorated with images from the everyday life of the Khmers.

In addition, on the territory of the temple there is a high wall, which depicts scenes of the battle of one of their Khmer leaders with the invaders. In ancient times, only priests and noble people had the right to settle around this temple.

Interesting fact: according to scientists, initially during the construction of the temple complex, its central tower was covered with gold, but later it was plundered by foreign conquerors.

9. Statue of Liberty, New York, USA

majestic monument The Statue of Liberty in neoclassical style was opened in 1886. The idea of ​​its creation was born in 1865, it was expressed by the famous writer and politician Edouard Rene Lefebvre de Laboulet.

Today, this colossal sculpture is located in the United States on Liberty Island. Its height from the ground to the top of the torch is 93 meters.

The monument is made in the form of a woman dressed in loose clothes, symbolizing freedom.

Interesting fact: the sculpture was conceived as a kind of gift to the Americans from the French in honor of the 100th anniversary of American independence.

Today, the sculpture is the most significant and famous attraction in America. About 4 million tourists come to see it every year.

8. Big Ben, England

The official name of the attraction is Elizabeth Tower. Big Ben the largest bell was originally called, but the inhabitants of London decided that this name also applied to the tower on which the clock is located.

For your information: Until 2020, the attraction will be under restoration.

The clock tower was erected in 1859, during the same period the clock was put into operation. Designed by Augustus Pugin.

The attraction has a height of 96 meters. The clock located on the tower is the third largest in the world.

7. Taj Mahal, Agra, India

Translated into Russian, the name of the attraction means “the crown of palaces.” It is a mausoleum-mosque, which was ordered to be erected by one of the Indian padishahs in honor of his wife, who died in childbirth.

The construction of the building lasted from 1632 to 1653. Inside it are the tombs of the padishah and his wife, the building itself has five domes, around it there is a garden, fountains and a pool.

For erection Taj Mahal precious and semi-precious stones were used, including one of the rare types of marble, turquoise, carnelian, malachite, jasper, sapphire and many others.

For your information: every day, the famous Indian landmark is visited by tens of thousands of tourists, which significantly replenishes the state treasury.

6. Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California

Golden Gate Bridge familiar to many people from TV shows and films, is one of the main attractions of the city of San Francisco and the United States. The construction connects the city itself and one of the counties of California (Marin).

It was opened in 1937, and for a long time was considered the longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge began to be built in 1933, before its construction the city and the district were connected with each other by means of a ferry crossing.

Interesting fact: the bridge also has a sad reputation, it is the most popular place in the world in terms of the number of suicides, the first person committed suicide on it three months after its opening. In this regard, there is an anti-suicide sign on the bridge.

5. Eiffel Tower Paris

300 meters The Eiffel Tower is the main symbol of the capital of France. It was designed by Gustave Eiffel, whose name it bears today.

The construction of an architectural monument lasted from 1887 to 1889. It was necessary to build this structure for the World Exhibition of 1889, it was based on one of the pending engineering projects.

More than 7 million francs were spent on the construction of the tower, but the attraction quickly paid for itself, and after that it became an excellent means of replenishing the French treasury.

Interesting fact: at the time when the tower was being built, it was a rather bright and bold architectural project, in connection with this, many writers and artists were against its construction, considering the construction to be ugly and useless.

4. Colosseum, Rome

A huge amphitheater was built from 72 to 80 years. AD, its construction began under the Roman emperor Vespasian, and ended under Titus.

It was the largest amphitheater in the ancient world, seating about 80 spectators.

In ancient Rome Ancient coliseum was a place where various entertainment events took place, for example, gladiator fights, baiting of wild animals, naval battles, during which the amphitheater was specially partially flooded, etc.

In the Middle Ages, the architectural monument began to rapidly collapse, this was caused not only by natural phenomena and time, but also by the people themselves, who did not understand its value.

A better attitude to the amphitheater began during the time of Pope Benedict XIV. Popes after him also tried to preserve the main symbol of Rome.

3. Statue of Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro

architectural monument Statue of Christ the Redeemer built in Art Deco style, located at an altitude of 709 meters above sea level. The statue itself is 38 meters high.

The monument is the most famous in Brazil and every year more than 1,5 million travelers come to see it.

The monument was built around 1922 to 1931. The centenary of the national independence of the state inspired the creation of the city heads.

2. Great Wall of China, Beijing, China

the great Wall of China is one of the largest architectural monuments in the world. Its total length was once more than 20000 km. The height is about 6-7 meters, and the width is from 5 to 8 meters. It is located along the Yinshan mountain range.

Scientists suggest that some sections of the wall began to be erected as early as the 3rd century BC. Its construction was necessary in order to clearly draw the boundaries of the Chinese empire.

The wall was erected over several ruling dynasties, sections built mainly in 1368-1644, when China was ruled by the Ming dynasty, have survived to this day.

1. Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

The researchers suggest that the complex Giza pyramids began to be erected in the XXVI-XXIII centuries BC.

On the Giza plateau there are multiple pyramids, both large ones in which the pharaohs themselves were buried, and those in which the ancient Egyptian queens were buried, in addition, there are ancient cemeteries, a statue of the Sphinx and several temples.

This architectural monument is a national treasure of Egypt.

Scientists believe that the Cheops pyramid was the first to be built, it became the largest of all the pyramids located on the plateau. To the southwest of it is the pyramid of Khafre, and then the pyramid of the pharaoh Menkaure (the lowest of all). All structures have small satellite pyramids.