Chichen-Itzá was voted one of the New Seven Wonders Of The World. Sacrifices, rituals and, erm, ball games all took place here. Whisper at one end of the Great Court and you’ll be heard 500 feet away.
Constructed in 1632, this crown of palaces is a blend of persian, turkish and indian architectural influences.
The temple is located behind the cemetaries, in the Valley of the Temples. There may be some mosquitoes here.
TRAVEL FACT: These well-known groups of standing stones are one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World.
The only structure of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that still stands today. Take bus routes 355 or 357 from central Cairo to get to this mysterious and breathtaking site.
While nothing compares with seeing one of the country's hottest tourist draws in person, you can make that experience richer with some advance reading on the famed Terracotta Warriors. Read more.
Was founded in 1555 to commemorate the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan. They say that the architect was blinded, so he couldn't create another masterpiece like this one.
Tallest in Africa, a national park, waterfalls and other great attractions to start off or try out at it's foot before climbing.
