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Wonders of the World
Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of Wonders of the World.

1. Plitvice Lakes National Park

9.3
(Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera)
Mala Kapela (Plješivica), Plitvička Jezera, Ličko-Senjska Županija
National Park · 237 tips and reviews

Balsha M.Balsha Maja: Simply beautiful... nature's breathtaking creations. Start your journey early in the morning, there is a lot to see, and a lot to walk around to.

Villa d'Este is one of Wonders of the World.

2. Villa d'Este

9.4
Piazza Trento 5, Tivoli, Lazio
Historic and Protected Site · 75 tips and reviews

Italia.itItalia.it: The Villa d'Este in Tivoli, with its palace and garden, is one of the most remarkable and comprehensive illustrations of Renaissance culture at its most refined Read more.

3. Grand Canyon National Park

9.4
Entrance Rd (btwn Route 89 & Route 93), Grand Canyon Village, AZ
National Park · 467 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: The canyon chronicles 2 billion years of history, like an encyclopedia of Earth. A great combination of steepness and deepness, its colors are also simply unforgettable. Read more.

Navagio is one of Wonders of the World.

4. Navagio

8.9
(Ναυάγιο)
Ναυάγιο, Ζάκυνθος, Ζάκυνθος
Beach · 83 tips and reviews
Saint Michael's Mount is one of Wonders of the World.

5. Saint Michael's Mount

9.2
(Le Mont-Saint-Michel)
Boulevard Avancée, Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandie
Historic and Protected Site · 151 tips and reviews

ArtArt: Amazed with this magical land....such a worthwhile visit once in a lifetime.....

Viceroy Bali is one of Wonders of the World.

6. Viceroy Bali

8.6
Jl. Lanyahan, Br. Nagi, Ubud, Bali
Hotel · 32 tips and reviews
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is one of Wonders of the World.

7. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

8.6
65084 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA
State or Provincial Park · 23 tips and reviews

elisa g.elisa garcia: The waterfall view hike is 1/4 mile and there are other short trails in the area. There are no trails to the waterfall. The drive there and back can be nauseating

Machu Picchu is one of Wonders of the World.

8. Machu Picchu

9.4
Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Cusco
Historic and Protected Site · 507 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Apparently it takes days to get to this site to adjust to the altitude. Still worth the hike! One of the most breathtaking and mystical sites in the world.

Chichén Itzá Archeological Zone is one of Wonders of the World.

9. Chichén Itzá Archeological Zone

9.3
(Zona Arqueológica de Chichén Itzá)
Carretera Mérida - Puerto Juárez Km. 120, Chichen Itza, Yucatán
Historic and Protected Site · 622 tips and reviews

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: 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.

Great Pyramids of Giza is one of Wonders of the World.

10. Great Pyramids of Giza

8.8
(أهرامات الجيزة)
Al Haram, الجيزة, محافظة الجيزة
Historic and Protected Site · 241 tips and reviews

flybmiflybmi: If you enjoy a little bit of adventure, pay a little extra to go inside the Great Pyramids and have fun climbing and crouching through the low-height tunnels

Taj Mahal is one of Wonders of the World.

11. Taj Mahal

9.2
Near Agra Fort (Fatehabad Road), Āgra, Uttar Pradesh
Historic and Protected Site · 353 tips and reviews

Amit G.Amit Gupta: Go early! The taj is pearlescent and changes colors as the sun rises. It's amazing.

The Great Wall at Mutianyu is one of Wonders of the World.

12. The Great Wall at Mutianyu

6.7
(慕田峪长城)
Mutianyu Rd Bohai Town, 怀柔, 北京市
Historic and Protected Site · Bóhǎi · 261 tips and reviews

On The Go ToursOn The Go Tours: Make sure you have a good set of walking boots. The Great Wall can be really steep in places.

Sydney Opera House is one of Wonders of the World.

13. Sydney Opera House

9.2
2 Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW
Opera House · Circular Quay · 441 tips and reviews

4sq Sydney4sq Sydney: The one-way ferry ride to Darling Harbour or the Manly return ferry is unforgettable!!

14. St. Basil's Cathedral

9.0
(Храм Василия Блаженного)
Красная пл., 7 (пл. Васильевский Спуск), Москва, Москва
Church · Красная площадь · 134 tips and reviews
Colosseum is one of Wonders of the World.

15. Colosseum

9.4
(Colosseo)
Piazza del Colosseo (Via dei Fori Imperiali), Roma, Lazio
Historic and Protected Site · 1816 tips and reviews

DeathDeath: The basement area had access to underground tunnels which led to a Gladiators' training school, a hospital and to a morgue. Stinking heaps of corpses were carried away to unmarked common graves. Read more.

16. The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia

9.3
(Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família)
C. de Mallorca, 401 (C. de Sardenya), Barcelona, Catalunya
Church · Barri de la Sagrada Família · 1842 tips and reviews

Oh-Barcelona.comOh-Barcelona.com: One of the most well recognized buildings of Barcelona. Antonio Gaudi's architectural masterpiece is supposed to be finished by 2025. Audio-guides are available when visiting this cathedral Read more.

Easter Island is one of Wonders of the World.

17. Easter Island

(Isla de Pascua)
Isla de Pascua, Isla de Pascua, Valparaíso
Island · 56 tips and reviews

Glitz LatinoaméricaGlitz Latinoamérica: Uno de los lugares del mundo cuyas bellezas naturales y tradiciones la hacen especialmente atractiva. Ubicada en medio del Océano Pacífico, su fauna ofrece particulares especies únicas del lugar.

Stonehenge is one of Wonders of the World.

18. Stonehenge

8.8
Off A344 Rd, Amesbury, Wiltshire
Historic and Protected Site · 255 tips and reviews

Gary H.Gary Hemmings: Smaller than most expect. Why not go for a walk in the surrounding Stonehenge landscape. Check out The Cursus, Woodhenge and Durrington Walls - the largest henge in Britain. Read more.

Statue of Liberty is one of Wonders of the World.

19. Statue of Liberty

9.3
Liberty Island, New York, NY
Monument · 702 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: If you want to climb to the crown. Know in advance that it is a strenuous journey that encompasses 354 steps in a cramped enclosed area.

Sistine Chapel is one of Wonders of the World.

20. Sistine Chapel

9.2
(Sacellum Sixtinum)
Viale Vaticano, Vatican
Church · Città del Vaticano · 399 tips and reviews

Carlo M.Carlo M: Don't rush to see the Sistine Chapel (Capella Sistina), you'll miss lots of great artworks along the way!

Burj Khalifa is one of Wonders of the World.

21. Burj Khalifa

9.3
(برج خليفة)
1 Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd (at Doha St), دبي, دبي
Monument · وسط مدينة دبي · 666 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: At 6,225 feet high, this is the world’s tallest building. The views from the 124th floor observation deck literally cannot be beat.

22. Tower of Pisa

9.0
(Torre di Pisa)
Piazza del Duomo (Piazza dei Miracoli), Pisa, Toscana
Monument · 548 tips and reviews

Homer M.Homer M.: don't forget to take that cheesy picture where it looks like you're holding the tower up from falling. everyone does it! lol

Palace of Versailles is one of Wonders of the World.

23. Palace of Versailles

9.1
(Château de Versailles)
Place d'Armes, Versailles, Île-de-France
Palace · Château · 787 tips and reviews

Otel.comOtel.com: This famous building is a must-see if you love history and stunning architecture. One of the largest palaces in the world, this is home to the famous Hall of Mirrors. The Palace opens at 9am.

Trevi Fountain is one of Wonders of the World.

24. Trevi Fountain

9.2
(Fontana di Trevi)
Piazza di Trevi, Roma, Lazio
Fountain · Trevi · 1304 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: Even if you won't replay Anita Ekberg cult scene from "La Dolce Vita", feel the irresistable romance of one of the most spectacular fountains of the World.

Angkor Wat is one of Wonders of the World.

25. Angkor Wat

9.4
(អង្គរវត្ត)
Angkor Archaeological Park, Siĕmréab, Siem Reap
Historic and Protected Site · 369 tips and reviews

Lisa D.Lisa Dass: Watched the sunrise over the beautiful temple. Excellent location for photography! Get a guided tour of the temple, it has an amazing history behind it.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is one of Wonders of the World.

26. Mount Rushmore National Memorial

9.0
13000 SD Highway 244 (btwn Iron Mountain & Palmer Gulch Rd), Keystone, SD
Monument · 165 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: It took 14 years and a team of 400 sculptors, led by Gutzon Borglum, to complete this massive "Shrine of Democracy," dedicated in 1941.

Jiuzhaigou National Park is one of Wonders of the World.

27. Jiuzhaigou National Park

8.4
(九寨沟国家公园)
四川省阿坝藏族羌族自治州九寨沟县 漳扎镇, Aba, 四川
National Park · 24 tips and reviews

Kae  ? ?.Kae ? ? ? ??? ?? ? ?: Jiuzhaigou Valley ( Chinese: 九寨沟 ) is a nature reserve and national park located in northern Sichuan . It is known for its many multi-level waterfalls, colorful lakes, and snow-capped peaks.

Serengeti National Park is one of Wonders of the World.

28. Serengeti National Park

9.2
Tanzanya, Arusha
National Park · 33 tips and reviews

Myra P.Myra Palevsky Kaufman: If you love wildlife and you can get here, do it!!!! It will be the most memorable trip of your life. Amazing!!

Tianmen Mountain is one of Wonders of the World.

29. Tianmen Mountain

8.7
(天门山)
Zhangjiajie, 湖南
Mountain · 29 tips and reviews

Jatushan N.Jatushan NG-pooresatien: Way to heaven

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of Wonders of the World.

30. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

(مسجد الشيخ زايد)
Airport Rd. (شارع المطار), أبوظبي, أبوظبي
Mosque · 331 tips and reviews
The Dubai Fountain is one of Wonders of the World.

31. The Dubai Fountain

9.5
D 55 (Emaar Blvd), دبي, دبي
Fountain · وسط مدينة دبي · 626 tips and reviews

Chris M.Chris Marsh: Largest dancing fountain. Shows form 6PM to 11PM every half an hour (with a bit of variance if it clashes with muslim prayer times). For best views from above, go to NEOS in the Address Hotel.

Iguazú Falls is one of Wonders of the World.

32. Iguazú Falls

9.5
(Cataratas del Iguazú)
Parque Nacional Iguazú, Puerto Iguazú, Misiones
Waterfall · 316 tips and reviews

Visit ArgentinaVisit Argentina: The purpose of this park is the preservation of the majestic Iguazú Waterfalls - one of the most important natural phenomenons in the world -, as well as the biodiversity surrounding them. Read more.

Christ the Redeemer is one of Wonders of the World.

33. Christ the Redeemer

9.3
(Cristo Redentor)
Estr. do Corcovado, s/n (Pq. Nacional da Tijuca), Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Monument · Santa Teresa · 731 tips and reviews

Otel.comOtel.com: This is the largest Art Deco Structure in the world. 130-feet tall and 98-feet wide, this amazing structure literally stands out, towering above great scenery below.

Luxor Temple is one of Wonders of the World.

34. Luxor Temple

9.1
(معبد الأقصر)
Corniche, الأقصر, الأقصر
Historic and Protected Site · 79 tips and reviews

35. Multnomah Falls

9.4
5000 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Bridal Veil, OR
Waterfall · 187 tips and reviews

36. Château de Chambord

9.1
Château de Chambord, Chambord, Centre-Val de Loire
Castle · 69 tips and reviews

ElyseeElysee: Le Château de Chambord était autrefois le lieu des chasses présidentielles. En 2010, le Président Sarkozy a décidé d'y mettre un terme pour les remplacer par de simples battues de régulation

Great Sphinx of Giza is one of Wonders of the World.

37. Great Sphinx of Giza

9.1
(تمثال أبو الهول)
Al Ahram, الجيزة, محافظة الجيزة
Historic and Protected Site · 102 tips and reviews

flybmiflybmi: Before entering the main Tourist Area of the Sphinx, venture to the opposite (right-hand) side for the perfect place to take a quiet photograph. Or, try a trick photo!

Great Temple of Ramses II is one of Wonders of the World.

38. Great Temple of Ramses II

8.8
(معبد رمسيس)
Abū Sunbul, أسوان
Historic and Protected Site · 12 tips and reviews

Kae  ? ?.Kae ? ? ? ??? ?? ? ?: The twin temples were originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, as a lasting monument to himself and his queen

Tian Tan Buddha (Giant Buddha) is one of Wonders of the World.

39. Tian Tan Buddha (Giant Buddha)

9.0
(天壇大佛)
Po Lin Monastery, Ngong Ping Rd, Ngong Ping
Monument · 离岛区 · 166 tips and reviews

Lívia AguiarLívia Aguiar: The largest sitting buddha in the world! And the mist made it even more special

Moraine Lake is one of Wonders of the World.

40. Moraine Lake

Moraine Lake Rd, Lake Louise, AB
Lake · 28 tips and reviews

Kae  ? ?.Kae ? ? ? ??? ?? ? ?: Moraine Lake (Canada). It is situated in the Valley of the When it is full, it reflects a distinct shade of blue. The color is due to the refraction of light off the rock flour deposited in the lake

Kjeragbolten is one of Wonders of the World.

41. Kjeragbolten

8.7
Lysebotn, Rogaland
Scenic Lookout · 5 tips and reviews

Svein-Magne T.Svein-Magne Tunli: Kjeragbolten in Lysefjorden - Norway. The drop is 984 m (3,228 ft) and is just by the famous Kjeragbolten, a 5 m³ big stone which is plugged between two rocks as showed on this photo Read more.

42. Catedral de Santiago de Compostela

9.2
Praza do Obradoiro (Praza da Quintana), Santiago de Compostela, Galicia
Church · 108 tips and reviews
Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang is one of Wonders of the World.

43. Museum of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang

8.6
(秦始皇兵马俑)
下河村, 西安, 陕西
History Museum · 142 tips and reviews

Echo Q.Echo Qu: 从停车场下车后,一定要先去肯德基旁边的售票处买票!make sure you buy the entrance ticket after you get off the bus close to the KFC! Otherwise you might end up walking 20mins to go back to buy tickets!

44. Petra

9.3
(البتراء)
Petra Ruins (Al siq), بترا, Ma‘ān
Historic and Protected Site · 167 tips and reviews

Moritz B.Moritz Bleiblieb: Don't forget carrying water and a hat, or you get burned! Climb up to the Al-Deir, very exhausting, but unforgettable!

Ancient Olympia is one of Wonders of the World.

45. Ancient Olympia

9.2
(Ολυμπία)
Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Ολυμπίας, Αρχαία Ολυμπία, Ηλεία
Historic and Protected Site · 35 tips and reviews

Visit GreeceVisit Greece: The grand site of Ancient Olympia! The best way to get the most out of your visit is to race in the stadium like the athletes used to do

46. Glaciar Perito Moreno

9.5
Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
Mountain · 79 tips and reviews

Caio J.Caio Japiassu: É fascinante observar a dinâmica da geleira, ela vive, pulsa, e faz barulho, tem animais. Cada queda de gelo é como uma mudança única no desenho do local. Vale a pena demais!

47. PETRONAS Twin Towers

9.1
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Structure · Kuala Lumpur City Center · 360 tips and reviews

48. Blue Mosque

9.5
(Sultan Ahmet Camii)
Sultan Ahmet Mah. At Meydanı Cad. No:7, Fatih, İstanbul
Mosque · Sultan Ahmet · 860 tips and reviews

istanbulistanbul: Standing on the site of the original Byzantine city, the district known as Sultanahmet is the heart of tourist Istanbul, with many of the most important attractions dotted around it.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre is one of Wonders of the World.

49. Church of the Holy Sepulchre

8.3
(כנסיית הקבר)
btwn Suq Khan e-Zeit & Christian Quarter Rd, שלם
Church · Christian Quarter · 97 tips and reviews

50. Festung Hohensalzburg

9.0
Festungsgasse (Festungsweg), Salzburg, Salzburg
Castle · 174 tips and reviews

Ena T.Ena T 🌸: Great view of Salzburg from the fortress , you could either walk up or take a tram ride up. If you have time and are able to walk up, take a pit stop halfway through for some local brew.