Famous Sights Around the World
Explore iconic landmarks such as Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Petra in Jordan, the Grand Canyon in the USA, Borobudur in Indonesia, Niagara Falls on the US-Canada border, and Bagan in Myanmar. These mesmerizing destinations offer a glimpse into ancient history and natural wonders, attracting travelers from across the globe.
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FAMOUS SIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD
Angkor Wat Angor Wat is located in Cambodia. It is surrounded by jungle and, in some cases, overgrown with huge trees and roots, the ancient structures of the Angkor complex may look like a movie set to some visitors.
Petra, Jordan Petra which is in Jordan wad first built over 2,000 years ago and lost to the outside world for 600 years, the city w a s only discovered in1 8 1 2 . Petra has stunning buildings that are carved directly into the red rock walls and are wonderfully preserved, just begging to be explored and photographed.
Grand Canyon The greatest natural attraction in the United States, the Grand Canyon is a k ey sight for all travelers planning their lifetime of adventures. Standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon, looking out over the carved landscape, will awak en your senses. Another amazing thing is that it looks different throughout the day and at different times of the year .
Borobudur, Indonesia SET IN A STEAMY JUNGLE WITH THREE VOLCANOES PROVIDING THE BACKDROP , BOROBUDUR IS INDONESIA'S T OP TOURISTA TTRACTION. BOROBUDUR DA TESFROM THE 9TH CENTURY AND IS ONE OF THE LARGEST BUDDHIST TEMPLES IN THE WORLD.IT'S A F ASCINA TING PLACE TO WANDER ABOUT . OVER 500 BUDDHAS ARE SPREAD AROUND THE SITE, SOME OF WHICH SIT UNDER ORNA TESTUP AS.
Niagara Falls, USA &Canada On the border between the United States and Canada, these great falls have been drawing explorers and travelers for centuries. J u s t over an hour from the city of Toronto, Niagara Falls is easy to get to, and the town is a fun place tospend a night ortwo. Walk up to the edge of the falls, stroll along the paved w alk lining the gorge for different views, or tak e a boat tour for a close-up look at the water pouring over the lip of the gorge above you. For a bird's-eye view , head up the Skylon T ower to look out over thefalls. At night, see the falls lit in different colors. If you're visiting in winter , wa tc h the huge plume of mist rising into the s ky above thefalls.
Bagan, Myanmar Located in Southern Asia Bagan is spread out over a lush plain are more than 10,000 sacred structures dating from 1044 through to 1287. Hire a bicycle and pedal your w a y from one amazing structure to the next, or tak e a tour. Some of the structures can be entered, but the real beauty is the sheer number that dot thelandscape.
FORBIDDEN CITY ,CHINA Lik e the Great Wall, the Forbidden City in Beijing is one of the top places to visit in China. The sprawling complex dates from the 14th and 15th centuries and is a spectacular example of historicalChina. Over the centuries, the palace has housed 24 Ming and Qing Emperors. Inside the city , the Palace Museum holds over 340,000 artifacts showcasing the treasures of China's dynasties. In front of the Forbidden City is Tiananmensquare.
Prague Castle, CzechRepublic Sitting atop a hill across the river from the center of the city , Prague Castle casts an imposing aura over its surroundings. The castle is an incredible collection of buildings constructed from the 9th to 14th century . Stroll over the ornate 14th-century Charles Bridge spanning the Vltava River and head up the hill to wander the narrow , twisty streets in the castle complex. The castle is one of the largest in the world, and around almost every corner is a historical building, church, or opensquare.
Angkor Wat Siem Reap,Cambodia One of the top landmarks everyone should visit is the masterpiece of Angkor Wat. The majestic structure is Cambodia's most beloved and best- preserved temple. The 500-acre site is one of the largest religious monuments in the world and represents the architecturalpinnacle of the Khmer Empire. It has remained a place of worship since its founding in the 12th century . Angor Wat is also the largest religious monument on the planet.
SHEIKH ZAYED GRAND MOSQUE ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES As well as the stunning courtyard, which features the largest marble mosaic in the world at 180,000 square feet, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque boasts four 350-ft tall minarets, which can be seen across the Abu Dhabi skyline and from each of the bridges joining Abu Dhabi to the mainland. The impressive mosque is one of a f ew that is open to tourists in theregion. Another stunning information about Sheikh Zayed is the fact that it took 10 years to build, with construction starting in 1996 and not finishing till 2006.
