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counting down our picks for the top 10
places to visit at least
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for this list we're looking at sites in
cities around the world that everyone
should witness firsthand before they die
number 10 the great barrier reef for
underwater exploration
the great barrier reef is the pearl of
the coral sea
you won't find a more immense coral reef
on earth being composed of almost
3 000 solitary reefs and 900 islands
this undersea wonderland of marine life
shipwrecks and natural beauty
stretches for over 1400 miles providing
adventure around
every trench with a varied ecosystem
it's been described as the rainforests
of the sea
like actual rainforests however the reef
faces the threat of climate change
and pollution amongst other things
thankfully the great barrier reef marine
park has taken measures to restrict
human interference
still we shouldn't take this australian
landmark for granted
so be sure to visit it responsibly
especially if scuba diving is your
passion
number 9 the taj mahal you can't visit
india
specifically the city of agra without
having a photo
op at this marble mausoleum the taj
mahal was constructed during the 17th
century as a tomb from mumtaz mahal
the favorite wife of mughal emperor shah
jahan we're all familiar with the main
building
which is distinguished by its marble
dome and four surrounding minarets
while the tomb is the fiesta resistance
it's far from the site's only
architectural marvel
walking through the main gateway known
as derwaza you'll be entranced by the
mughal gardens and reflecting pool
there's also the great gate you'll only
be further blown away by the attention
to detail etched
into every nook and cranny number 8
the greek islands since there are
somewhere between 1200 and 6 000 islands
in greece
you may need some help narrowing down
your options
the area's biggest island is crete which
is ripe with gorgeous to explore and
bodies of water to relax by
several islands are within the vicinity
of athens the capital of greece
most would agree however that santorini
is a paradise unlike any other
you can lose yourself in the cliffside
town of ia which stands out for its
array of cycladic and cave houses
the radiant architecture is only rivaled
by the view of the neighboring sea
it also may be the closest you ever get
to visiting atlantis
as some have linked a volcanic eruption
that took place in santorini to the
legend
number 7 the grand canyon there are
several spots you need to drop by on any
road trip across the southwestern united
states
the most essential destination however
is the grand canyon
speculated to be somewhere between five
to six million years old
this colossal canyon is a staple of both
the colorado river and the state of
arizona
stretching 277 miles long and over 6
000 feet deep it's an all-encompassing
sight that'll make any visitor feel
insignificant
beyond taking a few photos one might
assume that there isn't much to do with
the national park
you'd be wrong though there's a wide
assortment of trails for hiking and mule
rides
allowing tourists to get an even more
intimate look it's also home to havasu
falls if you need to cool off
number 6. paris france when people think
of cities right out of a fairy tale
paris is typically the first place that
comes to mind
france's capital not only lives up to
that description but it somehow manages
to surpass
all expectations being the second most
expensive city on earth
it's understandable why some people
never get to visit paris in their
lifetime
if you save up for a trip though you'll
be rewarded with the most exquisite
cuisine
the most fashionable shopping
experiences and the most elegant sights
imaginable from the eiffel tower to the
louvre museum
to the alto triomphe few cities host
more iconic landmarks
although the notre dame cathedral is
still under construction from the
devastating 2019
fire it's still a beacon of inspiration
number 5. machu picchu machu picchu is
shrouded in so much history
and mystery that the only way to truly
absorb it all is to visit the ruins in
person
getting to this ancient inca citadel is
just half the fun
we'd suggest starting off your adventure
in the peruvian city of cusco
from there you can take a train to aguas
calientes
a town only 3.7 miles away from the main
attraction
you'll enjoy a scenic walk of about 1.5
miles before arriving at machu picchu
where you'll encounter landmarks like
the temple of the sun the room of the
three windows
and the indi watana in addition to machu
picchu mountain
hikers can dominate wainapichu and
putukusi for some of the most
awe-inspiring views in south america
number four
giza pyramid complex if you book a
flight to egypt
there is little doubt that you're
visiting for the giza pyramid complex
this world heritage site includes
arguably the three most recognizable
pyramids in the world
the pyramid of mancare which stands
about 200 feet tall
pyramid of coffray which is just under
450 feet tall
and the great pyramid of giza which
stands the tallest at 455 feet
in addition to this triangular trio the
site also consists of the sphinx
which remains among the largest statues
in the world
and the tomb of kent kawai the first a
queen of ancient egypt
to make your egypt experience complete
you can ride a camel between routes
or if camels aren't quite your speed
there's also horseback riding
number three new york city there isn't a
metropolitan area on earth that can
compete with new york city
which bustles with energy and culture
there are so many milestones that come
with your first trip to new york
your first time standing in the center
of times square your first run through
central park
your first trip on the subway your first
broadway show
your first bite into a slice of pizza
the list
simply goes on the same can be said
about the landmarks you'll need to visit
from the empire state building to the
statue of liberty this city opens you up
to so many different experiences that
you'll leave a different person
if you can make it in new york you can
make it anywhere
number two the colosseum constructed
between 70 to 80 a.d
this ancient amphitheater once hosted
dramatic performances
wild animal hunts and much more today
what remains of the coliseum serves as
one of the most
popular tourist attractions in rome
while the colosseum's southern side was
devastated by an earthquake in 847
it's something of a miracle that the
northern side remains intact all these
years later
that's perhaps the best word to describe
a trip to the coliseum
miraculous while we'll never get to
experience the coliseum in its prime
it's nothing short of extraordinary that
this structure is still standing
the fact that we can explore the
underground tunnels and stand in the
arena where once gladiators fought
is hard to wrap our minds around number
one
the great wall of china the great wall
of china's history is as long as the
structure itself
which is 13 171 miles
while the early walls were built in the
spring and autumn period
construction would continue well into
the qing dynasty spanning over 2
000 years the vast history behind the
wall is just one of the many reasons to
visit at least once
as the world's longest structure made by
humans it's the ultimate place to get in
your steps
the site itself is an architectural
sensation and the neighboring mountain
ridges only add to the splendor
whether you're looking to collect your
thoughts in solitude share an intimate
retreat with your significant other
or have a journey that the whole family
will remember it's the walk
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