There are two types of travelers. One type likes to act like a local, avoid touristy spots, and try to find hidden gems. And the other type is completely content to stick to the more traveled path of checking out each location’s most well-known destinations and landmarks. Whichever type of traveler you are, it’s hard to deny that there are certain landmarks around the world that nobody should miss seeing at least once in their life if they can. So here’s a list of some of those places. How many of them have you seen?
Europe
- Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
- Colosseum, Rome, Italy
- Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
- Big Ben, London, England
- St. Basil’s Cathedral: Moscow
Asia
- Taj Mahal, Agra, India
- Great Wall of China, Beijing, China
- Burj Khalifa: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
North America
- Statue of Liberty, New York City, New York
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial: Keystone, South Dakota
- Golden Gate Bridge: San Francisco
South America
- Machu Picchu, Cuzco Region, Peru
- Easter Island: Chile
Oceania
- Sydney Opera House: Sydney
Africa
- The Great Pyramid of Giza: Cairo, Egypt
So whether you’re into history or architecture, towering structures or ancient ruins, this list should provide some inspiration for places to add to your bucket list.