Famous Landmarks

There are famous landmarks that attract people from all over the world to enjoy their sights.

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1. Taj Mahal
  • Located in Agra, India
  • The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan
  • in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
2. Great wall of China
  • The great wall of china is Located in China
  • It is about 21,196 kilometers long wall which is the longest structure humans have ever built.
  • The wall protects the north of the empire of China from enemy attacks.
  • It is built by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shai Hong.
3. Opera House
  • It is located in Sydney, Australia.
  • An opera house is a theatre building
  • used for performances of opera.
  • It is shaped like the sails of a boat.
4. Eiffel Tower
  • Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France.
  • The tower is 324 meters tall,
  • It is the tallest structure in Paris.
5. The Pyramids of Giza
  • It is located in Cairo, Egypt.
  • It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,
  • It is a group of three pyramids
  • Build by the ruler of ancient Egypt Khufu.
6. Statue of Unity
  • It is located in Gujarat, India
  • The Statue of Unity is a statue of Indian statesman and independence activist Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
  • The height of the statue is 182 meters, and it is the World’s tallest statue.
7. Leaning Tower of PISA
  • It is located in Pisa, Italy.
  • it is known worldwide for an unstable lean foundation.
  • The height of the tower is 55.86 meters from the ground
  • The tower has 296 or 294 steps
8. The colosseum
  • It is located in Rome, Italy.  
  • Colosseum is an amphitheater
  • amphitheater means an open-air venue
  • used for entertainment, performances, and sports.
9. Disney Land
  • Disney land is a theme park located in California, United States.
  • People come here to enjoy their vacation.
  • Here you can meet your favorite Disney characters and enjoy your rides.
  • Disney land is considered the happiest place on the earth.
10. Machu Picchu
  • It is located northwest of Cuzco, Perin in the Andes Mountains.
  • It is a 15th-century Inca empire citadel.
  • It is referred to as the “Lost City of the Incas”.
11. Statue of Liberty
  • It is located on the Liberty Islaninof New York, USA.
  • The statue is a figure of the Roman liberty goddess.
  • The statue is made up of copper.
  • The Statue is a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States.
12. Christ the Redeemer
  • It is an Art statue of Jesus Christ located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • The height of the statue is 30 meters.
  • The statue is a symbol of Christianity across the world.
13. Stonehenge
  • Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England.
  • It consists of a ring of standing stones.
  • Stonehenge is regarded as a British cultural icon.
14. Niagara Fall
  • Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls.
  • Canadian Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls.
  • Located on the Border of the United States, and Canada.
15. Angkor Wat Temple
  • Angkor Wat Temple is the largest religious monument in the world.
  • Located in Cambodia.
  • The Khmer Empire King Suryavarman II built it.
  • Temple appears on the national flag of Cambodia.
16. Burj Khalifa
  • Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world.
  • Located in Dubai.
  • The height of the building is 829.8 meters.
  • The building has a total of 163 floors.
17. India Gate
  • All India War Memorial or The India Gate.
  • Locate in New Delhi, India.
  • It is dedicated to the soldiers of British India who died in wars.
18. The Golden Temple 
  • Golden Temple, is a Gurudwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India.
  • It is the spiritual site of Sikhism.
  • The Gurdwara is built by the fourth Sikh Guru, Guru Ram Das in 1577.
  • A free Sikh community-run kitchen that serves a simple vegetarian meal to all visitors without discrimination.
19. Red Fort
  • The Red Fort is a historic fort
  • Located in the city of Delhi in India.
  • It was the main residence of the Mughal Emperors.
20. Forbidden City
  • The Forbidden City is a palace complex
  • Located in Beijing, China.
  • It was the Chinese imperial palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
21. Buckingham Palace
  • Buckingham Palace is located in the City of Westminster, London.
  • The Palace is the residence and administrative headquarters of the monarchy of the United Kingdom.
  • The palace has 775 rooms, and the garden is the largest private garden in London.
22. Tower Bridge
  • Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge.
  • The bridge crosses the River Thames.
  • The Bridge is an iconic symbol of London.
23. Easter Island
  • Located in the territory of Chile in the southeastern Pacific Ocean.
  • It is famous for its nearly 1,000 monumental statues.
  • These statues are called moai.
24. Kremlin
  • Kremlin is a fortified complex located in the center of Moscow, Russia.
  • The complex is the official residence of the Russian President.
  • The Kremlin is enclosed by the walls and is built along the Moskva River.
25. Blue Mosque
  • Blue Mosque, is a historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Blue Mosque also known as Sultan Ahmed Mosque.
  • The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of the blue tiles surrounding the wall’s interior design.
  • Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed I.

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