Travelers are always looking for inspiration to guide their adventures. Coming up with a list of places to visit can be challenging when you're staring at a globe. What are the top tourist attractions in the world? The most iconic sites that all travelers have on their bucket list of things to see around the globe?
Some destinations stand out above the rest. Many are the type of places where you can take a photo, and it requires no explanation to identify the location: the Eiffel Tower or the Colosseum. But some places are less well known to new travelers or those who have not yet ventured out to the more exotic destinations. These can often be the most rewarding to visit.
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For many of these attractions, what they symbolize and the destinations they represent make them so significant. In other cases, it is the site itself that makes it worth visiting the country. Some of these are the more popular UNESCO World Heritage sites.
If you're looking to start your checklist of places to visit during your life, begin with our list of the top tourist attractions in the World
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1. Eiffel Tower, Paris
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The symbol of Paris and one of the most photographed structures globally, a visit to the Eiffel Tower is a must for all travelers. Few landmarks inspire such a passion for travel as this single iron structure. Young travelers heading out on the road for the first time, couples looking for a memorable getaway, artists looking to spur their creativity, and romantics of all types are all drawn to Paris. This is a city where history and culture collide and where travelers of all kinds can find the experience they're after.
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2. The Colosseum, Rome
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The most famous and largest structure still standing from the Roman Empire, the Colosseum, is modern-day Rome's biggest attraction. It's been a bucket-list destination for travelers for generations. And it does not disappoint.
Set in the heart of the city, the Colosseum is an easy place to visit. Direct flights worldwide land in Rome daily, making it a destination you can see in a weekend if you choose. Wander through Rome's ancient streets, tour the Colosseum, and, if time allows, plan a trip to other areas of Italy.
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3. Statue of Liberty, New York City
Statue of Liberty
America is full of, but the Statue of Liberty represents the United States like no other place. The French gifted this symbol of freedom in New York City to the American people in 1896.
Of all the this is one every tourist must-see. The best thing to do at the Statue of Liberty is to take a ride up to her crown and soak up the view over the city. Access to the statue is via ferry, also a highlight of a visit.
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4. Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu, Peru
If you plan to see only one attraction in South America, this is the place to come. The ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu is arguably the most impressive ruined city in the world.
Much of the attraction comes from its location, high in the jungle-clad mountains of Peru. Set on a high plateau with soaring green mountains, the setting is surreal. The sheer tenacity of the original builders to create this fantastic place in what would have been an impenetrable jungle is, in itself, impressive.
Visitor numbers are now limited to a maximum per day, so the experience has been dramatically enhanced.
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5. The Acropolis, Athens
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