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Thursday 15 August 2013

Travelers' Choice 2013 - Top 25 World's Landmark


“We rounded a wall, and there before me was the city laid out in all its splendor, shining in the bright sun. It was all I had hoped for.”
 


2 ) Angkor Wat  - Siem Reap, Cambodia

“Often when you have really wanted to visit somewhere, it is a disappointment. Angkor Wat is not one of those places.”





3 ) Taj Mahal - Agra, India

“At sunrise, the light is perfect and the crowds are small. Photos from all angles reflect the beauty and symmetry of this magnificent monument.”





4 ) Petra World Heritage Site - Petra - Wadi Musa, Jordan

“Simply awe-inspiring. No words to express the beauty, the splendor, the soul, the magnificence, the enormity, the richness of this place.”





5 ) Bayon Temple - Siem Reap, Cambodia
“Four face temple”





6 ) Great Cathedral and Mosque - Cordoba, Spain

“The Muslim and Christian blend of this great edifice is breathtaking. It has to be seen both by day and night to appreciate its real beauty.”





7 ) Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood - St. Petersburg, Russia

“The whole church is a piece of art. So colorful outside and even more impressive inside, with mosaics covering every inch.”



8 ) St. Peter's Basilica  - Vatican City, Italy

“You are amazed by the sheer size of the church. So many things to see, such as Michelangelo's Pieta, one of the most beautiful pieces ever created.”







9 ) Ancient City Walls - Dubrovnik, Croatia

“Old Town Walls”








10 ) Main Market Square (Rynek Glowny) - Krakow, Poland

“Well-maintained, beautifully proportioned main square, the main meeting place for all Krakovians and international visitors.”








11 ) Temple of Karnak - Luxor, Egypt

“Wander through the expanse of temples, pillars, chapels, pylons and monuments and soak up the ambience of ancient culture and civilization.”







12 ) Bellagio Fountains - Las Vegas, Nevada

“In two days, I've seen five different shows of the fountains. Very beautiful at night and peaceful in the daytime.”







13 ) Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

“Essential to see”







14 ) Alcazar - Seville, Spain

“Highlight of the Seville visit.”








15 ) Gettysburg National Military Park - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

“What an experience, a place ever American should visit.”








16 ) The Alhambra - Granada, Spain

“Too much for one visit”






17 ) Great Wall at Mutianyu - Beijing, China

“The crowds were sparse, the countryside green and lush and the views of the wall were amazing. Worth every moment!”







18 ) Shwedagon Pagoda - Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar

“Magnificent Buddhist attraction”






19 ) USS Arizona Memorial - Honolulu, Hawaii

“A sobering and memorable experience”






20 ) Cristo Redentor (Statue of Christ the Redeemer) - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

“The statue is amazing, but the views are even better! Great sunset views over the city and bays, with the sun setting right behind the statue.”






21 ) Top of the Rock Observation Deck  - New York City, New York

“So glad we did the tour”








22 ) Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela - Santiago de Compostela, Spain

“rooftop tour of the cathedral is amazing”








23 ) Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco, California

“What did you expect? It's a bridge!”








24 ) Cathedral of St. John the Baptist - Savannah, Georgia

“love love love... Beautiful Cathedral!!!”






25 ) Siena Cathedral - Siena, Italy

“Siena Duomo”







SOURCE : TRIP ADVISOR

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