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TOP 25 LANDMARKS
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ANGKOR WAT
Travelers' Choice #1 Landmark: Angkor Wat
The largest living religious monument in the world is also the #1 Travelers’ Choice Landmark in the world. Angkor Wat in Cambodia is a true wonder, a magnificently mesmerizing ancient temple site built in the 12th century. A Hindu temple eventually converted to a Buddhist temple and surrounded by a massive 650-foot wide moat, Angkor Wat was named a UNESCO World Heritage site and has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on the Cambodian national flag.
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MACHU PICCHU
Travelers' Choice #2 Landmark: Machu Picchu
The enigmatic lost city of Machu Picchu, the most famous archaeological site in all of South America, is the #2 Travelers’ Choice Landmark in the world. Machu Picchu has never revealed all of its mysteries, including the secrets of its construction. Highlights include the ruined Temple of the Sun and the Sacred Plaza with its tremendous view across the Urubamba River Valley.
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TAJ MAHAL
Travelers' Choice #3 Landmark: Taj Mahal
Considered one of the world’s most iconic landmarks and elected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal is #3 on the Travelers’ Choice list of top landmarks for 2015. It is a living testament to grandeur, romance and history. Although the Taj Mahal has been photographed time and time again, pictures do no justice to the majesty of this awe-inspiring structure.
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SHEIKH ZAYED GRAND MOSQUE
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Travelers' Choice #4 Landmark: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center, the #4 2015 Travelers’ Choice Landmark, rises majestically from Abu Dhabi and serves as the central place of worship for citizens of the emirate. The massive white structure can accommodate 40,000 people and is home to the world’s largest marble mosaic. This grand structure was built with white marble imported from 28 different countries, as well as chandeliers from Europe (the world’s most valuable).
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LA SAGRADA FAMILIA
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Travelers' Choice #5 Landmark: Basilica of the Sagrada Familia
Its multicolored towers piercing the blue sky, La Sagrada Familia is no doubt the most iconic structure in Barcelona, and it is the #5 landmark in the world. The church has been a fixture in the city since construction commenced in 1882. Though still a work in progress, the church is already amazingly intricate. Impressive stained-glass windows line the main room, and a lift takes visitors up one of the towers to enjoy the breathtaking view.
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ST. PETER'S BASILICA
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Travelers' Choice #6 Landmark: St. Peter's Basilica
The #6 top landmark in the world, St. Peter's Basilica is like no other church you’ll see. Visitors will find themselves surrounded by significant artwork. One of the most beautiful pieces is Michelangelo's marble Pieta. Atop the basilica sits its famous dome, recognizable from across the city. Those who climb a staircase to the top are rewarded with a wonderful view over the piazza, Bernini's enclosing colonnade below and of Rome itself.
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MILAN CATHEDRAL
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Travelers' Choice #7 Landmark: Milan Cathedral (Duomo)
The Milan Cathedral, 2015's #7 World Landmark, is a much-loved symbol of the city and the most exuberant example of Northern Gothic architecture in Italy. The exterior is an upwardly thrusting collection of pinnacles, elongated statues and buttresses, while the central spire is topped by a gilt statue of the Madonna. The view from the roof is the main highlight—on a clear day, the Italian Alps are visible.
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ALCATRAZ
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Travelers' Choice #8 Landmark: Alcatraz
For almost 150 years, Alcatraz has given chills to the innocent and cold sweats to the guilty. Having once been a forbidding maximum-security penitentiary, Alcatraz is now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and is this year’s #8 Travelers’ Choice Landmark. The roster of former Alcatraz inmates includes A-list criminals such as crime boss Al Capone and kidnapper George Kelly. Though it was considered escape-proof, in 1962 the Anglin brothers and Frank Morris infamously floated away on a makeshift raft and were never seen again.
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CRISTO REDENTOR
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Travelers' Choice #9 Landmark: Corcovado - Cristo Redentor
Keeping a watchful eye over the people of Rio de Janeiro, the Cristo Redentor statue sits atop Corcovado Mountain, 2,300 feet (700 meters) above the city. It was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007 and the #9 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Landmark in 2015. On a clear day, the views from the statue's base are awe-inspiring. At night, Cristo Redentor is lit up and seems to hover over the city as the mountain it stands on disappears in the darkness.
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GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
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Travelers' Choice #10 Landmark: Golden Gate Bridge
Introduced in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge is, without question, a world icon and the #10 best Landmark in the world for 2015. So, where do you go for the best views? Some believe Alfred Hitchcock had it right when he said that seen from below at Fort Point, the bridge induces a thrilling case of vertigo. Others prefer the lookout at Vista Point in Marin, on the north side of the bridge. For a look at stunning vistas and a bucket-list experience, take a walk or bicycle ride across the bridge itself.
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EIFFEL TOWER
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Travelers' Choice #11 Landmark: Eiffel Tower
Built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World Fair, held to commemorate the centennial of the Revolution, the Eiffel Tower made headlines as the world's tallest structure at 1,050 feet (320 meters). This year, the Eiffel Tower is the #11 Travelers’ Choice Landmark in the world, When visiting, be sure to peer at the amazing sight from the ground, then head up to the three levels for the highlight of your visit – the supreme view over Paris.
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CHURCH OF THE SAVIOR ON BLOOD
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Travelers' Choice #12 Landmark: Church of the Savior on Blood
One of the most iconic sights in St. Petersburg, the Church of the Savior on Blood stands out with its multicolored façade and onion domes. Is it any wonder that travelers chose it as the #12 Landmark in the world for 2015? The interior, designed by some of the era's most popular Russian artists, features more than 7,500 square feet of mosaic tiles covering the walls and ceilings. Don’t miss the large icon of St. Alexander Nevsky.
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NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL
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Travelers' Choice #13 Landmark: Notre Dame Cathedral
The Notre Dame Cathedral is not only a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture, it's also the #13 Travelers Choice Landmark for 2015. The cathedral's immense interior, a marvel of medieval engineering, holds over 6,000 people and boasts spectacular rose windows. Notre Dame is regarded as a sublime architectural achievement. The interior is dominated by a 7,800-pipe organ that was once restored. Although, the organ does not currently work properly, it is still an amazing sight to see!
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THE ALHAMBRA
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Travelers' Choice #14 Landmark: The Alhambra
The Alhambra is not only Spain’s greatest architectural treasure, but also one of the world’s wonders. Moorish poets called it "a pearl set in emeralds," referring to the natural surroundings. The austere exterior reveals a wonderland of musical fountains, cunningly devised gardens and finely carved palaces. This is exactly why travelers chose it as the #14 top landmark to see in 2015.
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HAGIA SOPHIA
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Travelers' Choice #15 Landmark: Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
The Hagia Sophia Museum and Church (or Aya Sofya) is considered one of Istanbul’s most beautiful buildings and the most important Byzantine structure in the world. Created in 532 AD, in the reign of Emperor Justinian I, it was the world's largest cathedral for almost a thousand years. TripAdvisor's #15 World Landmark is a soaring sequence of domes, arches and minarets, with a focus on the huge central dome, which seems to float unsupported.
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CHARLES BRIDGE
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Travelers' Choice #16 Landmark: Charles Bridge (Karluv Most)
There's no resisting the charm of the Charles Bridge, the #16 Travelers’ Choice Landmark in the world for 2015. Its 1,640 feet (500 meters) link Prague's Old Town with Castle Hill and provide some of the best views of the city and the graceful River Vltava. Notable features include its rows of baroque saints, each attended to by angels, lions and followers. The statues emerging from the mists of a Prague dawn is one of the loveliest sights of the city.
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GREAT WALL AT MUTIANYU
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Travelers' Choice #17 Landmark: Great Wall at Mutianyu
Located 56 miles (90 kilometers) northeast of Beijing, the Great Wall at Mutianyu, #17 on the 2015 Travelers’ Choice Landmarks list, was restored in 1986. This section includes a long, flat segment that winds along the area's heavily forested hilltops. It extends for 1.6 miles (2.5 kilometers) with 22 watchtowers spread out along the way, allowing visitors to walk the wall for more than an hour, sometimes in solitude.
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LINCOLN MEMORIAL
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Travelers' Choice #18 Landmark: Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool
In a city of icons, the Lincoln Memorial is truly a highlight and the #18 World Landmark for 2015. Perhaps it’s the way the memorial perfectly anchors the National Mall's west end, or maybe it's the steely dignity of Lincoln's gaze or the power of his words engraved in the wall. A visit here provides a defining D.C. moment, for these are the steps where visitors reflect, protesters gather and where Martin Luther King, Jr.’s "I have a dream" speech seared itself into the American national conscience.
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BURJ KHALIFA
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Travelers' Choice #19 Landmark: Burj Khalifa
Skyscrapers don’t get any taller than Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure on the planet and #19 of the world's top landmarks for 2015. Soaring 2,717 feet (828 meters) high, the building has a stepped design that narrows as it climbs to the sky—bringing a new meaning to the term skyscraper. Ride the elevator to the 124th-floor Observation Deck for astounding views over Dubai and the Arabian Gulf.
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THE NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL
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Travelers' Choice #20 Landmark: The National September 11 Memorial & Museum
The defining moment of the 21st century is burned into America's collective consciousness: Sept. 11, 2001. Ten years later, in the spot where the Twin Towers fell, a memorial to all lost that day was unveiled in a solemn ceremony. Visitors will certainly be moved and will undoubtedly leave the National September 11 Memorial and Museum with a heavy heart.
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WAT PHO
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Travelers' Choice #21 Landmark: Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)
Next door to Bangkok's Grand Palace you’ll find Wat Pho, home to an enormous reclining Buddha, the largest in Thailand. The Reclining Buddha, #21 on the Travelers’ Choice 2015 Landmark list, was crafted to celebrate King Rama III’s restoration in the 19th century. At 150 feet (46 meters) long and 49 feet (15 meters) high, it is decorated with gold leaf, while Buddha's eyes and foot soles are inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
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CHICHEN ITZA
Travelers' Choice #22 Landmark: Chichen Itza
Considered one of the classic wonders of the world, Chichen Itza is Mexico's most visited archaeological site and a magnificent display of Mayan culture. The highlight of TripAdvisor's #22 World Landmark is the 79-foot (24-meter) high Kukulkan Pyramid. At sunrise and sunset on the spring and fall equinoxes, the corner of the pyramid casts a shadow of Kukulkan, creating the illusion of a snake slithering down with the sun's movement.
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SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
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Travelers' Choice #23 Landmark: Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is Australia's pre-eminent cultural center. Famous for its cutting-edge architecture, the building's white-tiled sails jut into the harbor at Bennelong Point, perched on a platform of pink granite. The iconic structure, and the #23 Landmark of 2015, was recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. The opera house has a range of venues under its sails, including the large Concert Hall, Joan Sutherland Theatre, the more intimate Playhouse and the Drama Theatre.
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PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS
Travelers' Choice #24 Landmark: Petronas Twin Towers
A highlight of a trip to Kuala Lumpur, the views from the skybridge at the Petronas Twin Towers are amazing day and night. Each morning, 1,700 passes are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis for those who want to visit this magnificent landmark, #24 on the Travelers’ Choice list. The view from the ground is equally incredible as you gaze up at the 88-story gleaming towers that reach 1,483 feet (452 meters) into the air.
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PANAMA CANAL
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Travelers' Choice #25 Landmark: Panama Canal
By any estimation among the grandest public works projects in history, the Panama Canal is an engineering triumph that forever transformed global trade. It unlocked a route for ships that united two oceans and changed transportation around the world. Travelers can enjoy 2015's #25 World Landmark with a sightseeing cruise to the famous Miraflores Locks, where you can feel the ship as it is raised up to pass through.
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