World's best heritage sites you must visit before you die!
1. The Taj Mahal
The jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage which attracts the visitors all around the world. Made up of ivory-white marble, Taj Mahal was commissioned by Shah Jahan in the mid-17th century in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
2. Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system and it’s composed over 2,900 individual reefs & 900 islands. This reef is Australia’s best known attractions and it’s very popular destination for tourists.
3. Grand Canyon
This Grand Canyon in the state of Arizona is one of the USA’s most recognised attractions, this canyon is carved by the Colorado River in Arizona.
4. Hampi
Hampi is an ancient village in the state of Karnataka, India. This village is truly a hidden gem which consist numerous temples, farms and trading markets. Hampi is an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple.
5. Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu was built in the classical Inca style, with polished dry-stone walls, Its three primary structures are the Intihuatana, the Temple of the Sun, and the Room of the Three Windows. It was constructed as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti .
6. Pyramids of Giza
These are one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the World’ and are some of the most magnificent man-made structures in history. The Great Pyramid consists of an estimated 2.3 million blocks which attracts the visitors worldwide.
7. Sundarbans National Park
Sundarbans National Park is a large coastal mangrove forest, which is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger and the endangered species such as estuarine crocodile and ganges river dolphin. This park attracts the visitors from around world with ease.
8. Mohenjo-daro
The ancient settlement of Mohenjo – daro is situated in Lakarna District in the Sindh province of Pakistan. The most advanced city of its time, Mohenjo-daro is still one of most famous heritage in this world.
9. St.Petersberg
The former capital of imperial Russia happens to be the most beautiful city in the entire country and it consist around 4000 outstanding individual monuments of architecture, history and culture. The people in this city are friendly, there’s really no way you can’t enjoy St.Petersberg.
10. Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is a figure of libertas, a robed Roman liberty goddess. It’s often the first think comes to mind when we thinking of New York, you can’t come to New York without catching a glimpse of the true icon.
11.The Great Wall
The historical northern borders of China to protect the Chinese states and empires. There’s no wall quite as great as the Great Wall, spanning 5,500 miles across China.
12. Stonehenge
It’s one of England’s main tourists attracting heritage and displays a mysterious circle of upright stones in Southern England. Stonehenge is also regarded as a British cultural icon and is the most mysterious heritage sites in the world.
13. Acropolis, Athens
Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and that’s what continues to attract visitors year-round. The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most famous ancient heritage sites in the world.
14. Ancient Kyoto
Kyoto has a substantial number of historic buildings and it’s incredibly peaceful. Kyoto provides much insight into history as they do Japanese culture today.
15. Permagon
This city has had a long history of changing hands, notably by the Greeks, Persians and Romans. One of the marvels of the ancient world, this masterpiece of Hellenistic sculpture was executed in the reign of Eumenes II.
16.Prambanan Temple
Prambanan temple is a 9th century Hindu temple in the special region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Dedicated to trimurti. This particular temple is located in central java.
17.Hatra
Officially known as “House of God", in Hatran Aramaic inscriptions, Hatra, the ancient city of Iraq is famous for its impressive ruins, which were discovered in the 19th century, attracts visitors all around the world.
18 .Los Glaciares National Park
A true gem in Argentina is as near to Antarctica as you might get without being in Antarctica itself. It's an area of exceptional natural beauty, with rugged, towering mountains and numerous glacial lakes.
19.Yellowstone National Park
Another must see National Park in the USA is the highly popular Yellowstone National Park. It is renowned for its incredible and diverse scenery.
20.Valleta
Malta is one of Europe’s less visited nations due to its’ remoteness, but if you do make it to the gorgeous country be sure to put Valletta on your bucket list.
