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1. Machu Picchu – Peru<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most significant urban creations of the Inca Empire is this amazing Machu Picchu which stands between the Peruvian Andes and the Amazon Basin, at a height of 2430m above sea-level. With an extraordinary natural backdrop of dramatic landscapes along with its giant walls, wonderful terraces and ramps makes Machu Picchu #1 on the list of Top Landmarks in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center \u2013<\/span> Abu Dhabi, UAE<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The biggest mosque and one of the most significant national icons in the United Arab Emirates is this magnificent man-made creation constructed over a 12-year span with designers, constructors, suppliers and materials from all over the world. Now, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is an incredible attraction \u2013 not just for its size but also for its remarkable architecture.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Taj Mahal \u2013 Agra, India<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Taj Mahal is a universally admired man-made work of art, a testament of love, an immense mausoleum of white marble, the jewel of Muslim and a spectacular masterpiece of the world\u2019s heritage. This wonderful Indian icon was built between 1631 and 1648 by the popular Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife and till date, this masterpiece invites hundreds and thousands of tourists.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Great Cathedral and Mosque \u2013 Cordoba, Spain<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This Great Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba has a fascinating story behind it \u2013 once a medieval Islamic mosque, now has been converted into a Roman Catholic Christian Cathedral in the popular Spanish city of Cordoba, Andalusia. The cathedral stands out for its astonishing Moorish architecture.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. St. Peter\u2019s Basilica \u2013 Vatican City, Italy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

St. Peter\u2019s Basilica is the most astounding work of Renaissance architecture, located in the beautiful Vatican City. This Late Renaissance church is considered to be one of the holiest Catholic sites with \u201cthe greatest of all churches of Christendom.\u201d The iconic dome of St. Peter\u2019s Basilica is said to dominate the skyline of Rome<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Angkor Wat – Siem Reap, Cambodia.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Angkor Wat is one of South-East Asia\u2019s prominent icons \u2013 once a Hindu temple, now has been converted into a Buddhist temple. It is also the best-preserved temple built with a mix of Khmer and Kalinga arc<\/span>hitecture. This landmark also appears on the Cambodian national flag and a key attraction for all visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Bayon Temple \u2013<\/span> Siem Reap, Cambodia<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Yet another Cambodian landmark which has secured a place on the top 10, is the richly decorated Bayon Temple built in the late 12th-13th century. The unique feature of the Bayon Temple is that it comprises of a multitude of serene and massive stone faces carved on the multiple temple towers.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Church of Our Saviour on the Spilled Blood<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Also known as the Church on Split Blood and the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, this wonderful church is St. Petersburg\u2019s prime attractions. The church stands out for its unique brightly coloured walls, the predominant Baroque and Neoclassical architecture, as well as for its 7500+ square meters of mosaics.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Gettysburg National Military Park \u2013 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Gettysburg National Military Park is a popular attraction in the Pennsylvania which takes the visitors back to the Battle of Gettysburg \u2013 showcasing a multitude of properties related to the Gettysburg Battlefield from reserves, supply, hospital locations to the Eisenhower National Historic Site that displays over 40,000 American Civil War artefacts.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Ancient City Walls \u2013 Dubrovnik, Croatia<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Considered to be one of the greatest fortification systems of the Middle Ages, the Walls of Dubrovnik are a series of defensive stone walls built to protect the citizens of Dubrovnik. This complicated and sophisticated structure, reinforced by 3 circular and 14 quadrangular towers, 5 bastions, 2 angular fortifications, and the massive St. John\u2019s Fortress depicts a truly outstanding effort.<\/span><\/p>\n

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