Pinpointing all the amazing places around the world could take a lifetime, but we think that these amazing places and awe-inspiring natural wonders need to move to the very top of your travel bucket list. 1. Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA In the Navajo desert of Arizona, Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon made up of stunning cracks and corkscrews, creating …
1. Bridge On the River Kwai Places to go and Tourist This bridge is the best-known historical landmark in Kanchanaburi. It was erected through the forced labour of British, Dutch, and American prisoners of war during WWII. The bridge was part of the Thai-Burmese “Death Railway,” so named because of the scores of men who died during construction. Japanese forces oversaw …
1. Sichuan, China Located in Sichuan, China is the Leshan Giant Buddha. Carved into the mountainside, this Buddha measures 233 feet tall. The Giant Buddha was carved in the 8th Century and is one of the largest known Buddha images in the world. While in Sichuan, be sure to stay at the Panda Inn featuring the panda image everywhere …
1. San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, United States The San Francisco City Hall was built in 1906 as a replacement of an Old City Hall was completed in 1899 after 27 years of planning and construction. The building was completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1906. The current The San Francisco City Hall was built in between 1913-1915 …
1. Himeji Castle in Himeji, Japan The most visited castle in Japan, Himeji Castle is considered the Surviving 17th-century Monument. The Himeji Castle, unlike other castles in the country, was never destroyed in any wars or disasters. The castle still maintains its historical composition and form. The castle was built 1346 and was originally called Himeyama Castle. It later went …
1. Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, United States Opened on 27 May 1937 and was the longest suspension bridge span in the world at the time. This remained until Verrazano Narrows bridge was built in New York in 1964, Golden Gate bridge is now the seventh longest main span and one of the most amazing bridge in the world. …
1. Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Alcatraz Island is an island located in the San Francisco Bay, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. Often referred to as “The Rock”, the small island was developed with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, a military prison, and a Federal Bureau of Prisons federal prison until March …
1. Tower Bridge in London Tower Bridge (built 1886-1894) is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England, over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name. It has become an iconic symbol of London. The bridge consists of two towers tied together at the upper level by means …
1. Doge’s Palace in Venice The Doge’s Palace, locally referred to as Palazzo Ducale, was originally a wooden fortress built around the 10-11th centuries. The present building was built from 1309 to 1324 and has mostly been used as the home of the Doge of Venice until the 18th century when the city was invaded by France. It has undergone …
1. Pergamon Museum in Berlin The idea of establishing the Pergamon Museum started in 1907, it was constructed in 1910 just eight years before World War I. However, construction never stopped during the war. It was completed and opened in 1930 after 20 years of construction, this was also 9 years before World War II which started in 1939. It …
1. Ontario Place in Toronto, Canada Ontario Place is one of Toronto’s most fun and exciting tourist destinations. It receives around a million visitors annually who come to enjoy films (on the world’s first permanent IMAX theatre), fun rides and more. Ontario place amusement park in Canada also has a lot of activities geared towards children, thus making it a …
1. Royal Exhibition Building In Melbourne, Australia The Royal Exhibition Building was completed in 1880 for the Melbourne International Exhibition, which attracted more than one million visitors. The building was designed by the architect Joseph Reed and the first stone was laid on 19 February, 1879. The Royal Exhibition Building has hosted several exhibitions between 1880-1901 including the opening of …