The curated list of the 20 Wonders of the World, is about the most visited tourist attractions around the world with short historical background information. This list is a great way to build up a bucket list of places to visit. I would recommend leaving a few days to visit each attraction to be able to have thorough experience with no rush. That being said enjoy and don’t forget to share with your friends and family the 20 wonders of the world.
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Grand Canyon
The first wonder of the world is located in Arizona, the Grand Canyon covers 1,217,262 acres and became a designated World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. Take a Helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon by clicking here.
Niagara Falls
Located on the border of Canada and New York this state park is one of the oldest national parks in the country. Take a boat tour of Niagara falls by clicking here.
Machu Picchu
Located in Eastern Cordillera of Southern Peru on 2,430 meters of mountain range lies Machu Picchu. Take a guided expedition of Machu Picchu by clicking here.
Mount Everest
Located in the Himalayan mountains by the border of China and Nepal is Mount Everest. Those who are brave and experienced enough can expedite the mountain with caution or simply view safely from down below. Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world above sea level at 8,488 meters in height.
Great Barrier Reef
Located off the coast of Queensland, Australia is the Great Barrier Reef with over 132,00 square miles in size and can be seen from outer space. Go snorkeling or scuba diving with the sea turtles and dolphins by clicking here.
Easter Island
Located off the coast of Chile is Easter island over 63 square miles in size. UNESCO named Easter Island a National Heritage site in 1995. Take a tour of the island by clicking here.
Christ the Redeemer Statue
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to reach the statue takes a lengthy hike and long line to reach the top, so it’s best to plan for at least half of the day to see the statue. The statue is 30 meters high and was constructed between 1922 and 1932. Skip the line or get a lift to the top by clicking here.
Great Wall of China
Located in Beijing, China is the 8,851 km long wall and built as early as the 7th century BC. The great wall is not just one wall, there is a collection of walls originally to keep out invaders. Take a private hiking tour by clicking here.
Great Smoky Mountains
Located in Tennessee, the national park contains some of the highest mountains in eastern North America. With over 12 million visitors every year, the park is one of the most visited in the country.
Chichen Itza
Located in Yucatan, Mexico, the Chichen Itza was built by the Mayans during the Terminal Classical period. With over 2.6 million visitors every year the historical site is world renown. To skip the lines and go tequila tasting click here.
Great Pyramids of Giza
One of the oldest and largest standing pyramids to date and the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world is the Pyramid of Giza. The pyramid was built as a tomb for the fourth dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu. To take a private guided tour click here.
Stonehenge
A prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England, each stone being around 13 feet tall weighing around 25 tons. Archaeologists believe for it be constructed around 2,000 BC to 3,000 BC.
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel tower was named a UNESCO heritage site back in 1991. The tower is 1,063 feet tall or 324 meters. There are restaurants on the first and second levels, the third level is the highest level available to the public.
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal was originally built as a tomb for the emperor Shah Jahan’s wife remains. In the end both of their tombs can be found inside the palace. In 1983 it was named a World Heritage Site for being the jewel of Muslim art in India. Take a private all inclusive tour by clicking here.
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was originally a gift from France after the declaration of independence was signed. Fun fact, there are other countries with their own statue of Liberty from France as well. Take a tour of the Statue of Liberty by land or cruise by clicking here.
Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa skyscraper is 2,722 feet tall in height making it the tallest building in the world. The building contains a residential area and hotel area as well as an observation deck on levels 124, 125 and 148. Take a ride to the top and skip the line by clicking here.
Colosseum
The colosseum is the biggest ancient amphitheater ever built and is still standing considering it was built in 80 AD. This is one of Rome’s biggest historical attractions to date. Skip the line and take a guided tour by clicking here.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning tower of Pisa is a cathedral in the Italian city of Pisa, known world wide for it’s 4 degree lean from the result of a unstable foundation. The tower is over 183 feet tall and the lower side and 185 feet on the tall side. Buy your ticket to enter or ticket to skip the line here.
Dead Sea
Located in Jordan and Jerusalem the two countries share the dead sea. The dead sea is 1,412 feet under sea level making it the lowest land based elevations in the world. it is 997 feet deep with a salinity of 32.4% or 9.6 times saltier than ocean water. Take a full Dead sea day tour by clicking here.
Amazon Rainforest
The last wonder of the world is the Amazon rainforest is over 2,700,000 sq miles with 60% being in Brazil. It is one of the biggest biodiverse tropical rainforests in the world. There is a total of 30 million people living in the rainforest the majority being indigenous and isolated from the world. Take a tour of the Amazon jungle by click here.
Conclusion
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