Know some of the most popular historical places in the world

New Delhi: There are hundreds of tourist attractions across the world, from fascinating sea beaches, to the sea corals, the exquisite waterfalls, hill stations, Aurora Borealis, daunting deserts, et al.But there are also hundreds of beautiful manmade structures which are quite popular with tourists across the world. For reasons of space, we could not add The Great Wall of China.Here we present you a list of 10 such most popular tourist attractions of the world10. Christ the Redeemer (Brazil)Built between 1922 and 1931, Christ the redeemer, is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is 30 metres (98 ft) tall, not including its 8 metres (26 ft) pedestal, and its arms stretch 28 metres (92 ft) wide and is considered as the largest Art Deco statue in the world. A symbol of Brazilian Christianity, this statue is located at the peak of the 700-metre (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city. It is made of concrete and soapstone and become an icon of Rio and Brazil.9. Angkor Wat (Cambodia)Built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Khmer empire, Angkor Wat was first a Hindu, then subsequently a Buddhist, temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world. This empire went extinct after building amazing temples. Angkor Wat combines two basic plans of Khmer temple architecture: the temple mountain and the later galleried temple.8. Colosseum (Italy)Built of concrete and stone, Colosseum, is the largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire, and is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. It is used for gladiatorial combats, spectacles with wild beasts and the execution of early Christianity.7. Stonehenge (UK)Located in Salisbury, England, Stonehenge was built 3000 years ago from 3000 BC to 2000 BC. It is composed of a circular setting of large standing stones. While the stones were brought all the way from wales, no one knows how the builder got the stone walls. Stonehenge is added to the UNESCO's list of world heritage sites in 1986.6. Machu Picchu (Peru)Referred as the 'Lost city of the Incas', Machu Picchu is located in southern Peru. Machu Picchu was built in the classical Inca style, with polished dry-stone walls. Its three primary structures are the Intihuatana (Hitching post of the Sun), the Temple of the Sun, and the Room of the Three Windows. These are located in what is known by archaeologists as the Sacred District of Machu Picchu. The location was made a UNESCO world heritage in 1983. It was also named as one of the seven wonders of the world in 2007.5. The Parthenon (Greece)A temple dedicated to the maiden goddess Athena in Greece, The Parthenon was created in 5th century BC. The temple is used as a house of treasury and stands as a symbol of the power of Athens. Though a large part of the Parthenon has been destroyed by wars but luckily the structure still stands.4. The Great Wall of ChinaKnown as one of the seven wonders of the world, the Great Wall of China, was made of stone, bricks, wood and other materials. As the name suggests the Great Wall of China is located in China and is built on east to west line across the northern border of china to protect the Chinese empire. Several walls were being built as early as 7th century BC by Chinese Emperor.3. Petra (Jordan)A historical and archaeological city in the southern Jordanian, Petra, is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. It was discovered in 1812 by some Swiss Explorers. Also known as one of the seven wonders of the world, Petra became a UNESCO world heritage site in 1985. Petra is also known as the Rose City due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved.2. The Pyramid of Giza (Egypt)Located in Egypt, the Pyramid of Giza was built around 3000 years ago. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. It is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in Egypt and was built by Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu. Although there have been many fascinating stories about the mystery of the Pyramid, it has remained the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years.1. Taj Mahal (India)Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in Agra, Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum, built in the memory of his third wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal's construction started in 1632 and completed by 1653, and is regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture. Known as one of the seven wonders of the world, Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

Know some of the most popular historical places in the world

New Delhi: There are hundreds of tourist attractions across the world, from fascinating sea beaches, to the sea corals, the exquisite waterfalls, hill stations, Aurora Borealis, daunting deserts, et al.But there are also hundreds of

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