Amazing Tourist Attractions in the World!(An Attraction a Day)

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Hey! I created this lens to showcase some of the best and most popular tourist attractions in the United States and other countries which I have been to or am hoping to visit one day! I try to add an attraction everyday so the attractions are not ranked by any order whatesoever. I hope that you will enjoy this lens and even go to some of these places one day! Enjoy the read!

Dalarna, Sweden

amazing tourist attractions

This is the lovely small village where the Swedish painter and illustrator Carl Larsson used to live.

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De Hoge Veluwe,Holland

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Reach this beautiful park by bus from Appledorn's train station where you can tour this amazing park on white bicycles. Apart from the fantastic scenery, the Park is the site of the Kröller-Müller Museum, which currently displays a collection of nineteenth and twentieth century art including forty-six paintings by Van Gogh.

Santorini , Greece

amazing tourists attraction - santorini

The famous Oia sunset attracts many tourists, but this wonderful little town is just as beautiful after dusk!

Grand Canal , Venice

amazing tourists attraction - grand canal

Venice's main waterway splits the city in half with sestieri in equal parts to the west and east of it. It is the hub around which much activity in Venice is concentrated and is encircled with elegant facades of the palazzi, which testify..

Matterhorn in Zermatt,Switzerland

amazing tourist attractions- Matterhorn in Zermatt

The Matterhorn , an iconic emblem of the Swiss Alps and the Alps in general is one of the most stunning mountains in the world. On the Italian border of the canton of Valais in the west of Switzerland, at the end of the 30 km-long Nikolaital, lies Zermatt, the village at the foot of the Matterhorn, the most photographed mountain in the world.

Temple Bar, Dublin

amazing tourist attractions- dublin

This unique area on the south bank of the River Liffey in central Dublin boasts the preserved culture of Ireland . With medieval street patterns lined with narrow cobbled streets , it is one of the city's most charming neighbourhoods and residents are persistent in keeping it like that .Bars, cafeterias ,art galleries and aesthetically pleasing works or architecture harmoniously blend with old street landscapes in an eco-friendly fashion.

Times Square, New York City, N.Y

Tourist attractions in the world - Times Square, New York City, N.Y

A massive commercial intersection in Manhattan , New York City located at the junction of Seventh Avenue and Broadway , Times Square is well-known for her many Broadway theatres , cinemas and vibrant signs. "The Crossroads of the World" , the nickname it has achieved most aptly describes this iconic place! Also,the first famous ball-lowering from 1 Times Square's rooftop was held here on eve of New Year's 1907.

The Las Vegas Strip, Nevada

Tourist attractions in the world -The Las Vegas Strip, Nevada

After the first major resort built the El Rancho was built in 1941.This 6.8 km stretch of road has become home to some of the largest hotels , casinos and resorts in the world! A stunning 19 of the world's 25 largest hotels by room count are on this strip . The dynamic and extraordinary architecture of her hotels coupled with people's insatiable desire to make millions have made this place one of the most popular destinations for tourists in the world!

Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, FL

Tourist attractions in the world -Tourist attractions in the world

Opened in 1971, this park saw and estimated 17 million visitors in 2009 , making it the most popular theme park in the world . The attractions consist of experiences that are dedicated to Walt Disney's original concepts and designs. Parades , musical stage shows , the chance to meet princes , princesses and other popular Disney characters await you!

Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona

Tourist attractions in the world -Lake Mead

Lake Mead is a wonderful contrast of water and desert, canyons and mountains, modern technology and primitive backcountry. The powerful forces of man and nature have worked for years to build this unique landscape . With nature working over thousands of years and man working over decades to remodel it to suit their modern needs.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Tourist attractions in the world -Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Sometimes referred to as "the Cradle of Liberty", Faneuil Hall has been a marketplace and meeting hall since 1742. It was also the site of several great speeches by Samuel Adams and James Otis. It has been the site of America's more famous shopping and dining districts, for over 250 years. You have not trully experienced Boston till you come here!

Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco

Tourist attractions in the world -Golden Gate National Recreation Area,

One of the most visited of the National Park system in the U.S,it is also one of the largest urban parks in the world. This group of selected areas stretching from northern San Meteo County to southern Marin Country includes several famous tourist attractions such as Muir Woods National Monument, Presidio of San Francisco, and Alcatraz.

National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, D.C.

Tourist attractions in the world-National Mall and Memorial Parks

Established in 1965, this open-area national park in downtown Washington, D.C., receives approximately 24 million visitors each year.[3] It serves as an area to provide visitors with the opportunity to commemorate past presidential legacies , honour the sacrificies of war veterans and celebrate America's fight for equality and freedom.

Niagara Falls, N.Y.

Tourist attractions in the world -Niagara Falls

The Niagara Falls are not the highest , but certainly the widest waterfalls in the world. Known as one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world, Niagara Falls is sure to leave you breathless.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tenn./N.C.

Tourist attractions in the world -Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Its diversity of plant and animal life , panorama of mountains and ridges and Southern Appalachian mountain culture make it the most visited national park in America.
Over 800 miles of maintained trails ranging from short intermediate routes to strenuous treks make it a paradise for hikers.

SeaWorld Florida, Orlando, FL

Tourist attractions in the world -SeaWorld Florida

At SeaWorld ,you can feel the incredible power and beauty of marine life. Get close to all of its awesome creatures- cute penguins, graceful dolphins ,fascinating sharks and so much more. From the tiniest starfish to the ocean's biggest star, Shamu, SeaWorld is bustling with the ocean's greatest wonders.

The Grand Place, Brussels

Europe - Brussels

Tourist attractions in the world -The Grand Place, Brussels

The Grand Place is the focal point of the entire city, the most important tourist destination and most memorable landmark in Brussels. Flanked by squeezed-up rows of former guildhouses, this was the economic heart of the city for many centuries. It was the location for markets and fairs, for the proclamation of decrees, and even public executions. It still bustles with life till today!

Amalienborg Palace

Copenhagen- Europe

Tourist attractions in the world -Amalienborg Palace

The Amalienborg Palace,actually four palaces, is a must-see for anyone with an interest in European royalty or simply enjoys looking at them. The complex contain the official residence of the Danish royal family, although the main courtyard in the centre is open to the public and is one of the most popular places in the city for visitors. Even though the castle is primarily the residence of the royal couple, visitors have the chance to experience some of the royal chambers that are not in daily use.

Sagrada Familia,Spain

Europe

Tourist attractions in the world -Sagrada Familia

This is an enormous temple of worship designed by world-renowned architect Antonio Gaudi. This place draws 2 plus million visitors every year , making it the most popular tourist attraction in Spain! It started construction since 1882 , about 130 years ago and still has got about 50 plus years to go before it is finished!Pictures don't describe how large this church really is. The Sagrada Familia will either cause you to stand in awe or hate its unique design . But you will definitely react strongly to it!

Neuschwanstein Castle

Europe , Germany

This 19th Century Romanesque Revival palace was intended to serve as a safe haven for the hermit-like King Richard Wagner. However, it was opened to the general public after he died in 1886. Approximately 1.3 million people visit this place annually and 60 plus million have seen this magnificent castle since it was opened. It looks similar to Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle because Walt Disney drew inspiration from it!

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

Europe, Italy

Tourist attractions in the world - Leaning tower

This tower leans at an angle of 3.99 degrees to the southeast . This may seem very little but at a height of 56 meters, the top of the tower is about 4 metres away from the correct position it should be in!The tower began to sink after construction had progressed to the third floor in 1178. It is unimaginable how the tower managed to survive for almost a thousand years since the start of construction till today.

Sistine Chapel

amazing attractions - sistine chapel

Decorated with the works of the greatest Renaissance artists including Michelangelo, Raphael, Bernini, and Sandro Botticelli, the Sistine Chapel lies at the heart of the Vatican City , the residence of the Pope.

The Louvre

amazing attractions - louvre

The Musée du Louvre is the most visited museum in the world and an important historic monument housing the famous Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.

Sol de Manana Geysers, Bolivia

amazing attractions - bolivia

The Sol de Manana Geysers are in the Bolivian Altiplano, inside the Reserva Nacional de Fauna Andina Eduardo Abaroa. There are several geysers and mud pools of different colors, and nobody there to spoil the moment.The hot steam of the geyser can reach heights of between 10 to 50 meters, depending on the pressure.

Acropolis, Athens

amazing attractions - greece

The Parthenon is the remains of a temple to the Greek goddess Athena, the patron goddess of the ancient City of Athens.Cool how the ancients could build such tall structures!

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