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The next time you're pondering a big trip around the world, you might want to think about visiting a World Heritage site. Hundreds of them exist, and they're in some pretty cool spots. See more »
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Landmarks designate places of interest and peek the interest of many. Discover the massive stones used to erect Stonehenge and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Stonehenge
No one knows who erected the massive Stonehenge or why but the romance and mystery of it continue to fascinate. Even today during the summer solstice you can stand at the central Altar Stone and witness the sun rising precisely over the Heel Stone lo
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Sydney Opera House
Like a flotilla of grand ships under sail, gliding across one of the world's great natural harbors, the Sydney Opera House has arrested every visitor's attention since it opened in 1973. Read more about Sydney Opera House.
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The Alhambra
Travelers for centuries have been mesmerized by the Alhambra -- a Moorish fantasy palace of domes and pointed arches, shady patios and gleaming tiles. Everywhere is the sound of water, a rare treasure in arid Spain. Learn more about the Alhambra.
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The Colosseum
When the Colosseum falls Rome also ends and when Rome falls the world will end an old proverb warns. But neither hurricanes nor gladiators have taken it down yet; likewise many around the world are trying to preserve this monument.
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The Dome of the Rock
Sheltered beneath the dazzling golden crown of the Dome of the Rock -- which was built according to perfect mathematical calculations -- is the Holy Rock, whose associations touch three religions. Learn more about the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
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The Forbidden City
This maze of 800 buildings in Beijing was off limits to ordinary mortals, being the exclusive precinct of China's emperors and their courts for 500 years. Read about the Forbidden City.
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The Golden Pavilion
The Golden Pavillion is probably the most recognizable temple in Japan -- and no wonder. How many buildings are entirely covered in gold?
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The Great Buddha
Five centuries ago, the Great Buddha survived when a massive storm swept away city and the temple that housed it. Read about the long-standing Great Buddha at Kotoku Temple.
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The Kaaba and Al-Haram Mosque
To Muslims around the world, the most sacred spot on earth is a black-draped, square shrine called the Kaaba, which stands in the central courtyard of the vast Al-Haram Mosque in Makkah. Learn more about the Kaaba and Al-Haram Mosque.
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The Kremlin and Red Square
In Russian the word 'kreml' means "citadel" and many Russian cities have kremlins of their own. But to the rest of the world there’s only one Kremlin – the 800-year-old Moscow palace that has played such a huge role in world history and politics.
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa
One of the world's most recognizable buildings is surely the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Check it out, if you're so inclined....
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The Pantheon
With its remarkable dome, the Pantheon ranks as one of the great marvels of ancient Rome. The building's beauty comes from its geometrical purity: the dome's diameter is precisely the same as its height from the floor. Read more about the Pantheon.
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The Parthenon and the Acropolis
The Acropolis is the hill where the graceful, white structure of the Parthenon temple rises against the blue sky of Greece. Read more about the Parthenon and the Acropolis.
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The Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
Of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, only one still exists -- the pyramids of Giza. he Great Pyramid, Egypt's largest, is an astonishing structure completed more than 4,500 years ago. Check out the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx.
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The Taj Mahal
Arguably the most perfect building on Earth the Taj Mahal is an Indian ruler's timeless memorial to his lost lamented love. This white marble pearl of architecture was once described by poet Rabindranath Tagore as "a teardrop on the cheek of eternity
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The Temple at Karnak
Taking its scale from the gods themselves, the Karnak temple complex was devoted to the Theban Triad: Amun, Mut, and their son Khonsu. The 53-acre compound was developed by Egyptian kings over a period of 1,700 years. Read about the Temple at Karnak.
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The Terra-cotta Army
Ranked in battle formation thousands of life-size terra-cotta soldiers protect the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. The clay figures were buried more than 2000 years ago in underground vaults ready to escort the emperor into eternal life.
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