125 Famous Landmarks in the World Story

Introduction There are countless famous landmarks in the world to see, across all continents, countries, and... See all Landmarks

Golden Gate Bridge, San Fransisco, California, USA

Landmark 1 This famous landmark in the world is a must-visit on any trip to the west... See all Landmarks

Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, California, USA

Landmark 2 Located on the US west coast near San Francisco, Alcatraz Island is known as the... See all Landmarks

Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Landmark 3 One of the most famous landmarks of California is the majestic landscape of Yosemite National... Girl With Blue Sails See all Landmarks

The Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles, California, USA

Landmark 4 Sitting in the hills overlooking Los Angeles, the Hollywood sign is one of the most... © Yuichiro via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

Empire State Building, NYC, New York, USA

Landmark 5 The Empire State Building is another of the famous landmarks in the world found in... © Albachiaraa via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC, New York, USA

Landmark 6 The Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as the Met, is a world-renowned art museum... © kmiragaya via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

Statue of Liberty, NYC, New York, USA

Landmark 7 The Statue of Liberty in New York is one of the most recognizable world landmarks... See all Landmarks

Central Park, NYC, New York, USA

Landmark 8 Central Park is one of the most well-known urban parks in the world. Located in... See all Landmarks

One World Trade Center, NYC, New York, USA

Landmark 9 One World Trade Center is one of Manhattan's most famous buildings. The skyscraper was built... See all Landmarks

Chrysler Building, NYC, New York, USA

Landmark 10 Constructed in 1928, the Chrysler Building has stood in NYC for almost 100 years. The... © Jllado via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

Mount Rushmore, South Dakota, USA

Landmark 11 Another of the most famous monuments around the world that's found in the US is... See all Landmarks

Cloud Gate, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Landmark 12 What city comes to mind when you hear the word "bean"? Step aside Boston, Cloud... See all Landmarks

The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Landmark 13 The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign is another world-renowned attraction. This iconic Vegas landmark... See all Landmarks

The Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Landmark 14 The most recognizable part of the world-famous place of Las Vegas is the Strip, which... See all Landmarks

Hoover Dam, Nevada, USA

Landmark 15 Located between Clark County, Nevada, and Mohave County, Arizona, the Hoover Dam is a notable... See all Landmarks

Space Needle, Seattle, Washington, USA

Landmark 16 The Space Needle is one of the most famous landmarks in Seattle, Washington state. This... © dibrova via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

Mount Rainer National Park, Washington, USA

Landmark 17 One of the world famous places to visit in the United States is the beautiful... The Wandering Queen See all Landmarks

Delicate Arch, Arches National Park, Utah, USA

Landmark 18 Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, Utah, is one of the most famous geologic formations... Scenic and Savvy See all Landmarks

Everglades National Park, Florida, USA

Landmark 19 The Florida Everglades, among the world’s last remaining wilderness areas and one of the best... See all Landmarks

Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA

Landmark 20 The Grand Canyon is a natural landmark in Arizona so sizable you can see it... Our Woven Journey See all Landmarks

Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA

Landmark 21 The Pearl Harbor Memorial in Hawaii is a must-see sight. This important landmark in Honolulu... See all Landmarks

Diamond Head State Monument, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA

Landmark 22 Another landmark of the world found in Honolulu is the Diamond Head State Monument. A... See all Landmarks

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, USA

Landmark 23 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is one of the best things to do on the Big... See all Landmarks

Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, USA

Landmark 24 Arlington National Cemetery is arguably the most renowned cemetery in the United States. This military... See all Landmarks

Washington Monument, Washington DC, USA

Landmark 25 Located in central Washington DC, the Washington Monument is another of the world's most important... See all Landmarks

The White House, Washington DC, USA

Landmark 26 Home to the US President, the White House is one of the most iconic buildings... See all Landmarks

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla, Sri Lanka

Landmark 27 Sigiriya Rock Fortress in Sri Lanka stands as one of the most famous landmarks in... See all Landmarks

Great Wall of China, China

Landmark 28 The Great Wall of China is one of China's most famous landmarks. The 21,196 km... © Imaginechina-Tuchong via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

The Terracotta Army Museum, Xi’An, China

Landmark 29 One of the most interesting landmarks to visit is the Terracotta Army Museum in China... © vichie81 via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

Mount Everest, China

Landmark 30 Mount Everest is one of the world’s most famous mountains. It stretches across parts of... See all Landmarks

Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Landmark 31 The Twelve Apostles are found along the Great Ocean Road in Australia. These landmarks are... Niche Travelling See all Landmarks

Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Landmark 32 The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest reef ecosystem, comprising over 3,000 separate reefs... See all Landmarks

Uluru, Northern Territory, Australia

Landmark 33 Uluru, or Ayres Rock, is found in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, close to the town... See all Landmarks

Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia

Landmark 34 Sydney's Bondi Beach is one of the world's most well-known beaches. The spectacular beach features... See all Landmarks

Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia

Landmark 35 The iconic sail-like structures of the Sydney Opera House have become a symbol of both... Sharing the Wander See all Landmarks

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney, Australia

Landmark 36 Sydney Harbour Bridge is a highly recognizable feature on the Sydney skyline. The heritage-listed bridge... © Nyker via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

Palace of Versailles, Versailles, France

Landmark 37 The Palace of Versailles is one of the most beautiful castles near Paris. It's also... World in Paris See all Landmarks

Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France

Landmark 38 Mont Saint-Michel stands in Normandy, northern France. This impressive landmark sits on a small island... Guide Your Travel See all Landmarks

Cité de Carcassonne, Carcassonne, France

Landmark 39 The Cité de Carcassonne is one of the most beautiful landmarks in Southern France. This... Travel France Bucket List See all Landmarks

Sacre-Coeur, Paris, France

Landmark 40 Paris is filled with breathtaking landmarks, including the Sacre-Coeur Basilica. This spectacular Roman Catholic Church... See all Landmarks

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

Landmark 41 The Eiffel Tower one of the most romantic places in Paris! It was built in... See all Landmarks

Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France

Landmark 42 Paris has multiple world famous landmarks, and the Arc de Triomphe is one of the... See all Landmarks

Louvre Museum, Paris, France

Landmark 43 The Louvre is another famous French landmark known around the world. Finished in 1989, a... © revoc9 via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France

Landmark 44 The Notre Dame Cathedral is a beautiful gothic-style cathedral located in central Paris. The cathedral... See all Landmarks

Moulin Rouge, Paris, France

Landmark 45 One of Europe's most interesting landmarks is Moulin Rouge. This Parisian bar is the world's... © SvetlanaSF via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa, Italy

Landmark 46 The Leaning Tower of Pisa is another of the most well-known global landmarks. It's one... See all Landmarks

Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy

Landmark 47 Venice is full of world-class landmarks, and St. Mark's Square is one of the best... See all Landmarks

Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy

Landmark 48 Another of the best landmarks in the world is the Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy... See all Landmarks

Mount Vesuvius, Ottaviano, Italy

Landmark 49 Mount Vesuvius is one of three active volcanoes in Italy and lies directly next to... The Globetrotting Detective See all Landmarks

Pompeii, Naples, Italy

Landmark 50 Pompeii in Italy is one of the most fascinating historical landmarks around the world. It... See all Landmarks

Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy

Landmark 51 The Spanish Steps are found in central Rome and were designed by Francesco de Sanctis... See all Landmarks

Largo di Torre Argentina, Rome, Italy

Landmark 52 There are around 4,000 cat colonies in Rome, hosting the roughly 120,000 feral cats that... Strictly Rome See all Landmarks

Colosseum, Rome, Italy

Landmark 53 As in many European countries, there are an array of famous landmarks in Italy. One... See all Landmarks

Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy

Landmark 54 The Trevi Fountain is another incredible landmark found in Rome. This baroque-style fountain was designed... See all Landmarks

St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, Italy

Landmark 55 Vatican City is a unique place in itself. But the must-see landmark when in this... See all Landmarks

Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy

Landmark 56 Located inside Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel is one of the most outstanding pieces of... © mistervlad via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

Stonehenge, Salisbury, England

Landmark 57 Stonehenge is undoubtedly one of the most famous landmarks in England. The mystery surrounding the... A World in Reach See all Landmarks

Big Ben, London, England

Landmark 58 When you think of London in England, a famous British landmark that springs to mind... See all Landmarks

Buckingham Palace, London, England

Landmark 59 Buckingham Palace is one of the most well-known iconic buildings around the world and a... © fazon1 via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

Palace of Westminster, London, England

Landmark 60 The Palace of Westminster, also known as The Houses of Parliament, is where England’s members... See all Landmarks

The London Eye, London, England

Landmark 61 Another must-see landmark in the United Kingdom's capital of London is the London Eye. This... © mitakag via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

The Shard, London, England

Landmark 62 You can find numerous world-renowned landmarks in London, England. One of the more modern ones... © s4visuals via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

Westminster Abbey, London, England

Landmark 63 Westminster Abbey is a gothic-style abbey located in London, United Kingdom. This landmark is extremely... © richie0703 via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

Malham Cove, Malham, England

Landmark 64 While Yorkshire is home to many iconic landmarks, you don’t get anything more dramatic than... Get Lost Travel Blog See all Landmarks

Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, Russia

Landmark 65 The Bolshoi Theatre is the oldest theatre in Moscow and is one of the most... See all Landmarks

St. Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow, Russia

Landmark 66 Another of the incredible landmarks in Russia is St. Basil's Cathedral. The iconic church sits... © andriano_cz via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

The Kremlin, Moscow, Russia

Landmark 67 The Kremlin is a majestic fortified complex in Moscow, Russia. Constructed in 1495, the World... © sborisov via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto, Japan

Landmark 68 While many incredible landmarks are scattered around Asia, from Angkor Wat to Bangkok's Grand Palace... Walk a While with Me See all Landmarks

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kyoto, Japan

Landmark 69 The simple path that winds through the middle of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is now... Japlanease See all Landmarks

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima, Japan

Landmark 70 The moving and historical Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a memorial to those killed and... See all Landmarks

Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan

Landmark 71 Japan's Imperial Palace, located in Tokyo, is the residence of the Imperial Family. This stunning... See all Landmarks

Mount Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan

Landmark 72 Mount Fuji is one of the many naturally occurring world famous landmarks. This mountain is... © Torsakarin via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

Gibraltar Nature Reserve, Gibraltar

Landmark 73 Gibraltar Nature Reserve is one of the most famous places in the world you should... My Little World of Travelling See all Landmarks

Dom Luis Bridge, Porto, Portugal

Landmark 74 Spanning across the River Douro, the Dom Luis Bridge is a major landmark in Porto... See all Landmarks

Gardens by the Bay, Singapore, Singapore

Landmark 75 Found in central Singapore, Gardens by the Bay is a stunning collection of gardens covering... © AlexGukBO via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

La Rambla, Barcelona, Spain

Landmark 76 La Rambla is a major street in Barcelona, Spain. This pedestrian street is incredibly well-known... See all Landmarks

La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain

Landmark 77 La Sagrada Familia is a basilica in Barcelona designed by Antoni Gaudi. Interestingly, the construction... © deb-37 via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

The Alhambra, Granada, Spain

Landmark 78 The Alhambra is one more of the many popular landmarks in Spain that is known... © javarman via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain

Landmark 79 There are only four Guggenheim Museums in the world, and the location in Bilbao, Spain... © borja_laria via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Landmark 80 Niagara Falls is one of the seven natural wonders and one of the most famous... See all Landmarks

CN Tower, Toronto, Canada

Landmark 81 Toronto’s CN Tower is one of the Canadian city’s most well-known landmarks. The 553-metre-tall tower... © Yosef_Er via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Landmark 82 Banff National Park in Alberta is one of the most stunning outdoor destinations in Canada... See all Landmarks

Peggy’s Point Lighthouse, Nova Scotia, Canada

Landmark 83 Located in the charming Canadian province of Nova Scotia, Peggy's Point Lighthouse is located in... See all Landmarks

Saint Joseph’s Oratory, Montreal, Canada

Landmark 84 Another of the world's interesting landmarks found in Canada is Saint Joseph's Oratory. Located in... See all Landmarks

Giant's Causeway, Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland

Landmark 85 Ireland is full of folklore, legends, and fairy tales, and Northern Ireland is no different... See all Landmarks

Acropolis, Athens, Greece

Landmark 86 The Acropolis is an ancient Greek citadel in the hills above Athens, Greece. There are... See all Landmarks

Tulum Archaeological Zone, Tulum, Mexico

Landmark 87 Perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the stunning blue waters of the Caribbean... See all Landmarks

Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico

Landmark 88 Mexico is home to many world famous landmarks, and Chichen Itza, a complex of Mayan... See all Landmarks

Catedral Metropolitana, Mexico City, Mexico

Landmark 89 Catedral Metropolitana in Mexico City, Mexico, is another of the numerous iconic landmarks around the... See all Landmarks

Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam

Landmark 90 Ha Long Bay is one of the most popular landmarks in Vietnam. The UNESCO World... See all Landmarks

Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany

Landmark 91 The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany is the country’s most recognizable landmark. It’s also one... See all Landmarks

Berlin Wall Memorial, Berlin, Germany

Landmark 92 One of the most important landmarks in the world is the Berlin Wall Memorial, located... See all Landmarks

Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany

Landmark 93 Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century palace located in southwest Bavaria, Germany. The castle was originally... © pandionhiatus3 via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

Tian Tan Buddha, Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Landmark 94 A famous attraction in Hong Kong is the Tian Tan Buddha, also known as Big... See all Landmarks

Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Landmark 95 Located in Siem Reap, Cambodia, Angkor Wat is one of the largest religious monuments in... See all Landmarks

Machu Picchu, Andes Mountains, Peru

Landmark 96 As one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and one of the most... May Cause Wanderlust See all Landmarks

Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Landmark 97 Although multiple beautiful mountains surround the city of Rio de Janeiro, there’s one stunning mountain... Cuppa to Copa Travels See all Landmarks

Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Landmark 98 Christ the Redeemer statue needs no introduction. This iconic global landmark in Brazil is one... See all Landmarks

Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Landmark 99 A highly famous place in Brazil is Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. The renowned... See all Landmarks

Escaderia Selaron, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Landmark 100 Located in the Santa Teresa neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Escaderia Selaron is a... © diegograndi via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

The Meeting of the Waters, Manaus, Brazil

Landmark 101 Another of the multiple famous locations in Brazil is the Meeting of the Waters in... See all Landmarks

Amazon Rainforest, Amazonas, Brazil

Landmark 102 The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most important landmarks in the world. Covering approximately... See all Landmarks

Cementerio de la Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Landmark 103 Known as one of the most-visited cemeteries in the world, Cementerio de la Recoleta is... See all Landmarks

Iguazu Falls, Misiones Province, Argentina

Landmark 104 Located on the border between Brazil and Argentina, Iguazu Falls is a stunning natural landmark... See all Landmarks

Chernobyl, Ukraine

Landmark 105 Chernobyl is the site of a devastating nuclear accident that’s known around the world. The... See all Landmarks

Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan

Landmark 106 Taipei 101 briefly held the record for being the world's tallest building (from 2004-2009) but... See all Landmarks

Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia

Landmark 107 Victoria Falls is another of many iconic landmarks around the world and famous landmarks in... See all Landmarks

The Valley of Kings, Luxor, Egypt

Landmark 108 One of the oldest landmarks in the world to visit is the Valley of the... See all Landmarks

Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Landmark 109 The Pyramids of Giza, in greater Cairo, Egypt, are one of the Seven Wonders of... See all Landmarks

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Landmark 110 One of the world's most incredible national parks is Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Covering... See all Landmarks

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Landmark 111 Mount Kilimanjaro is found in Tanzania next to the Kenyan border and is the tallest... See all Landmarks

Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE

Landmark 112 Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, is the world’s tallest building. The observation deck was constructed in... © photobac via Depositphotos See all Landmarks

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Landmark 113 Sheikh Zayed Mosque, popularly known as the Grand Mosque, is a magnificent and very picturesque... Suvarna Arora See all Landmarks

Panama Canal, Panama City, Panama

Landmark 114 The Panama Canal is one of the Wonders of the World and is also a... See all Landmarks

Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland

Landmark 115 One of the most famous landmarks in the world is the stunning Cliffs of Moher... Travel Around Ireland See all Landmarks

Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa

Landmark 116 Cape Town's Table Mountain is one of the most iconic natural landmarks in South Africa... See all Landmarks

Petra, Wadi Musa, Jordan

Landmark 117 Petra is an archaeological site located in the deserts of Jordan. This landmark is also... See all Landmarks

Dubrovnik City Walls, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Landmark 118 The Dubrovnik City Walls is undoubtedly one of the most imposing sights in Europe. They're... PlacesofJuma See all Landmarks

Taj Mahal, Agra, India

Landmark 119 As one of the most stunning and famous landmarks of the world, the Taj Mahal... Globetrotting Su See all Landmarks

Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Landmark 120 The magnificent Petronas Twin Towers are some of the most famous skyscrapers and human-made landmarks... Worldwide Walkers See all Landmarks

Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest, Hungary

Landmark 121 The Budapest Parliament is the biggest building in Hungary. Interestingly, despite being around 119 years... Bolet Worldwide See all Landmarks

Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

Landmark 122 Constructed in 1609, the Blue Mosque is one of the most well-known landmarks in Istanbul... See all Landmarks

Chapel Bridge, Lucerne, Switzerland

Landmark 123 The Chapel Bridge in the heart of Lucerne is a Swiss national landmark. Also known... Exploring Our World See all Landmarks

Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland

Landmark 124 Edinburgh Castle is one of the world's oldest buildings. The castle, which sits on Castle... See all Landmarks

Mount Bromo, East Java, Indonesia

Landmark 125 One of the most famous natural world landmarks is Mount Bromo in Indonesia. This active... See all Landmarks

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