11 Most Incredible Man Made Landmarks To Visit Around The World

Around the world you will find ample of incredible landmarks that attract visitors from across the globe. Many of these are symbolic to their country and must-visits when you travel.

If we were to name every famous and bucket-list landmark in the world this article would be extremely long, however we have picked some of our favourites. Here are 11 of the most incredible and iconic man-made landmarks from around the world to add to your bucket list.

# Palace of Westminster, UK

The Palace of Westminster is famous around the world, and this is more so due to its clock tower – Elizabeth Tower (commonly known as Big Ben). The palace also called the Houses of Parliament is hugely popular for anyone visiting London. A must around sunset is to head across Westminster Bridge for front-facing views where you’ll be sure to see many photographers aiming to capture that perfect shot.

# Eiffel Tower, France

Perhaps the most famous and well-known landmarks in the world is the Eiffel Tower in Paris. This tower which opened in 1889 dominates the skyline and can be seen all over the city. As well as admiring from afar a popular thing to do is to go up to one of the many observations decks. From there you can enjoy far-reaching views of the city and if you like even over a glass of bubbly. At night the Eiffel Tower lights up and every hour even displays a fantastic light show which is dazzling to the eye. For some of the best photo spots of the tower head up the nearby Montparnasse which from the 56th floor will give you incredible views.

# Statue of Liberty, USA

One of the USA’s most iconic landmark – the Statue of Liberty. Gifted to the nation in 1886 from France to represent freedom and democracy, the statue at a height of 93 meters is located on Liberty Island near Manhattan, New York. Ways to see the famous statue includes going on a boat cruise to simply view it from the water, as well as getting a boat directly to the island and visiting the interior.

# Taj Mahal, India

The beautiful Taj Mahal is a must-visit for those exploring India and you’ll find it in Agra. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1648 as a tomb in memory of his wife, the mausoleum has a white marble design with a central tomb as well as four minarets on each corner. The mausoleum is close to the Indian capital Delhi and a common way to visit the Taj Mahal is via the Golden Triangle Route which also includes Delhi and Jaipur.

# Petra, Jordan

Petra and The Treasury (seen below) is one of the highlights of Jordan. The famous landmark has an intricate facade which is carved into the rock face and reaches almost 40 meters high. A popular way to see The Treasury is a night when the front has hundreds of candles placed, lighting up the front and creating a truly magical experience.

# Machu Pichu, Peru

Located among mountains at 2,430m, Machu Pichu is the remains of a 15th-century citadel which belonged to an ancient Inca Empire. The landmark is now an important archaeological site and a must-visit for anyone heading to Peru. The site can be visited from the nearby town of Aguas Calientes as well as through tours from Cusco.

# Rome Colosseum, Italy

The Colosseum in Rome is a bucket list landmark dating back to 72 AD. The building used to serve as an arena for gladiator fights and other activities to entertain the Roman people. The Colosseum has been partially destroyed but the remains can be enjoyed from the outside as well as through visits to walk around some of the internal areas.

# Burj Khalifa, UAE

Currently, the tallest building in the world (at time of writing) the Burj Khalifa reaches up to an incredible 830m. Completed in 2010 the tower can be seen for miles in all directions from the popular UAE city. For those with a head for heights it’s possible to visit the observation deck at 555 meters (floor 148) allowing you to gaze out and admire the view.

# Osaka Castle, Japan

Osaka Castle, specifically the Main Tower is a beautiful multi-level building with sloping roofs and an intricate design with white, gold and green colours. It was once the home of warlord Hideyoshi Toyotomi and built in 1583. The tower is also home to an observation deck and a good time to visit the castle is during cherry blossom season when the surrounding park lights up in beautiful colours.

# Sydney Opera House, Australia

Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Australia. Designed by architect Jørn Utzon and using a modern architecture style containing interesting shapes. A particular highlight which you’ll find close to this landmark is on New Years day when there is fireworks around here and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

# Sagrada Familia, Spain

A landmark still in construction the Sagrada Familia is a sight to behold. The design of this iconic building was visualised by Antoni Guadi and contains a fantastic combination of unusual shapes, patterns and detailed rock carvings. It’s possible to visit the interior of the building where you’ll be granted to even more visually stunning designs included the famous ceiling, which is also one of the best photo spots in Barcelona.