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A symbol of the high culture of dynastic Egypt.
Cairo, Egypt
Giza Pyramid and the Great Sphinx
A monument of love, and a symbol for India.
Agra (Uttar Pradesh), India
Taj Mahal
The world's most famous prehistoric monument. Considered a sacred site by people qll around the world.
Wiltshire county, UK
Stonehenge
Today, it is the most celebrated symbol of China. In pre modern times the landmark was also recognized as a symbol of the futility and cruelty of the first emperor's political and military ambitions.
China
Great Wall of China
This site was the ancient capital of the Khmer empire.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Angkor
Symbol of the Ancient Greek World, the classical period of the Hellenic civilization.
Athens, Greece
Acropolis of Athens
The Flavian Amphitheater is an iconic symbol for Rome and the Imperial Roman Empire.
Rome, Italy
Colosseum
Located at the peak of Marpo Ri, the "Red Hill" is the symbol of Lhasa (sacred land)
Lhasa, Tibet
Potala Palace
This monument is known as a national monument of the United States; recognized as a symbol of freedom and democracy.
New York City, USA
Statue of Liberty
The universal icon of the French way of life of bon vivant and savoir vivre.
Paris, France
Eiffel Tower
Symbol for London as well as an icon for the British way of life.
London, United Kingdom
Clock Tower
New York's most popular landmark and a symbol for the American way of life.
New York City, USA
Empire State Building
The largest cluster of ancient buildings in the world.
Beijing, China
Forbidden City
Symbol of Sydney and a symbol for whole modern Australia.
Sydney, Australia
Sydney Opera House
This landmark is the result of a major miscalculation.
Pisa, Italy
Leaning Tower of Pisa
The most sacred Buddhist pagoda for the Burmese.
Yangon, Myanmar
Shwedagon Pagoda
The largest Gothic church in northern Europe.
Koln, Germany
Cologne Cathedral
Main symbol of Berlin and is also a symbol for the reunited Germany.
Berlin, Germany
Brandenburg Gate
Ancient city of Thebes and was once the center and the capital of the ancient Egyptian Empire.
Luxor, Egypt
The most important regional capital of the Mayan culture between the years 750 and 1200 AD.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Was a former patriarchal basilica and the largest cathedral in the world for nearly 1000 years. Was later converted into a mosque.
Istanbul, Turkey
Hagia Sophia
One of the symbols and focal points for the Catholic faith; the papal residence.
Vatican city, Rome, Italy
Basilica of Saint Peter
Has been recognized as a symbol of the President, of the President's administration, and of the United States.
Washington D.C. USA
The White House
The royal chateau was built by the Sun King Louis XIV; is a symbol of absolute monarchy.
France
Palace of Versailles
This landmark was one of the residences of the Habsburg empire.
Vienna (Wien), Austria
Schonbrunn Palace
Represents the Japanese beauty and harmony and is also a symbol of Japan.
Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Mount Fuji
Known as the highest mountain on Earth, since the mid 19th century. Situated in the Sagarmatha zone of Tibet
Mount Everest
Africa's highest Mountain rising 4,000 m from its surrounding Savanna
Tanzania
Kilimanjaro
The volcano which destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples, Italy
Mount Vesuvius
The highest mountain range in Greece and the mythical seat of the ancient Greek pantheon.
Greece
Mount Olympus
The famous sandstone rock formation in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is sacred to the Anangu of the area.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia
Ayers Rock (Uluru)
According to Genesis, Noah's Ark came to rest at this mountain.
Turkey
Mount Ararat
The holy peak in the Gangdise Range; In Hindu belief it is the abode of Shiva and Pārvatī, they reside at the summit of mount Kailāśā in a state of perpetual meditation.
Tibet
Mount Kailash
This monument is associated with the Cathedral of the Annunciation and Cathedral of the Archangel.
Moscow, Russia
Moscow Kremlin
The Noble Sanctuary with the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Jerusalem, Israel
Temple Mount