1 | Great Pyramid of Giza | Egypt | The oldest and largest of the three pyramids, and the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still remaining. |
2 | The Colosseum | Rome, Italy | An iconic symbol of Imperial Rome, it was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. |
3 | The Parthenon | Athens, Greece | It is a former temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the patron goddess of Athens. |
4 | Eiffel Tower | Paris, France | Designed by Gustave Eiffel, a French civil engineer, it is a global cultural icon of France. |
5 | Big Ben | London, UK | Frequently referred to as just the Clock Tower, this structure is famed for the Gothic architecture. |
6 | Leaning Tower of Pisa | Pisa, Italy | Known worldwide for its nearly four-degree lean due to an unstable foundation during construction. |
7 | Sagrada Familia | Barcelona, Spain | An ongoing architectural project, it’s revered by many for its stunning and unconventional GaudÃ-designed features. |
8 | Sistine Chapel | Vatican City | Celebrated for its beautifully painted ceiling by Michelangelo. |
9 | The Sydney Opera House | Sydney, Australia | It is a multi-venue performing arts centre, recognised for its unique and modern architectural design. |
10 | Burj Khalifa | Dubai, UAE | Currently the tallest structure and building in the world. |
11 | Taj Mahal | Agra, India | A white marble mausoleum, it is widely recognized as “the jewel of Muslim art in India.” |
12 | Statue of Liberty | New York, USA | A colossal neoclassical sculpture, it is a symbol of freedom and democracy. |
13 | Christ the Redeemer | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | An art deco statue of Jesus Christ, considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world. |
14 | The Pantheon | Rome, Italy | A former Roman temple, now a church, well known for its massive dome and oculus. |
15 | St. Peter’s Basilica | Vatican City | It is the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture and the largest church in the world. |
16 | Machu Picchu | Cuzco Region, Peru | An Incan citadel high in the Andes Mountains, renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone walls. |
17 | Empire State Building | New York, USA | Once the tallest building in the world, the skyscraper is an American cultural icon. |
18 | The Louvre | Paris, France | The world’s largest art museum and a historic monument in Paris, known for its pyramid entrance. |
19 | Great Wall of China | China | Stretching over 13,000 miles, it was built to protect the Chinese empire from invasions. |
20 | Chichen Itza | Yucatan, Mexico | A complex of Mayan ruins, its centerpiece ‘El Castillo’ pyramid demonstrates Mayan astronomical knowledge. |