Top 10 Most Popular Historical Places in the World

There are important places in the world that people must discover and see. Instead of exhausting too much of your energy on things, which are just temporary in popularity but would not give you a long lasting impression and satisfaction, why not start discovering those places, which have rich historical value that would contribute to your intelligence and appreciation of history. These are the things that you can cherish, keep, and pass on to the next generation where you have seen and witnessed the greatest and most popular historical places that have never been known by anyone on your end. At least, you would want to share it even more to others. Here are the 10 popular historical places found in the different parts of the world.

10. Acropolis of Athens

This is the best-known acropolis in the world, which is also known as Citadel Athens. It is located in Greece, Athens along with other acropolises, which are prevalent in Athens. Nonetheless, this has been declared as a preeminent monument found among all European cultural heritage lists, which was noted on March 26, 2007. It is 150 meters above sea level with about 3 hectares on its surface area.

9. Great Sphinx of Giza

It is a mythical statue with a human head and a lion’s body that can be seen on the Giza Plateau, which is on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. In fact, based on the record, it is the largest monolith statue in the world because of its height of 73.5, which is equivalent to 241 feet long, 20 feet wide, and 66.34 feet high.

8. Eiffel Tower

This is the most visited place of couples, which is better known as lover’s favorite place where you could witness marriage proposals, reaffirmation of love towards each other, and even renewal of marriage vows. It is considered to be one of the most romantic places in the world, and in Paris. You can see it placed at the Champ de Mars in Paris with its popular puddle iron lattice tower that stands 1,063 feet tall, which is equivalent to an 81-storey building, which was built in 1889.

7. Machu Picchu

This is found in Peru where it could only be reached through train or if you are willing to go through a 4-day trek, which would only be your two options. It can be seen on top of the mountain with a wonderful view, which is a significant cultural center that symbolizes the Inca civilization. It is also known as “Lost City of the Incas”. It was named and included among the 7 wonders in the world in 2007. The location itself was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. It has been in existence since the 17^th century. It was named after Machu Picchu that built the Inca Emperor Pachacuti.

6. Stonehenge

One of the important heritages in England near Salisbury is a 3000-year old megalithic stone structure that came from Wales. There are few hundred burial mounds along with the complex Bronze Age and Neolithic monuments. It is assumed based on the research that it has been done in the past, as a stone monument that was built around 2500 B.C.

5. Sistine Chapel

This is known as an Apostolic Palace, which also serves as an official residence of the Pope in Vatican. The famous architectural designs of this chapel have caught many people’s attention and interest from the devout Catholic and even with other denominations. It is believed that it was built between 1475 and 1483 which was recalled when Pope Sixtus IV delle Roverre lived.

4. Colosseum

One of the most impressive and amazing buildings , which was built under the Roman Empire, is also known as Flavian Ampitheater and was built around 1920 in Rome, Italy. This is the primmest work in the field of Roman Engineering and Architecture.

3. Taj Mahal

This building is made as a profession of love in Agra, India in 1600s. It is a white marble tomb, built and dedicated by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife. In 1983, it was recognized and acknowledged as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also the priceless Jewel of Muslims in India with its finest architectural Mughal example.

2. Tikal

The most preserved and largest ruins of civilization of the Mayan City are found in Guatemala. This is one of the favorite spots of travelers where you could enjoy peace and serenity by looking from atop the temples.

1. Great Wall of China

This wall was built not as a tourist attraction in the future around 5 B.C., but it is a part of the fortification done by Northern China to protect the whole Northern border against invasion from enemies, specifically the nomadic groups. This wall has been rebuilt and is maintained for over several decades and centuries. The wall starts from Shanhaiguan to Lop Lake, while delineating the southern edge of Inner Mongolia.