10 Great Places to See Before You Die
by Graham Fisher on 22/01/08 at 4:22 am
Some of the World’s most wondrous locations for an adventure or just a generally pleasurable experience.
1. The Grand Canyon
This colorful steep-sided gorge is a sight to behold. Carved out by the Colorado river in Arizona, it is 277 miles long and varies between 4 and 18 miles wide. Best seen by helicopter.
2. Golden Temple
This temple is the most important shrine of Sikhism and is beautiful to see. It is located in Amritsar in India.
3. Taj Mahal
This mausoleum, located in Agra India, is the finest example of Mughal Architecture.
4. Machu Picchu
Often referred to as the “Lost city of the Incas”, this amazing Inca site sits 7970 feet above sea level in Peru. If you want to trek there you need to be fit! There are easier ways to see it though.
5. The Pyramids
These are amongst the largest structures ever built. They are the most famous symbol of Ancient Egyptian civilization.
6. Venice
Situated in the North of Italy, Venice consists of 117 small islands and is often known as the “City of Water”. Take a Gondola and bathe in the romance of it all.
7. Great Wall of China
This amazing 4000 mile-long wall was built and rebuilt between the 5th century BC and the 16th century to protect the Northern borders of the Chinese empire.
8. Paris
The city of love and romance. If you haven’t been, go now!
9. Rio De Janeiro
The second city of Brazil is set in a spectacular natural setting and is famed for its dancing and its carnival.
10. Salisbury
Ok, this city in Southern England won’t feature on many lists, but I live there, and it is a wonderful place to visit! The Cathedral has the highest spire in England.
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nairb
Feb 2nd, 2008
been to paris.
amm
end of list.
Angus
Feb 3rd, 2008
the temple complex of Angkor in Cambodia is a million times more impressive than Machu Picchu
and yes ive been to both
also theres a canyon in south Peru many times larger than the “grand” canyon on USA
and the Salt Flats near Uyuni, Bolivia are worth a look
Gilbert
Feb 3rd, 2008
Copper Canyon in Mexico is much bigger the the grand canyon, and they have a train ride that goes around it. It’s a great way to see its beauty. They also have a ride into the actual copper mines which are pretty fun and interesting.
Yesenia F.
May 5th, 2008
I really like the places you choose to be the best in the world and the cities are the greatest I like it.
roberto
Jun 12th, 2008
salisbury soks..
George
Jan 3rd, 2009
I will make it to Italy one day!
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