- The Sydney Opera House
Location: Sydney,Australia
Description:The Sydney Opera house,which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site was opened in 1973.It is a Multi-purpose performing arts venue,which is able to seat over 5 700 people in a number of different sized halls.
- Its is a unique architectural building with one of the most unusal designs and one of the most famous performing arts centres int the world.
- The building is surrounded by the habour and the design is modern and eye catching.
- The Opera House is made up of Concert Hall, the Opera Theatre, The Playhouse, The Studio etc...
- Uluru-kata Tjuta National Park
Location:Central Australia
Description:another Australian tourist icon is Uluru which is better known by its English name,Ayers Rock.Kata Tjuta consists of 36 large,dome rock formations,which are similar to Ayers Rock.
- It is a World Heritage Site
- It is a sacred religious symbol for the Aboriginal people of the area.
- It has outstanding and unique natural beauty and geographical features.
- It contains a large single upright rock named : Ayers Rock
- Statue Of Christ The Redeemer
Location: Brazil,Rio de Janeiro,statue is situated on top of a mountain called Corcovado.
Description:the statue was completed in 1931, and is one of the largest statues of Jesus Christ in the world.
- It is a symbol of Christianity for the Catholic people
- It is named one of the New 7 Wonders of the world
- It is a symbol of peace
- It is a blessing for the city
- It is position on top of Corcovado Mountain, overlooking the City of Rio de Janerio
- Niagara Falls
Location:Canada, located in the south of the country along its borser with the United States of America.
Description:an icon synonymous with Canada is the Niagara Falls.The Niagara Falls is the collective name for three separate waterfalls. (American Falls,Bridal Veil Falls and Canadian Falls).
- It is made up of three waterfalls that combined form the highest flow rate of any waterfalls in the world.
- It has outstanding natural beauty and power
- It is a valuable source of hydroelectric power (producing electricity using water force to spin a windmill)
- Colosseum
Location:Italy, City of Rome
Description:Colosseum is the remains of an ancient Roman amphitheatre,which was completed almost 2 000 years ago.During its peak,the Colosseum was able to seat about 50 000 spectators who watched gladiatorial contests.
- It is part of a World Heritage Site
- It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering
- It was the largest amphitheatre built in the Roman Empire and could accommodate 50 000 spectators
- It is one of Rome's most popular tourist attraction
- It is featured in books and films, including the movie Gladiator
- Vatican City
Location:Italy,Rome
Description:Within the city of Rome lies the Vatican City,the worlds smallest country. And It is the headquarters of the Catholic church.
- It is known as one of the most sacred places for Christianity in the world
- The St Peters's Basilica is the largest religious building in the world
- The Sistine Chapel is Famous for its ceiling paintings, and sculptures by world-famous artists
- Leaning Tower of Pisa
Location: Italy,town of Pisa
Description: The town of Pisa is home to a unique tourist attraction,the Leaning tower of Pisa.What makes this tower unique is that it leans sideways and it looks as if its going to fall over.
- It has interesting and unique architecture
- It had a great influence on monumental art in Italy
- It is a popular tourist attraction and part of a World Heritage Site
- It has become a popular activity for tourists to pose for photographs and pretending to be holding the tower from falling
- Venice
Location:North Italy
Description: Venice is considered to be one of the most beautiful and Romantic cities in the world.The city is located on 118 islands,which are connected by bridges and canals.
It is a World Heritage Site
- It has a unique transport system (only boats)
- It is Europe's largest car-free city
- It is known for its romantic and beautiful setting and architecture
- The great Pyramids of Giza
Location:Egypt, in Cairo
Description: The Giza Necropolis was the burial ground of the pharaohs or rulers of the old Kingdom in ancient Egypt.
- It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- It is a World Heritage Site
- Its architecture and construction are of outstanding value
- The Sphinx
Location:Egypt,Cairo
Description:It is located in front of Khafre's pyramid.A Sphinx is an animal with the body of a lion and the head of a man.
- Its orgin, date of creation and purpose are a mystery
- It is the largest statue in the World made out of a single rock
- It appears to be a Human that has a body of a cat
- The Berlin Wall
Location:Germany,Berlin
Description:After world war ll,about half of the city was under east Germany control.This infamous Berlin wall split city in two (East,West Germany),but it still did not prevent about 5 000 east Germans from escaping to West Berlin and West Germany
- It is a symbol and reminder of a tragic event in history
- It is a historical reminder of cultural and political differences
- The wall blocked people from moving freely between the two side
- The Black forest
Location:Germany,Baden-Wurttemberg
Description: with Germany being such a large country,the Landscape and climate vary considerably.
- It has outstanding natural beauty
- It has geographical significance - during the last Ice Age the Black Forest was covered by glaciers, with a few lakes remaining today as a result
- It is a mountain range, densely packed with a forest of conifer trees
- The Great Wall of China
Location:China, Beijing
Description: The Great Wall of China, called "Cheng" in Chinese is actually a collection of walls that were built along the northern borders of the country over many centuries.
- It is a World Heriage Site
- It has outstanding architectural value and is a reminder of historical events
- The walls were built to protect the Chinese Empire from outside threats and to maintain border control.
- The Wailing Wall
Location:Israel,Jerusalem
Description:The Wailing Wall is the only part of Herod's Temple that remained after Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans in the year AD 70.The wall was built by King Herod in 20 BC as a retaining wall when he enlarged the Temple Mount.
- The wall is considered to be a sacred site by both Jews and Muslims
- Thousands of people make pilgrimages there each year
- It is also a source of much debate regarding its true history
- The Dome of the Rock
Location:Israel,Jerusalem
Description:The dome of the Rock is not a Mosque,but a Muslim shrine built over a huge stone that the Jews believe is the place Where Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son,Isaac.
- It has significant regligious important
- It has great historical value
- It is a site that creates much debates
- It is a landmark
- The Parthenon in Athens
Location:Greece,City of Athens
Description:one of the most famous structures on the Acropolis is the Parthenon.This temple was built for the Goddess Athena,after whom the city is named.
- It is symbol of ancient Greece
- Its sculptures are considered to be outstanding forms of Greek art
- It was a treasury, a temple, a Christian church and a mosque
- The Taj Mahal
Location:India,City of Agra
Description:The Taj Mahal was built by the grief-stricken Mughal ruler,Shah Jahan,as a mausoleum for his beloved third wife,Mumtaz Mahal,who died during the birth of their fourteenth child.
- It displays outstanding architecture and creativity
- It is an example of a massive romantic gesture
- It is made of white marble and has four minarets surrounding the structure, which is covered by a large dome
- The Blue Mosque
Location:Turkey,City of Istanbul
Description:The 500-year old Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul is also known as the blue Mosque because of the blue tiles that decorate the interior.
- It is a landmark
- It is part of a famous tourist attraction, Sultan Ahmed he wanted to build a better mosque than the Hagia Sophia. Tourists now compare the two and
decide which one is better
- It has impressive and outstanding architecture
- It has a famous blue interior
- It is a religious symbol
- The Eiffel Tower
Location:France, City of Paris
Description:The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 as the entrance to the 1889 Worlds Fair that was held in Paris.This lattice metal structure is named after Gustav Eiffel,whose company designed and built the tower.The Tower is 320 m High.
It is a symbol that represents Paris in art, romance and fashion
- It is a landmark
- It is one of the most recognisable structures in the world
- It is the tallest building in Paris
- It was debated that it should be taken down because some people thought it would ruin the artistic architectural beauty of Paris
- The French Riviera
Location:France,French coast along the Mediterranean Sea
Description:The stretch of the Mediterranean coastline from the Italian border in the east to Saint Tropez in the west is called the French Riviera.
- It is a popular site for rich and famous people
- It has outstanding scenic beauty
- It has attracted media attention in novels and movies
- It has the most beautiful beaches in the world
- Mount Fuji
Location:Japan,City of Honshu
Description:Mount Fuji, is 3 776 m high and on a clear day it can be seen from Tokyo,the Capital city,which lies a 100 km to the North-east.
- It is a religious and cultural symbol
- Many pilgrims and tourists climb to the summit
- It is has outstanding natural beauty
- It has important geographical value
- Chichen Itzà
Location:Mexico,City of Yucatan
Description:Chichen Itza is a city that was built by the Maya civilisation in the North-west of the Yucatan Peninsula.
- It is a World Heritage Site
- It is the most important archaeological site of the Maya-Toltec civilisation in Yucatan
- It was created 445 BCE and was deserted 800 years later, creating a mystery
- It represents an ancient and mysterious civilisation
- Petra
Location:Jordan,Dead Sea Red Sea
Description: Petra is the Greek word for stone,and it is a good name for the ancient City of Petra,as many of its buildings were cut into the natural Rock,which has a distinctive pink colour.
- It is a World Heritage Site
- It is one of the world's most famous archaeological sites
- It is one of Jordan's most visited tourist attraction
- Mount Everest
Location:Nepal,Lies on the border between Nepal and Tibet.
Description: At 8 848 m,Mount everest is the worlds highest mountain.
- The summit is the international border of China and Nepal
- It is the highest mountain on Earth
- It attracts many climbers who try to reach its peak even though it is a potentially deadly sport
- Mecca
Location:Saudi Arabia,Jedda
Description: Mecca is the birth palce of the prophet Mohammed and is also where the Quran (or Koran),the Muslim holy book,was compiled.In Arabic it is known as Makkah.
- The pilgrimage to Mecca attracts millions of Muslims from all over the world
- Muslim face Mecca during their daily prayers
- It is a place of regligious important and significance
- The Swiss Alps
Location:Switzerland,Town of Bern and Valois
Description:The Alps mountain range stretches over five countries,namely France,Switzerland,Italy,Austria and Lichtenstein.
- It is a World Heriage Site
- It is the largest glacier in Europe and Aisa
- It has many ecosystems
- It has outstanding natural beauty
- Windmills
Location:Netherlands(Holland),Windmills are found all over the Dutch county side.
Description:About 1 200 windmills still survive.A windmill uses wind energy to rotate gears or grind stones.
- The Dutch village Kinderdijk has more windmills than any other town in the world
- Windmills are seen all over Holland
- They are a remainder of the Dutch struggle with water
- Machu Picchu
Location:Peru, City of Cuzco
Description: The Incas lived in Peru before the Spanish conquest in the 16th century.The Spaniards never discovered Machu Picchu,so it was not plundered or destroyed.It was built in the 15th century.
- It is a World Heritage Site
- It is in an extraordinarily beautiful setting
- It is the most familiar Inca icon
- It is the only place that intihuatanas (pyramids built by the Incas for their sun god) have been found intact/in good condition
- Auschwitz
Location:Poland,nearest city Krakow
Description:The concentration camp at Auschwitz consisted of three main camps.Auschwitz I-the base camp,Auschwitz II-Birkenau the extermination camp,and Auschwitz III- Monowitz- a labour camp,plus another 45 satellite camps.
- It is a reminder of tragic historical events
- It is a symbol of people's cruelty to other
- The camp was surrounded by high walls with barbed wire
- Algarve
Location:Portugal,Algarve
Description:Algarve is a name derived from an Arabic word meaning 'west'.Algarve's beautiful beaches,warm climate,safety and good food make it a popular tourist destination.
- It is the most popular tourist destination in Portugal
- It has outstanding natural beauty
- It has a sunny climate, perfect for seaside leisure
- It is popular for its year round sunshine, outstanding sandy beaches, sea cliffs, natural bays, sandy islands and scenic hillsides
- Alcazar of Segovia
Location:Spain,Segovia
Description:The Alcazar is a fortified castle built on a rocky hill above the old city of Segovia.Building of the Alcazar as we know it today was started in the 12th century by King Alfonso VII of Castile.
- It is one of the most famous castles in Spain
- It looks like the typical fairytale type castle
- It was originally built as a fortress or place of safety
- Bullfights
Location:Spain,Madrid
Description:Tourists attend bullfights because they are very much part of the Spanish culture.The main bullfighter is called a metador.He is assisted by three Banderilleros who are lesser bullfighters.
- It is a tranditional spectacle of Spain
- It is a cause of debate for many people. Some say it is a culturally important tradition abd art form and others say its is a cruel sport resulting in the suffering or bulls
- It is an extermely dangerous sport
- Floating market
Location:Thailand
Description:There are many floating markets in Thailand as this is the way agricultural products are sold in some places,merchandise is stacked on boats.Fruits,vegetables and flowers are mainly sold,but today all sorts of goods are traded at the colourful floating markets.
- The floating markets are a popular tourist attraction
- They are a unique and culturally interesting way to shop
- They demonstrate an old tradition
- The Kremlin
Location:Russia,Moscow
Description:The Kremlin is a cidetal in Moscow.Today it is the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation,but in the past it was the seat of the rulers of Russia,first the Grand Dukes and later the Tsars.
- It is a World Heriatge Site
- It is an outstanding example of architecture
- It is associated with important world events
- Red Square
Location:Russia,Moscow
Description: Red square is the heart of Moscow and many roads radiate from there.The square is dominated by the red Kremlin Wall on the East Side.
- It is World Heriage Site
- It is associated with important world events
- It is a large open public space and was the location for city meetings or gatherings
- United Kingdom Big Ben
Location:England(UK),Westminster
Description:Big Ben,the 150 year old clock is the largest four faced chiming clock in the world.The palace of Westminster,originally a royal residence,has been the seat of the British parliament since the 13th century.
- It is a World Heriage Site
- It serves as an architechural reminder of London's history
- The tower is a London landmark
- It is represented in movies and novels
- It is an iconic building to the monarchy and political system
- Buckingham Palace
Location:England(UK),located at the end of a Wide street called The Mall.
Description:Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the current British monarch,Queen Elizabeth II.
- Royal ceremonies and state visits (a visit from a country's head of state or government) are hosted there
- It is architecturally outstanding
- It is a private residence of the royal family
- Tower of London
Location:England,London
Description:The original fortress was built by norman,William the conqueror,in 1078. This building,with its four towers,is called the white tower.Although it was built as a residence,the castle was used a prison.
- It is a World Heritage Site
- It symbolises the power of monarch
- It has an important role in England's history as controlling it was a way of controlling the country
- London Bridge
Location:England,London
Description:London Bridge has a long history,which started when the Romans built the first wooden bridge across the river thames about 2000 years ago.
- They are a main channel for transport between the City of London and Southwark, central London
- They are featured in movies and novels including Sherlock Holmes, The Mummy Returns and The Wolfman
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- The Statue of Liberty
Location:United States Of America,New York city
Description:The statue itself was a gift from the french government to the people of the United States in recognition of the friendship that developed between the two countries during the American revolution.
- It is a World Heriatge Site
- It was designated as a National Monunment
- Its design and construction were artistic and architecturally outstanding
- It is a landmark in the New York Harbour
- The Grand Canyon
Location:United States Of America,Arizona
Description:The grand Canyon is 446Km long,18 km wide in places up to 1 800 m deep.Many layers of rock are exposed,which give geologists an insight into the earths history.
- It is a World Heriage Site
- It is one of the Seven National Wonders of the World
- It has outstanding natural beauty
- It has the archaeological remains of fossils
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