Eiffel Tower
Probably the most idealized and romantic monument in the world is the construction of Gustave Eiffel inaugurated with little interest in 1889 on the occasion of the Universal Exhibition in Paris. Artists, literature and especially cinema have made it the symbol that it is today.
The symbol of France is located on the Champs de Mars along the Seine River, measuring 330 meters and has 3 floors with gazebo and restaurants in which to make the fantasy of all lovers come true: drink champagne at the Eiffel Tower while the music of a accordion and the boats travel the river. La vie en rose.
Big Ben
In spite of associating it normally to the tower of 96 m called Elizabeth Tower, the name Big Ben corresponds in fact to the bell that encloses the same one. Attached to the Parliament and Westminster Abbey, the most representative monument in London, built in 1856 (Victorian era) reminds us of the lugubrious and elegant atmosphere of the adventures of Sherlock Holmes or James Bond.
The biggest symbol of the United Kingdom together with the red buses that normally circulate around the busy center of the city, not far from Trafalgar Square and Oxford Street, contains a clock of 7 meters in diameter that supports all the inclemencies and official alarm clock of the television BBC
Sacred Family
One of the Spanish monuments with greater projection is the Sagrada Família in Barcelona, the work of the famous architect Antonio Gaudí who inaugurated its construction in 1882 although we can not yet speak of a date of completion, perhaps there lies the mystery of this basilica of symbolism and architecture so unique.
Cupda of several pinnacles shelters in its interior the Expiatory Temple, which does not include too many elements to visit due to its state still in works. The beauty of the monument lies in its exterior, its ornamentations and "riddles" engraved as the block of numbers whose sum total is number 33: age of Jesus Christ or official number of Freemasonry to which Gaudí belonged?
Coliseum
Rome is a city full of history and monuments, in fact it is considered as a city of churches. However, the Coliseum has always been and is the main attraction of the Italian capital, preceded by the Via del Fori Imperiali and surrounded by interesting archaeological sites.
Conceived as an amphitheater in the year 80 AD, at the height of the Roman Empire, the interior ruins still gather the spirit of those gladiatorial fights. Visited annually by 6 million people, the Colosseum and considered Wonder of the Modern World in 2007, is a symbol of the history of Rome, from the historical intrigues of its emperors to the parades of Mussolini.
Acropolis of Athens
The acropolis was conceived as the upper city of Ancient Greece, always on top of a mountain and frequented by philosophers and other personalities of such a glorious era among its temples dedicated to the gods, prayer centers and royal palaces. The most famous of them all is that of Athens.
Located 156 m above the rest of the city, the first data come from the 2nd millennium BC. when it began as a fortress of the royal palaces. Today the ruins are a delight for all those tourists interested in one of the golden epochs of history, the basis of Mediterranean civilization and Unesco Heritage.
Statue of Liberty
For the thousands of immigrants (mostly during the 20th century), the Statue of Liberty that precedes the island of Manhattan in New York was the symbol of the triumph of the American dream. At the moment it continues being the greater referring one of the city estaounidense, this time without the famous Twin Towers to its backs.
Inaugurated in 1886 as a gift by the French due to the centenary of the American War of Independence, the famous 46-meter sculpted woman houses a vantage point from her crown for which it is advisable to buy tickets in advance. If you go on a July 4, the experience is more than assured.
Sydney Opera House
Inaugurated in 1973, the Sydney Opera House is the greatest exponent of expressionist architecture and one of the greatest symbols of Australia.
Recommended to visit for a concert, ballet or theater in one of its many rooms and rooms to capture the essence of the complex, which also includes viewpoints, boutiques, cafes and restaurants. The night lighting is great highlighting the building at the angle of the bay and the proximity of the Harbor Bridge.
Wall of China
It can boast of being the only monument seen from space and also the longest, no less than 21,196 km discovered in recent years, from the Korean border to the Gobi Desert.
Built between the 3rd and 4th century BC With the aim of defending itself against the invaders, the Chinese Wall has undergone various modifications over the centuries and it is estimated that it is the largest cemetery in the world due to the number of workers killed during its construction. Unesco heritage since 1987, the Wall of China is the largest monument in the history of Chinese giant, which can be visited by sections, taking funicular or staying in a typical oriental accommodation in its vicinity.
Taj Mahal
Even within the Asian continent we go to the city of Agra, in the north central area of India, where we find the greatest symbol of Hindu culture and we will know one of the most living love stories.
Shah Jahan conceived the idea of building a mausoleum in homage to his beloved Mumtaz Mahal, who died after conceiving his fourteenth son in 1631. Completed in 1643, the Taj Mahal is a monument that transports. Its ivory domes, fountains and its magnetism is a must to visit under the first rays of the sun.
Pyramids of Giza
The Egyptian pyramids are possibly the most charismatic monuments in the world. There are many theories about its singular construction, arriving to think that they are of extraterrestrial origin, although according to the archives it was built around 2000 a.C. conceived as tombs for the pharaohs.
The pyramids of Giza were considered the tallest monument built by the hand of man until the Temple of Lincoln and is the oldest of the Wonders of the World, remaining still intact. Nothing better than a camel ride, cross the desert and stand before the Sphinx of Giza, next to the pyramids.
The most important monuments in the world are always places to visit on any trip. Through them we live experiences, we know a culture or we make a dream come true.
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