1. Arc de Triumph, Paris, France – One of the most famous monuments in Paris. It stands in the western end of the Champs-Élysées and honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. It was...
1. Les Eclaireurs lighthouse, Argentina Also known as the ‘the lighthouse at the end of the world’, this lighthouse is located on a small island 5 nmi (which are 9.3 km) east to the Argentinian city of Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. The lighthouse was built in 1920 and is now a popular tourists attraction and can be...
1. World’s steepest street: Baldwin Street, Dunedin, New Zealand – The world’s steepest street is located in Dunedin, New Zealand. It has an average slope of just over 1:5. Which means that for every 5 meters traveled horizontally, you also travel 1 meter vertically. The maximum slope of Baldwin street is 1:2.86 which makes for...
Below are the 10 best botanical gardens in the world: 1. Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Located at the Jardim Botânico district, the gardens are home to around 6,500 species. The gardens were founded in 1808 and opened to the public in 1822. The 140-hectare park lies at the foot of the Corcovado Mountain, far below the statue...
Many cities around the world are still protected by the old city walls built centuries ago. Though not much of a defense mechanism today, these walls are kept as a remembrance of the past and often they serve as a tourists attraction. If you’ve ever been to such a city, you know there’s nothing like walking around or on the walls of an...
Europe is packed with old cities, many of them are well preserved and offer a glance at the way people used to live centuries ago. Many of those cities are now enjoying a great new era of prosperity as countless tourists come to admire the beauty of the old buildings, bridges, walls and cathedrals. Picking the top 10 of those cities is very hard...
The United States has 59 national parks. The national parks are protected areas operated by the National Park Service. Below is a list of the 10 most visited national parks in 2012. 1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park – 9 million visitors. With more than 9 million visitors per year, the Great Smoky Mountains national park is the most...
1. Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The most famous statue of Jesus is also considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world. It is the 5th largest statue of Jesus in the world with a height of 30 meters (98 ft) – not including its 8 meters (26 ft) pedestal. The statue’s arms stretch 28 meters (92 ft) wide. It is located...
The following is the list of the 10 most famous works of art in the world – paintings or sculptures. You might also be interested in the list of most famous paintings or most famous statues. 1. Mona Lisa – Leonardo da Vinci. The most famous artwork and painting in the world is the main attraction of the Louvre museum in Paris, where it...
1. Scarlet Macaw One of the largest of the Macaw species and a very popular pet. They are native to Central and South America and can live up to 50 years on average. The Scarlet Macaw is known to be very loud, can learn to talk and learn tricks. 2. Blue And Yellow Macaw Also known as Blue-and-gold Macaw, these beautiful birds can also live up...
