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The world’s great museums hold the accumulated treasures of human history and art, from ancient sculpture to modern masterpieces. The very best draw millions of visitors a year and could take days to explore properly. Here are ten of the best museums in the world. The following is the list of the 10 best museums from around the world. They...
Here’s a list of the Most Colorful Places in the World. These spectacular locations are must-visit locations for anyone interested in picturesque cities and towns. 1. Cinque Terre , Italy – The Cinque Terre National Park is a portion of coast on the Italian Riviera. Cinque Terre, meaning “The Five Lands” is composed of...
A great dome is engineering and art in a single sweep. From ancient Rome to the modern capitals of the world, builders have used the dome to crown their grandest churches, mosques and parliaments. Here are ten of the most famous domes in the world. 1. Taj Mahal, Agra, India Built between 1632 and 1653 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of...
A great square is the beating heart of a city. It is where people gather to celebrate, protest and simply pass the time, often ringed by the finest buildings a city has to offer. Here are ten of the most famous city squares in the world. 1. Times Square, New York, United States The world’s most famous square is located at the junction of...
The world’s largest countries are measured by total area — land plus inland water — and together the top ten cover roughly half of all the land on Earth. Russia alone is bigger than the next two countries combined, spanning eleven time zones, while the rest of the list stretches across every inhabited continent. Here is the full...
The following is a list of the 10 best beaches in the world, according to National Geographic book: The 10 Best Of Everything 1. Seychelles The 115 components of this archipelago in the Indian Ocean are a popular resort and one of the most photographed beaches in the world. The turquoise water is relatively shallow and protected from the ocean’s...
1. New York, United States – The landscape of Manhattan can be recognized by just about anyone. It can be seen beautifully from across the river or from the view points at the top of the Empire State Building or GE Building (Rockefeller center) 2. Hong Kong – The landscape of this amazing Asian city can be seen from Victoria...
The best roller coasters are built to push the limits of what the body can take. Taller, faster and more twisted with every passing year, the greatest of them draw thrill-seekers from around the world. Here are ten of the best roller coasters anywhere. 1. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey The fastest wooden roller coaster in the...
The following is a list of notable sports stadiums, ordered by their capacity, that is the maximum number of spectators they can normally accommodate. The capacity figures are standard, permanent total capacity, including both seating and any permanent standing areas (click here for the largest stadiums in Europe) 1. Rungnado May Day Stadium...
The following is a list of the 10 most expensive cities in the world according to The Economist (more specifically – the Economist Intelligence Unit – EIU). The survey compares the cost of living in 131 cities around the world, across 97 countries. 1. Tokyo, Japan – The most expensive city in the world with over than 13 million...
