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The following is the list of the 10 best museums from around the world. They show very different exhibits but they all have one thing in common – they are all definitely worth your time! The list was chosen by the very knowledgeable guys over at National Geographic. 1. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C, United States The Smithsonian...
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...
1. Taj Mahal, Agra, India A giant mausoleum of white marble, built between 1632 and 1653 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife. The most spectacular feature of the Taj Mahal is the marble dome that surmounts the tomb. It is 35 meters tall (115 ft). The top of the famous dome is decorated with a lotus design. The...
1. Times Square, New York, United States The world’s most famous square is located at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. It’s filled with video screens, LED signs, and flashing lights and is known to be a major tourists attraction. The lights and signs can be viewed anytime...
The following is a list of the largest countries by area in the world which includes some pretty big places from Russia at number 1 all the way down to Algeria at number 10. 10 Largest Countries In The World 1. Russia – Largest country in the world by far with a size of 17,098,242 square km (6,601,668 square mi). 2. Canada – Second...
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...
1. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey The fastest wooden roller coaster in the world, opened to the public on June 11, 2006. When it opened, it had the steepest drop of any wooden roller coaster in the world at 76 degrees, until the record was broken in 2008 by one degree. Overall, its structure height of 181 feet (55 m) is ranked...
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...
