The places on the UNESCO list that we are writing about today are some of the world's most famous attractions that everyone should visit once in their life.
UNESCO provides the highest level of protection for places of cultural significance and outstanding beauty around the world. Many of the world's most famous monuments and destinations are protected today. Here are brief descriptions of ten places on the UNESCO World Heritage List that are definitely worth seeing.
10. Pyramids in Giza
The Great Pyramid of Cheops is one of the greatest ancient wonders of the ancient world, and it is so massive that it is visible from space. This building is located at the northern end of the Giza plateau, about 12 kilometers southwest of Cairo. Today, it is one of the most famous landmarks of the ancient era because it is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that has been preserved. Originally 146 meters high (today about 139 meters), the Great Pyramid was the largest building in the world for more than 3800 years.

The three massive pyramids were built as tombs for Egyptian pharaohs who believed they became gods in the afterlife, but they were also built as temples to honor the gods.
9. Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is probably the most famous ancient site in South America. It is the most visited site in Peru, a sacred city of the Incas located on the highest part of the Andes in the country. It is assumed that it was built around 1300, so not long before the arrival of the Spaniards and the fall of the Empire.
Machu Picchu is a place that baffles researchers to this day. It is assumed that most of the archaeological remains, about 60 percent of the city's construction, are located under the hilly terrain that is not visible to the naked eye.
8. Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is 46 meters high, but with its base it reaches an impressive 93 meters. On the head of the lady holding a torch and greeting New Yorkers and visitors to the 'Big Apple', there is a crown with 7 spokes. The crown is inspired by that of the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven ancient wonders of the world.

The Statue of Liberty in New York is neither the largest nor the oldest statue in the world, but it is probably the most iconic monument in the United States and a powerful symbol of the American values of freedom and democracy. Those who want to see it from the inside should reserve tickets well in advance.
7. Colosseum
The Roman Colosseum is the world's most famous amphitheater and the largest from antiquity, and one of the most visited sights in the world. The Colosseum has the shape of an ellipse, it is 190 meters long, 155 meters wide and 48 meters high. However, less than a third of the original building has been preserved. It is assumed that at the time of construction it looked significantly different than it does today.

The Roman Colosseum is an incredible example of engineering, a magical monument that reflects the history, art and treasures of the ancient Romans, but also documents the suffering of the past and is today considered a key image of Imperial Rome.
6. Petra
Petra is an ancient city in Jordan that is on the wish list of countless travelers. Long ago, the city was the capital of the Nabatean kingdom that ruled what is now Jordan. It was carved in the rock, and it was made famous by the movie 'Indiana Jones'. It got its name from the Greek word 'petros', which means rock.

Given that tens of thousands of people lived here in the middle of the desert, the question arises, how did they get water? The Nabateans collected water during the rainy seasons and then stored it, and the remains of their water system can still be seen on the streets of the red city.
5. Yellowstone National Park
Of course, not all UNESCO sites are buildings. Yellowstone National Park is one of the most famous parks not only in the United States but also in the whole world, and back in 1872 it was declared the first national park in the USA. It stretches across three US states and, in addition to its diverse flora and fauna, the park is famous for its geysers and hot springs. About 4 million tourists visit it annually.

The highest point of the national park is Eagle Peak (Orlovski vrh) with a height of 3462 meters. Yellowstone is home to about 67 species of mammals, but visitors are most attracted by the active geysers, of which there are over 500 in the park. This means that more than half of the world's geysers are located right here. Let's also mention that the famous geyser called Old Faithful erupts every 92 minutes.
4. The Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is the most visited landmark in India and the world's most famous mausoleum. A total of 28 different types of precious and semi-precious stones are embedded in this building.

This is also the most famous monument dedicated to love in the world. Namely, it was built by the Mughal emperor for his beloved deceased wife. Although he had many wives, which was not unusual at the time, he loved none of them as much as Mumtaz Mahal, who bore him as many as 13 children during her lifetime.
3. The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is the largest and longest building on Earth. It is actually a series of defensive walls on the northern border of ancient China built over thousands of years. The oldest parts are over 2300 years old. The walls are in different states of preservation, where some places have been completely restored, while others have been completely destroyed.

The length of the wall is almost 9.000 kilometers. It is 10 to 16 meters high and 5 to 8 meters wide. In parts of the wall, archaeologists found the remains of people who participated in its construction. Therefore, this amazing building is sometimes called the longest tomb in the world. About 10 million people visit it annually.
2.Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is the most famous temple in the Angkor temple complex and the main tourist asset of Cambodia. It was built to represent Mount Meru, which is the home of camels in Hindu mythology, and is also the best-preserved temple in the Angkor area. For a long time it was the largest temple ever built.

The city of Angkor contained more stone than all the Egyptian pyramids combined, and spread over an area larger than today's capital of France. It is also known for its numerous artificial canals, embankments and reservoirs, the largest of which is eight kilometers long and 2,4 kilometers wide.
It is believed that the decline of the advanced irrigation system is what led to the downfall of the empire. A series of natural disasters such as monsoons, and the collapse of irrigation due to deforestation, as well as frequent floods, led to Phnom Penh, today the capital of Cambodia, taking over the primacy in the region.
1. Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti National Park is probably the most famous African safari destination. This protected area is a major tourist attraction in Tanzania due to the fact that millions of wildebeest and other wild animals migrate every year between May and July to find food in more fertile areas.

In addition to the enchanting view of wild animals, the journey through the Serengeti also conquers incredible savannah landscapes dotted with isolated acacia trees and truly special sunsets.
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Source: The Travel