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25 iconic landmarks to add to your travel bucket list

How many locations have you ticked off the list? - by Laura Barry
  • 04 Sep 2019
25 iconic landmarks to add to your travel bucket list
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Travelling is one of the few things money can buy this is guaranteed to make you richer. Being exposed to new countries, cultures, histories and people can open your mind and heart to a whole new world of possibilities. Travelling is one of the best ways to learn more about the world around you, and understand the issues affecting the world today.

One of the best ways to learn about the defining characteristics of a city is to visit its famous landmarks. We’ve pulled together a list of the most iconic landmarks worth adding to your travel bucket list to inspire your next adventure.

1. The Eiffel Tower
Paris, France

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2. The Great Wall of China
Huairou, China

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3. St Basil’s Cathedral
Moscow, Russia

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4. Leaning Tower of Pisa
Pisa, Italy

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5. Great Pyramids & Sphinx of Giza
Giza, Egypt

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6. Taj Mahal
Agra, India

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7. Stonehenge
Wiltshire, England

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8. Statue of Liberty
New York, USA

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9. Colosseum
Rome, Italy

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10. Big Ben & Westminster Abbey
London, England

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11. Machu Picchu
Peru

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12. Angkor Wat
Siem Reap, Cambodia

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13. Sydney Opera House
Sydney, Australia

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14. Christ the Redeemer
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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15. The Great Barrier Reef
Coral Sea, Queensland

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16. Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco, USA

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17. Acropolis of Athens
Athens, Greece

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18. The Vatican
Vatican City, Italy

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19. Mount Rushmore National Memorial
South Dakota, USA

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20. La Sagrada Familia
Barcelona, Spain

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21. Blue Mosque
Istanbul, Turkey

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22. The Grand Palace
Bangkok, Thailand

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23. Petra
Petra, Jordan

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24. Chichen Itza
Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

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25. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque 
United Arab Emirates

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Laura Barry
Laura Barry
Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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