20 Iconic & Famous Landmarks on Earth

Alex Wain September 26, 2011 0

We’re all familiar with the Eiffel Tower & the Statue of Liberty – but what about those other iconic monuments which you won’t always find on a token tourist postcard?

Well, we’ve taken a whirlwind trip around the world and complied a list of 20 other famous landmarks which you might not be quite as familiar with.

How many have you visited?

1. The Colosseum in Rome

The Colosseum in Rome
photo by: JeRoen Murré

2. Parc Guell in Barcelona


photo by: eat your greens

3. The Kremlin in Moscow

Kremlin in Moscowf
photo by: inobras

4. Rock of Gibraltar

Rock of Gibraltar
photo by: Janne Bergman

5. Half Dome at Yosemite Valley in California

Half Dome at Yosemite Valley in California
photo by: Sean Gwizdak

6. Konark Sun Temple in India

Konark Sun Temple in In
photo by: Rita Willaert

7. Twelve Apostels in Australia

Twelve Apostels in Australia
photo by: Jiri Stransky

8. Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles

Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles
photo by: Anthony Citrano

9. Piazza San Marco in Venice

Piazza San Marco in Venice
photo by: themobius

10. Vinson Massif in Antarctic

Vinson Massif in Antarctic
photo by: culzerocs

11. Ephesus in Turkey

Ephesus in Turkey
photo by: llukebe

12. Temple of Besakih in Bali

Temple of Besakih in Bali
photo by: worldpitou

13.The Louvre in Paris

The Louvre in Paris
photo by: Rich Orridge

14. Tilicho Lake in Nepal

Tilicho Lake in Nepal
photo by: michel8170

15. Sceilig Mhichil near the coast of Ireland

Sceilig Mhichil near the coast of Ireland
photo by: shaystyler

16. Abu Simbel in Egypt

Abu Simbel in Egypt
photo by: departing

17. Pompeii in Italy

Pompeii in Italy
photo by: ketic

18. Hermitage in Saint Petersburg

Hermitage in Saint Petersburg
photo by: isik5

19. Sydney Opera House in Australia

Sydney Opera House in Australia
photo by: brentbat

20. Iguazu Falls on the border of Brazil and Argentina

Iguazu Falls on the border of Brazil and Argentina
photo by: poltourtel

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