Sydney Opera House, Australia. Fingal's Cave, UK

The sights of the world are a huge number of popular and little-known ancient and modern, man-made and natural objects of history, culture, architecture, archeology, scattered in various centers of the dead and now existing civilizations On the Earth.

How to choose and see the most famous sights of the world? Here you need to be guided, first of all, by your own taste, knowledge of the history and culture of mankind. Here are just some of the sights that have played a significant role in the history of their region and the whole world.

Landmarks of China

This is the symbol of China, which is included in famous list UNESCO. People who love China and its history are simply obliged to visit this gigantic creation of human hands. It was built fortification under different dynasties and for many centuries. In addition to protection, in some areas the Wall was used and used as a road.

Great Chinese Wall It was erected to protect against the raids of the Mongols and other barbarian tribes from the north even before our era. Most of it was built during the Qin Dynasty. It has a length of about 21 thousand km and is perfectly visible from space. Even today, its fortifications are extremely difficult to overcome.

forbidden city

This is an ancient part of Beijing, one of its main attractions. The official residence of the Chinese emperors was located here, his family, close associates and servants lived. Everyone else could not enter this huge palace complex under fear death penalty. Today forbidden city simply referred to as Gugun or Former Palace.

The Forbidden City began to be built at the beginning of the 15th century, and was completed in 15 years. A significant part of the rich interior decoration of his palaces has survived to our time. In 1924, the last Chinese emperor was deposed, and the Forbidden City was opened to all Chinese and travelers. Today it is a state museum.

summer palace

The Chinese emperor and his family rested in this palace in the summer. Summer Palace It was built relatively recently - in the 18th century, but in the middle of the next century it was burned to the ground by French and Russian troops who conquered Beijing. Later, Empress Dowager Qixi restored this architectural masterpiece.

Like all Chinese landmarks, the Summer Palace has its giant specimens. For example, the Long Corridor (more than 700 meters), passing through which, through paintings and sculptures, you can get an impression of the history, mythology, and literature of this amazing country.

This is another giant Chinese attraction. After the death of the first emperor of the Qin dynasty in the city of Siam, several thousand statues of his soldiers with real weapons in their hands, horses and chariots made of baked terracotta clay were buried near the tomb.

This amazing burial was discovered only in the seventies of the last century. It became another man-made miracle era of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, in addition to the Great Wall of China and the Grand Canal, testifying to the greatness of China and its ancient history.

Jade Buddha Temple

This attraction is business card the second Chinese capital of Shanghai. As you know, Confucianism and Buddhism prevail in China. This shrine in Shanghai is famous for its Buddha statue made from solid jade. Buddha sits with closed eyes and meditates.

Interesting that it's active Buddhist temple, monks live next to him in the monastery. And at the same time it is a museum that sells tickets. And to look at the meditating jade Buddha, you still need to pay extra. But the monks never let tourists into their meditations.

Actually, Mao is also a great Chinese emperor, only red. And after his death, he was given precisely the imperial honors. In Beijing, on Tiananmen Square, everyone can visit the Mausoleum of Mao. This is one of the famous sights of China, telling about the history of this country in the 20th century.

As in Pushkin's fairy tale, Mao rests in a crystal coffin on the first floor of his Mausoleum, and on the second floor there is an exposition dedicated to the history of the Chinese revolution and the Chinese Communist Party.

Sights of Egypt

Great Egyptian Pyramids at Giza

No less great and ancient history has Egypt. Three pyramids of the Old Kingdom and today continue to amaze tourists from all over the world with their giant size. As you know, they are also visible from space.

Three pharaohs were buried in these pyramids, who ruled Ancient Egypt as early as the 3rd millennium BC. If desired, tourists can go down inside the pyramid and see the Heavenly boat, on which the pharaoh, after death, must travel through the sky, heading to his Egyptian gods.

Most of the tombs of the ancient pharaohs have been plundered over the past centuries and millennia. And in Luxor in the middle of the last century in the Valley of the Kings, the whole tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen, who ruled in the New Kingdom and died at a very young age, was found.

Since then, this tomb has acquired many legends and falsifications. What is worth only the famous, thanks to Hollywood, "the curse of Tutankhamun" and the announcement of the Egyptologists who discovered it as scammers. However, today it is the most popular tourist attraction in Egypt, which is adored by tourists.

Mount Moses

And this is the main attraction of Sinai. In accordance with the Old Testament, the Jews are convinced that the elder of their kind, the prophet Moses, received the Tablets on this mountain, in which God gave his commandments to mankind.

Today there is a belief that the one who ascends this mountain at sunrise and asks for mercy from God will receive from him the remission of all sins. There you can also visit the monastery of St. Catherine, which has existed since Byzantine times.

Sights of Italy

Colosseum - the most famous amphitheater ancient rome well preserved to our times. He was saved even in the Middle Ages, when everything non-Christian was considered a product of Satan. Its construction began at the very beginning of a new era, after the death of Nero and the accession to the throne of Emperor Flavius.

Georgia does not end at Tbilisi or Batumi beaches. The country is compact but very diverse. Mountains, deserts, caves, lakes, volcanoes, temples, wine and traditions - you really have a choice. How to plan a vacation in Georgia? How not to miss the most interesting sights for you?

Mtskheta and surroundings

Perhaps the most visited sights of Georgia are concentrated here. Interesting objects, easy accessibility, beautiful views- do not miss this direction.

Kakheti. Georgian wine

The region in the east of Georgia, which is convenient to travel from Tbilisi. Almost all attractions can be visited year-round. The ideal time to visit is September-October.

List of sights and attractions.

Excursions and routes around the region from Tbilisi

On this trip you will meet ancient culture region, visit ancient temples and monasteries, learn the centuries-old history of Kakheti. Although you still can’t do without wine - Kakheti remains a very wine region. The trip will appeal to those who are interested in religion, history and architecture.
Ujarma - Ikalto monastery - Alaverdi monastery - Gremi castle - excursion and tasting at Kindzmarauli Corporation - Sighnaghi city of love - Bodbe monastery

Georgian Military Highway and Kazbegi

A road of amazing beauty. Serpentines, rocks, mountain rivers, snow caps - the pictures are constantly changing. Traveling along this road is an opportunity to get acquainted with mountainous Georgia.

List of sights and attractions.

Excursions and routes around the region from Tbilisi

It will be a very beautiful day in the mountains. Landscapes are constantly changing, nature is amazing. We highly recommend to everyone who is in Georgia for the first time.
Zhinvali reservoir - Ananuri - Pasanauri - Gudauri - Arch of Friendship of Peoples - Cross Pass - Rusty mineral spring - Stepantsminda - Gergeti - coffee at "Rooms Kazbegi"

Mountains, mountains and more mountains. In addition to the main attractions of the region, which everyone sees, you will get acquainted with the mysterious Truso Gorge. Towers, bottomless lake, weeping red earth. Here, time seems to have stopped. The tour is combined - part of the way is by car, but about 5 km you have to walk. Overnight in Gudauri or Kazbegi.
Zhinvali Reservoir - Ananuri - Pasanauri - Gudauri - Friendship of Peoples Arch - Cross Pass - Rusty Mineral Spring - Stepantsminda - Gergeti - coffee at "Rooms Kazbegi" - Darial Gorge - Gveleti Waterfall - Overnight in Gudauri/Stepantsminda - Truso Gorge - Bottomless Lake

Borjomi

Famous balneological resort, located in an environment of picturesque wooded mountains. Except, in fact, mineral water there are many interesting things that are rarely paid attention to.

List of sights and attractions.

Excursions and routes around the region from Tbilisi

A beautiful day about nature and health. Walk around the city with unique architecture, look at the Borjomi reserve from a height, drink the famous Borjomi directly from the well. And then, accompanied by a guide, along a beautiful forest path (about 2 km) you will reach hot sulfur springs. You can swim in them at any time of the year.
Borjomi - Firuza - Borjomi park - upper park - monument to Prometheus - swimming in open-air pools

You will see three cardinally different cities- the ancient capital Mtskheta with carved balconies, cave city Uplistsikhe with 3000 years of history and Borjomi with magnificent imperial villas. The trip is perfect for those who are in Georgia for the first time.
Borjomi - Firuza - park and mineral springs Borjomi - Uplistsikhe - Jvari

Gori and Uplistsikhe

We take out this corner of Georgia in a separate section, because. it is very conveniently located in terms of logistics. In any case, you pass through Gori if you are moving from Tbilisi to the west - to Borjomi or Kutaisi. If you have time, come by.

List of sights and attractions.

Excursions and routes around the region from Tbilisi

Two ancient cities - Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe. So different, but both impressive. Carved balconies and domes of temples in Mtskheta and the ancient caves of Uplistsikhe. We highly recommend to everyone who is in Georgia for the first time.
Uplistsikhe - Mtskheta - Svetitskhoveli - Jvari}