The most popular tourist places in the world. Caucasian dolmens, Western Caucasus. Isle of Skye in Scotland

An experienced traveler tries to choose an interesting and original place for each new trip, but everyone was once a beginner. When I first started traveling, like most ordinary tourists, first of all visited those countries about which he heard and knew the most. So what are the most visited countries today? Where are the crowds of tourists?

No. 10. Mexico - 29.1 million visitors per year

Mexico is the 10th most visited country in the world. In the ranking of countries on the continent of America, Mexico ranks second in terms of attendance after the United States, even ahead of Canada! The number of visitors to Mexico in a year is greater than the number of visitors in all Caribbean(22.8 million people per year). The most visited region in Mexico is the Yucatan Peninsula. People come here for magnificent beaches, ancient Mayan ruins, lush rainforest and noisy nightclubs.

No. 9. Russia - 29.8 million visitors per year

IN last years Russia is in the top 10 most visited countries in the world, only slightly behind the UK. There are 26 sites in Russia that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Lake Baikal, the volcanoes and geysers of Kamchatka, the Black Sea coast, the snowy mountains of Altai are just a few of the thousands famous places for visiting.

Russia is rich not only in natural objects, but also in cultural attractions. Main cultural centers- Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Novgorod, Kazan, etc. - are famous for their numerous churches, museums, historical buildings, theaters, palaces, fortifications and other objects with a rich centuries-old history.
The popularity of Russia as a country to visit is growing every year. About a million people in Russian Federation work in the tourism sector.

No. 8. United Kingdom - 32.6 million visitors per year

The tourism business annually brings $ 17.2 billion to the state treasury. Most of UK tourists - Europeans, the second largest group of tourists arrives in the UK from the US and Canada. London is the most visited city in the United Kingdom and the Tower is the most visited place.

No. 7. Germany - 33.0 million visitors per year

Germany is considered one of the safest tourist countries in the world. Tourism is developed in Germany both for its own citizens and for foreign ones. According to statistics, 30% of Germans prefer to rest within the country.

In Germany, 2 million people work in the tourism sector, and the share of tourism in the country's GDP is 4.5%. Cultural tourist centers Germany is Berlin, Munich and Hamburg, they are also the most visited cities in the country. Of the natural attractions in Germany, the most famous are: National Park Saxon Switzerland, Western Pomeranian Lagoons National Park, Jasmund National Park. These parks are visited by millions of tourists every year.

No. 6. Türkiye - 39.8 million visitors per year

Türkiye is in 6th place in terms of attendance. This country is known for its rich cultural heritage and ethnic diversity. In Turkey a large number of historical, cultural and archaeological monuments, and in addition to this charming seaside resorts along the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts. Istanbul is the most visited city in Turkey.

In 2015, the tourism industry in Turkey suffered losses due to a number of accidents related to the activities of terrorist groups. Türkiye has lost a third of the entire flow of tourists.

No. 5. Italy - 48.6 million visitors per year

Visiting Italy is a dream of many people. 50 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, countless cultural artifacts, archaeological sites from the Roman Empire and the Renaissance, mediterranean coast and much more! Italy rightfully occupies the 5th place in terms of attendance.

The most visited cities in Italy: Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan. 48.6 million tourists a year bring huge funds to the country's treasury.

No. 4. China - 55.6 million visitors per year

The great Wall of China, sacred mountains China, Shaolin Monastery, Huangguoshu Waterfall, forbidden city, the Three Gorges Power Plant and many other attractions make China one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. According to the World Trade Organization, by 2020, China will take the first place in the world among the countries in terms of attendance.

No. 3. Spain - 65.0 million visitors per year

Tourism is the main industry in Spain. The share of tourism is 11% of the country's GDP. People go to Spain to visit Barcelona and Madrid, resorts mediterranean sea, participate in Carnivals and Ensierro (Spanish national custom, which consists in running away from bulls, cows or calves specially released from the paddock).

15 national parks attract nature lovers. Spain is also famous for its ski resorts. 13 Spanish cities are objects World Heritage UNESCO and attract tourists from all over the world.

No. 2. USA - 74.8 million visitors per year

The huge country of the USA can surprise both beginners and experienced travelers. In cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, the flow of tourists does not stop all year round. Of the natural attractions of the United States: the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, the wonderful landscapes of Alaska, the beaches of Hawaii and much more. In 29 US states, tourism is the main industry that brings a lot of money to the treasury.

In the United States, the largest flows of tourists come from Mexico, Canada, and the UK. According to statistics, by 2025 the US will earn $2.5 trillion. dollars for tourism.

No. 1. France - 83.7 million visitors per year

For the most part, people are attracted by the local flavor and special atmosphere in addition, France is famous for its gourmet cuisine and wines.

Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world thanks to eiffel tower. In addition to Paris, people go to Lyon, Strasbourg and other cities. France is famous for its great ski resorts, Alpine mountains, beaches, picturesque French villages, beautiful gardens and parks and much more.

The world has a huge number of places and attractions that you want to visit. All of them are something special and attract the attention of thousands of tourists every year. When planning your next trip, take a look at this list and maybe visit one of these amazing places will leave you with a lasting impression.

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A large sinkhole located in the center of Lighthouse Reef, an atoll in the Belize barrier reef. The diameter of this natural wonder is 305 meters, and it goes 120 meters deep. blue hole annually attracts a huge number of divers from all over the world.

2) "Wave" in Arizona, USA

In the state of Arizona in the USA, there are rocks covered with intricate layered patterns that give this place an ethereal look. located close to major settlements, therefore, has gained great popularity among tourists.

These chocolate hills are located on the island of Bohol in the Philippines. In total, there are more than 1200 such hills covered with greenery in this area.

This place in the Karakum desert in Turkmenistan, nicknamed the Gate to Hell, was formed after unsuccessful drilling in search of gas. During drilling in 1971, all equipment, including the drilling rig, fell into the resulting crater, which was filled with gas. To avoid accidents and poisoning, it was decided to set fire to this gas, and since then, it has continued to burn for more than 40 years.

IN Chinese province Hunan became the prototype of fantastic landscapes from the movie "Avatar". More than 3,000 sandy mountains rise to a height of up to 800 meters and are of great interest to tourists, especially after the success of Cameron's film.

One of the most accessible amazing places on the planet, many Russian tourists already managed to visit there, since Pamukkale is located just a few hours from the popular Turkish resort - Antalya. Pamukkale, which means "Cotton Castle", is a snow-white terrace filled with water from mineral springs. The water in these terraces is believed to have healing properties.

7) Antelope Canyon, USA

Antelope Canyon is located in the southwestern United States, 240 kilometers from. Wind and water for many thousands of years have done great job, the result of which was this amazing canyon of red-red flowers.

Do you know that the most active volcano located in Antarctica? Erebus Volcano (Ice Towers of Mount Erebus) was discovered on January 28, 1841 by an English expedition led by polar explorer Sir James Clark Ross on the ships Erebus and Terror. The height of this volcano is 3794 meters, which makes it one of the most high points Antarctica. Inside the volcano is a large lava lake.

9) Kasha-Katuwe-Tent Rocks Monument, USA

This national monument is located in the state of New Mexico, 60 kilometers from the city of Santa Fe and was formed due to the deposition of volcanic rocks.

10) Ischigualasto Natural Park, Argentina

This park, which is also called The Valley of the Moon, is located in the province of San Juan in Argentina. Not the most popular place among tourists, as it is located far from the main tourist routes, but this is where NASA tried out its rovers. The landscape of this place looks alien.

11) Uyuni Salt Flat, Bolivia

Salt Lake (Salar de Uyuni) in Bolivia is located near Lake Titicaca - this is one of the most amazing and photogenic places on our planet. Everything in this area is saturated with salt, it is everywhere, but the most amazing sight happens when it rains and everything is covered with a thin layer of water, the ideal surface of which turns into a mirror.

12) Landscape Danxia (Danxia Landform), China

It may seem that this incredible landscape is just the result of the work of Photoshop, but it is a real geological feature, formed due to the overlay of sandstone and other mineral rocks. This natural object located in the Chinese province of Gansu. In 2010, the Danxia Landscape was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

13) Crystal Cave of the Giants, Mexico

This cave with the largest crystals in the world was found recently in 2000 near the city of Chihuahua in Mexico. These giants are up to 15 meters long and 1.5 meters wide and are composed of zinc-silver-lead salts. The cave has a special climate (almost 60 degrees Celsius and 100% humidity), in which a person cannot spend more than 5-10 minutes.

14) Dry Valleys, Antarctica

The dry valley is the territory of three oasis valleys (Victoria, Wright, Taylor) in Antarctica to the west of McMurdo Sound. hurricane winds, lack of precipitation, low temperatures created in this place unique climate. Rare lakes have long turned into ice wells, in which, according to some scientists, unknown microorganisms live.

15) Socotra Island, Yemen

Socotra is an archipelago in Indian Ocean, consisting of 4 islands, located off the coast of Somalia. These islands have preserved unique plant and animal life, many of which can only be found here. The symbol of the archipelago is the endemic dragon tree.

16)Giants Causeway, Ireland

More than 40,000 basalt columns form a path that leads to the foot of the volcano, thanks to the eruption of which these amazing columns. The Trail of the Giants is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Northern Ireland.

17) Kliluk Lake, the Spotted Lake, Canada

The local native Indians consider this lake to be sacred. The water of this lake has bright colors, as it is saturated with sodium sulfates, calcium, magnesium and other minerals. During the hot season, the water in the lake dries up and many small puddles form, which have different colors, depending on which element of the periodic table prevails in them.

18) Pulpit or Preikestolen, Norway

Preikestolen Rock - a favorite place for photographers and just tourists, is a huge rock-cliff with a flat area of 25 by 25 meters. The height of the cliff is 604 meters and from its top opens beautiful view to the surrounding landscape. Preikestolen Rock is one of Norway's most popular attractions.

19) Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

Plitvice Lakes are the main attraction of Croatia. There are 16 large and several small lakes, about 20 mysterious caves and 120 waterfalls. In this place, you can find many species of plants and animals that are unique and found only in the Plitvice Lakes region, so they are strictly protected by UNESCO.

20) Cappadocia, Türkiye

Cappadocia, or "Country beautiful horses» - unique place located in the Göreme Valley in Turkey. Cappadocia is practically a whole world hidden in caves. volcanic origin, there are houses, monasteries, unique multi-tiered underground cities and much more, all this appeared before our era. This unique place is rightfully popular with tourists coming to Turkey.

21) Yellowstone National Park, USA

Yellowstone National Park - unique natural Park known throughout the world. The most famous and most visited national park in USA. Yellowstone is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This park is located on the territory of three states at once: Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. Yellowstone is famous for its unique geological objects: geysers, geothermal springs and the largest dormant volcano of the entire continent - Caldera.

22) Tunnel of love in the city of Klevan, Ukraine

This tunnel of trees envelops the railway tracks that pass near the city of Klevan. Because of his amazing beauty and romance, this place was nicknamed the Tunnel of Love. In summer, when the tunnel is in its prime, newlyweds like to come here, taking a photo against its background is considered a good sign.

23) Corinth Canal, Greece

It is impossible to believe that this channel was created by human hands. The construction of the Corinth Canal began under the emperor Nero in 67 BC, and ended only in 1893. This unique creation Man's hands connect the Saronic Gulf Aegean Sea and the Corinthian Gulf of the Ionian Sea. The depth of the Corinth Canal is 8 meters and the width is 24 meters.

One of the most beautiful places in Chile - Lake Lago General Carrera, in which are marble caves. This unique natural cave consists entirely of multi-colored marble (pink and blue), there are more than 5,000 million tons of it here.

25) Village of Monsanto, Portugal

This small Portuguese town is built among huge boulders, many of which are home to local residents. The town of Monsanto almost entirely consists of one-story buildings, which are separated by narrow streets, getting here, you can feel like in the Middle Ages.

Kinds of it ice canyon in Greenland is mesmerizing, its dark blue water attracts and you can get lost in the many artfully made ice arches. This canyon is the largest on the island, and its waters are home to bowhead whales, seals and walruses.

27) Skaftafell, Iceland

Skaftafell Park is natural wonder Iceland, in which lie ice caves Jokulsarlon (Jökulsarlon).

28) Multnomah Falls, USA

29) Seljalandfoss waterfall, Iceland

This temple carved into the rocks truly deserves the title of one of the wonders of the world. The construction of this city began before our era, and at present it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

32) The town of Riomaggiore, Italy

A small town in Italy, in which houses are piled on the rocks right at the edge of the sea. In Riomaggiore, driving is prohibited.

33) Loy Krathong Festival, Thailand

Every year a festival is held in Thailand, the unchanging tradition of which is the launch sky lanterns. This amazing sight, when thousands of luminous lights rise into the sky at the same time, is simply mesmerizing. If you are in Thailand in November, do not miss this festival.

34) Mount Roraima, Venezuela

The height of Mount Roraima is 2723 meters, and the summit plateau has an area of 35 square kilometers. Reports of an expedition to the mountain region inspired Arthur Conan Doyle to write The Lost World.

35) Etretat, Normandy, France

Impossible to list everything in one place interesting places planets, because each place is unique in its own way and deserves attention, but we tried to gather a lot of interesting places that you should pay attention to when setting off on your next trip.

Milana Novak

04.03.2015 | 3086

Huge Russia is full of various sights interesting for tourists. Let's see what attracts foreigners the most.

Russia is such a huge country that in almost every city, village and town there is something old, well-known or still little studied, of great cultural, spiritual or material value.

If we talk about the general flow of tourists from different countries, then preference is undoubtedly given to Moscow and St. Petersburg. The infrastructure is well developed here, a huge number of attractions, which will take more than one week to visit, and the service in hotels is as close as possible to European.

Moscow

Tourists interested in Russian culture certainly visit museums, of which there are more than 400 in Moscow. Museum-apartments of writers, famous artists, musicians, actors, as well as museum-reserves do not cease to be popular. Every tourist considers it his duty to look into the State Tretyakov Gallery.

Fans of colorful city landscapes go to Red Square (where they admire the Kremlin), as well as stroll along Theater Square and Tverskaya, Arbat and Novy Arbat streets.

Saint Petersburg

Sights such as Peterhof and the Hermitage are symbols of the northern capital.

Now it is a museum, but before that, kings lived here, pompous balls were held with hundreds of guests. The complex consists of five buildings: just to go around them, you will not have enough for a month.

It was once calculated that even five years is not enough to carefully examine each work stored in the Hermitage. Painting, sculpture, frescoes and mosaics, household items - only about 3 million unique works of art.

Peterhof

This is a former country royal residence, where one of the best in the world is located. fountain complexes. During the Second World War, some of the sculptures were taken out and preserved, while some were lost forever. For decades, work has been underway to restore the beauty of Peterhof: something is constantly being added, something is being reconstructed.

A magnificent, perfect water supply system allows dozens of fountains to circulate uninterruptedly, and the Grand Cascade (the central structure) is visible from afar. Majestic and grandiose, huge and not very, funny and touching - four cascades, 150 fountains in lower park and four in the Upper Park - the entire complex can be walked around in a day, visiting palaces and cottages.

In addition to the two capitals of Russia, foreigners go for vivid impressions to other regions of the vast country.

Arkaim (Chelyabinsk region)

Arkaim, one of the unique finds of the 20th century, is an archaeological complex that includes a settlement, a burial ground, several settlements, and a series of mountains. The modern sewer system of the complex impresses with a combination of numerous water supply and pumping systems, which began to be widely used only hundreds of years later. The complex architecture is perfect for a Bronze Age settlement.

Every year, thousands of people come here not only to touch this culture, but also to get enough energy: Arkaim is considered a “place of power”. “Arch” is the sky, and “im” is the earth. Dozens of studies confirm inexplicable bursts of energy in this zone.

Kizhi Island (Karelia)

Kizhi is famous for its churches. This is the largest museum in open sky Russia. It unites 69 monuments wooden architecture. By water from St. Petersburg to Kizhi can be reached in a day.

Lake Baikal

Baikal with its bays, waterfalls, mountains and thermal springs is a natural pearl of Russia. This attraction is for those tourists who want to reunite with nature in its pristine beauty.

Along with budget option tourists are given the opportunity to choose luxury hotels, so everyone can enjoy amazing nature Baikal.

The beauty of Russia is not limited to these sights. Travel more and discover a large and mysterious country!

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, the Forbidden City is simply referred to as Gugun or the Former Palace.

The Forbidden City began to be built at the beginning of the 15th century, and was completed in 15 years. A large part of the wealthy interior decoration its palaces have 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 time ancient kingdom and today they 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.

From the impressive Burj Khalifa to the stunning Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the famous travel site TripAdvisor has compiled a list of popular attractions around the world according to tourists.

The most famous landmarks in the world

Going on a trip to various countries, tourists think in advance about the route scheme and what sights are worth visiting.

Below in the article will be a list of attractions that are the most popular, according to TripAdvisor.

Navigable Panama Canal located in the state of Panama. It consists of two lakes that were created by man, and locks.

The Petronas Towers are located in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.

Australia symbol - Opera theatre in the city of Sydney

The ancient city of the Mayan tribe is located on the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula.

The oldest temple of Wat Pho. To see it, you need to go to Thailand to the city of Bangkok

Memorial complexes and ancient temples

Complex in New York (USA) - National Memorial dedicated to the victims of a series of terrorist attacks committed on September 11

Khalifa Tower, or Burj Khalifa (skyscraper) in Dubai, UAE

Located in Washington memorial Complex"President Lincoln Memorial"

The Great Wall of China, Mutianyu section, from where magnificent mountain scenery opens

Charles Bridge in Prague, Czech Republic. It was built in the Middle Ages, it was called Prague.

Suspension Bridge Golden Gate, California

Hagia Sophia (currently a museum), Istanbul, Türkiye

Alhambra Palace, Granada, Southern Spain. Today it is a museum of Islamic art

Notre Dame Cathedral in France. Catholic church in Paris

Church of the Savior on Blood in northern capital Russia - the city of St. Petersburg

Who has not dreamed of flying to France and admiring the beauties of Paris from the Eiffel Tower

prison island

Alcatraz Island in California. Currently a museum, but there were times when this island served as a prison for dangerous criminals. It was impossible to escape from there.