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Places where every cultured person dreams of visiting.

Experts from the world's largest travel site TripAdvisor have compiled a rating of 25 cultural sites that have been most highly rated by tourists from around the globe.

In general, if you have not yet decided on your vacation plans, in this review website you can find some great ideas. For the next 25 vacations.

1. Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu, recognized as one of the New Wonders of the World, is located on the territory of modern Peru, on the top of a mountain range at an altitude of 2450 meters above sea level. It is called "the city in the sky" or "the city among the clouds", sometimes called " lost city the Incas." Some archaeologists believe that this city was created as a sacred mountain retreat by the great Inca ruler Pachacutec around 1440, and functioned until 1532, when the Spaniards invaded the territory of the Inca empire. In 1532, all its inhabitants mysteriously disappeared.

2. Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Sheikh Zayed Mosque is one of the six largest mosques in the world. Named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, the founder and first president of the United Arab Emirates. Unlike many other Muslim temples, everyone is allowed into it, regardless of faith.

3. Taj Mahal, Agra, India

The Taj Mahal mausoleum is one of the most recognizable landmarks not only in India but throughout the world. The construction was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, as well as a symbol of eternal love.

4. Mesquita, Cordoba, Spain

Walls decorated with intricate patterns, mosaic ornaments, hundreds of thin openwork columns - this is how the Cathedral Mosque of Cordoba appears today. Many centuries ago, there was an ancient Roman temple on this site, then it was replaced by the Visigothic church, and in 785 Mesquita appeared. It became the second most important mosque on the planet, and the pilgrimage to Cordoba was even equated with the hajj to Mecca, which is obligatory for every Muslim. But then the Catholics replaced the Moors, and Mezquita was turned into a Christian church.

5. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Italy

The heart of the Vatican and the entire Catholic world, St. Peter's Basilica is one of the main attractions of Rome. Here you can view Ancient Rome from a bird's eye view, admire the interior of the cathedral from the top of the dome, defend the mass and even receive the blessing of the pontiff.

6. Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Cambodian temple Angkor Wat - the largest ever built places of worship, whose history spans almost 9 centuries. Even its name speaks about the monumentality of the temple complex, because Angkor Wat literally translates as Temple City. It covers an area of ​​200 hectares and is surrounded by a moat 190 meters wide. This colossal building is dedicated to the god Vishnu, revered in this area.

7. Bayon Temple Complex, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Bayon is one of amazing temples located on the territory of Angkor Thom and was its religious center. The "highlight" of Bayon is the towers with many faces carved from stone, silently looking from a height on the vast territory of Angkor Thom, and in the heyday of the state - on the entire Khmer Empire. Initially, there were 54 towers, which symbolized the 54 provinces under the rule of the king. Today, only about 37 towers have survived.

8. Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ on Blood, St. Petersburg, Russia

The Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, better known as the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, has become the only Russian attraction on Trip Advisor's list. Spas-on-Blood attracts tourists from all over the world not only with the magnificence of its domes and interiors, but also unusual story which gave rise to many legends and conjectures. Many of them are connected with the fact that the temple was erected on the spot where on March 1, 1881, I. Grinevitsky, a Narodnaya Volya member, mortally wounded Alexander II, who was popularly called the Tsar Liberator for the abolition of serfdom.

9. Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

10. Walls of the old city, Dubrovnik, Croatia

In 1979, UNESCO added the Old Town of Dubrovnik to the World Heritage List, including a large part of the ancient walls of the city. They surround the city from all four sides and keep a venerable collection historical monuments, including towers, fortresses, churches, monasteries, squares and streets, schools, museums and galleries. These defensive stone walls have protected their citizens since the founding of Dubrovnik in the 6th century.

11. Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar

The Shwedagon Pagoda is the highest spiritual building in Myanmar, or, as it is also called, the Land of Pagodas. The entire complex of the giant pagoda occupies more than five hectares of land, on which, in addition to the main structure, there are many smaller spiers and countless sculptural images of mythical and real animals : golden griffins and elephants, dragons and lions. Such as it is today, the Shwedagon Pagoda became in the 15th century, during the reign of Queen Shinsobu. It was then that the giant temple was finally given the shape of an inverted begging bowl and sheathed with gold from top to bottom.

12. Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, Washington DC

The Lincoln Memorial is majestic temple, made in the ancient Greek style and somewhat reminiscent of the Parthenon. It is supported by 36 white marble columns, representing the number of states that belonged to the United States at the time of President Lincoln's death. In the center of the temple is a statue of the world's most respected American president, seated in an armchair. Its height is 5.79 meters.

13. Ancient City of Petra, Petra / Wadi Musa, Jordan

In the heart of Jordan, in the valley of Wadi Musa, deep in the sandy mountains is located amazing city antiquity of Peter. Initially, Petra was a temporary home for the nomadic tribes of the Nabataeans. From several fortified rocky caves, it gradually grew into a large fortress city. There is only one way to get to the city - through the narrow gorge of the Siq, which was once the bed of a mountain stream. Petra still belongs to the Bedouins, who welcome guests to their land.

14. Section of the Great Wall of China Mutianyu, Beijing, China

In no other section of the Great Wall of China has restoration work been carried out as well as in the Mutianyu section. This site, from 22 watchtowers that have retained their original appearance - real architectural masterpiece. The phrase Mutianyu is translated from Chinese as "a valley in which you can admire the views of the fields." Among all sections of the Great Wall of China, Mutianyu is the longest fully restored section open to tourists.

15. Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk, Turkey

The largest and best preserved ancient city on the coast Aegean Sea and second in importance after Pompeii in the Mediterranean, ancient Ephesus- the most visited attraction in Turkey. Legends connect the appearance of the city with the name of Androclus, the son of the ruler of Athens Codras, who, on the advice of the oracle, arrived in these places to lay the temple of Artemis. The city got its name from the Amazon Ephesia, beloved of Androclus.

16. Alhambra, Spain

Alhambra (Arabic Al Hamra - literally "Red Castle") is ancient palace and the fortress of the Moorish rulers of the province of Granada in southern Spain. The castle occupies the top of a rocky plateau on the southeastern border of Granada. The name Alhambra probably comes from the color of the sun-dried clay or bricks from which the castle walls are made. However, some historians suggest that the name comes from the "red flame of torches" that illuminated the long-term construction of the castle, which went on around the clock.

17. Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia

Australian War Memorial - main memorial, dedicated to the memory of soldiers who died during the First and Second World Wars. Today it is considered one of the most significant monuments this kind in the world. The memorial is located near the Parliament building, from the balcony of which a panoramic view of the monument opens.

18. Siena Cathedral, Siena, Italy

According to the annals, at the beginning of the 13th century, the inhabitants of the city-state of Siena, which acted as the main rival and opponent of Florence, “called on their leaders to build a temple more magnificent than that of their neighbors.” So between 1215 and 1263, the Duomo of Siena was founded on the site of the old temple according to the plan of the Gothic master Niccolò Pisano. Today this majestic temple is the main attraction of the city.

19. Milan Cathedral (Duomo), Milan, Italy

The most important place in Milan is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Nashente (Duomo), the pearl of Italian Gothic, which was built from 1386 to the beginning of the 19th century. The third largest Catholic church on the planet can safely be considered one of the wonders of the world. Its hundred-meter spiers rise above the center of Milan, and the golden statue of the Madonna on the longest spire (four meters high) is visible from many parts of the city.

20. Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, ​​Spain

The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is one of the most famous long-term construction projects in the world: its construction began almost 150 years ago and continues to this day. Although initially Antonio Gaudi had nothing to do with the construction of this temple, a year after the start of work, he led this project. Gaudí built the temple for 30 years until he died. The reason for such a long construction is that the Sagrada Familia is built solely on donations from parishioners.

25. Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia

Sydney Opera theatre- one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. Its architect was the Dane Jorn Utzon. Having designed the original roofs, somewhat reminiscent of shells, he made Sydney a magnificent gift - a symbol of the city. Today, every tourist, planning to visit Australia, must include an excursion to the majestic opera house in the program of his trip.

The most enjoyable seaside vacation

Summer is getting closer, it's time to think about where to spend it. Precisely in anticipation summer season we have ranked the best places for beach holidays in Europe, Russia and exotic countries. Don't know where to go? Meet!

Where should you not go?

• Leave aside European resorts that offer holidays on the Black Sea. The service there, of course, is higher than domestic, but the sea is the same, and the pricing policy may well be compared with resorts mediterranean sea or the Indian Ocean.
• You should not go to those countries that seem unsafe to you: Thailand, India, Bangladesh. And if you decide to go there, carefully choose a place and a hotel.
• To resorts where there is at least a hint of an unfriendly attitude towards Russians. Your vacation could turn into a nightmare, so read the reviews carefully.
• In countries where you have to overpay. Holidays in Croatia prefer Montenegro, instead of Thailand choose the Philippines, and prefer Grenada to the Bahamas. There you will find everything the same, but much cheaper.

Rating of the best places for a beach holiday

The best beach holiday in Europe

Greece, Crete

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Crete is the most popular place in Greece, where our tourists prefer to go on vacation. If you go on your own, you can quite meet the modest amount and have a great time both on the beach and on excursions.
Advantages:

• clear sea, sandy beach;
• excellent European service, friendly staff;
• The rich history of Greece will not let you get bored during your vacation.

Flaws:

• need to get a visa.

Advice: if you do not want to get to Crete in the very heat, choose either June or September for a vacation.
Reviews vacationers in Crete:
"Greece is perfect place I went for the third time! Satisfied!"
“This year we rested near Heraklion and traveled eastern part Crete. It is very tempting to return to Crete and see the west (they say it is even better!)

Montenegro, Budva

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Montenegro is advised to go to those who decide for the first time to relax at sea abroad. The price-quality ratio is obvious here, besides, there are many advantages to vacationing in distant countries. Also, many prefer Montenegro to Bulgaria due to the fact that the Adriatic Sea is here, and not the Black Sea.

Advantages:

• prices for almost everything are acceptable, Bulgaria and Croatia are much more expensive;
• similar mentality, no language and cultural barrier;
• no visa required;
• the beach is both pebbly and sandy.

Flaws

Adviсe:

• it is better to stay not in Budva itself, but in nearby villages, for example, in the village. Yaz. There less people on the beach and prices are even lower;
• The best time to visit is June.

Reviews vacationers in Budva:
“Great big beach in the village. Yaz. There are small pebbles on one side and sand on the other. In Budva itself, on the beach - horror, darkness for the people, so we chose real best option for us".
“As for food, I’ll say that we spent lunch and dinner on the embankment. They took a shawarma for 3 euros (they have such huge portions), I personally had enough until 9 pm. Beer - 1.5 euros, chicken in pita bread - 3 euros, expensive tea - 3 euros, ice cream - 1.5 euros (also a large portion). There is also a small one - 0.5 cents.

Spain, Mallorca

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Popular resort island in the Mediterranean, people with above-average incomes choose. Spain - Pretty dear country, so the rest here will cost a pretty penny.
Advantages:

• excellent European service;
• beaches for every taste: sandy and rocky, clear sea;
• the richest culture in Spain.

Flaws:

• need a visa.

Reviews vacationers in Mallorca:
“We rested in the Cala D’or area - this is the southern part of the island, a few dozen kilometers from the capital Palma de Mallorca, in my opinion - a good place for a calm family vacation, in contrast to areas located near Palma.
“The island resembles a miniature Spain. Here you can find a beach for every taste and color ... You can also decide on the issue of privacy: you can go to very noisy beaches or visit a secluded beach where there are very few people.

Italy, Calabria

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Calabria, which is located on the "toe" of the Italian boot, is perfect for beach lovers. There are not many attractions here, but prices are low, beautiful beaches and clear sea.

Advantages:

• cheap hotels and life in general;
• clean sea, sandy beaches;
• excellent infrastructure and European service.

Flaws:

• there is basically nothing to watch;
• need a visa.

Reviews vacationers in Calabria:
“If the beach, the sea, just relaxation is more important, it’s better in Calabria. There are quite long and wide sandy beaches, a good clear sea ... There are few people. And the prices in hotels and restaurants are lower there.”
"Calabria in the Tropea region (there is a very beautiful sea and good and relatively inexpensive hotels with their own beaches) is more suitable for a relaxing beach holiday."

The best beach holidays in exotic countries

India, Goa

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Goa is controversial different people: someone says that the rest in Goa was unforgettable, and someone remembers it as a boring time surrounded by cows and dirty water. If you are used to Turkish all inclusive, Goa is not for you.

Advantages:

• exotic that will be remembered for a long time;
• low prices (if you do not take 5 * hotels);
• rich culture of India.

Flaws:

• the sea can be dirty depending on the season;
• long flight (without transfers - 7-8 hours).

Adviсe:

• rest on Goa is better from December to March;
• choose your hotel carefully, as in any exotic country;
• refrain from vacationing in Goa with children. Many tourists take children with them, but this is not safe.

Reviews vacationers in Goa:
“Unique nature, excellent climate. We were at the end of December. The weather was about +30, +32, while there was no stuffiness. And the water was always equally warm!
“When calculating the money spent on food, it turned out that food, only food, for two of us in 9 days, with lunch and dinner, cost us 6,000 rubles. for two. I think it’s not expensive at all, provided that you eat what you want, when you want and in any quantities.”

Cuba, oh Cayo Largo

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Cayo Largo is famous for its gorgeous beaches And clear sea. Russians are treated very well here, unlike the Dominican Republic, so you can safely plan your trip.

Advantages:

• great sandy beach and crystal pure water;
• friendly attitude staff in hotels;
• visa is not needed.

Flaws: with a properly planned journey, they are not.

Advice: it is better to go to Cuba in the spring, i.е. March to May (sometimes June).

Reviews vacationers on about. Cayo Largo:
"We liked. The weather is very comfortable, there is always a breeze, so it is not hot. The sea, the beach, the sand is just some kind of cartoonish color, everything is somehow unreal.”
"This wonderful place just fabulous! The sea - it is impossible to describe its beauty! Sand - it is impossible to describe its whiteness! Palm trees are tall! Dolphins are friendly!

Bali, Tanjung Benoa

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Bali has places for both quiet and noisy rest. In Tanjung Benoa, the rest is just measured, calm, which is suitable for couples who prefer to bask on the beach.

Advantages:

• exotic atmosphere for those who want something unusual;
• friendly hotel staff
• you can live quite cheaply;
• rich culture local residents;
• The visa is issued upon arrival at the airport.

Flaws:

• not always clean beaches;
• lack of attractions.

Adviсe:

• do not go to Bali if clean sand and crystal water are important to you. But if you want to bring exotic into your life - you are there;
• from November to the end of March in Bali - the rainy season, it is better to choose another time for vacation.

Reviews vacationers in Tanjung Benoa:
“Bali did not disappoint in the slightest. This is a very special place, with a very special atmosphere, nature. I want to go back there again and again, and even better, not to leave there at all... You need to feel this place, feel it, live it, with its not always clear ocean, beaches not with white sand, lack of architecture...”.
“We lived in Novotel Benoa 4 * (Tanjung Benoa): a quiet place, along the street - small (and inexpensive) restaurants - we chose one of them and dined there every evening.”

Malaysia, about Borneo

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Malaysia is preferred by lovers to lie on the beach and sunbathe. However, there are many interesting sights here, the inspection of which will diversify your vacation.

Advantages:

• a large island, you can not only swim and sunbathe, but also get acquainted with local life;
• clear sea and sandy beaches;
• you can go diving;
• visa is not needed.

Flaws: with a properly planned journey, they are not.

Advice: it is better to go to about. Borneo from April to October.

Everything today more people prefer to spend money on travel, because the emotions from traveling to new cities and areas are simply priceless and often amazingly unforgettable. On the eve of New Year holidays publishing an inspiring selection of the most unique countries peace. By the way, have you already decided?

1.

The uniqueness of this country, combined on its territory with smoking volcanoes and hot geysers with eternal ice. When planning a trip, it is important to see the most: the Blue and Ice Lagoons and Geysers.

Blue Lagoon - natural complex pools among lava heaps. The water in the Lagoon is milky in color, and in its composition, in addition, there are quartz and blue-green algae.

The ice lagoon is also incredibly beautiful! This is one of the few places in Iceland where you can see the life of icebergs on close range: new icebergs break off the glacier and fill the lake, drift along the coast in winter and melt in summer.

They are of different colors: white, green, blue, etc. And you can see the seething geysers of Iceland by going to the Haukadalur Valley. Its symbols are the geysers Strokkur and Geysir, erupting with different frequency and power.

For example, Strokkur throws jets hot water every ten minutes to a height of up to 20 meters, Geysir is more calm.

2. Tanzania

The most interesting country in Africa in terms of diversity and uniqueness of flora and fauna. Which country is still rich in such natural values: 15 national parks, 17 reservations, lakes, mountains, including Kilimanjaro, the giant Ngorongoro Crater.

It is here, in the crater of the Ngorongoro Reserve, a huge tropical park, that more than 30 thousand animals live: buffaloes, zebras, gazelles, leopards, wildebeest, lions, elephants, hippos and rhinos.

White and black rhinos are an endangered species in the world.

Also in Tanzania there is the only plant in tropical Africa. national park Kitulo. Due to the variety of flowers: more than 350 species of plants, and more than 40 species of orchids, it is rightly called the "Garden of God".

In addition to orchids, giant lobelia, kniffofia, proteas and other plants can be found in the park. Kitulo Park is also the only habitat in Tanzania for the rare African Kaffir bustard.

3. IN Japan everything is unique! This is the first country on the planet over which the sun rises. Japan delights the whole world with centuries-old traditions, which are carefully honored by the people to this day, and at the same time.

Here is amazing nature and an incredible variety of flora and fauna, as for such a small country. There are about 30 national parks in the small territory of the state, and about 40 protected zones in coastal waters.

The most interesting reserve of Nikko, with an area of ​​1400 sq. km. On its territory there are waterfalls, and lakes, and thermal springs, as well as historical buildings, including sanctuaries.

And in the Ise-Shima National Park is the most famous pearl farm— Mikimoto. On the Izu Peninsula, you can admire five lakes at once, surrounded by coniferous forests and swim in the hot springs of Hakone.

Exclusively on Japanese island Okunoshima can get into the rabbit kingdom, where there are a lot of them on the streets. Or watch the foxes in Zao Village in Miyagi Prefecture. And only in Japan you can cheaply stay in a capsule hotel.

4. Canada - a country of millions of lakes. There are so many of them that the exact number is unknown, but approximately, about 4 million - this is approximately 60% of all lakes in the world.

In some regions, for every 100 sq. km there are more than 30 lakes.

The most famous and interesting to visit: Garibaldi, Moraine, Peyto, Azur, Red Lake, which owes its color to the presence of red algae, spotted lake Kliluk and many others.

It is important to note the value and peculiarity Canadian city Quebec, which is unique in many ways, thanks to the heritage of the French in terms of architecture.

Magnificent are its forests, National parks and nature reserves and unique fjords of the Saguenay River. And in Quebec there is a unique ice hotel, which is ready to receive guests in 36 rooms from the beginning of January to the end of April.

Its construction takes 15 tons of snow and 500 tons of ice every year. It is important to say that each of the Canadian regions is unique and has something special to showcase.

5. Principality of Monaco , excluding the Vatican, is the smallest country on the planet. The state, with an area of ​​2 km², is located in the south of Europe on the Mediterranean coast.

Monaco has the highest population density on the planet - about 20 thousand people per 1 km². In addition to being beautiful, this tiny country is unique in many ways.

Below are some of the uniqueness of Monaco. The Oceanographic Museum is a place that contains one of the richest collections of exhibits dedicated to the life of the sea and its inhabitants. And since the museum is combined with the Oceanographic Institute, it is also the largest in the world scientific institution. Monaco also hosts one of the most prestigious races of the Formula 1 World Championship. The race passes through the streets of the city, which at this time are equipped with stands and fences.

The main station of the city is located underground, or rather, in the rock. It is impossible not to mention the luxurious rose garden of Princess Grace, built in honor of Grace Kelly, and the most beautiful lawn alley - Alle de Bulingren, which is located opposite the Monte Carlo Casino.

6. is the only country that is a continent and occupies several islands. And not only this it is special: there are deserts, and lush meadows, and huge beaches with the whitest sand and clear water.

Despite the fact that the country is developing rapidly and megacities are expanding, its unique nature is preserved.

Only in Australia you can meet kangaroos, certain types of spiders and snakes, and visit the huge marine park on the Barrier Reef. It is very interesting to observe in the spring how for a few days the Great barrier reef turns into an active whirlpool, and after high tide, it begins to erupt.

A special miracle in Australia is the Great Barrier Reef - a coral complex with a length of more than three thousand kilometers. Nothing compares to its coral gardens, which shimmer with pinks, purples, greens, yellows and blues.

It's worth seeing! Tropical fish swim here, there are mysterious caves, and a unique flora. By the way, Australia is considered the only country, which, being in the eastern hemisphere, is considered an absolutely western state.

7. Peculiarity Netherlands - these are chic, large-scale, multi-colored fields of tulips. Moreover, despite the fact that they are the main ones, daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses and other flowers grow separately in the fields.

In order to admire the flower paradise to its fullest, it is worth setting aside a day or two, and looking at the flowers in Leiden, also driving through the fields: there are many of them from Leiden to Haarlem. And, of course, you need to visit the Keukenhof park, located on 32 hectares of land, which is famous not only in the Netherlands for its flowers and large tulip fields.

Its gardens and four pavilions display unique collections of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, orchids, roses, carnations, irises, lilies and other flowers. The compositions of the park change every year, they have a certain theme and they are dedicated to a certain country. Nowhere else in the world can you find so many flowers in one place.

8 . India is unique for its contrasts in many ways, so after visiting it, hardly anyone can remain indifferent. She is associated with original culture, bright clothes, beautiful dances, the smell of spices and spices.

This is a country where wealth and poverty, chaos and tranquility, reality and legends are combined. She has and climatic conditions in complete contrast: the south of the country is rich in chic tropical forests, in the West there is a desert, and in the North there are glaciers.

In terms of architecture, there are many historically valuable sights that "broadcast" about rich history and diversity of the country: for example, many Hindu and Buddhist temples were carved into the rocks.

Also in India there are many attractions that are considered UNESCO World Heritage Sites: cave temples Ajanta, cave temples of Ellora, Taj Mahal, numerous unique churches, Hampi monuments, Qutub Minar, etc.

9. Indonesia- is the biggest Island state in the world: about 18,000, of which only about 7,000 have their own names. The largest of the islands are New Guinea, Kalimantan, Sumatra, Sulawesi and Java, and all the other islands are much smaller.

For major islands characteristic combination mountainous terrain with plains covered with dense rainforests. On many islands mountain slopes rise steeply almost from the shore and end with peaks.

One of natural features Indonesia is that many islands are covered with snow, despite the fact that they are close to the equator. Indonesia can also be considered a country of volcanoes: there are more than 500 of them, and 129 are active. The island of Java is especially famous for its numerous volcanoes.

And the most famous volcano Indonesia - Krakatau, which is located between the islands of Java and Sumatra. The largest are Rinjani in Lombok and Agun in Bali.

10. Uniqueness Bolivia in that it can be called the most mountainous country, and in its isolation from the world. No wonder it is called "America's Tibet".

Unfortunately, the exit Pacific Ocean the country lost as a result of the war with Chile, so now it is in the middle of the continent. Here is the highest actual capital - La Paz.

Bolivia is home to the highest navigable lake in the world, Titicaca. Unlike other Latin American countries most of its population is indigenous, the Indians are one of the main Indian tribes of Bolivia.

Its population is over 2 million people. Tourists have a unique opportunity, when visiting Bolivia, to meet with representatives of this people, who still follow their traditions and customs.

What places do tourists visit most often? Journalists from Travel Leisure decided to find out. Based on the data provided by the institutions responsible for tourism in different countries, was compiled a list of the most visited places in the world by tourists. What is the most popular place among tourists? Find out at Fullpicche.

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30th place. The Universal Studios Japan amusement park in Osaka, which opened in 2001. It is visited by 10.1 million people annually. (Photo: [email protected]/flickr.com).
29th place. The Disney's Animal Kingdom amusement park in Florida is the largest of all the amusement parks owned by Walt Disney World Resort. It is also the second largest amusement park in the world. It is visited by 10.2 million people annually. (Photo: Ana Paula Hirama/flickr.com).
28th place. Disneyland Paris, which opened in 1992 and is located on the outskirts of Paris, in Marne-la-Vallee. It is visited by 10.4 million people annually. (Photo: Christian Bortes/flickr.com).
27th place. The Sacré-Coeur Basilica, which is located on picturesque hill Montmartre in Paris. Its bell tower houses one of the largest bells in the world. This cathedral attracts 10.5 million people annually. (Photo: Son of Groucho/flickr.com).
26th place. The Great Wall of China (Wanli Changcheng) is the largest building in the world. ancient China, consisting of defensive fortifications erected in different time in order to protect northern borders countries from the nomadic peoples of the North. It is visited by 10.7 million people annually. (Photo: Shutterstock)
25th place. With 11 chapels, 45 altars and countless statues, Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican was created by the greatest architects and artists of the Renaissance and Baroque eras. 11 million people visit this place every year. (Photo: Chris Yunker/flickr.com).
24th place. Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This amusement park, located on a plot of 12,000 hectares, is one of the largest entertainment complexes in the world. It is visited by 11.2 million people annually. (Photo: Evan Wohrman/flickr.com).
23rd place. The San Antonio waterfront in San Antonio, Texas. For a long time, this embankment was neglected and overgrown with weeds. However, the city authorities decided to change this, and by investing $ 72 million, they created the most beautiful place in a city that attracts thousands for tourists and locals alike. Every year 11.5 million people go there. (Photo: jjsala/flickr.com).
22nd place. south street seaport in NYC. The cobbled streets, buildings, and waterfront that formed this 19th-century New York waterfront, known as "Sail Street," have now become one of the city's most popular attractions. Every year this tourist center is visited by 12 million people. (Photo: Patricia Hallstein/flickr.com).
21st place. Balboa Park is the largest tourist center in San Diego. Here it is a large number of museums and historical buildings XIX and XX centuries, built in the Spanish style and with colorful gardens. More than 12 million people visit this place every year. (Photo: Osbornb/flickr.com).
20th place. Golden Gate Park is located in San Francisco and covers an area of ​​4.1 square kilometers. It is visited by 13 million people a year. (Photo: Mila Zinkova/Wikimedia).
19th place. Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which is a masterpiece gothic architecture, visited by 14 million people annually. (Photo: Shutterstock).
18th place. Tokyo Disney Sea is an amusement park whose main motive is various myths and legends associated with the sea. More than 14 million tourists visit it every year. (Photo: JoshBerglund19/flickr.com).
17th place. Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco. This is an ideal place for a picnic and just relaxing among the greenery. 14.2 million people come there every year. (Photo: Frank Schulenburg/flickr.com).
16th place. Forbidden City in Beijing - this is the former residence of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties, in which there are about 800 palaces. For five centuries the residence was closed to the outside world. Every year 15.3 million people come here. (Photo: Shutterstock).
15th place. Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Every year, 16.2 million people have fun there. (Photo: HarshLight/flickr.com).
14th place. Disneyland Tokyo opened in 1983 and was the first Disney theme park outside of the United States. Every year it is visited by 17.2 million people. (Photo: fortherock/lickr.com).
13th place. Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston is a lively marketplace where you can buy a wide variety of goods from all over the world. About 18 million people visit it every year. (Photo: Masayuki (Yuki) Kawagishi/flickr.com)
12th place. Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, which opened in 1971, has 18.5 million visitors annually. (Photo: versageek/flickr.com).
11th place. The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico is the most big temple Mary in the world, which is visited annually by 20 million people. (Photo: Janothird/wikimedia.org).
10th place. Central station New York is the largest train station in the world. It is visited by 21.6 million people annually. (Photo: Rob Young/wikimedia.org).
9th place. Niagara Falls a total of 21.6 million people a year come to admire from the Canadian and American sides. No wonder, because this place makes a huge and indelible impression, regardless of the season. (Photo: Michael Muraz/flickr.com).
8th place. Senso-ji is the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, built in 628. It is visited by 30 million people every year. (Photo: Wei-Te Wong/flickr.com).
7th place. The Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo was built over 100 years ago in honor of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Currently, it is visited by at least 30 million people annually. Despite such a large number of visitors, one can find peace and tranquility there. The temple is surrounded by a forest with more than 100,000 trees. (Photo: Meiji Jingu/flickr.com)
6th place. The Las Vegas Strip is a part of Las Vegas Boulevard about 6.8 kilometers long. The Las Vegas Strip is home to nineteen of the twenty-five most large hotels in the world by number of rooms. The Las Vegas Strip is visited by 30.5 million people annually. (Photo: David Stanley/flickr.com).
5th place. Train Station in Washington - Union Station - ranked fifth among the most visited tourist places in the world. It is visited by 40 million people every year. (Photo: F Delventhal/flickr.com).
4th place. central park is the green symbol of New York. Every year, about 40 million people pass through its streets, for whom this is the best place to relax on the grass in a densely built-up city. (Photo: Abir Anwar/flickr.com).
3rd place. Times Square in New York has topped the list of the world's most visited tourist destinations for years. In the latest ranking, however, he took only third place. This most famous square in the US is visited by 50 million people every year. (Photo: MK Feeney/flickr.com).
2nd place. Zocalo Square (Constitution Square) in Mexico City is one of the largest in the world. It was founded by the conquistadors in the 16th century on the site where the center of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan used to be. It is now a very busy square where people like to sit on benches, stone steps or high curbs. It is visited by 85 million people annually. (Photo: David Jones/flickr.com).
1st place in the ranking of the most visited places in the world by tourists was taken by the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. The Grand Bazaar is a huge maze of thousands of shops, stalls, fountains and cafes, and a mixture of scents, colors and people. You can buy almost everything at the Grand Bazaar: clothes, trinkets, carpets, spices and even aphrodisiacs. Buying here is relentless bargaining and interesting adventure. This is probably why the Grand Bazaar is the most visited place in the world. Every year, 91.2 million people shop there! (Photo: george ruiz/flickr.com).