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Historical Places in the World

Top 10 Most Historical Places In The World: Discovering The World's Treasures

Our world holds incredible and interesting ancient heritage that speaks about great earthly empires, epochs of cultures changes. Here we can travel in time and see how people lived, how they worked and what they did to lay the future’s cornerstone. Some of the historical places in  the world include the Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal, Machu etc. These structures represent art, strength and people and also serve as a record of historic events for generations of history enthusiasts.

Traveling to the top 10 historical places in the world is not only informative, it opens you up to a world of history that can make you emotional. From the stunning mausoleum architecture of the Taj Mahal to the incredible grains of the Colosseum, these standings represent the top 10 historical places in the world. When we discover such wonders we can then marvel at the history they portray and values lost within the ages. Every site is a story in the history of human civilization, so it offers timeless knowledge and hope for the future.

Let's Explore The Top 10 Tourist Historical Places In The World:

Let's explore a tour of the historical places in the world so as to consider their importance and aesthetics. This list of historical places  in the world is also a list of five great historical places of the world. 

1. Great Wall of China

This is one of the most iconic and historical places  in the world. This startling architecture known as Great Wall of China is one of the historical places of the present era which extend over a length of slightly above 13,000 Km and ranks within the first in top 10 historical places in the world. It was an erected barrier meant to safeguard China from intruders and as such endures as a structure. Overwhelming impressions from the seen sights from the wall and options of the scale of this wonderful historical construction turn the site into one of the most popular historical places in the whole vast world.

2. Machu Picchu, Peru

One of the most enigmatic historical places in the world, the riches of the New World city of Machu Picchu are secreted away high in the Andes. Because of its architectural design and a unique setting on a mountain ridge this is one of the top 10 historical places in the world and belongs to Incas. When you are strolling in this historical site you can easily tell why this is considered to be one of the most historical places in the world.

3. Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

And indeed, the Pyramids of Giza are probably one of the most visited historical places in the world. These historical structures erected for the pharaohs are some of the most famous historical artifacts that have attracted so many history lovers. It is part of the seven wonders of world and it portrays greatness of ancient Egyptian civilization, meaning anyone who wants to see historical places in the world must visit.

4. Colosseum, Italy

Without doubt The Colosseum in Rome must be among the  top historical places in the world. This bloody place where gladiators fought is one of the most outstanding and famous historical attractions in the world – the top ten at that. When you visit this site, you can actually feel that it was once a ground for great spectacle of the Roman civilization. Despite the mentioned, it is still among the top most visited historical places in the world.

5. Taj Mahal, India

Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful historical places in the world and in addition it signifies love. This white marble tomb is shaped like a mausoleum or a tomb of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Ranked among the top 10 historical places in the world . Taj Mahal holds millions of hearts with its elegance and stands as an emblem of overflowing love and is one of the most popular historical places in the world.

6. Petra, Jordan

Petra, one of the most beautiful historical sites, is an archeological city sculptured out of red sandstone cliffs. It has a highly evolved design plus it has a glorious past making it among the ten most historical sites globally. When walking through Petra, you can be stunned by the skillful work of the Nabataean civilization, and therefore, Petra can be considered among top 10 historical places in the world .

7. Acropolis of Athens, Greece

The Acropolis of Athens is as famous as any historical place in the world would acknowledge. One of the world’s oldest cities, this Acropolis houses the Parthenon and has been shaped by history over several millennia. It is one of the most famous historical places in the world and it is one of the top ten famous historical places in the globe.

8. Stonehenge, United Kingdom

Stonehenge, among the biggest mysteries of history, is a place that has been interesting to people for centuries. This prehistoric structure set in England is among one of  top 10 historical places in the world . The function of Stonehenge is still not clear, but it is one of the most mysterious places in the world.

9. Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Angkor Wat is the world’s largest religious structure and perhaps one of the most beautiful historical sites that are existing today and they are in Cambodia. Saying that it was constructed by the Khmer Empire makes it part of the top 10 historical places in the world ; many tourists visit the place from all corners of the globe.

10. Alhambra, Spain

Alhambra in Spain – an astonishing and magnificent palace and fortress complex which was built more than seven centuries ago. From the breathtaking architecture in Moorish styles it has ranked among the top 10 historical places in the world. The layout and rich background of the Alhambra can only be described as extraordinary, which is why visiting this marvelous construction will allow tourist to get acquainted with the Spanish Moors.

Conclusion

The historical places in the world provide a respective approach to history since one is in a position to touch and feel the feeling of early people and marvelous creations of the by-past. From the megalithic era of Stonehenge to the love that never dies in Taj Mahal, these 10 most historical places in the world offer an incredible time and puts a curiosity and appreciation of human civilization’s marvels into time.

So, grab your cameras, bandages, and gear up to begin an amazing tour of the historical places in the world with Capture A Trip the company that transforms dreams into reality and that special someone with whom you’ve always wanted to capture those beautiful moments on camera. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is the world’s most popular historical location?

The Great Wall of China is undoubtedly the most famous historical landmark in the whole wide world.

2. Which historic place is the oldest?

Stonehenge is one of the oldest historical places in the world which was built around 2500 BC.

3. In this list, how many are UNESCO listed as World Heritage sites?

Out of the ten historical places in the world seven of them are the World Heritage Site which includes the Pyramids of Giza and Taj Mahal.

4. Which among the historical places do you prefer first?

In case I have some passion towards the old architecture, then I can guarantee that the Machu Picchu ancient site is one of the best historical sites to reckon with.

5. Which is the most well-preserved historical place in the world? 

There are many historical places around the world which are so nicely preserved, but out of all the historical places, Taj Mahal in India is one of the best preserved monuments which look like just made new with beautiful architecture and the timely maintenance where even today people can see all the beauty of Taj Mahal.

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