subject: Top Ten Places You Must See Before You Die [print this page] Have you ever thought how it would appear while standing at the base of Great Pyramid or witnessing a lioness hunt? Have you ever thought how it feels seeing a monument of love with your beloved or scaling the Great Wall of China? You have got only one life, here are Top 10 Places across the globe that one must see best you die.
1. The Pyramids of Giza Egypt
Egyptian Pyramids are the one of the oldest tourist attraction in the world. People throughout history have visited the Pyramids and unfolds secrets lying beneath them. The Great Pyramid was thought that it had taken twenty years to finish and over two million blocks of limestone. These Pyramids are dreadfully inspiring monuments of the phenomenon ancient world.
2. New York
This city was discovered in 1613 for trading posting by the Dutch. Initially it was named as New Amsterdam. When it was taken by English in 1664 they renamed as New York after the Duke of York. Since then it has grown as an extensive metropolitan that embraces best of America: diversity, culture and style. New York is popularize as A City That Never Sleeps where you will find iconic architecture from the bustling Time Square to the motif of Americas Freedom the world renowned Statue of Liberty.
3. Uluru
Uluru is situated at the centre of Australia, also known as Ayers Rock. It will enthral you with the interesting colour change throughout the day from the various shades of purple to orange and sometimes blistered red. It is considered as one of the sacred places around the world. There are many sacred places for aboriginals peoples for ten thousand years and its ownership was handed to them in 1985. Visiting Uluru is a devout and numinous experience and its truly an astounding Great Wonders of the world.
4. Taj Mahal, India
The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the fond memory of his favourite wife Arjumand Bano Begum, better known as Mumtaz, death. Taj Mahal took 20 years with 20,000 workers to complete its construction. Emperor Shah Jahan has cut the hand of his all worker so no one can build similar structure like this. The Taj Mahal is one of the greatest symbols of love and loss in the world due to its complex architecture and exotic gardens.
5. Machu Picchu - Peru
The lees sits high upon a mountain ridge and remain undisturbed until it was discovered in 1911. Machu Picchu was built in 1440, while it was destroyed in 1532 when Spain conquered Peru. It is thought that it is country recoil for nobility and has a capacity of about 750 people. Every year thousand of visitor visit this place and temple and carry the serene experience with them. Once in their lifetime should visit these monuments of their ancient civilisation.
6. Great Wall of China
For thousands of years, the Great Wall of China has covered a total area of 6356km from east to west China. Over the years, although much of its part is destroyed but still it stands tall and is counted in one of the Great Wonders of the world. This wall is inimitable because a human creation that is still visible from the outer space.
7. Cape Town
Cape Town is located at the southernmost tip of the Africa where the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean Congregate. Cape Town is famous for its Table Mountains that forms a dramatic milieu to the city of contrasts. It perfectly coalesce the natural geographical features, an enriched historical culture and fast paced multicultural metropolis.
8. Rio de Janeiro
Cristo Redentor, the famous Christ Redeemer statue stands tall on Corcovado Mountain welcomes you to the city. The fascinating city of Rio de Janeiro will showcase its religion, colour and music. Its eminent, vibrant and colourful carnivals and sandy beaches such as Copacabana attract many tourists across the globe.
9. Masai Mara, Kenya
The crunch of grass is the only sound on the plains as the antelope dips its head to drink from the stream. A movement catches the antelope's eye, a flicker in the grass. The lioness breaks its cover and charges, embedding its claw and fangs into the neck of the antelope. This is the Masai Mara, one of Africa's biggest game reserves.
10. Rome
Rome was the most powerful empire of the world. This city is best known for its exquisite and captivating art work can be seen on various monument and architectural buildings. All roads do lead to Romes Coliseum that dominates the city. Each year many tourists are attracted by Rome architectural work.
