The best sights in the world

Are you thinking about where your next trip should go? Do you like to travel to foreign cities, countries and continents and want to see something of the world? We also. We have compiled some of the best sights in the world for you. Compact with information and photos. The website is regularly expanded and supplemented.

Sights around the world

Whether in Europe, North America or South America, Africa, Asia or Australia. The most interesting places and sights can be found all over the world. Every region and every country has its own cultural and natural treasures. Each of them is worth a trip in and of itself. Because the different sights of the world are the highlights for many vacationers.

Hamburg, Sehenswürdigkeiten, Elbphilharmonie
Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Many of the sights are already part of the UNESCO World Heritage. A distinction is made between monuments, ensembles and sites (UNESCO world cultural heritage) as well as natural structures, geological and physiographic manifestations and natural sites (UNESCO world natural heritage). The World Heritage Committee has been deciding on inclusion in the list of goods worthy of protection since 1978.

Overview of the best sights in the world

We want to give you a little insight and present some of the best sights. The sights are presented in compact form. In addition to a few facts about the attractions themselves, you will be given important information such as the location, opening times, information on admission and how best to book tickets and tours to the attraction. You will also receive pictures of the sight. Unless otherwise stated, all photos and images of the sights were created by the author himself.

Main landmarks of the world

Here are some of the most visited and must-see attractions in the world. We have already visited some of them.

  1. Eiffel Tower (Paris, France)
  2. Machu Picchu (Peru)
  3. Taj Mahal (India)
  4. Colosseum (Rome, Italy)
  5. Great Wall of China (Beijing, China)
  6. Louvre (Paris, France)
  7. Statue of Liberty (New York, USA)
  8. Pyramids of Giza (Egypt)
  9. Great Barrier Reef (Australia)
  10. Grand Canyon National Park (USA)
  11. Temples of Angkor Wat (Cambodia)
  12. Niagara Falls (Canada and USA)
  13. Ruined city of Petra (Jordan)
  14. Christ the Redeemer (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
  15. Saint Basil’s Cathedral (Moscow, Russia)
  16. Stonehenge (southern England)
  17. Sagrada Família (Barcelona, ​​Spain)
  18. Vatican Museums (Rome, Italy)
  19. Elbe Philharmonic Orchestra (Hamburg, Germany)
City Sightseeing, Paris, Frankreich, France, Louvre, Museum
Louvre in Paris

City Breaks | Our top 10

We have visited most of these sights on city breaks. That’s why you’ll find a compact summary of the best sights for the cities. And new sights and cities are constantly being added. Be inspired and plan your next city trip. The most popular destinations include Amsterdam, Barcelona, ​​London, Vienna and Paris.

  1. Amsterdam in the Netherlands
  2. Paris in France
  3. New York in the United States of America
  4. Bangkok in Thailand
  5. Berlin in Germany
  6. Hamburg in Germany
  7. Rome in Italy
  8. Prague in the Czech Republic
  9. Budapest in Hungary
  10. Lisbon in Portugal

Below you can see the top 20 most searched attractions on our site.

Top 20 der Sehenswürdigkeiten & Aktivitäten weltweit

  1. Louvre Museum (716 views | under Europe , France , Paris )
    With more than 380,000 objects, the Louvre Art Museum in Paris is one of the most important museums in the world and one of the most important sights in Paris. Almost 10 million visitors visit the museum every year. This makes the Musée du Louvre the largest and most visited art museum in the world and, alongside the Eiffel Tower, one of the most important landmarks in Paris.
  2. Eléctrico in the streets of Lisbon (677 views | under Europe , Lisbon , Portugal )
    An important landmark and attraction of Lisbon are the little yellow trams, the Elétrico, which transport locals and visitors around the capital. Line 28E connects the Alfama, Baixa and Lapa districts of downtown Lisbon with the Prazeres district. A tram ride is a must on a Lisbon city trip.
  3. Eiffel Tower (633 views | under Europe , France , Paris )
    The 324 meter high Eiffel Tower in Paris is one of the most visited landmarks in the world and one of the best sights in Paris. The iron lattice tower was built as a monumental entrance portal and observation tower for the World Exhibition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.
  4. Pink Street Lisbon (554 views | under Europe , Lisbon , Portugal )
    Rua Nova do Carvalho in the district of Cais do Sodré is one of the attractions of the city of Lisbon. The street is better known as Pink Street. It got its name - of course - from the color of the street. The street is popular with tourists for its bars and restaurants.
  5. Fisherman’s Bastion (455 views | under Budapest , Europe , Hungary )
    One of the most important sights in Budapest is the Fisherman's Bastion on Castle Hill in Buda. The neo-Romanesque monument was built from 1895 to 1902 and is used as a viewing terrace on the Danube and Pest.
  6. Berlin TV tower (370 views | under Berlin , Europe , Germany )
    The Berlin TV tower is one of the ten most popular sights in Germany and therefore one of the must-see sights in Berlin. It is one of the trademarks of Berlin and, as a symbol of Berlin, shapes the city's skyline. From the television tower you can discover the whole city. Here you can get information and tickets for the TV tower.
  7. Victor Emmanuel Monument (361 views | under Europe , Italy , Rome )
    An important sight of the city of Rome is the National Monument to Victor Emmanuel (Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II) between Piazza Venezia and the Roman Forum.
  8. Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile (332 views | under Europe , France , Paris )
    At the end of the Champs-Elysées on the Place Charles de Gaulle is the Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile, a landmark of the metropolis of Paris. In addition to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, the Triumphal Arch is one of the most important sights in Paris. Here you will find information for your visit.
  9. Times Square (317 views | under New York , North America , United States of America )
    One of the most important sights in New York is Times Square in Manhattan. It is the most visited place in Manhattan and one of the most popular tourist attractions in New York. Broadway in New York is the musical and theater mile. We give you all the important information about the place.
  10. Sacré-Coeur de Montmartre (305 views | under Europe , France , Paris )
    In the Montmartre district in Paris you will find the Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre Basilica. The gleaming white church can be seen from afar and is one of the most important landmarks and most visited sights in Paris. Here you can find information about the attraction.
  11. Brandenburg Gate (280 views | under Berlin , Europe , Germany )
    The Brandenburg Gate, one of Berlin's most important landmarks and one of the best sights in Germany. As a symbol of the unity of Germany, the only surviving city gate in Berlin is of supraregional significance. Here you can get information as well as tickets and tours to the Brandenburg Gate.
  12. Elbphilharmonie (268 views | under Europe , Germany , Hamburg )
    Since its completion in 2016, the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg has been one of the most important sights and landmarks in the city of Hamburg. It is located in HafenCity, a district of Hamburg on the right bank of the North Elbe.
  13. Statue of Liberty (259 views | under New York , North America , United States of America )
    The New York Statue of Liberty is one of the most important landmarks and sights in New York. With a total height of 92.99 meters, it is one of the tallest statues in the world. Here you can find information about the attraction.
  14. Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral (253 views | under Europe , France , Paris )
    A true masterpiece of the Gothic and one of the most visited attractions in the city of Paris is the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral. With its characteristic silhouette, it is located in the historic center of Paris on the eastern tip of the Seine island Île de la Cité. Here you can find information about the attraction.
  15. Reichstag (250 views | under Berlin , Europe , Germany )
    In the Reichstag in Berlin you can watch the German Bundestag at work. The Reichstag building is located on the Platz der Republik in Berlin and has been the seat of the German Bundestag since 1999. The dome and roof terrace of the Reichstag building can be viewed free of charge. The Reichstag, built between 1884 and 1894, is undoubtedly one of the most important and best sights in Germany. Here you can find information about the Reichstag in Berlin.
  16. Cortile del Belvedere Rome (242 views | under Europe , Italy , Rome )
    The Cortile del Belvedere is one of the most important architectural works of the High Renaissance and one of the sights in Rome. The Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican Palace in Rome was designed by Donato Bramante and offers a wonderful view of the old St. Peter's Basilica. It can be visited together with the Vatican Museums.
  17. New palace (237 views | under Europe , Germany , Potsdam )
    The New Palace located on the west side of Park Sanssouci is one of the great sights of Sanssouci Park. In this article we would like to introduce you to the baroque palace, which is also known as the “Fanfaronade”.
  18. Obelisk of Luxor (216 views | under Europe , France , Paris )
    The Egyptian obelisk of Luxor stands on the Place de la Concorde in Paris and is one of the city's main attractions. The monolith, which was made of granite in the 13th century BC. At the time of Ramses II was made is 23.50 meters high. He stood in the Temple of Luxor until 1831. This piece of Egyptian art has been centrally located in Paris since 1836.
  19. Statue of Liberty (208 views | under Budapest , Europe , Hungary )
    The Statue of Liberty on Gellért Hill in Budapest is one of the most important sights in the city. It was erected in honor of the soldiers who liberated the country in World War II and stands in front of the citadel in the Buda district. A female figure is shown holding a palm frond in the sky above her. It is clearly visible from anywhere in the city.
  20. Reeperbahn (200 views | under Europe , Germany , Hamburg )
    The 930 m long Hamburg Reeperbahn is one of the most visited attractions in the city of Hamburg. It is an entertainment and red light district in the Hamburg district of St. Pauli. The street achieved world fame through the films by Hans Albers and Freddy Quinn in the 1950s. The Reeperbahn runs from the Millerntor westwards to the Nobistor, and then turns into Königstraße.

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