The best sights in the world

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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.

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 introduce some of the best sights. The sights are shown compactly. In addition to a few facts about the sights themselves, you will receive important information such as the location, opening times, information about admission and the best way 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 have been created by the author himself.

City trips

We visited most of these attractions on city trips. That is why you will also find the best sights for the cities compiled in a compact form. And there are always new sights and cities. Let yourself be inspired and plan your next city trip.

Below you can see the top 20 most wanted sights on our site.

Top 20 sights & activities worldwide

  1. Eiffel Tower (Europe, France, Paris) 74 views | under Europe, France, Paris 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5
    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.

  2. Louvre Museum (Europe, France, Paris) 66 views | under Europe, France, Paris 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5
    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.

  3. Berlin TV tower (Berlin, Europe, Germany) 62 views | under Berlin, Europe, Germany 1 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 5
    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.

  4. Sanssouci Palace (Europe, Germany, Potsdam) 52 views | under Europe, Germany, Potsdam 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5
    The Sanssouci Palace in the Sanssouci Park in Potsdam is the highlight of every trip to Potsdam. Let yourself be enchanted by the summer palace of Frederick II.

  5. Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral (Europe, France, Paris) 52 views | under Europe, France, Paris 1 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 5
    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.

  6. Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile (Europe, France, Paris) 51 views | under Europe, France, Paris 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5
    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.

  7. Sacré-Coeur de Montmartre (Europe, France, Paris) 51 views | under Europe, France, Paris 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5
    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.

  8. New palace in Sanssouci Park (Europe, Germany, Potsdam) 48 views | under Europe, Germany, Potsdam 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5
    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”.

  9. Times Square (New York, North America, United States of America) 42 views | under New York, North America, United States of America 1 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 5
    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. Babelsberg Film Park (Europe, Germany, Potsdam) 41 views | under Europe, Germany, Potsdam 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5
    The seasonal amusement park "Babelsberg Film Park" is located in the Babelsberg district of Potsdam. The park is one of the sights of the city of Potsdam. Here you will find information about the park, the attractions, the shows and the events. You can also book day tickets for the film park and events here.

  11. Potsdam City Palace (Europe, Germany, Potsdam) 36 views | under Europe, Germany, Potsdam 1 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 51 vote, average: 4.00 out of 5
    The Potsdam City Palace, rebuilt in 2014, is one of the most important sights of Potsdam again today. The palace stands on the Alter Markt in Potsdam and is an external reconstruction of the palace structure that was destroyed in 1945 and demolished during the GDR era. The reconstruction was inaugurated in January 2014 and serves as the seat of the Brandenburg State Parliament. The very simple, functional interior was designed by Peter Kulka.

  12. Reichstag (Berlin, Europe, Germany) 35 views | under Berlin, Europe, Germany 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5
    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.

  13. Madame Tussauds (Berlin, Europe, Germany) 32 views | under Berlin, Europe, Germany 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5
    In the famous Berlin wax museum Madame Tussauds Berlin, one of the best Berlin sights, you can be very close to international stars, sports legends, political greats and historical personalities. Here you can get information and tickets for the Berlin attraction at the Unter den Linden location.

  14. Glienicke Bridge (Berlin, Europe, Germany, Potsdam) 29 views | under Berlin, Europe, Germany, Potsdam 1 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 51 vote, average: 3.00 out of 5
    The Glienicke Bridge means the two cities of Potsdam and Berlin on the northeastern edge of Berlin. The bridge is one in history during the Cold War era. It was the legendary location through the spectacular and last exchange of agents between the USA and the Soviet Union that was spectacularly created on February 11, 1986, and it became known. History has made it one of the concerns of the two cities of Potsdam and Berlin. Here you can find information about the Glienicke Bridge.

  15. Madame Tussauds (New York, North America, United States of America) 29 views | under New York, North America, United States of America 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5
    One of the most popular visitor attractions in Times Square is Madame Tussauds in New York. It is the largest wax museum and contains more than 225 wax figures. Here you will find all the important information for your visit and for your meeting of stars, athletes and politicians.

  16. Tierpark (Berlin, Europe, Germany) 29 views | under Berlin, Europe, Germany 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5
    Tierpark Berlin is the largest adventure zoo in Europe with almost 8,000 animals on 160 hectares and around 1.5 million visitors annually. It is one of the biggest and best Berlin sights. The zoo, founded in 1955, is located in the Berlin district of Friedrichsfelde, in the eastern part of the city. We will introduce you to the attraction with information and show you the quickest and easiest way to secure a ticket for the zoo.

  17. Berlin Cathedral (Berlin, Europe, Germany) 29 views | under Berlin, Europe, Germany 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5
    One of the most beautiful churches in Berlin - the Berlin Cathedral - is located on the Lustgarten on Museum Island and rises with its dome that can be seen from afar in the Mitte district of Berlin. It is one of the best Berlin sights. The Protestant church is one of the most important dynastic tombs and houses the Hohenzollern crypt. Here you will find all the important information about the Berlin Cathedral.

  18. Hamburg Reeperbahn (Europe, Germany, Hamburg) 28 views | under Europe, Germany, Hamburg 0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
    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. History of the Reeperbahn in Hamburg The name Reeperbahn is of course also associated with the port of Hamburg. It comes from the word "Reepschlägern", a somewhat older term for the professional group of Taumacher and S...

  19. Port of Hamburg (Europe, Germany, Hamburg) 28 views | under Europe, Germany, Hamburg 0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5
    With around 8,000 ship calls per year, almost 300 berths on a total of 43 kilometers long quay walls, the Port of Hamburg is the largest seaport in Germany. It is located on the Lower Elbe and about 100 kilometers from the mouth of the Elbe into the North Sea near Cuxhaven.

  20. Statue of Liberty (New York, North America, United States of America) 27 views | under New York, North America, United States of America 2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 52 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5
    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.

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