Check these top 7 famous landmarks in the world.
Top 7 famous landmarks in the world, located on six continents: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Oceania/Australia, attract millions of visitors annually.
1. Eiffel Tower in France
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The Eiffel Tower, a 324-metre tall metal tower in Paris, was built in 1889 to commemorate the French Revolution's 100th anniversary and has attracted over 250 million visitors.
2. Great Wall of China
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The Great Wall, a 21,196 km long, 2,000-year-old wonder in China, is a popular tourist attraction with over 10 million visitors annually, built over 2,000 years ago using various materials and watchtowers.
3. Kremlin in Russia
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The Grand Kremlin Palace, a 500-year-old fortress in Moscow, houses the Russian president and includes the Red Square and St Basil's Cathedral.
4. Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy's major tourist attraction, was built over two centuries and leans due to unstable soil. In 2000, it was strengthened with stronger soil.
5. Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt
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The Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, stands near Cairo, Egypt, and houses the pharaoh's bodies.
6. Sydney Opera House in Australia
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Sydney Opera House, designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, features a shell-like roof with over 1 million tiles, hosting over 40 shows and drawing 8 million visitors annually.
7. Statue of Liberty in the USA
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