The following are ten of the most visited monuments in the world and a blog about their popularity. Each year many tourists flock to these historical landmarks, to take a look back in time and marvel at the architectural structures.
The Great Pyramids of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. In Egypt, they are definitely one of the most popular tourist attractions. The Great Pyramid was built around 2580 BC and is the oldest monument on this list. It was said that it took over 100,000 workers to construct the pyramid.
The Colosseum in Rome, Italy is another one of the most visited monuments in the world. It was built in 70-80 A.D for gladiator fights and other events for entertainment purposes. It was said that over 50,000 people could fit inside the Colosseum at once.
The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, India and was built by Shah Jahan as a dedication to his wife Mumtaz Mahal after her death in 1631. The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum which is on the south bank of Yamuna River.
Statue of Liberty is located in New York Harbor and has been welcoming immigrants since 1886. The statue weighs
The world is full of monuments. Most of them were built to honor someone or commemorate a significant event. People from all over the world visit these monuments to pay their respects and to enjoy their beauty.
Here are the 10 most visited monuments worldwide, according to frommers.com:
10. Christ the Redeemer Statue, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
9. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
8. The Taj Mahal, Agra, India
7. Machu Picchu, Peru
6. St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City
Paris is the city of love, and part of that is due to the beautiful monuments like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre Dame. These are not only famous in Paris, but known around the world. In fact, Paris has 4 out of 10 most visited monuments in the world.
1 Eiffel Tower (Paris) – 6.9 million visitors
2 The Great wall of China – 5 million visitors
3 The Colosseum (Rome) – 4.2 million visitors
4 Taj Mahal – 3.17 million visitors
5 The Duomo (Milan) – 2.65 million visitors
6 La Sagrada Familia (Barcelona) – 2.52 million visitors
7 St Peter’s Basilica (Vatican City) – 2.3 million visitors
8 The Louvre (Paris) – 2.25 million visitors
9 Palace of Versailles (Versailles) – 2.1 million visitors
10 Notre Dame Cathedral (Paris) – 13 million visitors
Being a performer in the public space is not an easy task. Especially if you want to make a living out of it. The competition is tough and the audience can be harsh. But for some people, the energy of the crowd is what gives them life. Monuments attract crowds and that’s why street performers love them.
This article will look at the most visited monuments in the world and how they can be used as a busker’s stage.
1. Statue of Liberty, New York, United States
Topping the list of most visited monuments in the world is none other than a bronze sculpture of a nameless man. It is simply known as “The Charging Bull”, and is located in Bowling Green Park in Lower Manhattan, New York City. This 3.2-meter (10.5 ft) statue was given by an Italian artist Arturo Di Modica in December 1989
To the city of New York as a gift to Americans during the Christmas season. The bull was installed without any permission or authorization from the local authorities, which is why they had it removed. However, after the locals protested and demanded its reinstallation, it was put back on its place and permanently left there as a landmark and symbol of Wall Street.
It became so popular that thousands of tourists visit it every day to take pictures with it. Weighing over 3 tonnes (6,617 pounds), this massive bull statue has been featured in numerous movies like The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Men in Black III and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.
Most people spend their vacations visiting monuments and museums. But some people have made a career out of making statues of famous monuments and selling them to tourists. These “statue buskers” are often found near the most visited monuments in the world, including the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, the Great Wall of China, Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England, and other famous sites.
These statue buskers are so well known that many countries have sponsored their own statue busker events at major tourist attractions. And for those who do not wish to visit actual monuments or museums, these buskers provide a chance to see the famous statues from the comfort of their own home.
The primary monument we are going to discuss in this blog is the Statue of Liberty. We know that a lot of people visit this statue every day, but how much do you really know about it?
The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. The statue has become an icon of freedom and of the United States. It was a gift from the people of France to the United States, and it was designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924.
The Statue of Liberty is made of a sheeting of pure copper, hung on a framework of steel supports designed by Gustave Eiffel (designer of the Eiffel Tower). It stands 151 feet high and weighs 225 tons. Its foundation is sunk 25 feet into bedrock.
The torch flame is covered in gold leaf (24k). The seven rays on her crown represent the seven seas and continents (Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia and Antarctica).