The Kingdom of Thailand

The Kingdom of ThailandThe Kingdom of Thailand
Thailand, also called the Land of Smiles, is the most popular tourist destination in South-East Asia due to its wealth of natural beauty, culture and history, gorgeous islands and beaches and the mouth-watering food. In the North you will find breathtaking mountain ranges with waterfalls and fast flowing rivers for trekking and rafting, ethnic tribal groups with unique customs and clothing and people famous for their courtesy and hospitality. The North-East, or Isan, is one of the country’s most intriguing destination with many Stone Age and Bronze Age dwellings and artifacts, and several significant temples and national parks. The Central plains and the East Coast are dotted with national parks, seaside resorts and islands.

Friday, May 20, 2011

50 of the Most Important Landmarks of the World

Originally, a landmark literally meant a geographic feature used by explorers and others to find their way back or through an area.


Now, a landmark includes anything that is easily recognizable, such as a monument or a building, or any other spot to designate places that might be of interest to tourists. 


A few examples are the Statue of Liberty, Uluru, the Taj Mahal, Mount Everest, and the Eiffel Tower. 

When we see one of those, everyone knows in which part of the world they are located. Here are 50 landmarks for you to recognize. Are you ready for a trip around the world?

Credit Link !! Big THANKs to: Hilleke

Blue-domed Church in Santorini

Blue-domed Church in Santorini
author: MarcelGermain

St Basil Cathedral in Moscow

St Basil Cathedral in Moscow
author: lotusveritas

The Statue of Liberty in New York

The Statue of Liberty in New York
author: Jonathan Gropp

Machu Picchu in Peru

Machu Picchu in Peru
author: westindies972

The Taj Mahal in Agra ( India )

The Taj Mahal in Agra ( India )
author: didumdidum

The Eiffel Tower in Paris

The Great Sphynx at Giza

The Great Sphynx at Giza
author: upyernoz

The Chinese Wall in China

The Chinese Wall in China
author: kira-4

Uluru in the Northern Territory

Uluru in the Northern Territory
author: jozecuervo

The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen

The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen
author: Erling A

Windmills at Kinderdijk ( Holland )

Windmills at Kinderdijk ( Holland )
author: avdstelt

Agia Sofia in Istanbul, Turkey

Agia Sofia Mosque in the Greek Island of Limnos
author: gil-levy

Acropolis of Athens

Mount Fuji in Japan

Mount Fuji in Japan
author: kadluba

Stonehenge in the English county of Wiltshire

Stonehenge in the English county of Wiltshire
author: cerinia

Big Ben in London

Big Ben in London
author: clarissa

Neuschwanstein in Bavaria

Neuschwanstein in Bavaria
author: Travis Olsen

Mount Eden crater in New Zealand

Mount Eden crater in New Zealand
author: brewbooks

Loch Ness in Scotland

Loch Ness in Scotland
author: alibabes777

Easter Island in the Polynesian Triangle

Easter Island in the Polynesian Triangle
author: Squicker

Christo Redemptor in Rio de Janeiro

Christo Redemptor in Rio de Janeiro
author: paulgalbraith

Capitol Hill in Washington DC

Capitol Hill in Washington DC
author: Nicolas Raymond

Tower of Pisa

Tower of Pisa
author: uh

Al Aqsa in Jerusalem

Al Aqsa in Jerusalem
author: green-des

Niagara Falls at the border of Ontario ( Canada ) and New York ( USA )

Niagara Falls at the border of Ontario ( Canada ) and New York ( USA )
author: nightline

Angkor Wat at Cambodia

Angkor Wat at Cambodia
author: 14983

The Burj in Dubai

The Burj in Dubai
author: joel9

Bran Castle in Romania

Bran Castle in Romania
author: d johnson

Manneke Pis in Brussels

Manneke Pis in Brussels
author: wesley guijt

Mount Everest on the border of Tibet and Nepal

Mount Everest on the border of Tibet and Nepal
author: Joe Hastings

Mecca in Saudi Arabia

Mecca in Saudi Arabia
author: par30web

Brandenburg Gate in Berlin

Brandenburg Gate in Berlin
author: rickz

St Peters at Vatican City

St Peters at Vatican City
author: skere

Mont St Michel in France

Mont St Michel in France
author: Adam Edwards

Mount Rushmore in South Dakota

Mount Rushmore in South Dakota
author: J. Stephen Conn

Victoria Falls between Zambia and Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls between Zambia and Zimbabwe
author: r1ff-raff

The Grand Canyon in Arizona

The Grand Canyon in Arizona
author: Nate zeman

Nevado Mismi in Peru ( source of the Amazon River )

Nevado Mismi in Peru ( source of the Amazon River )
author: mountainfit

Auschwitz in Poland

The Great Buddha of Kamakura in Tokyo

The Great Buddha of Kamakura in Tokyo
author: Dmitry Valberg

Neptune and the Palace of Versailles in France

Neptune and the Palace of Versailles in France
author: Gauis Caecilius

Cape of Good Hope in South Africa

Cape of Good Hope in South Africa
author: Nicolas Raymond

Trevi Fountain in Rome

Trevi Fountain in Rome
author: top4

Petra in Jordan

Petra in Jordan
author: ibrahim-k

Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

North Cape in Norway

North Cape in Norway
author: Morten Ols

Chichen Itza in Mexico

Chichen Itza in Mexico
author: biga888

Inukshuk in Canada

Inukshuk in Canada
author: ucumari

Lascaux in France

Table Mountain in South Africa

Table Mountain in South Africa
author: miquitos

The Colosseum in Rome

The Colosseum in Rome
author: JeRoen Murré

The Pyramids of Giza in Egypt

The Pyramids of Giza in Egypt
author: dallas75

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul
author: ErkanOutlandish

Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
author: Jaci Rae

Sydney Opera House in Australia

Sydney Opera House in Australia
author: brentbat

Iguazu Falls on the border of Brazil and Argentina

Iguazu Falls on the border of Brazil and Argentina
author: poltourtel

Kremlin in Moscow

Kremlin in Moscow
author: inobras

Parc Guell in Barcelona

Parc Guell in Barcelona
author: eat your greens

Kilimanjaro in Tanzania

Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
author: smint75

Waterloo in Belgium

Waterloo in Belgium
author: fatboyke

The Empire State Building in New York

The Empire State Building in New York
author: rockmixer

Newgrange in Ireland

Newgrange in Ireland
author: hikingviking

Forbidden City in Beijing

Forbidden City in Beijing
author: inkelv1122

Millau Bridge in France

Millau Bridge in France
author: Jerome Busnel

The Sphinx in Romania

The Sphinx in Romania
author: eien-no-hime

Faisal Mosque in Islamabad

Faisal Mosque in Islamabad
author: sheharzad

Hermitage in Saint Petersburg

Hermitage in Saint Petersburg
author: isik5

Konark Sun Temple in India

Konark Sun Temple in India
author: Rita Willaert

Dom in Berlin

Dom in Berlin
author: Martin Grädler

Luxor Temple in Egypt

Luxor Temple in Egypt
author: obojkovski

Pompeii in Italy

Pompeii in Italy
author: ketic

The Louvre in Paris

The Louvre in Paris
author: Rich Orridge

Angel Falls in Venezuela

Twyfelfontein in Namibia

Twyfelfontein in Namibia
author: only point five

The Prophets Mosque in Medina

The Prophets Mosque in Medina
author: ademmm

Tower Bridge in London

Tower Bridge in London
author: Marcin Stawiarz

American Cemetery in Normandy

American Cemetery in Normandy
author: skiena

Sacré Coeur in Paris

Abu Simbel in Egypt

Abu Simbel in Egypt
author: departing

Potala Palace in Llasa

Potala Palace in Llasa
author: opalpeterliu

Jin Mao and SWFC in Shanghai

Jin Mao and SWFC in Shanghai
author: mat booth

Middle of the Earth in Ecuador

Middle of the Earth in Ecuador
author: tone33012

Carnac in France

Carnac in France
author: failis

The Wailing Wall in Jerusalem

The Wailing Wall in Jerusalem
author: judaism

Tilicho Lake in Nepal

Tilicho Lake in Nepal
author: michel8170

Sceilig Mhichil near the coast of Ireland

Sceilig Mhichil near the coast of Ireland
author: shaystyler

Temple of Besakih in Bali

Temple of Besakih in Bali
author: worldpitou

Golden Temple in India

Golden Temple in India
author: frtosi

Atomium in Brussels

Atomium in Brussels
author: onaygencturk

Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan

Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan
author: afgmatters

White Cliffs of Dover in Great Britain

White Cliffs of Dover in Great Britain
author: surfguy

Ephesus in Turkey

Ephesus in Turkey
author: llukebe

Vinson Massif in Antarctic

Vinson Massif in Antarctic
author: culzerocs

Lotus Temple in India

Lotus Temple in India
author: derozio

CN Tower in Canada

CN Tower in Canada
author: Karim Rezk

Piazza San Marco in Venice

Piazza San Marco in Venice
author: themobius

Half Dome at Yosemite Valley in California

Half Dome at Yosemite Valley in California
author: Sean Gwizdak

Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles

Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles
author: Anthony Citrano

Twelve Apostels in Australia

Twelve Apostels in Australia
author: Jiri Stransky

Rock of Gibraltar

Rock of Gibraltar
author: Janne Bergman
 

Credit to: Hilleke


Hilleke is a lady from Belgium... She is passionate about everything related to photography.
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