Ten famous landmarks around the world that are widely recognized and attract millions of tourists include both man-made and natural wonders. One is the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, built in 1889, iron lattice tower symbolizing romance and engineering. Two is the Great Wall of China, stretching over 13,000 miles across northern China, ancient fortification from 7th century BC. Three is the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, USA, gifted by France in 1886, symbol of freedom. Four is the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, ancient Roman amphitheater built 80 AD. Five is the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, white marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan in 1653. Six is Machu Picchu in Peru, 15th century Inca citadel in Andes mountains. Seven is the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, built around 2580 BC, last ancient wonder. Eight is the Sydney Opera House in Australia, iconic modern architecture opened 1973. Nine is Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, USA, with carved faces of four presidents. Ten is the Big Ben and Houses of Parliament in London, UK, symbol of British democracy. Natural landmarks could also include Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Mount Everest, and Victoria Falls. These ten landmarks represent diverse cultures, histories, and engineering achievements and are UNESCO World Heritage sites and top tourist destinations globally.
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