The earth has a lot to offer for its inhabitants and parts of these are the great places that we can see and visit in the globe. Whether man-made or natural, there are thousands of beautiful places that captivate the eyes of human beings and make you want to think that the earth is the most beautiful place in the universe.
Among the thousands of beautiful places in the world, people have chosen the top 10 most beautiful places, which consist of both natural and man-made attractions.
Bora Bora
Bora Bora in French Polynesia is one of the most magnificent islands in the South Pacific Region. It is the most luxurious islands that you can visit. It offers bungalows that stand on stilts above the blue waters. It is the most romantic honeymoon getaway that you can visit.
Great Barrier Reef
Anyone can be captivated by the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. It is the largest reef system in the globe. It consists of a 2,600 kilometer land area with 3,000 reefs. The Great Barrier Reef is actually visible in space, but the view from the underneath is what truly captivates the eyes.
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal in India is one of the most stunning man-made attractions in the world. It was originally built for the wife of a sultan in India and now the most admired religious building on earth.
Meteora
Looking at Meteora, you cannot imagine how the people centuries ago have built the six monasteries at the top of the limestone rock. Up to now, monks still live in the place.
Iguazu Falls
The Iguazu Falls between Argentina and Brazil offers one of the most spectacular views among all the wonderful falls in the world. Other falls can be larger than the Iguazu falls, but not as stunning as this one.
Santorini
Greece is very popular for the white-washed houses located at the cliff of a mountain. The bright blue colors add to the elegance of the place and you may sit and relax viewing the magnificent houses with the sunset at the background.
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe is by far the most prominent and dominant waterfalls on earth. Victoria Falls was one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world. It also offers a natural swimming hole at the edge of the falls before the water falls down 360 feet to the bottom.
Himalayas
The Himalayas that surround Asia is a 2,400-kilometer mountain stretch that includes the Mount Everest as the highest peak and the Mount K2 as the second. The natural beauty of the Himalayas simply makes it one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon in Colorado is the largest and widest of its kind in the world. It was recently found that the Grand Canyon might have been formed more than 17 million years ago.
Machu Picchu
Macho Picchu in Peru is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world because of the sheer awe that the pre-Colombian Inca site offers. This awesome site was built in the 15th century and was inhabited for over a hundred years.
These wonders of the world are simply captivating and beautiful and cannot be replaced by the new architectural designs and man-made attractions that we have now.
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