12.24.2011

7 Photos of the Most Famous Landmarks on Earth

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.

Last time we covered some of the most obvious, like the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty. But there are so many countries, and even more landmarks…

So here are 50 more for you to recognize. Are you ready for another trip around the world?



Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
author: Jaci Rae




Sydney Opera House in Australia
author: brentbat



Parc Guell in Barcelona
author: eat your greens



Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
author: smint75



Waterloo in Belgium
author: fatboyke



Forbidden City in Beijing
author: inkelv1122



Faisal Mosque in Islamabad
author: sheharzad



source: http://www.pxleyes.com/blog/2011/05/50-more-of-the-most-important-landmarks-of-the-world-part-2/