There are many incredible sites in the world that are inspiring travelers around the globe for ages.
Most of the sites were buried in the lush jungles, hidden from the world, and now being discovered by people these are open for the world to explore. There are many such sites and lost cities that are discovered by man and some of these have been named UNESCO-World Heritage Sites.
While there are a total of 11, 21 World Heritage Sites, and physically it is not possible to visit them all hence, we have picked the 5 most alluring and popular sites that everyone must see before they die.
If a bit of adventure, a bit of history, a bit of incredible architectural feats from the past inspire you, these destinations are for you!
Machu Picchu, Peru
Set in the popular ancient city Inca, this 15th-century citadel, is the most popular travel destination in the world. Set high above the Urubamba River, the site offers a breathtaking view and is one of the most beautiful archeological discoveries to the world.
The destination is a perfect combination of serenity, breathtaking setting, and adventure. It takes the popular multi-day Inca Trail to reach the destination.
First, you have to reach the small town of Aguas Calientes, situated on the base of the hill, from where the hiking starts. To get there you can take a bus or train from the Sacred Valley.
During the hiking, you come across breathing views and many wooly creatures. While the hiking is of moderate difficulty level and once you reach there, the hiking seems all worth taking.
The best time to plan a vacay is from May to October.
Bagan, Myanmar
Thousands of temples and stupas stand tall beautifully decorated with a breathtaking natural setting at the ancient city of Myanmar, Bagan.
The place is popularly known for having the Largest Concentration of Buddhist Temples in the world. Most of the temples are very old and were built in the years 1000s and 1100s.
Bagan is an ancient city situated in the Mandalay Region of the country and offers a beautiful silhouette of ancient ruins and architecture.
It’s very easy to reach the destination and takes about 4 hours from the Mandalay region and about 9 hours from Yangon. You can take a bus from Yangon or Mandalay.
The best time to reach the destination is from November To February.
Roman Colosseum, Italy
One of the most popular sites on the list is the Roman Colosseum and is presently the largest remnant of Roman times. The structure is an epitome of how incredible the Roman Empire was and how fascinating history it has.
The structure is visited by millions of travelers around the globe every year thus making it the greatest tourist destination in the world.
The Roman Colosseum became a World Heritage Site in the year 1980. If you want to ditch the crowd, avoid going during summer. Prefer planning a vacay during May, September, and October if you want to experience fewer crowds.
Stonehenge, England
Want to know the most popular historical site of the United Kingdom; this is it, the incredible monument of Stonehenge.
The incredible site includes 13 feet high ring of standing stones and the purpose of these stones is still clueless.
Borobudur, Indonesia
The site is an important Buddhist site in the world and the country’s most popular landmark. Situated in green surrounding the place offers a breathtaking view.
The massive temple on the island of Java was constructed in the 700s and is a must explored destination in the world.
So, these are the 5 popular World Heritage Sites everyone must visit before they die. We hope the feed turns out to be a great help!
