Landmarks in the World

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Big Ben
/bɪɡ ˈbɛn/
2
Tower Bridge
/ˈtaʊər ˈbrɪdʒ/
3
Torii
/tɔːˈriːi/
4
Santorini
/ˌsæntəˈriːni/
5
Taj Mahal
/tɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl/
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Church of the Savior on Blood
/ˈtʃɜːrtʃ əv ði ˈseɪviər ɒn ˈblʌd/
7
Egyptian Pyramids
/ɪˈdʒɪpʃən ˈpɪrəmɪdz/
8
Eiffel Tower
/ˈaɪfəl ˈtaʊər/
9
Colosseum
/kəˈlɒsɪəm/
10
Great Sphinx
/ɡreɪt ˈsfɪŋks/
11
Wat Benchamabophit
/wɑːt bɛntʃəməbɔːpʰit/
12
Leaning Tower of Pisa
/ˈliːnɪŋ ˈtaʊər əv ˈpiːzə/
13
Angkor Wat
/ˈæŋkɔr ˈwɑt/
14
Golden Gate Bridge
/ˈɡoʊldən ˈɡeɪt ˈbrɪdʒ/
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Great Wall of China
/ˈɡreɪt ˈwɔːl əv ˈtʃaɪnə/
16
Statue of Liberty
/stætʃuː əv ˈlɪbərti/
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Big Ben
/bɪɡ ˈbɛn/
The famous clock tower at the north end of the Houses of Parliament in London, England, which has become one of the city's most recognizable symbols.
2
Tower Bridge
/ˈtaʊər ˈbrɪdʒ/
A famous bridge in London with two tall towers and a walkway that can be raised to let ships pass underneath.
3
Torii
/tɔːˈriːi/
A traditional Japanese gate, usually painted red, that marks the entrance to a Shinto shrine or sacred place.
4
Santorini
/ˌsæntəˈriːni/
A beautiful Greek island in the Aegean Sea known for its white-washed buildings with blue domes, dramatic cliffs, and stunning sunsets.
5
Taj Mahal
/tɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl/
A famous white marble building in India, built in the 1600s as a tomb by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, which is considered one of the most beautiful monuments in the world.
6
Church of the Savior on Blood
/ˈtʃɜːrtʃ əv ði ˈseɪviər ɒn ˈblʌd/
A famous Russian Orthodox church in Saint Petersburg known for its colorful onion domes and detailed mosaics, built on the spot where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated in 1881.
7
Egyptian Pyramids
/ɪˈdʒɪpʃən ˈpɪrəmɪdz/
Ancient stone structures built as tombs for Egyptian kings, shaped like triangles and considered one of the most famous monuments in the world.
8
Eiffel Tower
/ˈaɪfəl ˈtaʊər/
A famous iron tower in Paris, France that was built in 1889 and has become one of the world's most recognizable symbols and tourist attractions.
9
Colosseum
/kəˈlɒsɪəm/
A famous ancient Roman amphitheater in Rome, Italy, where gladiator fights and other public events were held thousands of years ago.
10
Great Sphinx
/ɡreɪt ˈsfɪŋks/
A massive ancient Egyptian statue with a human head and a lion's body that sits near the pyramids of Giza and is one of the world's most famous monuments.
11
Wat Benchamabophit
/wɑːt bɛntʃəməbɔːpʰit/
A famous Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand, known for its white marble walls and beautiful traditional Thai architecture.
12
Leaning Tower of Pisa
/ˈliːnɪŋ ˈtaʊər əv ˈpiːzə/
A famous tower in Pisa, Italy, that has been tilting to one side since its construction in the 12th century and attracts millions of visitors each year.
13
Angkor Wat
/ˈæŋkɔr ˈwɑt/
A massive temple complex in Cambodia built in the 12th century that is considered one of the largest religious monuments in the world.
14
Golden Gate Bridge
/ˈɡoʊldən ˈɡeɪt ˈbrɪdʒ/
A famous orange-colored suspension bridge in San Francisco, California that connects the city to Marin County and is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the United States.
15
Great Wall of China
/ˈɡreɪt ˈwɔːl əv ˈtʃaɪnə/
A massive ancient wall in China that stretches over 13,000 miles, built to protect Chinese territories from invaders and is now one of the world's most famous monuments.
16
Statue of Liberty
/stætʃuː əv ˈlɪbərti/
A famous monument in New York City showing a tall woman holding a torch, which represents freedom and welcomes people to America.