Places that have won the most prominent tourist attractions in countries around the world

 Places that have won the most prominent tourist attractions in countries around the world

China: The Great Wall of China

The more than 13,000 mile long Great Wall of China is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.

India: Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal was built between 1631 and 1648 by Emperor Shah Jahan. UNESCO calls it "the greatest architectural achievement in the entire range of Indo-Islamic architecture".

France: Eiffel Tower

No trip to France is complete without visiting the 1,063-foot-tall Eiffel Tower, completed in 1889.

Canada: Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls in the world, with around 30 million visitors a year.

Venue: Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro.

The 98-foot-tall statue in Tijuca National Park can be seen for miles and is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Cuba: Old Havana

Old Havana was founded around 1519. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

United Arab Emirates: Burj Khalifa Building

Dubai's Burj Khalifa holds seven world records, including the world's tallest building at 2,716 feet.

Egypt: The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx with the face of the ancient Egyptian king Khafre is 240 feet long and 66 feet high.

Japan: Mount Fuji

It takes a day or two to climb the 12,388 feet of Mt.Fuji.

United Kingdom: Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the administrative headquarters of the British Monarchy with a total of 775 rooms.

Australia: Sydney Opera House

This symbol of Sydney Harbor and UNESCO World Heritage Site opened in 1973 and is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world.

Greece: Parthenon Temple

BC Built for the goddess Athena in the 5th century, much of the original white marble structure remains.

Bolivia: Salar de Uyuni salt flats

The largest salt flat in the world.

Spain: La Sagrada Familia Cathedral

The construction of the ornate cathedral was started in 1882 and is still not finished. (Expected completion date is 2026). More than 4.5 million people visit the cathedral every year.