Sights of different countries and cities. The most famous landmarks in the world
Every country on our planet can boast of having world-famous attractions and beautiful places, which all travelers dream of visiting, but which of these attractions are the most famous and most visited?
No one should be surprised by the popularity of the Parisian Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty in New York, but the fact that the most visited attraction in the world is the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu, which is located in Peru, may surprise you. Every day, 2 thousand tourists rise to the abandoned city located in the clouds, wanting to see up close one of the most mysterious places in a world whose disappearance of inhabitants has not yet been explained.
Snowy landscapes, ice lakes, cities filled with events, fairs, festivals. What are the destinations to visit in winter? We have selected ten for you. Wear a scarf and a hat and come with us! For many of us, Finland is primarily the country of Lapland, the birthplace of Santa Claus and his most faithful reindeer. Did you know that there are over a thousand copies here? What a great opportunity to go out and get an authentic taste of the magic of Christmas.
This phenomenon is visible in Finland about 200 days a year. We assure you: you will be shocked! 
Be sure to visit the Bled Castle Museum and its wine cellars, where you can fill your own bottle and take home an exclusive souvenir. Even in Norway, nature offers a unique experience, thanks to the landscape of fjords and the lights of the northern lights.
In second place is Velikaya Chinese Wall, and its most popular site is the Mutianyu site, where careful restoration work has been carried out, allowing tourists to see a huge part of the wall, which contains 22 watchtowers. This section of the wall is located 73 km from Beijing and can be reached daily from 8 am to 4 pm, and on weekends from April to October a tourist bus runs to Mutianyu.
The Norwegian fjords are among the natural wonders of the world, and we can only agree! Credit goes to the color palette, which goes from green, pink, purple, blue. We were also on tour. 
If you're there in February, don't miss the Northern Lights folk music concerts at Tromsø's vibrant Ishavskategrad Cathedral.
Winter is the season when Canada wakes up. Starting from the city of Beff, you can go to ice park and get lost in the Canadian landscapes. Along this road trip you'll discover glaciers, snow-capped mountains, and if you're lucky, you'll also have the chance to see bears and mountain wolves.
Third place goes to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, named after the founder of the United United Arab Emirates. The mosque began its work in 2007 and is one of the most large mosques in the world. Anyone can get inside, regardless of gender and religion, and there is no charge for entry. Besides his big size, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque is included in the Book of World Records because inside it is the largest carpet in the world, and until 2010 there was also the largest chandelier, but after this record was broken.
During the winter months, cities are literally filled with events. For example, the Winter Carnival in Quebec, for example, is held every year from afar. Attractions include snow sculptures, sleds and canoes, and more. 
Here you will find the biggest ice rink in the world.
In New Zealand, their winter is our summer and their summer is our winter. Keep this in mind when you book your holiday to this wonderful land! 
For example, the Queenstown Winter Festival is held in June. And Queenstown is one of the best places for skiing, snowboarding or heli-skiing.
Another famous mosque is the Taj Mahal mosque-mausoleum, which is located in India. Construction of the mosque continued for 30 years, and this moment Taj Mahal is included in the list World Heritage UNESCO and is one of the most recognizable and visited attractions in the world. In addition to the building itself and four minarets, on the territory of the Taj Mahal there is also a beautiful garden with a swimming pool and fountains; the remains of the Shah and his wife rest under the building, and planes and helicopters are not allowed to fly over the mosque.
Milford Sound cruise in national park Fiordland is an experience not to be missed. The blue waters, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, seem to come out of a postcard. If you're visiting in the northern hemisphere, go during the summer instead. Therefore, the climate will be mild and ideal for adrenaline-pumping activities such as canyon swimming and rafting.
The Christmas atmosphere has been breathing here since mid-November. Prague, the capital, has one of the largest Christmas markets in the world. 
The famous market is located in the old town, precisely in Piazza Wekenslao, where you are literally enveloped in the smells, sounds and typical Christmas air that you breathe during this period. Among the folklore traditions, it is worth visiting the procession of the three kings, held every January 3rd on the famous Charles Bridge.
Next on the list of the most famous landmarks in the world is the Christ the Redeemer statue located in Rio de Janeiro. Construction of this majestic monument began in 1922 in honor of the 100th anniversary of Rio de Janeiro and lasted until 1931. The statue is visited by 2 million tourists every year and in the entire history of its existence it has only once been a victim of vandalism, but with lightning things are different - about 4-5 times a year the statue of Christ the Redeemer has to be repaired due to a lightning strike.
Amsterdam is fascinating all year round, but the illuminated canals during the Festival of Lights in December and January are definitely worth a visit. 
If the temperature drops below 4 degrees, the channels will freeze and you will be able to ride it. Have you been good or bad this year? Ask Sinterklass, our Saint Nicholas, during the parade in mid-November. I hope for sweets, not coals.
Hard to choose the best place to visit in winter in the United States. For example, there is Alaska with its glaciers, moose and grizzly bears. Or Lake Toe, between California and Nevada. 
What if this is the right time to travel to New York? Ice skating rink outdoors V Central Park is one of the city's most popular attractions.
Equally popular among tourists are two of the most famous cathedrals in the world - St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican and Milan's Duomo, which is the third largest Catholic church in the world. Speaking of cathedrals, one cannot fail to mention the Sagrada Familia, which is one of the most visited attractions in Barcelona, and the grandiose temple complex Angkor Wat, located in Cambodia.
Walk through the Old Town
Last but not least, this country is called “the most beautiful village in the world". Austria is a little gem in Europe, and just the photo of Halstaat below gives an idea of its city. 
Vienna is definitely worth visiting for at least two days, especially during the Christmas period. Do you like listening to carols, typical Christmas folk songs? Where you will find a museum entirely dedicated to the song. Historical Center The Basque city is bordered by the Urgull Mountains, the Urumea River and La Concha Bay.
The top ten also includes the famous Athenian Acropolis, which is a symbol Greek history and civilization, as well as the pride of all Greece. The territory of the Acropolis includes the Parthenon, the Temple of Nike Apteros, the Propylaea, the Odeon of Herodotus Atticus and the Erechtheon, which together are proof that on the territory of modern Athens, long before the classical period, majestic structures were already built.
In this suggestive labyrinth of streets and alleys you will find the Basilica of Santa Maria, the Plaza de la Constitución, the market and the San Telmo Museum. In addition to these important attractions, the Old Town is also home to many souvenir and craft shops, as well as numerous bars and taverns.
Pinchos or pintos are a typical local snack - similar to the most famous tapas - that accompanies the Basque aperitif, pinsopot.
Appealing to bars and clubs to taste different pinsopot, this is the favorite type local residents, which are concentrated in the already mentioned taverns of the old town or in the Gros area, where they can be found less traditional and more sophisticated. Typically, when it comes to cold pintos, you can use it yourself at the counter; in the case of hot pintos, on the other hand, ask the waiters for table service.