Top World Attractions

Famous places to visit and things to see around the world

Here is a list of the world's most popular attractions, famous points of interest and tourist spots.

Angkor Wat, which means “temple of the city", is a ancient temple and popular tourist attraction located in Angkor, Cambodia. The temple was built ...>

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2. Canals of Venice

Venice, Italy, is known to be one of the most magical place on earth. Sitting in the Adriatic Sea like a vision (especially if one first approaches it ...>

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3. Acropolis of Athens

Greece is the home to a number of acropolises or 'high cities', yet no visit to Greece would be complete without taking in the ancient splendor of the ...>

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4. Great Wall of China

Ever wanted to see one of the most magnificent works of art in the world? The Great Wall of China is a work of art and is one that must be seen when you ...>

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5. Petra

Petra is a top tourist attraction in Jordan. It is tucked behind a wall of rugged mountains, a well-kept secret that continues to beckon to tourists because ...>

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6. Taj Mahal

As you approach the famous Taj Mahal of India, your eyes will be drawn up to the incredible white dome which rises in the center, flanked on each side ...>

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7. Machu Picchu

Located high above the Urubamba Valley in Peru , the Incan city of Machu Picchu is the most popular tourist attraction in the country. This ancient city ...>

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8. Mount Everest

About 60 million years ago (give or take a few million years), Mount Everest was formed, giving Earth one of its most spectacular natural landmarks. The ...>

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9. Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is one of the most popular National Parks in the United States of America. Like all National Parks, the Grand Canyon was not always the ...>

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10. Rio Carnival

Traveling around the world, in search of the most famous, exciting, and down right fun places to visit, Rio de Janeiro's Carnival would be one of the finest ...>

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11. Intramuros

Intramuros, located along Pasig River's southern bank, refers to the inner part of the walls of Manila, Philippines. When the Spanish came to Manila, ...>

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12. Great Pyramids of Egypt

The great pyramids of Giza are the most famous pyramids in the world and attracts millions of tourists every year. They offer a mix of ancient history ...>

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13. Iguazu Falls

The spectacular South American Iguazu Falls, which are often compared to the great North American Niagara Falls, are considered a UNESCO World Natural ...>

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14. Niagara Falls

Niagara falls is a gigantic waterfall straddling the US-Canadian border between the Ontario Province and New York State. While they are neither the steepest ...>

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15. Galapagos Islands

A Galapagos Island tour, about 1,000 km off the western coast of Ecuador, offers a thoroughly unique experience. The only water park is the ocean, and ...>

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16. Great Barrier Reef

Stretching around 2,300 kilometers along the northeastern coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the Earth’s largest living organism. It’s home ...>

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17. Serengeti Safari

The word "Serengeti" comes from a Masai word meaning "the place where the land runs on forever", and a Serengeti safari will reveal to you exactly the ...>

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18. Corcovado & Christ The Redeemer Statue

"Corcovado" means hunchback and that is how this granite hill looks like. Its original name is Pinaculo da Tentacao or Pinnacle of Temptation. Corcovado ...>

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19. Forbidden City

Forbidden to outsiders no longer, enter the Forbidden City in the heart of Beijing, China, and see the former imperial palace, which now houses the Palace ...>

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20. Amazon Rainforest

The increasing attention that is given to the state of the world's environment has sparked interest in ecotourism – tours that serve people who want ...>

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21. Sydney Opera House

Australia’s most iconic building is the Sydney Opera House which nestles on the shores of Sydney Harbour at Bennelong Point. This multi-venue performing ...>

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22. Alhambra

The jewel of Moorish Spain and still one of the country's national treasures, the palace of Alhambra is the reason that most visitors come to Granada. ...>

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23. Timbuktu

When you say Timbuktu, what comes to mind is a place that is in the far reaches of the world. Some even think that Timbuktu is somewhat of a legend and ...>

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24. Golden Gate Bridge

Man has made many wonders in the world. It takes determination to change the face of the world and create history through revolutionary steps. The Golden ...>

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25. Angel Falls

Spilling out from its lofty height of some 980 meters, the water at Angel Falls provides much of the beauty of this, the tallest waterfall in the world. ...>

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26. Lake Titicaca

The Lake Titicaca is one of the most spectacular, high altitude, Lake in the world. Lake Titicaca straddles two countries – the borders of both Peru ...>

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27. Westminster Palace & Clock Tower

Few of the places in the world can be considered as more popular a tourist attraction than The London Clock Tower, also known as "Big Ben", and the Westminster ...>

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28. Big Sur Region

The Big Sur region is located on the central region of the state of California in the United States. Considered as one of the most sparsely populated coastal ...>

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29. Statue of Liberty

The United States is home to many different icons that represent the country and have become some of the trademarks that many foreign countries use to ...>

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30. Lake Atitlan

Lake Atitlan… "Atitlan" in Mayan means a world of beauty and grandeur. It actually means "where the rainbow gets its colors". This magical place has ...>

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31. Arlington National Cemetery

The Arlington National Cemetery, located in Arlington, Virginia, is the final resting place of thousands of American military personnel, Native Americans, ...>

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32. Historic Quebec City

Historic Quebec, now a neighbourhood of larger Quebec City, was the complete main city in the 17th century. Centuries-old fortifications surround the old ...>

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33. Old Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela is located in northwest Spain. It has its own airport, approximately 11km southeast of the town. It is also accessible by walking ...>

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34. Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel in Rome is named for Sixtus IV della Rovere, who was Pope from 1471 to 1484. The interior walls of the chapel are covered in exquisite ...>

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35. Easter Island

Walking with the statues on Easter Island Shimmering luminous days on an island thousands of miles from anywhere… Unspoiled natural beauty in a tropical ...>

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36. La Mitad del Mundo

La Mitad del Mundo in Ecuador features a curious attraction – it lies smack in the middle of the world, which is exactly what La Mitad del Mundo means. ...>

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37. India Gate

Another landmark of Lutyen's Delhi is the majestic stone archway set on the eastern end of Rajpath – India Gate. Everything about and around India Gate ...>

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38. Stonehenge

There are many places in this world which receive a lot of visitors and are considered to be important tourist attractions. Some of the places are popular ...>

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39. Cinque Terre

Located in the Liguria region of Italy, the predominant portion of the Cinque Terre is located on the coast of Italian Riviera. It also comprises of five ...>

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40. Tenochtitlán

Tenochtitlan is located in what is now the Federal District in Mexico, and was built on an island in Lake Texcoco. The capital of Mexico is built on top ...>

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41. Yellowstone National Park

Untamed Adventure Awaits You Are you looking for a vacation that doesn't involve standing in long lines under the heat of a blazing sun, waiting for ...>

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42. Puerta Del Sol Gate

The Puerta Del Sol surrounds the city since the 15th century and is one of the most popular and busiest locations, not just amongst tourists but also with ...>

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43. Barri Gòtic Medieval Quarter

The Gothic Medieval Quarter of Barcelona is part of the larger Old Barcelona, or Casc Antic district. Locally, the Gothic Medieval Quarter is called Barri ...>

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44. Beagle canal

One of the great destinations in Argentina is the Beagle Canal, the climate is relatively consistent year around, and it has some great activities for ...>

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45. Basilica Cistern

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46. Cocos Island

Cocos Island, Costa Rica, is located over 300 miles off the Costa Rican shore and is a part of the Puntarenas Canton. The island itself is uninhabited; ...>

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47. St. Peter's Square

You are standing in a courtyard, surrounded by hundreds of other people who are equally awed by the majesty of the sights that you are all seeing. Before ...>

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48. Puente Nuevo Bridge

Puento Nuevo, also meaning the New Bridge in Spanish, runs across the Guadalevin River and the El Tajo gorge in the town of Ronda in Andalusia, Spain. ...>

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49. Qutub Minar

Towering high over an assortment of Afghan architectural marvels is the iconic Qutub Minar. Built by Qutub-Ud-Din-Aibak in 1199, with three more storeys ...>

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50. Kings Canyon

Located part way between Alice Springs and Uluru in Watarrka National Park is magnificent Kings Canyon, which boasts the deepest gorge in the Red Centre. ...>

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51. Villa Borghese

The Villa Borghese is a large natural park in Rome. It contains a few buildings, attractions and hosts the Galleria Borghese museum. It's main entrance ...>

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52. Palace of Versailles

The "City of light" is undoubtedly one of the world's most beautiful and fascinating cities - you could spend a lifetime here and not see everything that ...>

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53. Red Fort

Another one of Shah Jahan's architectural masterpieces in the area is the Red Fort (Lal Qila). "If there is paradise on the face of this earth, it is ...>

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54. Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Pisa Tower, otherwise known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, really was a labor of love, taking well over a hundred and fifty years to build. This tower ...>

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55. White House

The White House is the official residence and workplace of the United States of America's Presidents, except for George Washington, who lived in Philadelphia, ...>

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56. Mount Fuji

Like a king resplendent in all his glory, Mount Fuji stands majestically and proudly covered in a robe of snow. And like courtiers of old, artists, mountain ...>

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57. Roman Forum

The Roman Forum, the heart of Rome. The citizens of ancient Rome spent a good part of their days there. The great place was surrounded with temples and ...>

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58. Playa Mayor

Plaza Mayor reflecting monumental Madrid, Spain, is the center of the city. Originally known as Plaza Del Arabal, was redesigned after a series of fires. ...>

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59. Sugar Loaf Mountain

Glide along the city of Rio de Janeiro aboard one of the cable cars from Sugar Loaf Mountain. Pao de Acucar (or Sugar Loaf Mountain) is one of the popular ...>

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60. Musee d'Orsay

Musee d'Orsay in Paris, France, is a museum located in what used to be a railway station, the Gare d'Orsay. This museum boasts of a huge collection of ...>

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61. Florence's Duomo

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore The skyline of Florence (Firenze), Italy wouldn't be the same without the stunning Cathedral or Duomo that so personifies ...>

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62. Museo del Prado

The Museo del Prado, or Prado Museum, is located on the Calle Ruiz de Alarcón in Madrid. It is arguably Spain's most famous art museum. To reach Museo ...>

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63. Taipei 101

Taipei 101 (臺北 101) now takes the 3rd place of world's top building but it has been at the 1st place during 2004 -2010. It is also known by its green ...>

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64. The Old Port of Genoa

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65. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Situated in the heart of the Red Centre is the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. It includes one of Australia’s most iconic ...>

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66. Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain is one of the most popular, and photographed, fountain in the world. This grand fountain, most likely the most beautiful one in Rome, ...>

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67. La Sainte Chapelle

A jewelry box. A light show. A diamond reflecting the light with its many facets. This is La Sainte Chapelle in Paris and more. It is best to visit ...>

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68. Alcatraz Prison

Get ready for Alcatraz. For all its checkered history and infamy, Alcatraz is one of San Francisco's main tourist draws and favorite landmarks. What ...>

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69. Napa Valley

The Napa Valley is part of Napa County situated north of the San Francisco Bay area. Considered as one of the original counties that comprised the state ...>

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70. CN Tower

The CN Tower is the tallest free-standing infrastructure in all of Canada. Resembling the Space Needle in Seattle, the CN Tower is considered as one of ...>

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71. Laguna Colorada

The Laguna Colorada is located in the Andean plateaus of Bolivia, just southwest of it. It is within Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve near ...>

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72. Jiuzhai Valley

Tucked away in the mountains of the northern part of the Sichuan Province of China is the Jiuzhai Valley (or Jiuzhaigou National Park). It is a haven ...>

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73. Parque del Buen Retiro

Parque del Buen Retiro is located in the heart of Madrid, Spain. It is best accessed through the Alcala Gate. You can reach it by taking the metro to ...>

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74. Montjuïc

Montjuïc is a large hill and wooded area located southeast of the center of Barcelona in Spain. Parts of Montjuïc overlook the Mediterranean Sea. Montjuïc ...>

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75. Monserrate

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76. Bogotá Botanical Garden

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77. Alpayamo

Alpamayo Mountain Peak in Peru is a place of ethereal beauty and splendor. At its peak, you may just reach the "roof of the world". It has the distinction ...>

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78. Ulleungdo Island

In Ullungdo Island, South Korea, wonder and beauty awaits. Here, you can get plenty of sun, sea, sumptuous food and beautiful scenery for you to feast ...>

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79. Centre Pompidou

The Centre Georges Pompidou is to be found at the Beaubourg area of Paris, France. It is near Marais and Les Halles at the IVe arrondissement. This controversial ...>

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80. Seoul Festival of Lights

The Seoul Festival of Lights, organized by The Seoul foundation for Arts and Culture, is the biggest winter festival in Seoul, South Korea. Title: 2009 ...>

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81. St. Peter's Basilica

Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, surrounded by the city of Rome, is a sight that delights the eye and captures wonder and beauty from every angle. ...>

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82. Great Blue Hole

The Great Blue Hole is a humongous underwater sinkhole that lies just 60 miles in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of beautiful Belize. This hole, which, ...>

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83. Dinosaur Provincial Park

Don't you just sometimes wish life didn't move quite so fast? What if you could step into a different world? A world in existence a very long time ago: ...>

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84. Disney World

Magic – this is what Disney is all about. To be in Disney is to be a child again. And this is all the more seen at The Disney Resort Complex in Orlando, ...>

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85. Sydney Tower Eye

Soaring above the city skyline as Sydney’s tallest structure, the Sydney Tower Eye measures in at 309 meters. It features a 360-degree observation deck ...>

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86. Promenade de la Croisette

The first thing that comes to mind when you say Cannes is the Cannes Film Festival, with all its glitz and glamour. And yes, La Croisette is very much ...>

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87. Champs-Elysées

Undoubtedly the most famous avenue in the world, Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, is blessed with a unique elegance and charm. That is also why it is ...>

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88. Bay of Fundy

The Bay of Fundy is one of Canada's greatest natural treasures. It is a 170 mile long swath of coastline that stretches from Nova Scotia to New Brunswick. ...>

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89. Spanish Steps

The Spanish Steps is another very popular attraction that is located in the heart ("Centro Historico") of Rome. It is also one of Rome's favourite romantic ...>

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90. Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park is one of the best residential neighborhoods in Chicago, Illinois. It features vintage townhomes that offer single family and apartment-style ...>

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91. American Independence Museum

Located in Exeter, New Hampshire, the American Independence Museum is one of the Historic landmarks in the area. It is one acre that contains the Folsom ...>

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92. Banff National Park

Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada offers activities in summer and in winter that will likely please nearly everyone in the family. If you decide to ...>

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93. Jardins des Plantes

Visit the oldest garden in all of France – the Jardins des Plantes in Montpellier in the Languedoc-Rousillon region. It may come as a surprise to most ...>

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94. Battleship USS North Carolina

The Battleship USS North Carolina, or BB-55, is the primary ship of her battleship class. It was the fourth ship to be named after a state. USS North ...>

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95. St. Mark's Basilica

The Basilica di San Marco ("St. Mark's Basilica" in English), right next to St. Mark's Square and near the Doge's Palace, is the most famous of Venice's ...>

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96. La Conciergerie

The Conciergerie is a fortress in Paris, France that used to house kings and subsequently prisoners. It served as the Royal Apartments prior to the completion ...>

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97. La Sagrada Familia

La Sagrada Família, or Church of the Holy Family, is located in central Barcelona. Take the metro line 2 or 5 to the Sagrada Família stop. Admission ...>

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98. Customs House Library

With a magnificent setting at Circular Quay near the ferry wharf, the Customs House Library is set within one of Sydney’s finest historical landmarks. ...>

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99. Museum of Sydney

The Museum of Sydney explores the people and events that have shaped the city, built on the ruins of the house of New South Wales' first Governor, Arthur ...>

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100. Taronga Zoo

Just a short ferry ride from Circular Quay across beautiful Sydney Harbour will take you to the world-famous Taronga Zoo. It boasts magnificent water views ...>

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