The Abbey is a World Heritage Site and has been the location for royal occasions since 1066, including 16 royal weddings. Local landmarks are—in essence— silent witnesses to past eras, kingdoms, and tastes, but they can also offer us clues to what the future holds (not to mention make for a great travel gram, too). A landmark is something that distinguishes a famous part of a country or marks a historical event that has become a watershed moment in a nation’s history. Britain Express is a labour of love by David Ross, an avid historian, photographer, and 'Britain-ophile'. There will be five nouns relating to each of the four continents. The following lists of tourist attractions include tourist attractions in various countries. Of these, here are the 21 most visited, as shown in this list from the National Park Service. Places that Start with D. In the following, there are going to be four categories of a places that start with D. Each of the four categories is going to have five examples. Westminster Abbey receives more than a million visitors annually, making it one of the most famous landmarks in London. It is 39.6 metres or 130 feet tall (including its pedestal, and 30 metres or 98 feet wide.It is on the top of the Corcovado mountain which is itself 700 metres or 2,300 foot tall. ___ Most Famous Landmarks and Cultural Monuments in the World - Part 2, City Icons Below you will find most famous landmarks which are symbols for a city and maybe even for the country, most of them are known world-wide. Click on the image to see the monument's description and a satellite view of the site. The Garisenda Tower was initially 60 meter long but was lowered in the 14th century to 48 meter in order to make it safer. Listed in the tables below are the 102 NHLs outside Philadelphia. This is a List of National Historic Landmarks in Pennsylvania.There are 169 in the state. From Barcelona to Madrid and beyond, these incredible Spain landmarks tell stories of the country's rich history. The categories of the four places are, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. From trees and natural landmarks thousands of years old to legendary monuments built within the last century, the USA has amazing spots for tourists both native and international to explore. From medieval castles to dreamy mosques and futuristic museums, the list of landmarks in Spain is truly impressive. Christ the Redeemer, or Cristo Redentor, is a statue of Jesus Christ.It is in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Stunning UK prints for sale by award-winning photographer David Ross, editor of Britain Express, the UK Travel and Heritage Guide. 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