Most Popular Tourist Attractions in the World for 2020
While you prepare your travel list for 2020 with all the peaceful places, you might not want to miss out on the most popular destinations that attract hundreds of visitors every day.
Throngs of visitors in a day? Are you wondering how and why?
Well, while we just have the list of those places, we will let you explore these places yourself and decide if you found them worthy of all the attention
- The Colosseum, Rome
The oval amphitheater in the center of Rome, Colosseum is also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre. Built 2,100 years ago, this amphitheater is in the form of an arena. While you can admire its beauty from the outside, but the history of the places will force you to take an inside tour and explore all the underground passageways beneath the arena.
- The Louvre, Paris
Housed in the Louvre Palace, The Louvre Museum is the largest and most famous museum in the world. Built-in the 12th century as a castle, the Louvre has been home to many royal families. Converted into a museum in 1793 and reopened in 1801, the museum features artifacts and paintings of/by royals. Not to forget, it is the same place where the world-famous Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo DaVinci exists.
- Vatican Museums, Rome
Founded in the early 16th century by Pope Julius II, Vatican Museums is one of the largest museums in the world. The composition of 54 galleries, the Vatican Museums contain 20,000 collections of Modern Religious Art on display. The marble sculptures and artifacts narrating stories make the tour of the museums more interesting. The most visited room of the Museums is the Sistine Chapel, which hosts around 20,000 curious visitors a day.
- Statue of Liberty, New York City
A symbol of freedom and democracy, The Statue of Liberty stands with pride at the Liberty Island. The statue was a gift from France to the United States when they attained independence. The Statue of Liberty is a figure of robed Roman liberty goddess, holding a torch in her right hand and tabula ansata in the left with July 4, 1776 (the day when the US declared independence) inscribed in Roman numerals. Around 10,000 people visit Liberty Island every day. The original torch of the statue is however kept in the newly opened museum on Liberty Island.
- Eiffel Tower
Constructed as an entry to 1889 World’s Fair, Eiffel Tower has gained recognition of its own for several years. Apart from being the global cultural icon of France, the Eiffel tower is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. It’s so famous and celebrated that around 7 million people visit the iconic tower, every year. The names of 72 French scientists, engineers and mathematicians, who contributed to the building of the tower, are engraved on the tower. It’s not just a site to sigh at, it hosts famous restaurants at the first and second level of the tower, which are easily accessible via stairs or elevators. If you’re lucky enough, you’ll get an opportunity to visit the top of the tower and see the panoramic views of the whole of France from one place.
- Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
Casually known as the Sagrada Familia, the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia is an unfinished Roman Catholic minor basilica in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. Standing tall for the last 135 years, the Sagrada Familia is still under construction and is supposed to be completed by 2026. The historic reference of the basilica brings in around 30 million visitors every year, while the overall population of Barcelona is 1.6 million. The carvings on the walls of the Sagrada are so sharp and surreal that you’ll automatically feel connected to the story that it depicts.
- French Quarter, New Orleans
French Quarter is the oldest neighborhood in the city of New Orleans. The historic buildings and architecture depict ancient tales of former rulers and their style of construction. With modern cafes and restaurants around, visitors enjoy their time in this small town, wandering around and admiring the culture of old times. Considered as a National Historic Landmark, the town is known for numerous significant buildings.
- Anne Franck’s House, Amsterdam
The Jewish teenage girl who rose to freedom after her diary accounting the struggles they had to go through during Hitler’s reign, Anne Frank is a symbolic reference in Amsterdam. The house, which they used to confide from the ruthless Nazi groups, is one of the most visited sites in Amsterdam. The house has preserved all the details that were mentioned in Anne Frank’s diary and is a permanent exhibition in today’s day. When you visit the house, you’ll feel the discomfort and sadness around you, as it was around Anne Frank and her family.
- Skydeck Chicago – Willis Tower, Chicago
Also known as the Sears Tower, the Willis Tower is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere with 110 stories. The tower is visited by many curious and adventure-seeking visitors, however, the Skydeck has limited access because of its heights. It is a series of glass boxes extended 4.3 out of the tower on the 103rd floor. The views that this place offer is not for the faint-hearted people. You can also dine on the 103rd floor with due permissions.
- Piazza San Marco, Venice
Piazza San Marco, also referred to as St. Mark’s Square, is the biggest square in Venice. The eastern side of the square houses the great church of St. Mark. The open square accommodates curious visitors from all parts of the world and is one of the most visited sites of Venice. The great arches and marble decorations, Romanesque carving on the doorway make a tour of the square even more interesting.