| Landmarks are recognisable features that are rich in | | | | points of over a mile. |
| history and give us a gateway to the past. | | | | - The Roman Coliseum, Italy – once used as a |
| - Pyramids of Giza, Egypt – these are one of the | | | | stadium for gladiators, the coliseum now stands only |
| seven wonders of the ancient world, and it's not hard | | | | as a ruin and tourist attraction. |
| to see why. They are believed to have been built by | | | | - Taj Mahal, India – the Taj Mahal is an outstanding |
| moving huge stones from a quarry and dragging them | | | | example of architectural genius, built by the Emperor |
| into place, but the stone is said to have come from | | | | Shah Jehan as a testament for the love for his wife. |
| thousands of miles away. | | | | - Niagara Falls – straddling the Canadian American |
| - The Statue of Liberty, New York – the statue of | | | | border, the Niagara Falls are an example of the |
| liberty has been a beacon of hope since it was given | | | | wonder of nature, with majestic views for miles. |
| to the USA by France. It is one of the most | | | | - The Empire State Building, USA – unveiled by |
| recognisable landmarks of the United States. | | | | President Roosevelt in 1931, the Empire state building is |
| - The Eiffel Tower, Paris – many climb the Eiffel | | | | an 102 storey art deco skyscraper in New York and is |
| Tower for a romantic view of the landscape of Paris, | | | | currently the tallest building here, following the |
| often known as the City of Lights. | | | | destruction of the world trade centres. |
| - Great Wall of China – over five thousand | | | | - Big Ben, London – Often mistaken for a clock, Big |
| kilometres long, this holds the record for the largest | | | | Ben is actually a massive bell in Westminster, |
| construction ever made, and is said to be the only man | | | | symbolising constancy and measurement. |
| made structure that can be seen from space. | | | | If you have your heart set on visiting one of these |
| - Grand Canyon, USA – seeing over 5 million visitors | | | | wonders, grab your passport, get your Travel |
| per year, the Grand Canyon in Arizona was carved | | | | Insurance and take the trip! |
| by the Colorado River and attains depths at some | | | | |