TripAdvisor has listed the planet’s top 10 landmarks based on bazillions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from travellers around the globe. Are you surprised at the winners?
HINT: The winner isn’t Mcdonalds on George Street in Sydney as pictured above.
Instead, read on for the top 10 landmarks of 2016 according to TripAdvisor reviewers the world over.
10. Duomo di Milano (Italy)
9. Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. (United States)
8. The Alhambra in Granada (Spain)
7. Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg (Russia)
6. Mezquita Cathedral in Cordoba (Spain)
5. The Taj Mahal in Agra (India)
4. St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City (Italy)
3. Angkor Wat in Siem Reap (Cambodia)
2. Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
1. Machu Picchu in Cusco region (Peru)
Machu Picchu. Photo Credit: PROMPERU Gihan Tubbeh
This award is the most important prize granted by TripAdvisor, Peru’s Exports and Tourism Promotion Board (PROMPERU) stated. According to the State-run organization.
“The important recognition is the outcome of intense efforts by PROMPERU, which has positioned the country as an important destination for visitors year after year through campaigns such as ‘Peru, land of hidden treasures’ and ‘Peru, dedicated to the world.”
Peru in the eyes of the world
Peru has truly taken the cake in achieving widespread recognition of its unique offerings for international travellers. In October Lonely Planet placed Peru’s archaeological site Choquequirao as number one on its Best in Travel 2017 Regional Destinations list. This award comes as one of the most prestigious that exists within travel rankings.
Earlier this month National Geographic Traveller, named Peru as the fifth must-see destination for 2017, with the Andean nation featuring on the UK publication’s ‘Cool List: 17 for 2017’. Peru was also elected for the 5th year in a row as the best culinary destination of the world at the World Travel Awards of 2016.
Travel Agents feel the Machu Picchu love.
You can see the complete list of TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards, 2016 here.
