Had the pandemic just been a nightmare, people all over the world would have planned many international holidays in the year 2020. Unfortunately, we have to make do with virtual tours and other such places of interest. But while the pandemic crises have slowed, it has certainly not stopped them from planning trips in the future. In down travel, it is undoubtedly not stopped people from dreaming and planning their future travels. Travellers are marking countries and cities on Google Maps, and these are the most popular among them.
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1. Eiffel Tower
Paris is among the top-listed places on Google Maps, which only goes on to show that many people around the world have flagged it as the city they would want to visit soon. Once the pandemic restrictions are over, people would go flocking to the Eiffel Tower. Kashmir To Get World’s Tallest Railway Bridge, Taller Than Eiffel Tower At 1,178 Feet.
2. Louvre Museum
Apart from seeing the Eifel Tower, people are also keen on seeing the Mona Lisa painting in the Louvre Museum. Are you dreaming of Paris just like us? Louvre Museum And Other Tourists Sites In Italy And France Have Been Shut Down Due To Coronavirus.
3. Kiyomizu-Dera
Japan is also one of the top favourite places for travellers. The Kiyomizu-Dera Temple in Kyoto has an 800-year-old pagoda and is loved by tourists. The temple has a quaint street filled with tourist-friendly shops and restaurants, loved by tourists.
4. Colosseum
Did you know Colosseum is also one of the most Instagrammed locations? The architectural marvel in Rome gives travellers a powerful wanderlust. The Colosseum is second only to Vatican City as the most visited spot in Italy. The monument is flocked by 7 million tourists a year.
5. La Sagrada Familia
Just like the Eiffel Tower in Paris, La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is one of the most loved tourists spots. Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí built the gorgeous, unique-looking church. The highlight is the sun beaming in the glass window that reflects every colour of the rainbow. How The New Tourist Rules of Barcelona Can Impact You?
6. Fushimi Inari Taisha
Known for thousands of vermillion gates leading to the top of Mount Inari, the Fushimi Inari Shrine is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. As an added bonus, it also happens to be one of the best spots in the city to drink sake.
7. Arc de Triomphe
Apart from the Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower, the Arc De Triomphe Finds popularity between visitors. the monument is easy to spot anywhere from the busy Champs-Élysées and makes for a popular place for pictures. Forget Paris’s Arc De Triomphe! Have You Seen Delhi’s India Gate?
8. Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain is perhaps one of Rome’s most iconic structures. Built on the site of an ancient Roman water source, the fountain is made of the same material, the travertine stone. The Trevi Fountain serves as a modern marvel that links back to Rome’s fabled past.
9. Pantheon
The iconic Pantheon in Rome has twice burned and been rebuilt before assuming its current appearance. Conversion to a church saved the building from the fate suffered by most other “pagan” buildings. Ever since, its architecture has impressed visitors, including Michelangelo and the rest of the world.
10. Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is one of the most iconic residences of all time. Queen Elizabeth II lives there, yes, and her children and grandchildren grew up running through all four of its wings. Travellers adorn this beautiful fortress that sits in the heart of London. Buckingham Palace And Other Royal Residences Will Remain Closed To Visitors This Year.
Let us know in the comments which of these places do you miss visiting the most?
First Published: September 28, 2020 4:48 PM