Must-Visit Historical Sites
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Must-Visit Historical Sites

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Must-Visit Historical Sites

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10 picks in “Must-Visit Historical Sites”, curated by TheTraveler on TheLysts.

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Must-Visit Historical Sites — 10 items
NameSiteCountryHistorical SignificanceBest Time to VisitPro TipsEstimated Cost
1Machu PicchuMachu PicchuPeruAncient Incan city in the Andes, a UNESCO World Heritage SiteApril to OctoberBook tickets in advance, limited daily visitors$$$
2The ColosseumThe ColosseumItalyIconic Roman amphitheater, a symbol of ancient RomeMarch to NovemberConsider a guided tour to skip the lines$$
3PetraPetraJordanAncient city carved into pink sandstone cliffs, a UNESCO World Heritage SiteMarch to May, September to NovemberVisit early to avoid the heat and crowds$$$
4The Great Wall of ChinaThe Great Wall of ChinaChinaMassive fortification stretching across northern ChinaApril to OctoberVisit Mutianyu section for fewer crowds$$
5The AcropolisThe AcropolisGreeceAncient citadel on a rocky outcrop above Athens, featuring the ParthenonMarch to June, September to NovemberVisit in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds$$
6StonehengeStonehengeUKPrehistoric monument consisting of a ring of standing stonesApril to SeptemberBook a private access tour to get up close to the stones$$
7The Pyramids of GizaThe Pyramids of GizaEgyptAncient pyramids and the Sphinx, a symbol of ancient EgyptOctober to AprilVisit in the early morning for cooler temperatures$$
8Angkor WatAngkor WatCambodiaLargest religious monument in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage SiteNovember to FebruaryHire a guide to understand the history and significance$$
9AlhambraAlhambraSpainPalace and fortress complex of the Moorish monarchs of GranadaMarch to June, September to NovemberBook tickets in advance, limited daily visitors$$
10The Taj MahalThe Taj MahalIndiaMarble mausoleum, a symbol of India’s Mughal architectureOctober to MarchVisit at sunrise or sunset for the best photos$$