European Icons
Originally built as a temporary entrance arch for the 1889 World's Fair, this towering icon lattice structure has become an iconic symbol in France.
The Eiffel Tower
Gifted to the US by France in 1886 to celebrate freedom and democracy, this colossal copper sculpture stands proudly in a famous harbor.
The Statue of Liberty
Constructed out of gleaming white marble by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 1630s as a mausoleum for his favorite wife, this architectural masterpiece sits on the Yamuna River in Agra.
The Taj Mahal
Dominating the harbor skyline of a coastal city in Australia, this performance venue is world famous for its unique architectural design that mimics gleaming white sails.
Sydney Opera House
Located in Washington DC, this massive 555 foot marble obelisk was built to honor our first leader and was once the tallest structure in the world.
The Washington Monument.
The ancient Roman ampitheater in the center of Rome was completed in 80 AD and hosted spectacular gladiator battles.
The Colloseum
Carved directly into the granite face of the Black Hills in South Dakota, this massive monument features 60 foot profiles of our heads of state.
Mount Rushmore
This monumental ancient mortuary complex near Cairo consists of 3 major geometric structures. It was built to honor Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.
The Great Pyramids of Giza
Located on an Island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, these monolithic, oversized human figures were carved by the Rapa Nui people between 1250 and 1500 AD.
Easter Island statues (or Moai statues)
This historic copper-covered hall in Philadelphia features the famous Liberty Bell and is where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution was signed.
Independence Hall
Situated in the heart of London, this famous landmark is actually the name of the massive 13 ton bell inside the Elizabeth Tower.
Big Ben
This sweeping, multi-mile suspension bridge painted in "International Orange", spans the entrance to the city by the Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
The Golden Gate Bridge
Stretching thousands of miles across northern borders, this immense stone and earthen fortification system was constructed by various dynasties to repel nomadic invaders.
The Great Wall of China
Visible from outer space, this breathtaking 1,400 mile long living ecosystem off the coast of Queensland, Australia is the world's largest coral reef system.
The Great Barrier Reef
Spanning the Colorado River between the border of Arizona and Nevada, this massive concrete structure was constructed during the Great Depression and is an important source of electricity.
The Hoover Dam
This high-security royal palace and fortress on the north bank of the River Thames houses the dazzling Crown Jewels and is guarded by the famous "Beefeaters."
The Tower of London
Straddling the border between New York and Ontario, Canada, this massive trio of waterfalls is a legendary honeymoon destination and an immense source of hydroelectric power.
Niagara Falls
Located in Cambodia, this sprawling 12th century temple complex was originally constructed as a Hindu monument before transforming into a Buddhist site, and it remains the largest religious structure in the world.
Angkor Wat
This active, snow-capped stratovolcano is the highest peak in Japan and holds a deeply sacred place in traditional Japanese art, geography, and culture.
Located in historic Boston, this 2.5 mile red brick path leads visitors through 16 significant historical site.s including Paul Revere's house and the Old North Church
The Freedom Trail
This complex, multi-towered cathedral in Barcelona was designed by architect Gaudi in 1882 and remains famously unfinished to this day.
The Sagrada Familia
Perched high in the Andes mountains of Peru, this breathtaking 15th century Incan citadel went unnoticed by Spanish conquistadors and was brought to global attention by explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911.
Machu Pichu
Carved directly into vibrant, rose-red desert sandstone cliffs in southern Jordan, this ancient Nabataean caravan city is famous for its towering, ornate treasury building facade.
Petra
Situated in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Normandy, France, this medieval abbey and village is built on a small tidal island that becomes completely cut off from the mainland at high tide.
Mont Saint Michel
This ornate Beaux-Arts style building in Washington DC opened in 1897 as the main building of America's oldest federal cultural institution and features a spectacular domed Main Reading Room
The Library of Congress