Monuments of the World
From the pyramids of Egypt to the Eiffel Tower, monuments tell the story of civilizations. Wonders of the world, UNESCO sites and masterpieces to recognize.
A monument is history that still stands. Behind every famous structure lies an era, a technique and an intention: to impress, to pray, to defend, to commemorate. Recognizing the Colosseum, the Taj Mahal or Machu Picchu, and understanding why they were built, is part of the foundations of general knowledge.
SAPIRO offers quizzes on iconic monuments from every continent, with a contextualized explanation behind each question: who built it, when, and what makes it unique.
Monuments in numbers
- 1,200+ sites on the UNESCO World Heritage list
- Only 1 of the 7 ancient wonders still standing: the Great Pyramid of Giza
- 2007: the 7 new wonders of the world chosen by global vote
- 17-19 million visitors a year to the Forbidden City, the most visited monument
- 330 metres: height of the Eiffel Tower, the most visited paid monument on earth
The essentials
Monuments by destination
Heritage and great eras
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Frequently asked questions about monuments
What are the 7 wonders of the world?
The 7 wonders of the ancient world were the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Only the Great Pyramid survives. The 7 new wonders, chosen by global vote in 2007, are the Great Wall of China, Petra, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, Chichén Itzá, the Colosseum and the Taj Mahal.
What is the most visited monument in the world?
The Forbidden City in Beijing is the most visited monument in the world, with around 17 to 19 million visitors per year. Among paid monuments, the Eiffel Tower leads with nearly 6.2 million annual visitors.
How many sites are on the UNESCO World Heritage list?
UNESCO lists more than 1,200 World Heritage sites across roughly 170 countries. Italy and China hold the most, with around sixty sites each.
What is the most visited monument in France?
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is the most visited monument in France, ahead of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and the Louvre. The Eiffel Tower remains the most visited paid monument in the country.