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Welcome to World Greatest Sites, the website that celebrates the most beautiful, outstanding and treasured places of the world

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From Unesco World Heritage Sites to engineering marvels, architectural megaprojects, skyscrapers, ancient ruins, castles, to natural landscape, panoramic vistas and awesome wonders of nature, World Greatest Sites is a showcase of the diversity and uniqueness in every corner of this wonderful world.

I create World Greatest Sites to satisfy my own passion for learning about the fantastic, beautiful places of the world, and I am delighted to share my discoveries with you.

The sites are listed under the following categories: Unesco World Heritage Sites, Wonders of the Ancient World, Fantastic Island Getaways, Gorgeous Cities, Marvels of Modern Architecture, Religious Sites of the World and Scenic Landscapes & Natural Wonders.

Now without further ado, let's plunge right in and discover!



Traveling somewhere? Let me recommend to you some Cheap Flights you can consider, and Apartments to rent from all over the world. And if my website should inspire you to travel the world, try to explore as much of it as you can. You may consider staying in hostels, inns, or even buy timeshare to save on expenses. With membership in an exchange program like RCI, you can stay in resorts around the world for about the same cost as a hotel. What's more, most resorts are located close to major destinations like the ones listed here.


UNESCO World Heritage Sites

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Sites inscribed by UNESCO for their outstanding universal values to humanity.
Wonders of the Ancient World

Wonders of the Ancient World

Showcase of the ruins, archaeological sites, and historical remains of past civilizations and cultures.
Fantastic Island Getaways

Fantastic Islands

A journey of discovering the beautiful most islands of the world, from tropical paradise to windswept isles.
Gorgeous Cities

Gorgeous Cities

Cities as well as towns, villages, hamlets and even metropolis, this section celebrates human communities.
Marvels of Modern Architecture

Marvels of Modern Architecture

Man-made structures of the modern age, from skyscrapers to bridges, dams, stadiums, airports, statues, towers and more.
Religious Sites of the World

Religious Sites of the World

Sacred sites around the world, including pilgrimage destinations, temples, churches, shrines, and more.
Scenic Landscapes & Natural Wonders

Scenic Landscapes

Explore all the beautiful natural places of the world, where the breathtaking beauty of nature is showcased.

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