1. England
   Spain
2. France
   Germany

The Eiffel Tower was built as part of a celebration to recognize the French Revolution. Completed in 1889, it is more than 1,000 feet tall, the tallest structure in all of Paris.

1. Wales
   Ireland
2. England
   Scotland

Big Ben is a world-famous clock tower in London. The 315-foot tower was completed in 1859 and is located at the north end of the Palace of Westminster.

1. India
   China
2. Russia
   Cambodia

The Taj Mahal is an enormous white mausoleum built in India in the mid-1600s. About 20,000 artisans applied their skills to the site, which draws as many as 8 million visitors annually.

1. Istanbul, Turkey
   Barcelona, Spain
2. Athens, Greece
   Rome, Italy

It wasn't until the 1970s that the Greek government decided to get serious about restoring the Parthenon. While it may not get back to its former glory, the Parthenon's repairs will utilize newer materials that will help prevent damage and daily wear and tear.

1. New Zealand
   Australia
2. Brazil
   Madagascar

The Great Barrier Reef contains thousands of spectacular coral reefs, and about 600 islands along the northeast coast of Australia.

1. Afghanistan
   Germany
2. Austria
   Belgium

King Ludwig II's Neuschwanstein is a great place for a Disney fan to visit. Why? This is the castle that Walt Disney used for inspiration when it came to designing Cinderella's castle.

1. Venice
   Milan
2. Rome
   Florence

Venice, also known as The Floating City, is known for its bridges and gondolas. There are 417 bridges and 58 of these bridges are privately owned, just like owning a driveway on a landlocked house.

1. Chile and Argentina
   United States and Canada
2. India and Bangladesh
   Nepal and China

The international border between Nepal and China cuts directly across the summit of Mt. Everest. Every year hundreds of climbers attempt to summit the mountain from both the Nepalese and Chinese sides.

1. Egypt
   Turkey
2. Saudi Arabia
   Israel

There are more than 100 pyramids comprising the famous desert structures in Egypt. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest -- it stretches more than 480 feet into the sky.

1. Vermont
   Connecticut
2. New York
   New Jersey

The Empire State Building in New York City is 102 stories of pure iconic landmark. It's been climbed by giant movie gorillas and used as a scenic viewpoint for millions of visitors since it was completed in 1931.

1. Greenland
   Mexico
2. Canada
   Russia

Niagara Falls isn't just one waterfall — it's three. The largest of the three waterfalls is Horseshoe Falls. Ninety percent of the water that goes over the falls, goes over Horseshoe Falls.

1. Saudi Arabia
   Israel
2. Turkey
   Palestine

If you are planning a visit to the Wailing Wall, be sure to bring a pad of paper and a pen. Why? It is Jewish tradition to write prayers and petitions on paper and wedge it between the bricks in the wall.

1. Czech Republic
   Russia
2. Afganistan
   Romania

Initially, the Kremlin was constructed out of wood, with white stone replacing the wood in the 1300s, and red brick replaced the stone in the late 1400s.

1. Chile
   Argentia
2. Peru
   Columbia

Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Peru. It's an Incan citadel that was abandoned during the 15th century when the Spanish Conquest roiled the continent.

1. China
   Myanmar
2. Vietnam
   South Korea

The Great Wall of China is a series of walls built in northern China over the course of roughly two thousand years to protect Chinese states against invasions.

1. Ecuador
   Venezuela
2. Brazil
   Columbia

In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a huge statue of Jesus called Christ the Redeemer overlooks the sprawling city. It is nearly 100 feet high and was constructed between 1922 and 1931.

1. Rome
   Paris
2. London
   Berlin

The Colosseum is a massive old gladiator arena in Rome. It was built in AD 70 and possibly seated up to 80,000 spectators, which is more than some modern NFL stadiums.

1. New York City
   Los Angeles
2. Boston
   Washington D.C.

Located in Washington D.C., the United States Capitol serves as the primary capitol building in the United States. The United States Capitol was constructed in 1800 and is notable for being the start of the street numbering system in the District.

1. Portugal
   France
2. Norway
   Belgium

Notre-Dame de Paris, or simply Notre Dame Cathedral, is one of the best-known churches in the world and an important building for those of the Catholic faith. It is adorned with famous gargoyles and a 226-foot tower with a commanding view of Paris.

1. California
   Texas
2. Nevada
   Arizona

The Hollywood sign is located in Los Angeles, California, but it wasn't originally created with movies in mind. In fact, it was supposed to be an advertisement for real estate in the Hollywoodland development. The last four letters were removed in 1949.

1. Germany
   Belgium
2. Switzerland
   Russia

The Berlin Wall was a concrete barrier constructed in 1961 to enclose the western portion of the city of Berlin from the rest of East Germany until the fall of the wall and reunification of Germany from 1989-1990.

1. South Africa
   Tanzania
2. Angola
   Kenya

Mount Kilimanjaro is an enormous dormant volcano in Tanzania. From base to peak, it rises more than 16,000 feet high. It was first summited in 1889 by two climbers of European origins.

1. Australia
   Canada
2. The United States
   Brazil

The Willis Tower is located in Chicago. The 110-story building is the second-tallest in the United States. When it was completed in 1973, however, it was the tallest building on the planet, and for 25 years it held onto that title.

1. Las Vegas, United States
   Macau, China
2. Monte Carlo, Monaco
   Atlantic City, United States

Las Vegas was officially founded as a city on May 15, 1905. When gangster Bugsy Siegel opened the Flamingo hotel in 1946, Las Vegas as we know it today was born.

1. Argentina
   Brazil
2. Uruguay
   Chile

Easter Island is a southeastern Chilean island. With its Polynesian history, the area has over 800 statues. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.

1. Australia
   New Zealand
2. The United States
   Portugal

"The Lord of the Rings" was shot almost entirely in New Zealand, with the set for Hobbiton being converted into a tourism destination.

1. Japan
   China
2. France
   The United States

While Japan, China and France all boast their own version of Disneyland, it is in the United States where you'll find Walt Disney World Resort. Opened in 1971, the resort is comprised of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom.

1. Peru
   Colombia
2. England
   Ireland

Stonehenge is probably the most recognized prehistoric monument on Earth. For centuries, people have puzzled over the significance of the stones, which are placed in a circle pattern, but no one really knows the story behind these famous rocks.

1. Lyon, France
   Madrid, Spain
2. Naples, Italy
   Vatican City

Although some construction spilled over into the early part of the 17th century, the Saint Peter's Basilica that visitors gaze upon today when visiting the Vatican is largely a 16th century replacement of Constantine's original.

1. San Francisco
   New York City
2. Seattle
   Portland

In 1937, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge opened, and since then it's been one of the most photographed and famous bridges in the world. Until 1964, the 4,200-foot long bridge was the longest suspension bridge on Earth.

1. Perth
   Brisbane
2. Sydney
   Melbourne

With its swooping lines and harbor location, the Sydney Opera House is easily Australia's most recognizable landmark. It is 213 feet tall and was completed in 1973.

1. The United States
   Australia
2. Saudi Arabia
   India

The deepest point of the Grand Canyon is about 7,800 feet, or well over 1 mile. Current estimates guess the canyon's age at around 17 million years old.

1. Barcelona, Spain
   Paris, France
2. Lisbon, Portugal
   Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Sagrada Família is an unfinished church in Barcelona, Spain. Some officials hope to have the structure completed by 2026, which would be the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudi's death.

1. Egypt
   The United Arab Emirates
2. Saudi Arabia
   Qatar

Since 2008, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai has been regarded as the tallest building on Earth. It is 2,722 feet tall and cost around $1.5 billion and took 5 years to construct.

1. Athens, Greece
   Zurich, Switzerland
2. Paris France
   Pisa, Italy

The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy was completed in the 14th century after two centuries of construction efforts. The lean, of course, wasn't intentional -- it was caused because the soil was too soft to support the structure.

1. Boulder, Colorado
   Phoenix, Arizona
2. San Antonio, Texas
   San Diego, California

San Antonio not only housed the mission, but it was also a center of commerce. At one point it was even considered the capital of Texas. The city would be witness to two battles during the Texas Revolution - the Battle of the Alamo and the Siege and Battle of Bexar.

1. Columbia
   Mexico
2. Peru
   Honduras

If you are planning a trip to the Teotihuacan Pyramids, be sure to check the dates before heading out; it is open only certain days of the week. When you arrive, be sure to check out the free in-depth tours so you can appreciate this beautiful place.

1. Sweden
   The Netherlands
2. France
   Germany

Every year, millions of visitors trek to Holland to experience the blooming of millions of tulips in Keukenhof. Because tulips are only in bloom for a short period of time, the best time to visit the garden would be in mid-April to early May.

1. St. Louis, United States
   Chicago, United States
2. Philadelphia, United States
   New York City, United States

From ground level to torch tip, the Statue of Liberty is more than 300 feet tall. It was dedicated in 1886, a gift from the people of France as a celebration of American independence from the British.

1. Norway
   England
2. Italy
   Germany

The Duke of Buckingham built Buckingham Palace to serve as his private residence in 1703. It was converted into a royal palace in 1826 by legendary architect John Nash.