Taj Mahal is the 2nd best-loved landmark in the world
The world is home to some truly beautiful and unique landmarks. In every corner of the globe, these landmarks are loved and adorned by natives and visitors alike. But which are the most popular and best-loved in the world?
Analyzing the world’s landmarks on a variety of factors including annual visitor numbers, entry prices, Tripadvisor ratings, and Instagram posts, this report reveals the world’s most loved landmarks, as well as the landmarks that are raking in the biggest revenue from ticket sales.
The 10 best-loved landmarks in the world
|
Rank |
Landmark |
Country |
Entry Fee |
Annual Visitor Numbers |
Annual Google Search Volume |
Tripadvisor Rating |
Instagram Posts |
Overall Score /10 |
|
1 |
Niagara Falls |
Canada |
$0.00 |
11,700,000 |
18,093,000 |
5.0 |
3,483,757 |
9.22 |
|
2 |
Taj Mahal |
India |
$8.15 |
6,532,366 |
23,770,000 |
5.0 |
2,055,490 |
7.67 |
|
3 |
Grand Canyon |
US |
$15.00 |
6,200,000 |
14,940,000 |
5.0 |
4,178,300 |
7.47 |
|
4 |
Golden Gate Bridge |
US |
$0.00 |
15,000,000 |
6,023,000 |
4.5 |
3,187,732 |
6.90 |
|
5 |
Statue Of Liberty |
US |
$0.00 |
4,240,000 |
12,526,000 |
4.5 |
2,185,960 |
6.61 |
|
6 |
Great Wall Of China |
China |
$4.37 |
10,000,000 |
6,123,000 |
5.0 |
418,020 |
6.45 |
|
7 |
Eiffel Tower |
France |
$12.72 |
6,100,000 |
16,590,000 |
4.5 |
7,124,806 |
6.20 |
|
8 |
Burj Khalifa |
Dubai |
$37.16 |
16,730,000 |
24,590,000 |
4.5 |
6,239,166 |
6.12 |
|
9 |
Banff National Park |
Canada |
$5.25 |
4,120,000 |
3,817,000 |
5.0 |
1,228,675 |
6.08 |
|
10 |
Colosseum |
Italy |
$7.98 |
7,600,000 |
7,465,000 |
4.5 |
1,879,138 |
5.75 |
The best-loved landmark in the world is Niagara Falls. Free to visit, Niagara Falls sees just under 12 million visitors a year and it has a perfect 5/5 rating on Tripadvisor, as well as over 3 million Instagram posts. The landmark sits on the border between Canada and the United States and offers some of the most breathtaking views of natural waterfalls in the world.
The second most loved landmark in the world is the Taj Mahal in India. Over 6.5 million people visit the Taj Mahal each year, and this landmark saw a whopping 23 million searches on Google over the last 12 months. It is a symbol of India’s rich history and a world-renowned heritage site. Visitors from all over the globe come to visit the landmark.
In third place is the Grand Canyon. An Instagram favorite, the Grand Canyon has appeared in over 4 million Instagram posts to date. Over 6 million people visit it each year and almost 15 million search for it on Google. The 277-mile-deep canyon reveals layered bands of red rock and millions of years of geological history.
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The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is expected to generate the highest ticket revenue, with $621,721,438 expected to be made from ticket sales each year. The landmark sees 16,730,000 visitors each year.
The travel experts at Bounce analyzed the world’s landmarks on a variety of factors including annual visitor numbers, entry prices, Tripadvisor ratings, and Instagram posts, to reveal the world’s most loved landmarks.
