If you want to travel and step back in time, here are ten great historical travel destinations for history buffs on the go. From castles to the Great Walls to the Pyramids, here are 10 historic sites that everyone should visit. Are there places in your opinion that are both historical and travel destinations? Please leave a comment and mention the name of the place.
10. European castles
Throughout Europe, there are thousands of medieval and baroque castles that evoke the image of fairy-tale princesses.
and chivalrous knights. They were built not only as a protective fortress, but also as houses of feudal lords and kings that showed their wealth and status. Some of the most impressive examples are Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle, France's Versailles Palace, Ireland's Blarney Castle, Portugal's Sintra Palace, Turkey's Topkapi Palace, Czech Republic's Prague Castle, and England's Leeds Castle.
9. Stonehenge
Although there are several theories about the functionality of this Neolithic monument, no one can argue that within minutes of your arrival you will find yourself pondering the mystery of Stonehenge. The main competing theories are that it was built as either an astronomical observatory or a religious site, while others believe that the blue stones have healing powers. Construction first began around 3000 BC and was carried out in three separate phases hundreds of years apart.
8. Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is easily Cambodia's most recognizable temple and one of its most beautiful. It was built in the early 12th century by King Suryavarman II to serve as a state temple and capital. Angkor Wat, a prime example of Khmer architecture that incorporates numerous bas-reliefs and devatas, is unique in that it is the only temple facing west.
7. The Great Wall of China
The wall is the product of 21 centuries of construction and reconstruction, beginning in the 5th century BC, and was used to protect the Chinese Empire from Xiongnu attacks. Although parts of the current wall, dating back to the Ming Dynasty, are in a state of complete disrepair, they are well-preserved near tourist centers and have even been reconstructed to give visitors a glimpse of their former glory.
6. Machu Picchu
Known to many as the "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu is the most impressive remnant of the Inca Empire. It was built in 1462 AD and was abandoned only a hundred years later, saving it from looting and destruction at the hands of Spanish conquistadors who did not know its location. American historian Hiram Bingham rediscovered Machu Picchu in 1911. The three main structures are the Temple of the Sun, the Three-Window Room, and the Stone of Intihuatana, an astronomical clock or calendar called the "Sunset Point."
5. Parthenon
The Parthenon is an elegantly crafted symbol not only of Ancient Greece, but also of the roots of democracy. The current building was built by Pericles in the mid-5th century BC as a Doric temple to the goddess Athena and also as the treasury of the Delian League. Many of the statues, referred to as marbles, were removed despite efforts by the Greek government to return them, and are now housed in the British Museum, the Louvre, and other museums.
4. Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is one of the most amazing structures in the world and the story of its construction is equally beautiful. The Taj was built between 1632 and 1653 by Emperor Shah Jahan to serve as a mausoleum and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It was built from marble by twenty thousand workers and decorated with twenty-eight different types of precious and semi-precious stones from all over India and Asia.
3. Petra
The ancient Nabataean capital of Petra was built around 100 BC and was a place where many ancient trade routes converged and made its inhabitants very wealthy. Some of the main sights are the Theater and the Monastery, but the most famous is Al-Khazna, commonly referred to as the Treasury, whose use remained a mystery until back-and-forth excavations revealed that the Khazna was indeed a royal tomb. family
2. Rome
The Eternal City is filled with some of the world's most stunning and iconic architecture. Layers of Ancient Roman, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque buildings can be seen at almost every turn. However, no trip to Rome is complete without seeing at least one of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Circus Maximus, Arch of Constantine, Fontana di Trevi, and the many historic squares in the city.
1. Egypt
Egypt is one of the most culturally rich countries in the world and one of the oldest tourist destinations in the world, having hosted many visitors from ancient Greece and Rome. Of course, the site most synonymous with Egyptian imagery is the Great Pyramid and Sphinx at Giza. Other must-sees include the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel, the Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Luxor and Karnak, all of which will make you feel like you've stepped back into the lands of Ancient Egypt.
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