20 cities around the world known for great sightseeing

There are loads and loads of sights to see in Rome. The Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and the Sistine Chapel are just the tip of the iceberg. There are plenty of other churches and old buildings — both in and around Rome — to see. 

The landmarks that first come to mind in Paris include the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre Dame, but there’s plenty more iconography to see throughout the city. The Arc de Triomphe and the Pont Neuf are beautiful sights, too. 

No city in the United States has as many iconic landmarks as New York City. Grand Central Station, the Empire State Building, the Met, the Statue of Liberty — the list goes on. And there are always more sights being added to the list. 

Big Ben, the London Eye, Parliament, the Tower of London, everything in London is a sight worth seeing. There’s plenty to do in London that doesn’t include sightseeing, but you’ll want to see at least a few iconic landmarks. They’re hard to avoid. 

Everywhere you turn in Amsterdam, there’s something to see. Among the most famous sights are the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum, and Jordaan, the part of the city with the famed canals and historic buildings. 

If you take a visit to Tokyo, you’ll be overwhelmed by all there is to see. Some of the most famous spots include Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine, and Ueno Park, but there are lots more places to visit. 

If you love old architecture, Barcelona is the city for you. The Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, the Cathedral of Barcelona, and the Palau de la Música Catalana are just a few of the gorgeous architectural sights that the city has to offer. 

You could spend your entire trip to Thailand just wandering around Bangkok. There are that many sights to see. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace, and Lumphini Park are places you’ll definitely want on your itinerary. 

Dubai is basically just a town full of sights to see. The Burj Khalifa is the most famous landmark, but places like the Dubai Mall, the Dubai Frame, and the Jumeirah Mosque are also recognizable and fun to visit. 

Cape Town doesn’t have as many iconic landmarks as other cities, but it still has plenty of great sightseeing. Boulders Beach, V&A Waterfront, and Cape of Good Hope are all beautiful, and you’ll definitely recognize them. 

There’s so much to see in Sydney. The Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour, Bondi Beach, and Port Jackson Bay are perhaps the most iconic, but the city is just crawling with famous sights to lay your eyes on. 

Istanbul has loads of great sightseeing. You can spend your entire trip just taking guided tours of the famous places. Much of the sightseeing in Istanbul will consist of mosques, including the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque and the Blue Mosque. 

Though not quite as famous as some of its European counterparts, Lisbon is just as full of sights to see. The Carmo Convent ruins, Commerce Square, and the Lisbon Cathedral are just a few of the beautiful places to visit. 

What part of Copenhagen isn’t worth exploring? The Tivoli Gardens, Rosenborg Castle, the Round Tower, and Amalienborg Palace will all pique your interest, but those aren’t the only places. Just take a stroll through the town and see what you stumble upon. 

Germany is a great country for sightseeing, with Berlin among its best cities. The Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Cathedral, the Berlin TV Tower, and the Berlin Wall Memorial are points of interest, but those are far from the only landmarks to visit. 

Going to Edinburgh is like stepping back into another century. There are so many beautiful, ancient sights to see, like the Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, St. Giles’ Cathedral, and the Royal Yacht Britannia. 

Marrakech is an underrated place to visit, especially considering how much there is to see. Some of the top sights are the Jardin Majorelle, the Musée Yves Saint Laurent, the Djemaa el Fna, and the Koutoubia Mosque. 

Of course, Christ the Redeemer is the top sight to see in Rio de Janeiro, but it’s far from the only one. You’ll also want to visit Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana Beach, the Museum of Tomorrow, and the Escadaria Selaron, among other attractions. 

Not everyone wants to visit Russia, but those who do will find that there’s lots to see, especially in Moscow. The Moscow Kremlin, the Red Square, and St. Basil’s Cathedral are just a few of the unbelievable sights in the famed city. 

You might not be familiar with many of the sights of Hanoi, but you’ll be glad you got to see them. Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, and the Hanoi Opera House are all gorgeous places to visit, and there are lots of other stops to make in the city, too.