Introduction
When most of us think about history, we think about our schools, or maybe a park. But there are many more places in the world where you can learn more about the past. These are some of those places:
Tower of London
The Tower of London is a palace that was built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. The tower was originally used as a royal residence and prison, but it has since become a museum. Today, tourists can visit this historic site to see its many attractions, including weapons, armor and crowns that were once owned by royalty.
The Tower of London is one of London’s most popular tourist attractions and has been visited by millions over the centuries.
The Colosseum
The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. The Colosseum was built in 70 AD under the emperor Vespasian, who came to power after his father had died at about age 50 from natural causes. The construction began during Vespasian’s reign but he did not live to see its completion, as he died two years later due to an illness or poison that some say was administered by his son Titus Caesar (who later became emperor).
The Colosseum has been restored several times over its history; however it was damaged during World War II when American bombers targeted nearby buildings while trying to destroy Nazi headquarters located nearby–this led to a large hole being created on top left side where bombs hit hardest
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the British monarch and, with its 775 rooms, it is one of the largest residences in the world. It has been a royal residence since 1837 when Queen Victoria moved there.
The palace was built in 1705 as an expansion to an existing mansion by John Sheffield (the first duke of Buckingham) who wanted to live closer to London than his family seat at Sheffield Castle near Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The original building had two stories made from red brick with stone quoins (cornerstones). In 1761 Charles Spencer–who would later become third Earl Spencer–remodeled it into a Georgian house with white stucco facades and large windows on each floor; this design remains today although most of what you see today dates back only as far as 1820 when King George IV decided he wanted something more impressive than what had been built before him!
Petra
Petra is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. It’s famous for its rock-cut architecture, water conduit system and other archaeological sites.
Petra was established around the late 6th century BC as the capital city of the Nabataean Kingdom. The city is situated on the slope of Mount Hor in a narrow valley at an elevation of about 2,300 feet (700 metres). Its location gave it control over one of the major trade routes from Damascus to Egypt and northern Arabia as well as access to all goods coming into Arabia via camel trains or ships on the Red Sea coast
Alcatraz Prison
Alcatraz Island is located in the San Francisco Bay. The prison was built in the early 1900s, and it closed in 1963 after being used as a military prison during World War II and as a federal prison for criminals.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England. It’s the most famous site of Neolithic worship in the world and has been in use for 5,000 years. The structure consists of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones set within a circular ditch with an inner bank.
The site and its surroundings were added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites in 1986 because they are considered to be “of outstanding universal value” as one of the best-preserved examples worldwide of prehistoric sacred sites.[1]
The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is a 324-meter (1,063-foot) tall wrought iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It was built by Gustave Eiffel as an entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair, and has remained one of the most recognizable structures in the world ever since.
The tower was originally constructed for use as a lighthouse, but due to its height it was more useful as a radio transmitter during World War I. In 1920 it became a national monument and has been visited by over 7 million people each year since 1999 when it reopened after extensive renovations were completed on it.
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia that was built by King Suryavarman II in the 12th century. It’s considered to be the largest religious monument in the world and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992.
The temple complex is modeled after Mount Meru, which represents the center of the universe in Hindu mythology–and it honors Vishnu (one of three main gods). Angkor Wat was originally constructed as a Hindu shrine, but it later became Buddhist upon conversion by its new ruler Jayavarman VII who took over control from Suryavarman II following his death.
You can learn more about history in these places.
The world is filled with historical sites and monuments. You can learn about history, culture, architecture and even different countries. If you are interested in the past then these places are perfect for you!
Some of the most popular historical sites include:
- The Great Wall of China – built by Qin Shi Huangdi in order to protect his country from invaders
- The Colosseum – built as an arena for gladiator fights and animal hunts
- Stonehenge – an ancient monument that has been standing since approximately 3000 BC
Conclusion
These are just some of the most famous historical sites in the world. There are many more to explore, and we hope that our list has helped inspire you to find one near you!
