10 World Heritage Sites and Accommodation Recommendations Part 2
Venice and its Lagoon, Italy
Unlike any other city in the world, Venice is built on 118 tiny islands. Hundreds of tiny bridges and boat canals connect the city's canals to each other, providing transportation for visitors and locals alike.
Where to Stay? The Gritti Palace with a unique view of the canal. Click for our other recommendations!
Taj Mahal, India Built as an immortal symbol of love, the Taj Mahal was built using white marble as a mausoleum dedicated to Emperor Shah Jahan's third and favorite wife. It took 16 years to complete the Taj Mahal and 5 years to add the surrounding garden. Its architecture is a combination of Indian, Persian, Islamic, Turkish and Ottoman influences. Only from the point where the emperor's tomb is located, the contours of the Taj Mahal can be seen in perfect symmetry.
Where to Stay? The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra with a view of the Taj Mahal. Click for other recommendations!
Memphis Necropolis - Pyramid Lands from Giza to Dahshur, Egypt Along with the Sphinx of Giza and other monuments recognized almost everywhere in the world, the pyramids have stood the test of time. Built around 2484 BC, the pyramids, especially the Great Pyramid, the largest of the three pyramids, have survived intact to this day.
Where to Stay? Four Seasons Hotel Cairo with a unique view of the pyramids. Click for other hotel recommendations!
Great Barrier Reef, Australia A world unto itself, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world. Spread over 2253 kilometers and consisting of 900 islands, the reef is big enough to be seen even from space. It has an enormous underwater life, home to different types of whales, dolphins, turtles, 1500 species of fish, crocodiles, sharks, rays and more.
Where to stay? Bedarra, a tropical paradise in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Click for other recommendations!
Colosseum and Roman Forum, Italy The Colosseum, with its 2000 years of history, symbolizes the architectural achievements of the Romans. The Colosseum and the Roman Forum in Rome represent two important symbols of the existence of the Roman Empire. The Colosseum is a place of entertainment for the masses and a monument to the structural power of Roman architecture. The Roman Forum was the heart of Roman life, where all kinds of meetings, celebrations, festivals and sporting events took place.
Where to Stay? A luxurious 20th century city villa, The Corner Townhouse. Click for other recommendations!
