Must-see landmarks to visit in your lifetime - If you're planning a trip to any of the following countries in this gallery, make sure you plan some time to visit these remarkable landmarks, based on TripAdvisor's 2018 Travelers' Choice Awards.

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25. Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar - Found in the city of Yangon, this Buddhist sacred space dominates the town's skyline.

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24. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Japan - If you plan on visiting this beautiful shrine in southern Kyoto, be prepared for a trek. It is on a mountain and to reach the summit takes about two to three hours, according to japan-guide.com.

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23. Notre-Dame Basilica, Canada - Located in Montreal, Québec, this gorgeous church is a perfect example of Gothic Revival architecture.

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22. El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Argentina - Bibliophiles will love this. Buenos Aires is home to this large library, which is located inside a former theater.

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21. Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, Peru - The name Machu Picchu (meaning Old Mountain) comes from Quechua, an indigenous language spoken in and around the Andes.

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20. Sydney Opera House, Australia - This iconic performing arts venue in Sydney took an incredible 14 years to construct.

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19. Burj Khalifa, United Arab Emirates - This monumental skyscraper towering over Dubai was built using concrete, enough to equal the weight of 100 thousand elephants.

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18. Mutianyu, China - Part of the Great Wall, this section is one of the best-preserved parts of this historic landmark. It offers some spectacular views.

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17. Wat Pho, Thailand - This marvelous temple in Bangkok is also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. 

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16. Acropolis, Greece - This ancient Greek citadel in Athens became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

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15. Tower of London, United Kingdom - This historic castle is another UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was used as a prison and execution site in the 16th and 17th century.

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14. Eiffel Tower, France - According to the Eiffel Tower website, approximately seven million people flock to the City of Lights each year to visit this recognizable monument in Paris.

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13. Christ the Redeemer, Brazil - This famous monument in Rio de Janeiro with fantastic views of the city was visited by Pope John Paul II, the Dalai Lama, Princess Diana, Prince Charles, and former US President, Barack Obama, with his family.

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12. Notre-Dame de Paris, France - Beneath the square in front of this popular cathedral is an archaeological museum that houses historical ruins. The Notre-Dame is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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11. Old Town Square, Czech Republic - If you find yourself in Prague, you will come across this important square, which features the Church of Our Lady before Týn, St. Nicholas Church, and other picturesque statues.

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10. Parliament, Hungary - The Hungarian Parliament Building is an exquisite representation of Gothic Revival and Renaissance Revival architecture.

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9. Golden Gate Bridge, United States - This breathtaking bridge is found in San Francisco, California, and spans a whopping total of 8,981 ft (2,737 m).

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8. Alcatraz Island, United States - Off the shore of the same California city in San Francisco Bay is Alcatraz Island, which is home to the famous former maximum high-security prison.

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7. Milan Cathedral, Italy - This is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world. It took an extraordinary six centuries to build.

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6. Taj Mahal, India - The Taj Mahal is an illustration of Mughal architecture and is the jewel of Muslim art in India, as per UNESCO.

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5. Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, Spain - This is one place that must be seen in person to truly appreciate its vast beauty.

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4. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City - Located in Vatican City, the city-state surrounded by Rome, St. Peter's Basilica is one of the largest church buildings in the world.

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4. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City - This spectacular basilica houses Michelangelo masterpiece, Pietà.

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3. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, United Arab Emirates - Found in the capital Abu Dhabi, this is the largest mosque in the UAE and one of the largest in the world.

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3. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, United Arab Emirates - The mosque has seven imported chandeliers each  made up of millions of brilliant Swarovski crystals.

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2. Plaza de España, Spain - Located right in the heart of the city, this grand plaza in Seville was built for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929.

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2. Plaza de España, Spain - It features a range of activities including carriage rides, boat trips, towers to see, museums to visit, and is home to plenty of other administrative buildings situated there.

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1. Angkor Wat, Cambodia - In the number one spot is Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument on earth.

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1. Angkor Wat, Cambodia - This amazing temple is at the top of bucket lists for many travelers. If you plan to tour, be sure to dress modestly and appropriately as it is a sacred religious site.

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