Top 13 Most Beautiful Places in the World You Have to Visit

The world is full of natural beauty, from stunning landscapes to picturesque towns. With so many places to explore, it can be hard to decide where to go next. To help you plan your travels, here are 13 of the most beautiful places in the world you have to visit. From the beaches of Brazil to the rolling hills of Ireland, these destinations are sure to take your breath away.

Top 13 Most Beautiful Places in the World

1. The Amalfi Coast, Italy

 

The Amalfi Coast, Italy

One of the most beautiful coasts in the world, the Amalfi Coast in Italy is certainly one of the most romantic travel destinations. The snow-covered peaks of the Maritime Alps frame the turquoise Mediterranean Sea, while small towns, piazzas, and colorful houses line the coastline. The ancient town of Ravello overlooks the stunning valley below, while Positano is a perfect place for sunsets. The Piazzetta in Positano is lined with cafes, where visitors can enjoy a coffee as they watch the townspeople stroll by.

2. The Canadian Rockies, Canada

 

The Canadian Rockies, Canada
Canada is known for its mountains, and the Canadian Rockies are the most scenic in the country. The Rocky Mountains stretch across much of the western half of the country, with peaks reaching over 14,000 feet. The Rockies reach all the way to Alaska, where they meet the Alaska Range. The large rivers that flow from the mountains create a large number of waterfalls and spectacular valleys.

3. The Great Barrier Reef, Australia

 

The Great Barrier Reef, Australia

The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest single structure made by living organisms, a natural wonder so enormous that it can be seen from space. Lying off the coast of Queensland, Australia, the reef is home to thousands of individual reefs, some the size of the United Kingdom, and teeming with marine life. In fact, scientists believe that the reef is the basis for much of the diversity of life on Earth, making it an important site for scientific study. It is also a popular tourist destination, due to its beauty and history.

4. The Grand Canyon, USA

The Grand Canyon, USA

The Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world. The canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long and 6 to 10 miles wide, with steep cliffs and a depth that goes down more than a mile. You can visit it through tour companies, or you can hike down into the canyon on your own. The canyon is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

5. The Taj Mahal, India

The Taj Mahal, India

The Taj Mahal, the most beautiful mausoleum in the world, is a monument built for the Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, who died during childbirth. It took more than 20 years to build and is a mixture of Persian and Islamic architecture. The white marble mausoleum is decorated with a combination of geometric designs, arabesque patterns, and inscriptions in Arabic, Sanskrit and Persian.

6. Machu Picchu, Peru

 

Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu is one of the most famous ruins in the world. Located in Peru and surrounded by mountains, the Inca site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and can only be visited on a guided tour. The Incas built the citadel at Machu Picchu as a place of worship and nobility. The location was considered sacred by the Incas and therefore was off-limits to ordinary people; this is reflected in its current state, which remains remarkably well preserved.

7. Komodo National Park, Indonesia

 

Komodo National Park, Indonesia
The Komodo dragon is the largest lizard on Earth and can grow up to seven feet long. It has a unique ability to regulate its body temperature, which means it can survive in temperatures as cold as -5 degC (23 degF) during the winter.

8. The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt

 

The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt

The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the oldest and most famous pyramids in the world. First built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu, it is one of four great pyramids at the Giza Plateau and the only one that remains from the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Great Pyramid is made up of 2.3 million blocks of stone, weighing about 7.5 million tons. It stands over 400 ft high and is roughly the same size as the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan, Mexico.

9. Palmeria, Mexico

 

Palmeria, Mexico
Palmeria is a marine reserve in the Gulf of California that was created after an oil platform was set ablaze. The resulting fire burned for days, leaving a large burn scar on the ocean floor and a smoking crater where the rig once stood. The Palmaria Marine Reserve has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

10. The Northern Lights, Iceland

 

The Northern Lights, Iceland

The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are perhaps one of the most natural wonders of the world. They occur in the far northern reaches of the Earth and light up the sky, often with a stunning intensity. These lights can be seen around the year, but are at their most photogenic during the winter months. Iceland is a popular destination for Northern Lights tours as it is located near the center of the Northern Hemisphere where the lights are more often observed.

11. The Iguazu Falls, Argentina/Brazil

 

The Iguazu Falls, Argentina/Brazil

The Iguazu Falls are located on the border of Argentina and Brazil. While the Brazilian side is known for its stunning waterfalls, the Argentinian side has a completely different set of exotic landscapes. These include the “Land of Fire” with its countless geysers and mud pools, and “the Waterfall of the Hanging Bridges”, which drops from the edge of a hanging bridge into a deep canyon. The famous Iguazu Waterfall is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

12. The Victoria Falls, Zambia/Zimbabwe

 

The Victoria Falls, Zambia/Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls is the world’s largest curtain of falling water. This natural wonder can be found in southern Africa, and it is located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is here that the mighty Zambezi river crashes through the spectacular stone arch of the world-renowned Victoria Falls.

13. The Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

The Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

The Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most beautiful places in Croatia. The lakeshore consists of turquoise lakes with waterfalls, numerous lakes and water channels, an old beech forest, and green hills.

The world is full of natural beauty, from stunning landscapes to picturesque towns. With so many places to explore, it can be hard to decide where to go next. To help you plan your travels, here are 10 of the most beautiful places in the world you have to visit. From the beaches of Brazil to the rolling hills of Ireland, these destinations are sure to take your breath away.