Historical places in the world. Plan: Wonders of the World

11. The Acropolis, Athens
The Acropolis is a hilltop complex in Athens that contains some of the most famous historical sites in Greece. The most famous structure on the Acropolis is the Parthenon, an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Built between 447 BC and 432 BC, it’s considered one of the greatest achievements in classical architecture. The Parthenon has been admired throughout history by many renowned architects such as Le Corbusier.
Other structures on the Acropolis include the Propylaea (a gateway), and The Erechtheion (also known as the Temple of Athena Polias). One of the best ways to see these historic sites is by taking a guided tour.
The Parthenon temple and Athenian Acropolis
12. Easter Island
This ancient site in the southeastern Pacific Ocean is famous for its huge statues. Known as moai, they were carved by early inhabitants.

Easter Island, whose native name is Rapa Nui, measures around 64 square miles. Estimates on when the island was settled range from around 300 to 1200 CE by people from Polynesia. The moai are almost all carved from tuff, a volcanic tuff rock native to the island.

Most of the statues are around 13 feet high (four meters), although the tallest completed moai was 33 feet high (12 meters). The moai statues that you see today have been re-erected by archaeologists.
Today, Rapa Nui National Park is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The famous Easter Island statues
13. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of Italy’s most famous landmarks. Construction began on a marshy site in 1173 and only finished in 1399!
After the first three stories were built out of the 8 that were planned, it was noticed that the tower was leaning. This was due to the soft ground on which it was constructed, and the tower has been leaning ever since!
The tower leans at an angle of about five and a half degrees, which is enough to make it seem like it might topple over any moment, although it’s perfectly safe. You can visit this historical site in the city of Pisa, which is located in Tuscany.
Pisa Leaning Tower and Cathedral Basilica at sunrise