Peru's ancient citadel of Machu Picchu tops TripAdvisor's Top 25 Landmarks—World List, according to the planet's most important site for tourists.
Due to results, Machu Picchu claimed the Travellers' Choice 2016 Award, the most important prize granted by TripAdvisor, Peru's Exports and Tourism Promotion Board (PromPeru) stressed.
According to the State-run organization, "the important recognition is the outcome of intense efforts by PromPeru, which allow the country to position itself as an important destination for visitors year after year, through campaigns such as ‘Peru, land of hidden treasures’ and ‘Peru, dedicated to the world.’”
The top 10 (out of 25)
1. Machu Picchu in Cusco region (Peru)
2. Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
3. Angkor Wat in Siem Reap (Cambodia)
4. St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City (Italy)
5. Taj Mahal in Agra (India)
6. Mezquita Cathedral in Cordoba (Spain)
7. Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in St. Petersburg (Russia)
8. The Alhambra in Granada (Spain)
9. Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. (United States)
10. Duomo di Milano (Italy)
TripAdvisor has highlighted the planet's top spots based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from travellers around the globe.