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If you want to connect with ancient history - here are seven amazing locations around the world that have stood the test of time.
Thousands of years old, the Great Wall winds its way across the beautiful Chinese countryside.
The landscape is diverse and stunning, from verdant river valleys, imposing mountains and charming villages. Get away from the chaotic tour groups and see the Wall in a relatively untouched state at Simatai, about 100kms north of Beijing.
The Great Wall is so inextricably weaved into Chinese culture and legend that it would be impossible to make a trip to this stunning country without incorporating a visit to its most familiar landmark.
Most visitors to Rome list the Colosseum as the site they most want to see. This enduring symbol of ancient Rome originally seated over 50,000 people and stands as a remarkable example of Roman architecture and engineering.
This great Wonder of the World stands as a striking example of the old, side by side with sleek, modern Rome. The Colosseum is bustling but energetic in the day and simply stunning lit by lamps at night.
Make the Colosseum your first destination next time you visit the Eternal City.
Excited travelers make the trek each year to the south west of England, hoping to see one of earth's greatest mysteries. 5000 years old, Stonehenge remains an enigma. No one is certain who built this megalithic ruin, or how the enormous stones were moved into their final resting places.
Though they can be visited easily, and at any time of day, they seem to be at their most impressive at dawn and dusk, when the sun hangs low in the sky, peaking between the rocks.
No picture or description of this ancient circle of stones can prepare you for the wonder you will feel when you see them up close.
Istanbul's Church of Divine Wisdom, is one of the most impressive buildings in the world, and one of the most important.
Standing for more than a millennium as a focal point of Christianity, under the Ottomans it was converted to a mosque. Now a museum it contains beautiful artifacts of both faiths. At ground level, explore relics of the Islamic Period, with a stunning marble Mihrab pointing the way to Mecca. On the upper floors, see the beautiful mosaics depicting Christ and the Virgin.
Stunning from the outside, it is inside where you're struck with the history within its walls. If you have any interest in art, history, religion or architecture, Hagia Sophia is the perfect destination for you.
An hour outside of Florence, in a lively university town stands one of the defining images of Italy. The Leaning Tower of Pisa was built to be a bell tower for Pisa's cathedral and attracts visitors from all over the world.
A trip to the city of Pisa will lead you to the Piazza dei Miracoli ("Square of Miracles") home to the spectacular domed Cathedral, the round Baptistry of St John and the famous slanting tower. To really get a feel for the lean, and for a panoramic view of Pisa, climb the eight floors to the top.
With so much to see, no trip to Tuscany would be complete without a chance to see this errant piece of architecture.
"It appears like a perfect pearl on an azure ground. The effect is such I have never experienced from any work of art."
These are the words of a painter, upon his first visit to India's Taj Mahal. Your first glimpse of the white marble Mausoleum will leave you as enchanted as he. This ancient wonder has stood for hundreds of years, an enduring monument to love.
The marble appears pink in the soft dawn light and orange as the sun sets over the river. At night, it is exquisite, as the silvery moon has a breathtaking effect on the sparkling Taj.
Any visit to India must include a pilgrimage to this romantic site, sure to inspire and delight all who gaze upon it.
The Cairo Citadel is one of Egypt's most popular tourist attractions and houses several museums and ancient mosques, including the acclaimed alabaster Mosque.
The location of the Citadel was chosen for not only its strategic value, but also its remarkable views. It has perhaps the best view of Cairo, and on a clear day, you can look across the Nile and see the Pyramids of Giza.
The Muhammad Ali Mosque, the Clock Tower, the Military Museum and the beautiful, but more understated Mosque of an-Nasir Mohammed are all reasons you'll want to spend some time in Cairo, exploring its imposing Citadel.
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