Top 10 tourist attractions in the world in 2024: Check if any Indian site featured in the list

Best tourist attractions in the world in 2024: The world is filled with incredible, captivating destinations that draw millions of travellers seeking unique experiences each year, allowing them to connect with diverse cultures, gain new perspectives, and create lasting memories.

As the global tourism industry continues to recover post-pandemic, 2024 promises to be an exciting year for travellers looking to explore the world. From the towering skyscrapers of New York City to the ancient ruins of Rome and the sacred sites of Abu Dhabi, these destinations continue to attract travellers from around the globe with their unique history, beauty, and cultural significance.

The latest Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice Awards reveal the world's top attractions for 2024 spanning a diverse range of cultural and historical aspects, from man-made to natural wonders. Notably, the Taj Mahal, in Agra, India, has also been featured in the list, in the 22nd position. Recognised for its exceptional beauty and cultural significance, the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an iconic ivory-white marble mausoleum located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Taj Mahal

It was commissioned in 1631 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex that includes a mosque and a guest house, all set in formal gardens bounded by a crenellated wall.

Explore the top 10 attractions in the world, that have been titled best as per the high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over 12 months. Out of the 8 million listings, fewer than 1% have achieved this.

Here are the top 10 attractions in the world in 2024:

1. Empire State Building, New York City, United States:

Empire State Building

One of the tallest buildings until 1971, the Empire State Building—a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper—is the most iconic in New York City. With two observation decks and sweeping skyline views, the building was designed by Shreve, Lamb, and Harmon from 1930 to 1931. Its name is derived from "Empire State," the nickname of the state of New York.

2. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France:

Eiffel Tower

The Iron Lady—Eiffel Tower, commonly nicknamed "La dame de fer," is a wrought-iron lattice tower built in 1889 as the centrepiece of the Paris World's Fair and to mark the centennial anniversary of the French Revolution. With a height of 1,063 feet, it's one of the tallest in Paris, offering a panoramic view of the city from three observation decks. Notably, it's one of the most visited paid monuments in the world, with about 6 million visitors per year, as per various reports. It has become a global icon of France.

3. Anne Frank House, Amsterdam, The Netherlands:

Anne Frank House

The Anne Frank House, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is the writer's house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank, where visitors can learn more about Anne's life and legacy, how Jews were impacted in WWWII, and more. It preserves the hiding place where Anne, her family, and four other people lived in hiding from 1942 to 1944 to escape Nazi persecution.

4. Basílica de la Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain:

Basílica de la Sagrada Familia

One of the largest unfinished Catholic churches—Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece, the Basílica de la Sagrada Familia—is a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Its construction began in 1882, featuring a unique blend of Art Nouveau styles with intricate facades and towers. It is Barcelona's most popular tourist attraction.

5. Cayman Crystal Caves, Grand Cayman, Caribbean:

Cayman Crystal Caves

A stunning natural attraction in the Grand Cayman, Caribbean, the Cayman Crystal Caves are a network of underground caves discovered in 2015. It features stunning crystal formations, stalagmites, stalactites, and underground lakes that were formed over a million years.

6. Colosseum, Rome, Italy:

Colosseum

One of the significant symbols of the Roman Empire, the Colosseum is an iconic amphitheatre with a capacity of 80,000 spectators in the centre of Rome, Italy. It was built in the 1st century AD and used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. Today, it is one of Rome's most popular attractions, a symbol of Rome, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

7. Louvre Museum, Paris, France:

The Louvre

The Louvre, or Louvre Museum, is the most visited art museum, located in Paris, France. Originally built in the late 12th to 13th centuries under Philip II, the museum is housed in the Louvre Palace. It has famous Western art and displays work from ancient civilisations to the mid-19th century, like the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace.

8. Gardens by the Bay, Singapore:

Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay is a 101-hectare nature park in Singapore's Central Region, featuring over 500,000 plants from around the world. Its iconic Supertree Grove has 16-story vertical gardens. The Flower Dome and Cloud Forest conservatories showcase Mediterranean and tropical montane plants. Announced in 2005, the park was part of Singapore's "City in a Garden" vision to enhance urban greenery. Spanning three waterfront gardens, it aimed to be Singapore's premier outdoor recreation space and national icon.

9. Duomo di Milano, Milan, Italy:

Duomo of Milan

The Duomo di Milano is a cathedral in Milan, Italy, dedicated to the Nativity of St. Mary. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Milan, currently Archbishop Mario Delpini. Being the third-largest cathedral in the world and the second-largest cathedral in Europe, the construction began in 1386 and took nearly six centuries (600 years) to complete, with the final details completed in 1965. The cathedral features over 3,400 statues and 135 gargoyles in a Gothic style. It is one of Milan's most iconic landmarks.

10. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is a mosque in the capital city of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. One of the largest mosques in the UAE and the eighth-largest in the world, it features 82 domes, over 1,000 columns, 24-carat gold-plated chandeliers, and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet. It can accommodate over 40,000 worshippers. Constructed between 1994 and 2007, the mosque is a major tourist attraction in Abu Dhabi.

Search This Blog

Travel