Photographs of famous landmarks are certainly beautiful but they are often taken at close range or at a specific angle. The fact of focusing only on the most beautiful place does not allow you to see the surroundings. We show you the behind scenes of the 13 well-known tourist destinations.
1. The Pyramids of Giza
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2. Stonehenge
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3. The Taj Mahal
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4. The Brandenburg Gate
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5. Sagrada Familia
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6. Niagara Falls
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7. The Acropolis
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8. Mount Rushmore
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9. The Forbidden City
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10. Hollywood
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11. Santorini
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12. Central Park
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13. The Arc de Triomphe
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We were surprised to see that these destinations are ultimately not as paradisic as they look. For example, we did not think that the pyramids were also found as near to the town. However, we must not stop traveling to all these monuments. We just need to be aware of the local realities to spend a great holiday anyway. Have you enjoyed discovering behind the scenes of all these mythical monuments?