15 - The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
In 15th place is the Great Pyramid of Giza, the last of the seven wonders of the world still standing.
14 - The statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This huge statue of Christ (30 metres high) dominates the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil from Corcovado Mountain. It has become an emblem for the city and has been classified as a historical monument since 1973.
13 - The Vatican in Rome, Italy
The seat of the Catholic Church and residence of the Pope, the Vatican is located in the heart of Rome and is one of the most visited tourist sites in Italy.
12 - The Berlin Wall, Germany
Although the Berlin Wall officially fell in 1989, many fragments of it remain in the German capital. One of the most famous remains has been painted by artists from all over the world.
11 - The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey
Built in the 17th century, this building is one of Istanbul's historic mosques. It is famous for its architecture and in particular for the predominantly blue ceramics inside which gave it its name.
10 - Sydney Opera House, Australia
Inaugurated in 1973, the Sydney Opera House has an original architecture that quickly earned it a worldwide reputation. It has become a symbol of the city of Sydney and of Australia.
9 - The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, USA
Located in the state of California, this suspension bridge overlooks San Francisco Bay. Its length of over 2,700 metres once earned it the title of the longest suspension bridge in the world. Today, it is one of the most famous monuments in San Francisco.
8 - Disneyland, USA
It's hard to escape Disneyland when it comes to the most popular tourist destinations. Spread over more than 70 hectares, the theme park located in California and inaugurated in 1955 is visited each year by more than 15 million visitors.
7 - Buckingham Palace in London, UK
The official residence of the Queen of England, Buckingham Palace is a must-see for all tourists visiting London, especially to watch the traditional Changing of the Guard.
6 - Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
At 830 metres high, this skyscraper, completed in 2009, holds the title of the world's tallest tower and the tallest human structure ever built. It is part of a vast project to build a new district covering 2 square kilometres in Dubai.
5 - The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France
Inaugurated in 1889, the Eiffel Tower is without doubt the most famous monument in Paris and France. It is one of the five most visited monuments in the Ile-de-France region, with some seven million visitors per year.
4 - The Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France
Located on the Place de l'Etoile in the heart of the capital, the Arc de Triomphe is the most popular French tourist destination in this ranking. It is also directly in line with another major tourist attraction, the Avenue des Champs-Elysées.
3 - The CN Tower in Toronto, Canada
If you're visiting the Canadian capital, it's hard to miss the CN Tower. At just over 550 metres high, it dominates the centre of Toronto and has become an emblem of the city. Opened in 1976, it held the title of the world's tallest tower for three decades before the Guangzhou Tower in China stole the title, itself now far surpassed by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
2 - The Statue of Liberty in New York, USA
A monument steeped in history, the Statue of Liberty has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984 and has no trouble attracting tourists to venture to New York. Each year, more than 4 million visitors come to the foot of the statue on Liberty Island.
1 - The Empire State Building in New York, USA
Another iconic New York landmark, the famous Empire State Building, tops the list of the world's most popular tourist destinations. It is a 440-metre high skyscraper built in record time between 1929 and 1931. Often considered one of the seven wonders of the modern world, it receives more than 2 million visitors each year who come to admire the view from its 86th floor observatory.