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10 awe-inspiring UNESCO world heritage sites everyone needs to visit

From man-made marvels such as Taj Mahal and the Parthenon to natural wonders like the Grand Canyon and Iguazu Falls, these stunning sites should be at the top of your travel bucket list.
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Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
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The Taj Mahal is universally recognised as the greatest masterpiece in Indo-Islamic architecture. The white marble mausoleum was commissioned in 1632 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Spatial grandeur, arches, domes, relief work and precious stone inlay are among its defining characteristics.

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