This page lists 56 famous places that start with D, running from “Dachau Memorial Site” to “Drakensberg”. The list covers cities, theme parks, castles, cathedrals, national parks, mountain ranges, and ancient sites across six continents. You can use it to plan a trip, find ideas for your next destination, or learn about landmarks you have not heard of.

Famous places are locations that draw attention and visitors because of their history, beauty, culture, or role in world events. Some of them, like “Delphi” in Greece, were once believed to be the center of the world, where people traveled to hear the words of an oracle.

Below you’ll find the table with the place, country, type, visitor count, and description for each entry.

Place: The name of the landmark, city, or attraction. Use it to search for maps, travel guides, and photos of each destination.

Country: The country where the place is found. This helps you group destinations by region and plan trips around nearby sights.

Type: The kind of place it is, such as a castle, national park, theme park, or city. It shows at a glance what to expect.

Visitor count: The approximate number of people who visit each year, when a figure is available. “N/A” means no reliable number was found, so you can still compare popularity.

Description: A short summary of what makes the place special and what you can see or do there. It gives you the key facts before you dig deeper.

Famous places

PlaceCountryTypeVisitor count
Dachau Memorial SiteGermanyMemorial and museum900,000
Dal LakeIndiaLakeN/A
Dambulla Cave TempleSri LankaBuddhist cave templeN/A
Dam SquareNetherlandsPublic squareN/A
Daintree RainforestAustraliaRainforestN/A
DarjeelingIndiaHill townN/A
DartmoorUnited KingdomNational parkN/A
Dazu Rock CarvingsChinaArchaeological siteN/A
Dead SeaJordan / IsraelSalt lakeN/A
Death Valley National ParkUnited StatesNational park1,100,000
DelhiIndiaCityN/A
Delicate ArchUnited StatesNatural archN/A
DelphiGreeceArchaeological site500,000
Dendera Temple ComplexEgyptAncient templeN/A
DenaliUnited StatesMountain / national park500,000
Devils TowerUnited StatesNational monument400,000
Diamond HeadUnited StatesVolcanic crater1,000,000
Dinosaur National MonumentUnited StatesNational monument300,000
Disney California AdventureUnited StatesTheme park9,000,000
Disney WorldUnited StatesTheme park resort50,000,000
Disney’s Animal KingdomUnited StatesTheme park14,000,000
Disney’s Hollywood StudiosUnited StatesTheme park11,000,000
DisneylandUnited StatesTheme park17,000,000
Disneyland ParisFranceTheme park resort15,000,000
Djemaa el-FnaMoroccoPublic squareN/A
Doge’s PalaceItalyPalace1,500,000
DohaQatarCity4,000,000
Dodger StadiumUnited StatesBaseball stadium3,800,000
Dolby TheatreUnited StatesTheaterN/A
Dolmabahce PalaceTurkeyPalace1,500,000
DolomitesItalyMountain rangeN/A
DollywoodUnited StatesTheme park3,000,000
Dongdaemun Design PlazaSouth KoreaCultural complexN/A
DotonboriJapanEntertainment districtN/A
Doubtful SoundNew ZealandFiordN/A
Dover CastleUnited KingdomCastleN/A
Dresden FrauenkircheGermanyChurch2,000,000
Dry Tortugas National ParkUnited StatesNational park80,000
DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesCity18,000,000
Dubai CreekUnited Arab EmiratesWaterwayN/A
Dubai FountainUnited Arab EmiratesFountain showN/A
Dubai FrameUnited Arab EmiratesLandmark building2,000,000
Dubai MarinaUnited Arab EmiratesWaterfront districtN/A
Dubai MallUnited Arab EmiratesShopping mall100,000,000
DublinIrelandCityN/A
Dublin CastleIrelandCastleN/A
DubrovnikCroatiaWalled city1,400,000
Dujiangyan Irrigation SystemChinaAncient engineering siteN/A
Dunhuang Mogao CavesChinaBuddhist cave complex2,000,000
Dunluce CastleUnited KingdomCastle ruinN/A
Dunnottar CastleUnited KingdomCastle ruinN/A
Durdle DoorUnited KingdomNatural archN/A
Durham CathedralUnited KingdomCathedral700,000
Duomo di MilanoItalyCathedral3,000,000
Dar es SalaamTanzaniaCityN/A
DrakensbergSouth AfricaMountain rangeN/A

Descriptions

Dachau Memorial Site
Former Nazi concentration camp near Munich, now a memorial and museum. It documents the camp’s history and the suffering of its prisoners, and is one of the most visited Holocaust memorials in Europe.
Dal Lake
Famous lake in Srinagar, Kashmir, known for its houseboats, floating gardens, and shikara boat rides. It sits against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and Mughal gardens.
Dambulla Cave Temple
Ancient cave monastery with five caves holding more than 150 Buddha statues and colorful ceiling murals. It has been a place of worship for over 2,000 years and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dam Square
Central square in Amsterdam, home to the Royal Palace and the National Monument. It marks the spot where the city began as a dam on the Amstel River.
Daintree Rainforest
One of the oldest tropical rainforests on Earth, in Queensland. It shelters rare plants and animals, including cassowaries, and meets the Great Barrier Reef at Cape Tribulation.
Darjeeling
Hill town in West Bengal famous for its tea plantations and views of Kanchenjunga. The narrow-gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, known as the Toy Train, is a major draw.
Dartmoor
Wild moorland in Devon dotted with granite tors, ancient stone circles, and wandering ponies. It is popular for hiking and is said to have inspired the setting of The Hound of the Baskervilles.
Dazu Rock Carvings
Collection of Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian carvings in Chongqing, created between the 9th and 13th centuries. Their detail and scale make them a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dead Sea
Salt lake bordering Jordan and Israel, with the lowest land surface on Earth. Its high salt content lets swimmers float easily, and its mud is popular for spa treatments.
Death Valley National Park
Desert park in California and Nevada known for extreme heat and some of the lowest land in North America. Badwater Basin, salt flats, and colorful canyons are the main sights.
Delhi
India’s capital, mixing Mughal monuments like the Red Fort with colonial-era boulevards and busy bazaars. Old Delhi’s street food and the grand sites of New Delhi draw travelers year-round.
Delicate Arch
Freestanding red sandstone arch in Arches National Park, Utah, and a symbol of the state. A short, steep hike leads to the arch, which glows at sunset.
Delphi
Ancient sanctuary on Mount Parnassus where people once consulted the Oracle of Apollo. Ruins of temples, a theater, and a stadium remain, with sweeping valley views.
Dendera Temple Complex
Well-preserved Egyptian temple dedicated to the goddess Hathor, near Luxor. It is known for its astronomical ceiling carvings and rooftop chapels.
Denali
Highest peak in North America at 20,310 feet, in Alaska. The surrounding national park offers wildlife viewing of grizzlies, moose, and caribou.
Devils Tower
Towering rock formation rising above the Wyoming plains, and the first U.S. national monument. It is sacred to several Native American tribes and featured in the film Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
Diamond Head
Iconic volcanic cone overlooking Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. A trail to the summit rewards hikers with views of the coast and city.
Dinosaur National Monument
Park on the Utah-Colorado border where visitors can see hundreds of dinosaur fossils embedded in a rock wall. It also has canyons and rafting on the Green and Yampa rivers.
Disney California Adventure
Theme park in Anaheim next to Disneyland, themed around California, Pixar, and Marvel. It features Cars Land, Avengers Campus, and the Pixar Pier boardwalk.
Disney World
Vast resort in Florida with four theme parks, water parks, and hotels. It is the most visited vacation resort in the world.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Florida park combining rides with a zoo-style setting and animal habitats. Highlights include the Tree of Life, Pandora – The World of Avatar, and a savanna safari.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Florida park centered on movies, TV, and entertainment. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land are among its top attractions.
Disneyland
Original Disney theme park, opened by Walt Disney in Anaheim, California, in 1955. It is known for Sleeping Beauty Castle, Main Street, U.S.A., and classic rides like Space Mountain.
Disneyland Paris
Disney resort east of Paris, with Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. It is the most visited tourist attraction in Europe.
Djemaa el-Fna
Main square of Marrakech’s medina, lively day and night with storytellers, musicians, snake charmers, and food stalls. It is a UNESCO-recognized cultural space.
Doge’s Palace
Gothic palace in Venice that was home to the city’s ruler, the Doge, and its center of government. It has ornate halls, a prison, and the Bridge of Sighs.
Doha
Qatar’s capital, with a futuristic skyline, the Museum of Islamic Art, and the traditional Souq Waqif. It hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Dodger Stadium
Home of the Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962, in Chavez Ravine. It is the third-oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball and one of the largest.
Dolby Theatre
Theater on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles where the Academy Awards are held each year. Tours show the ceremony’s stage and Oscar history.
Dolmabahce Palace
Ornate 19th-century palace on the Bosphorus in Istanbul, home to the last Ottoman sultans. It has chandeliers, crystal staircases, and a huge ceremonial hall.
Dolomites
Dramatic range of pale limestone peaks in northern Italy, popular for skiing, hiking, and climbing. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for pink glowing summits at sunrise and sunset.
Dollywood
Theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, owned by singer Dolly Parton. It blends thrill rides, live music, and Southern Appalachian crafts.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Curved, futuristic building in Seoul designed by Zaha Hadid. It hosts fashion shows, exhibitions, and design events, and glows with lights at night.
Dotonbori
Lively canal-side district in Osaka known for neon signs, including the Glico Running Man, and street food like takoyaki and okonomiyaki.
Doubtful Sound
Remote, deep fiord in Fiordland National Park, quieter and larger than nearby Milford Sound. Cruises pass waterfalls, rainforest, and dolphins.
Dover Castle
Medieval fortress on the white cliffs of Kent, long called the key to England. Visitors can explore its great tower and the secret wartime tunnels beneath it.
Dresden Frauenkirche
Baroque church in Dresden, destroyed in World War II and rebuilt by 2005. Its large stone dome is a symbol of reconciliation and a landmark of the city’s skyline.
Dry Tortugas National Park
Remote island park in the Gulf of Mexico, 70 miles west of Key West. It holds Fort Jefferson, a huge 19th-century fort, and offers clear water for snorkeling.
Dubai
Glitzy Gulf city known for the Burj Khalifa, man-made islands, luxury shopping, and desert safaris. It has grown from a fishing village into a global travel hub.
Dubai Creek
Saltwater inlet dividing old Dubai into Deira and Bur Dubai. Traditional abra boats still carry passengers across, and nearby souks sell spices and gold.
Dubai Fountain
Choreographed fountain at the base of the Burj Khalifa, set to music and lights. Jets shoot water up to about 500 feet.
Dubai Frame
Giant picture-frame-shaped structure about 500 feet tall. A glass-floored sky bridge on top has views of both old and new Dubai.
Dubai Marina
Artificial canal city with a promenade lined with skyscrapers, restaurants, and yachts. It is one of the most densely built residential areas in the world.
Dubai Mall
One of the world’s largest malls, beside the Burj Khalifa. Besides shops, it has an aquarium, an ice rink, and a waterfall, drawing more visitors than most landmarks.
Dublin
Ireland’s capital, known for Georgian architecture, literary history, lively pubs, and Guinness. Trinity College, Temple Bar, and the River Liffey are core sights.
Dublin Castle
Former seat of British rule in Ireland, built in the 13th century. Today it hosts state functions and offers tours of its State Apartments and medieval tower.
Dubrovnik
Walled port city on the Adriatic coast nicknamed the Pearl of the Adriatic. Its stone streets and ramparts are a UNESCO site and a filming location for Game of Thrones.
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Irrigation system near Chengdu, built over 2,000 years ago, that controls the Min River without a dam. It still waters farmland and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dunhuang Mogao Caves
Network of nearly 500 cave temples on the Silk Road holding some of the finest Buddhist murals and sculptures in the world. Visitor numbers are capped to protect the art.
Dunluce Castle
Ruined medieval castle perched on a sea cliff on the Northern Ireland coast. Part of the kitchen fell into the sea in 1639, adding to its legend.
Dunnottar Castle
Ruined fortress on a rocky headland on Scotland’s northeast coast. It sheltered the Scottish crown jewels from Cromwell’s army and appeared in Franco Zeffirelli’s film Hamlet.
Durdle Door
Limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, England. It sits on a pebble beach and is a popular spot for photographers and swimmers.
Durham Cathedral
Norman cathedral on a hill above the River Wear, with massive stone columns and the shrine of St Cuthbert. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Harry Potter filming location.
Duomo di Milano
Gothic cathedral in the center of Milan, built over nearly six centuries. Visitors can walk on its rooftop among marble spires and statues.
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania’s largest city and a major port on the Indian Ocean, serving as a jumping-off point for Zanzibar and safaris. It has markets, beaches, and a national museum.
Drakensberg
Major mountain range in eastern South Africa, with steep basalt cliffs, waterfalls, and ancient San rock paintings. It is a favorite for hiking and trekking.
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