This page lists 64 famous places that start with B, running from “Babylon” to “Byron Bay”. They include cities, islands, castles, national parks, museums and monuments from every part of the world. You can use the list to plan a trip, find ideas for your next destination, or learn more about places you have heard of.
Famous places are locations that attract attention far beyond their own region because of their history, beauty, culture or landmarks. Even the name of a place can surprise you: “Big Ben” is really the nickname of the great bell inside the Elizabeth Tower, though most people use it for the whole tower.
Below you’ll find the table with the place, country, type, visitor count and description for each entry.
Place: The name of the destination as it is commonly known, so you can spot the ones you recognize and look up the ones you don’t.
Country: The country or territory where the place is located, which helps you group destinations by region and plan a route.
Type: The kind of place it is, such as a city, castle, island or national park, so you can filter by what interests you.
Visitor Count: An approximate number of visitors per year, shown with commas for easy reading. It gives you a sense of how busy a place gets. “N/A” means no reliable figure is available.
Description: A short summary of what makes the place special and what you can see or do there, to help you decide if it’s worth a visit.
Famous places
| Place | Country | Type | Visitor Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon | Iraq | Ancient city | N/A |
| Baalbek | Lebanon | Archaeological site | N/A |
| Badlands National Park | United States | National park | 1,000,000 |
| Bagan | Myanmar | Archaeological site | 500,000 |
| Bahamas | Bahamas | Island nation | 7,000,000 |
| Bali | Indonesia | Island | 6,300,000 |
| Balmoral Castle | United Kingdom | Royal residence | N/A |
| Banaue Rice Terraces | Philippines | Terraced landscape | N/A |
| Banff National Park | Canada | National park | 4,000,000 |
| Bangkok | Thailand | City | 22,000,000 |
| Barcelona | Spain | City | 12,000,000 |
| Bamiyan Buddhas | Afghanistan | Archaeological site | N/A |
| Bath | United Kingdom | City | N/A |
| Batu Caves | Malaysia | Cave temple | N/A |
| Bay of Kotor | Montenegro | Bay | N/A |
| Beijing | China | City | N/A |
| Belize Barrier Reef | Belize | Coral reef | N/A |
| Ben Nevis | United Kingdom | Mountain | 125,000 |
| Bergen | Norway | City | N/A |
| Berlin | Germany | City | 13,000,000 |
| Bermuda | United Kingdom (overseas territory) | Island | N/A |
| Bermuda Triangle | International waters | Region | N/A |
| Bethlehem | Palestine | City | N/A |
| Bellagio | United States | Resort and casino | N/A |
| Beverly Hills | United States | City | N/A |
| Big Ben | United Kingdom | Clock tower | N/A |
| Big Buddha | China | Statue | N/A |
| Biltmore Estate | United States | Mansion and estate | 1,000,000 |
| Blarney Castle | Ireland | Castle | 400,000 |
| Blenheim Palace | United Kingdom | Palace | 700,000 |
| Big Sur | United States | Coastline | N/A |
| Black Forest | Germany | Forest region | N/A |
| Black Hills | United States | Mountain range | N/A |
| Blue Lagoon | Iceland | Geothermal spa | 1,000,000 |
| Blue Mountains | Australia | Mountain range | 4,000,000 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway | United States | Scenic road | 15,000,000 |
| Blue Mosque | Turkey | Mosque | N/A |
| Boboli Gardens | Italy | Garden | 800,000 |
| Bondi Beach | Australia | Beach | 2,000,000 |
| Bora Bora | French Polynesia | Island | N/A |
| Borobudur | Indonesia | Temple | 3,000,000 |
| Boston | United States | City | 22,000,000 |
| Bourbon Street | United States | Street | N/A |
| Boracay | Philippines | Island | 2,000,000 |
| Bran Castle | Romania | Castle | 700,000 |
| Brandenburg Gate | Germany | Monument | N/A |
| Brighton Palace Pier | United Kingdom | Pier | 4,000,000 |
| British Museum | United Kingdom | Museum | 6,000,000 |
| Broadway | United States | Theater district | 14,000,000 |
| Bronx Zoo | United States | Zoo | 2,000,000 |
| Brooklyn Bridge | United States | Bridge | N/A |
| Bruges | Belgium | City | 8,000,000 |
| Brussels Grand-Place | Belgium | Historic square | N/A |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | United States | National park | 2,500,000 |
| Bryggen | Norway | Historic wharf | N/A |
| Buckingham Palace | United Kingdom | Palace | 500,000 |
| Budapest | Hungary | City | 4,000,000 |
| Buenos Aires | Argentina | City | 3,000,000 |
| Bund, The | China | Waterfront promenade | N/A |
| Burano | Italy | Island | N/A |
| Burj Al Arab | United Arab Emirates | Hotel | N/A |
| Burj Khalifa | United Arab Emirates | Skyscraper | 1,500,000 |
| Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | United States | Theme park | N/A |
| Byron Bay | Australia | Coastal town | 2,000,000 |
Descriptions
Babylon
Capital of ancient Mesopotamian empires and home of the legendary Hanging Gardens. Its partly reconstructed ruins, including the Ishtar Gate, sit south of Baghdad.
Baalbek
A vast Roman temple complex in the Bekaa Valley, with some of the largest Roman columns ever built. The Temple of Jupiter and Temple of Bacchus are the highlights.
Badlands National Park
A South Dakota park of jagged rock formations, sharp pinnacles and mixed-grass prairie. Wildlife includes bison, bighorn sheep and prairie dogs.
Bagan
A plain dotted with thousands of Buddhist temples and pagodas built between the 11th and 13th centuries. Many visitors watch the sunrise from a balloon or a temple terrace.
Bahamas
An archipelago of about 700 islands known for turquoise water, white-sand beaches and cruise stops. Nassau and Paradise Island are the busiest destinations.
Bali
An Indonesian island famed for rice terraces, surf beaches, Hindu temples and a lively arts scene. Ubud and Uluwatu are among its best-known areas.
Balmoral Castle
A Scottish estate in the Highlands that has been a private holiday home of the British royal family since the 1850s. The grounds and ballroom are open to visitors in summer.
Banaue Rice Terraces
Rice terraces carved into the mountains of northern Luzon by the Ifugao people about 2,000 years ago. They are often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World”.
Banff National Park
Canada’s oldest national park, set in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta. It is known for Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the hot springs in the town of Banff.
Bangkok
Thailand’s capital, a busy city of golden temples, street food, canals and markets. The Grand Palace and Wat Pho are top sights.
Barcelona
A Mediterranean city known for Gaudi’s architecture, including the Sagrada Familia and Park Guell. It also has beaches, tapas bars and the Gothic Quarter.
Bamiyan Buddhas
Two giant 6th-century Buddha statues carved into a cliff face, destroyed in 2001. The empty niches and surrounding cave monasteries remain a World Heritage site.
Bath
An English spa city built around natural hot springs used since Roman times. Its honey-coloured Georgian architecture, Roman Baths and Royal Crescent draw visitors year-round.
Batu Caves
A limestone hill outside Kuala Lumpur with cave temples reached by 272 rainbow-coloured steps. A giant golden statue of Lord Murugan stands at the entrance.
Bay of Kotor
A winding, fjord-like inlet on the Adriatic, ringed by steep mountains and medieval towns. The walled town of Kotor is its main attraction.
Beijing
China’s capital and a seat of power for centuries. Its landmarks include the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and nearby sections of the Great Wall.
Belize Barrier Reef
The largest barrier reef in the Northern Hemisphere, running along Belize’s coast. It is a popular spot for diving, snorkelling and spotting marine life.
Ben Nevis
The highest mountain in the British Isles, at 1,345 meters (4,413 feet), near Fort William in Scotland. Roughly 125,000 people walk up it each year.
Bergen
A colourful port city on Norway’s west coast, surrounded by seven mountains and close to the fjords. Its old wharf, Bryggen, is a World Heritage site.
Berlin
Germany’s capital, known for its Cold War history, museums, nightlife and street art. The Berlin Wall memorial and Museum Island are major draws.
Bermuda
A small British island territory in the North Atlantic known for pink-sand beaches, pastel houses and clear water.
Bermuda Triangle
A loosely defined patch of the western Atlantic linked in popular legend to unexplained ship and plane disappearances. Scientists generally put the losses down to ordinary weather and navigation errors.
Bethlehem
A West Bank city traditionally regarded as the birthplace of Jesus. The Church of the Nativity draws pilgrims from around the world, especially at Christmas.
Bellagio
A Las Vegas Strip resort famous for its dancing fountains, glass flower ceiling and conservatory gardens.
Beverly Hills
A wealthy Los Angeles-area city known for celebrity homes, luxury shopping on Rodeo Drive and its Hollywood connections.
Big Ben
The nickname for the great bell inside the Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster in London. The name is often used for the whole tower, one of the city’s best-known landmarks.
Big Buddha
A bronze seated Buddha, 34 meters (112 feet) tall, on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. Visitors climb 268 steps or ride a cable car to reach it.
Biltmore Estate
A 250-room French Renaissance-style chateau in Asheville, North Carolina, built by George Vanderbilt in the 1890s. It is the largest privately owned home in the United States.
Blarney Castle
A medieval stronghold near Cork, home to the Blarney Stone. Tradition says kissing the stone gives you the gift of eloquent speech.
Blenheim Palace
A baroque palace in Oxfordshire and the birthplace of Winston Churchill. Its grounds were landscaped by Capability Brown.
Big Sur
A rugged stretch of California coast along Highway 1, with cliffs, redwood forests and sweeping ocean views. Bixby Bridge is one of its most photographed sights.
Black Forest
A wooded mountain region in southwest Germany known for hiking trails, cuckoo clocks and Black Forest cake. Its villages and spa towns are a popular getaway.
Black Hills
A forested mountain range in South Dakota and Wyoming, home to Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial. The area is sacred to the Lakota people.
Blue Lagoon
A milky-blue geothermal pool set in a lava field near Keflavik airport. The warm, mineral-rich water makes it one of Iceland’s most popular stops.
Blue Mountains
A World Heritage region west of Sydney with eucalyptus forests, sandstone cliffs and waterfalls. The Three Sisters rock formation is its best-known sight.
Blue Ridge Parkway
A 469-mile road through the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina. It is one of the most visited sites in the US National Park System.
Blue Mosque
Istanbul’s Sultan Ahmed Mosque, named for the blue tiles lining its interior. Built in the early 1600s, it has six minarets and a series of cascading domes.
Boboli Gardens
A large Renaissance garden behind the Pitti Palace in Florence, filled with statues, fountains and grottoes. It is one of the first and most influential formal gardens in Europe.
Bondi Beach
Sydney’s best-known beach, popular with surfers and swimmers. The coastal walk to Coogee and the ocean pool at Icebergs are favourites.
Bora Bora
A South Pacific island with a lagoon, overwater bungalows and a mountain at its center. It is known as a honeymoon destination.
Borobudur
The world’s largest Buddhist temple, a 9th-century monument in central Java covered in carved reliefs and Buddha statues. Many visitors come at sunrise.
Boston
One of America’s oldest cities, known for the Freedom Trail, Fenway Park and its universities. It played a central role in the American Revolution.
Bourbon Street
The famous street in New Orleans’ French Quarter, known for live jazz, bars, balconies and Mardi Gras revelry.
Boracay
A small Philippine island known for White Beach, a long stretch of powdery sand. It has lively nightlife and water sports.
Bran Castle
A hilltop castle in Transylvania often linked to Bram Stoker’s Dracula. It is a major draw even though the connection to the real Vlad the Impaler is slim.
Brandenburg Gate
An 18th-century neoclassical gate in central Berlin, topped by a chariot statue. It stood next to the Berlin Wall and is now a symbol of German unity.
Brighton Palace Pier
A Victorian seaside pier on England’s south coast with arcade games, fairground rides and fish and chips. It opened in 1899.
British Museum
A London museum with about eight million objects, including the Rosetta Stone and the Parthenon sculptures. General entry is free.
Broadway
The theater district of New York City, home to about 40 large theaters. Musicals and plays here are among the world’s best known.
Bronx Zoo
One of the largest city zoos in the world, with over 10,000 animals in New York City. It is run by the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Brooklyn Bridge
An 1883 stone and steel suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. Its pedestrian walkway is popular for skyline views.
Bruges
A medieval Belgian city with canals, cobbled streets and a well-preserved historic center. Chocolate, lace and beer are local specialties.
Brussels Grand-Place
The ornate central square of Brussels, lined with guildhalls and the Gothic town hall. A flower carpet is laid out here every other August.
Bryce Canyon National Park
A Utah park filled with hoodoos, tall spires of rock in orange and pink. It is a favorite for hiking and stargazing.
Bryggen
The old Hanseatic wharf in Bergen, lined with colourful wooden buildings. It is a World Heritage site.
Buckingham Palace
The London residence of the British monarch. The Changing of the Guard outside is a popular ceremony, and the State Rooms open to visitors in summer.
Budapest
Hungary’s capital on the Danube, known for its thermal baths, Parliament building and ruin bars. The river divides hilly Buda from flat Pest.
Buenos Aires
Argentina’s capital, famous for tango, steak, European-style architecture and a vibrant cafe culture. La Boca and Recoleta are among its best-known neighborhoods.
Bund, The
A riverside walkway in Shanghai lined with colonial-era buildings. It faces the futuristic towers of Pudong across the Huangpu River.
Burano
A small island in the Venetian Lagoon, famous for its brightly painted houses and handmade lace.
Burj Al Arab
A sail-shaped luxury hotel on its own island off Dubai, one of the most recognizable buildings in the Gulf.
Burj Khalifa
The world’s tallest building, at 828 meters (2,717 feet), in Dubai. Its observation decks offer views across the city and desert.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
A Florida theme park combining roller coasters with an African safari-style zoo.
Byron Bay
A laid-back beach town in New South Wales known for surfing, yoga and its lighthouse, which stands at Australia’s most easterly point.