This page lists 44 famous places that start with T, running from “Taj Mahal” to “Taos Pueblo”. They include ancient ruins, royal palaces, modern skyscrapers, national parks, big cities and theme parks. You can use the list to plan a trip, find ideas for your next destination, or learn about landmarks around the world.
Famous places are locations that attract attention because of their history, beauty, culture or size. Many of them are known far beyond their own country, like the “Taj Mahal”, a marble tomb built in India in the 1600s.
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, park or site, listed alphabetically so you can scan quickly and find the one you want.
Country: The country where the place is located, which helps you plan a trip by region or spot destinations close to where you live.
Type: The kind of place it is, such as a palace, national park, bridge or city, so you can pick what interests you most.
Visitor Count: The approximate number of people who visit each year, which shows how popular a place is. “N/A” means no reliable figure is available.
Description: A short summary of what the place is and why people visit, giving you the key facts before you look further.
Famous places
| Place | Country | Type | Visitor Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Mahal | India | Mausoleum | 7,000,000 |
| Times Square | United States | Public square | 50,000,000 |
| Tower of London | United Kingdom | Historic castle | 3,000,000 |
| Tower Bridge | United Kingdom | Bridge | 800,000 |
| Trafalgar Square | United Kingdom | Public square | 15,000,000 |
| Tiananmen Square | China | Public square | N/A |
| Table Mountain | South Africa | Mountain | 1,000,000 |
| Terracotta Army | China | Archaeological site | 8,000,000 |
| Tikal | Guatemala | Maya ruins | 200,000 |
| Teotihuacan | Mexico | Archaeological site | 2,000,000 |
| Tokyo Tower | Japan | Observation tower | 2,000,000 |
| Tokyo Skytree | Japan | Observation tower | 5,000,000 |
| Topkapi Palace | Turkey | Palace museum | 2,000,000 |
| Trevi Fountain | Italy | Fountain | 10,000,000 |
| Tuscany | Italy | Region | N/A |
| Taormina | Italy | Hilltop town | N/A |
| Timbuktu | Mali | Historic city | N/A |
| Tasmania | Australia | Island state | 1,300,000 |
| Tahiti | French Polynesia | Island | 200,000 |
| Tate Modern | United Kingdom | Art museum | 5,000,000 |
| Tuileries Garden | France | Public garden | 14,000,000 |
| Todaiji | Japan | Buddhist temple | 2,000,000 |
| Torres del Paine | Chile | National park | 300,000 |
| Tulum | Mexico | Maya ruins | 2,000,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | United States | National park | 700,000 |
| Tiger’s Nest | Bhutan | Monastery | N/A |
| Three Gorges Dam | China | Dam | N/A |
| Temple of Heaven | China | Temple complex | N/A |
| Temple Mount | Israel | Religious site | N/A |
| Tokyo | Japan | City | 15,000,000 |
| Toronto | Canada | City | 27,000,000 |
| Tivoli Gardens | Denmark | Amusement park | 4,000,000 |
| Titanic Belfast | United Kingdom | Museum | 800,000 |
| Taipei 101 | Taiwan | Skyscraper | N/A |
| Tokyo Disneyland | Japan | Theme park | 18,000,000 |
| Tokyo DisneySea | Japan | Theme park | 14,000,000 |
| Trinity College Library | Ireland | Library | 1,000,000 |
| Thingvellir National Park | Iceland | National park | 1,000,000 |
| Tongariro National Park | New Zealand | National park | 150,000 |
| Taroko Gorge | Taiwan | Canyon | N/A |
| Tromso | Norway | Arctic city | N/A |
| Temple Bar | Ireland | Nightlife district | N/A |
| Tre Cime di Lavaredo | Italy | Mountain peaks | N/A |
| Taos Pueblo | United States | Historic village | N/A |
Descriptions
Taj Mahal
A white marble tomb in Agra built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is often called the finest example of Mughal architecture.
Times Square
A bright, crowded intersection in Manhattan known for giant billboards, Broadway theaters and the New Year’s Eve ball drop.
Tower of London
A fortress on the River Thames that has served as a royal palace, prison and treasury. Today it houses the Crown Jewels.
Tower Bridge
A Victorian bascule and suspension bridge over the Thames in London. Visitors can walk its high-level glass walkways for city views.
Trafalgar Square
A central London square with Nelson’s Column, fountains and the National Gallery. It is a common venue for rallies and celebrations.
Tiananmen Square
One of the largest city squares in the world, in the center of Beijing. It is surrounded by landmarks including the Great Hall of the People and the Forbidden City gate.
Table Mountain
A flat-topped mountain overlooking Cape Town. A cable car carries visitors to the summit for views of the city and coast.
Terracotta Army
Thousands of life-size clay soldiers buried near Xi’an to guard China’s first emperor in the afterlife. Each figure has distinct features.
Tikal
A major ancient Maya city in the Guatemalan rainforest. Its steep temple pyramids rise above the jungle canopy.
Teotihuacan
An ancient city near Mexico City famous for the Pyramid of the Sun and the Avenue of the Dead. Its builders remain a subject of debate.
Tokyo Tower
A red-and-white lattice tower in Tokyo modeled on the Eiffel Tower. It has been a symbol of the city since 1958.
Tokyo Skytree
At 634 meters, the tallest tower in Japan and one of the tallest in the world. Its observation decks look out across the Tokyo area.
Topkapi Palace
The main residence of Ottoman sultans for about 400 years, set in Istanbul. It now displays imperial jewels, relics and the harem quarters.
Trevi Fountain
Rome’s largest Baroque fountain. Tradition says tossing a coin over your shoulder ensures a return trip to the city.
Tuscany
A region in central Italy known for rolling hills, vineyards, Renaissance art and cities such as Florence and Siena.
Taormina
A cliffside town in Sicily known for its ancient Greek theater with views of Mount Etna and the sea.
Timbuktu
A desert trading city on the edge of the Sahara that was a major center of Islamic learning. It is known for its mud-brick mosques and manuscripts.
Tasmania
An island state south of mainland Australia known for wild national parks, rugged coastline and local food and wine.
Tahiti
The largest island in French Polynesia, known for black sand beaches, lagoons, waterfalls and Polynesian culture.
Tate Modern
A modern and contemporary art gallery in a converted power station on the Thames in London. Admission to the main collection is free.
Tuileries Garden
A formal garden between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde in Paris. Visitors come for the fountains, statues and shaded walks.
Todaiji
A temple in Nara housing one of Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statues, inside one of the biggest wooden buildings in the world.
Torres del Paine
A national park in Patagonia known for granite spires, glaciers and turquoise lakes. It is a top destination for multi-day hikes.
Tulum
A walled Maya port city perched on cliffs above the Caribbean Sea, famous for its ruins and beach views.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
A North Dakota park with painted canyons and badlands. Bison, wild horses and prairie dogs roam freely.
Tiger’s Nest
A Buddhist monastery clinging to a cliff above the Paro Valley. Reaching it takes a steep hike of a few hours.
Three Gorges Dam
The world’s largest hydroelectric power station, built across the Yangtze River. Visitors tour its viewing platforms and ship locks.
Temple of Heaven
A Ming-dynasty complex in Beijing where emperors prayed for good harvests. Its round Hall of Prayer is a landmark of Chinese architecture.
Temple Mount
A hilltop plateau in Jerusalem sacred to Jews, Muslims and Christians. It holds the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Tokyo
Japan’s capital and one of the world’s largest cities, mixing neon districts, historic temples, food and shopping.
Toronto
Canada’s largest city, known for the CN Tower, diverse neighborhoods and its lakefront on Lake Ontario.
Tivoli Gardens
One of the world’s oldest amusement parks, opened in 1843 in central Copenhagen. It has rides, gardens and evening lights.
Titanic Belfast
A museum in Belfast on the site where the RMS Titanic was built. Exhibits cover the ship’s construction, voyage and sinking.
Taipei 101
A 508-meter skyscraper in Taipei inspired by pagoda design. It held the title of world’s tallest building from 2004 to 2010.
Tokyo Disneyland
The first Disney theme park outside the United States, opened in 1983 in Urayasu near Tokyo. It is among the most visited parks in the world.
Tokyo DisneySea
A nautically themed Disney park next to Tokyo Disneyland, found only in Japan. It is known for detailed lands and rides.
Trinity College Library
The largest library in Ireland, in Dublin. Its Long Room holds about 200,000 old books and the Book of Kells.
Thingvellir National Park
A rift valley where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates pull apart. It was also the site of Iceland’s first parliament.
Tongariro National Park
A dual World Heritage park on New Zealand’s North Island with active volcanoes. It includes the popular Tongariro Alpine Crossing hike.
Taroko Gorge
A marble canyon in eastern Taiwan with steep cliffs, tunnels and hiking trails along the Liwu River.
Tromso
A city in northern Norway well known for viewing the northern lights in winter and the midnight sun in summer.
Temple Bar
A cobbled Dublin district on the south bank of the Liffey. It is known for its pubs, live music and street life.
Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Three distinctive rock towers in the Dolomites, popular for a scenic loop hike and a symbol of the Italian Alps.
Taos Pueblo
A Native American village in New Mexico with multi-story adobe buildings. It has been continuously inhabited for over 1,000 years.