As of 2026-10-12, Grand Palace tops the list with 22,064,968 visitors/year.
- #1 Grand Palace — 22,064,968 visitors/year
official residence of the King of Thailand since 1782
The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782. The king, his court, and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, resided at the Chitralada Royal Villa and his successor King Vajiralongkorn resides at the Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, both in the Dusit Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal... Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #2 Colosseum — 5,832,996 visitors/year
ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy
The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is the largest standing amphitheatre in the world. Construction began under the Emperor Vespasian in 72 and was completed in AD 80 under his successor and heir, Titus. Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian. The three emperors who were patrons of the work are known as the Flavian dynasty, and the... Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #3 archaeological excavations of Pompeii — 4,069,377 visitors/year
archeological site in Italy
source Wikidata - #4 Antiquarium in Pompeii — 3,815,839 visitors/year
museum in Italy
source Wikidata - #5 Independence National Historical Park — 3,751,007 visitors/year
national historic site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Independence National Historical Park is a federally protected historic district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that preserves several sites associated with the American Revolution and the nation's founding history. Administered by the National Park Service, the 55-acre (22 ha) park comprises many of Philadelphia's most-visited historic sites within the Old City and Society Hill neighborhoods. The park has been nicknamed "America's most historic square mile" because of its abundance of... Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #6 Independence Hall — 3,042,598 visitors/year
historic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Independence Hall is a historic civic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and adopted by the Founding Fathers of the United States. The building, which is the centerpiece of Independence National Historical Park, was designated a World Heritage Site in 1979. It is an example of American Georgian architecture, which is characterized by symmetry, classical proportions, and exposed brick with... Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #7 Tower of London — 2,741,126 visitors/year
castle in central London, United Kingdom
The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic citadel and castle on the north bank of the River Thames in London, England. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, which is separated from the eastern edge of the square mile of the City of London by the open space known as Tower Hill. It was founded toward the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest. The White Tower, which gives the castle its name, was built by... Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #8 Teotihuacan — 1,785,275 visitors/year
ancient Mesoamerican city
Teotihuacan is an ancient Mesoamerican city located in a sub-valley of the Valley of Mexico, which is located in the State of Mexico, 40 kilometers (25 mi) northeast of modern-day Mexico City. Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #9 Ellora Caves — 1,760,583 visitors/year
ancient cave temples of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism in Maharashtra, India
The Ellora Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Aurangabad, India. It is one of the largest rock-cut cave complexes in the world, with artwork dating from AD 600–1000, including Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain caves. The complex is a leading example of Indian rock-cut architecture, and several are not strictly "caves" in that they have no roof. Cave 16 features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, the Kailash temple, a chariot-shaped monument dedicated to the god Shiva.... Read more on Wikipedia.
Wikidata - #10 Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park — 1,743,200 visitors/year
park preserving the battlefields of Chickamauga and Chattanooga in Fort Oglethrope, Georgia, USA
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, located in northwestern Georgia and southeastern Tennessee, preserves the sites of two major battles of the American Civil War: the Battle of Chickamauga and the Siege of Chattanooga. A detailed history of the park's development was provided by the National Park Service in 1998. Read more on Wikipedia.
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