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Great Wall of China
- While many pictures over the years have showcased the Great Wall of China as it stretches across the landscape, have you ever seen the famous wall from this angle? Pictured here is the structure where it ends in the Yellow Sea.
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1 / 28 Fotos
Leaning Tower of Pisa
- The Leaning Tower of Pisa is famous for its inclined structure that is a result of the soft soil beneath the building, but tourists are allowed to ascend the tower via stairs inside. Here you can see how worn the stone steps are, after centuries of use.
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2 / 28 Fotos
Mount Rushmore
- In the first half of the 20th century, 60-foot-tall (about 18 meters) heads of four United States presidents were carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. While most people are familiar with the sculpture, we wonder if you have ever seen the mountain as it was in 1905, before the project started?
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3 / 28 Fotos
Statue of Liberty
- New York City’s iconic Statue of Liberty is certainly something to behold, but pictures normally showcase it from a distance. We’ve taken the liberty of showing you what Manhattan looks like from inside the statue.
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4 / 28 Fotos
Taj Mahal
- The famous Indian mausoleum that was commissioned in the 17th century by a Mughal emperor is only ever seen from the front, which includes the famous Ornamental Pool. But behind the building is a river that overlooks rather lush bushes and grassland.
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5 / 28 Fotos
Sphinx
- The Great Sphinx of Giza, the famous limestone statue that stands near the Great Pyramids, is only ever really pictured from the front. We can understand why though, since the backside isn’t as intriguing.
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6 / 28 Fotos
Easter Island
- The Moai statues are better known as the Easter Island statues that stand like sentries overlooking the Pacific Ocean. While their faces and carvings may be familiar, viewing them from behind feels somewhat stranger!
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7 / 28 Fotos
Hollywood Sign
- The iconic Hollywood Sign overlooks the city of Los Angeles. Tourists from around the world gather en masse to look up at the sign and marvel at its supposed permanence. But they rarely see it from behind, like in this image.
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8 / 28 Fotos
Pyramids of Giza
- Many pictures of Egypt’s Great Pyramids show the complex seemingly isolated against the backdrop of the Sahara Desert, but did you know that the Pyramids are actually within spitting distance of the city of Giza?
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9 / 28 Fotos
Christ the Redeemer
- The statue of Christ the Redeemer appears as a constant protector on the hills overlooking the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, yet there is a wild and untamed forest behind the structure that truly makes it stand out.
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10 / 28 Fotos
Buckingham Palace
- Just about anyone who has either visited London or watched 'The Crown' would be able to recognize this landmark instantly. We wonder, however, if you would be able to do the same if you viewed Buckingham Palace from inside the gardens.
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11 / 28 Fotos
Sydney Opera House
- The Sydney Opera House is truly one of Australia’s most prized landmarks, but most people around the world only ever see pictures of the outside. While we agree that the facade is splendid, the same can also be said for the inside.
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12 / 28 Fotos
Mount Fuji
- The Japanese city of Tokyo is often pictured with the beautiful Mount Fuji volcano in the background, yet not often does the internet see the mountain from inside the crater.
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13 / 28 Fotos
Grand Canyon
- We would be the first to admit that the Grand Canyon in the United States is remarkably beautiful, but this natural landmark is too often pictured from above. While there are many parts of the Canyon that vary in beauty and aridity, there are actually rivers that you can dive into!
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14 / 28 Fotos
Louvre Pyramid
- Aside from the Eiffel Tower, most images of Paris that circulate the internet include the Louvre Pyramid that sits atop the famous museum that houses the 'Mona Lisa.' We’ve decided to show you what the Pyramid looks like from inside.
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15 / 28 Fotos
Big Ben
- One of the main places in London that draws tourists is Big Ben, the strikingly large clock tower that stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. Here is a rare picture taken from inside the clock!
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16 / 28 Fotos
Colosseum
- Before the Colosseum’s floor was excavated to reveal the labyrinthine layout beneath, it was simply an arena that overlooked an empty patch of ground. Here is a picture that shows the Colosseum circa 1870.
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17 / 28 Fotos
Angkor Wat
- The Hindu-Buddhist temple of Angkor Wat is located in Cambodia. It is a massive and ancient structure that was originally built in 1150 CE. But while the outside is often seen on photography pages, the inside is less explored.
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18 / 28 Fotos
Petra
- The city of Petra in Jordan is famous for its architecture carved from massive stones. Tourists from around the world take pictures of this iconic landmark, but not many take pictures from the inside.
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19 / 28 Fotos
Eiffel Tower
- Perhaps one of the most famous landmarks in the world, most pictures only show France’s Eiffel Tower from a distance, but here is a fascinating shot of the iconic structure from underneath.
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20 / 28 Fotos
Tower of London
- Among the many landmarks attributed to London, one of them is the Tower of London, a castle that was used as a prison for much of its history. While the outside is remarkable, the Romanesque Chapel of St John the Evangelist inside is equally so.
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21 / 28 Fotos
Burj Khalifa
- The tallest building in the world is certainly an incredible sight to behold. The structure is so tall that it juts out above the clouds when it rains, but if you were to climb to the top of the tower you might find that the view is just as incredible.
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22 / 28 Fotos
Lincoln Memorial
- The Lincoln Memorial can be found in Washington, D.C., and is one of the city’s (and the nation’s) most famous landmarks. But have you ever seen a picture of it while under construction?
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23 / 28 Fotos
Mont-Saint-Michel
- The island commune of Mont-Saint-Michel is well known for the tide that comes and goes, but its isolation becomes clearer once you see how truly far away it is from everything else.
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24 / 28 Fotos
Blue Mosque
- The Blue Mosque is the iconic grand mosque that overlooks the historical city of Istanbul in Turkey. The building is truly a part of the city’s skyline, and is a tourist attraction for thousands every day. But while the outside of it may be beautiful, we argue that the inside is grander.
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25 / 28 Fotos
Great Buddha of Kamakura
- The Great Buddha statue is truly a structure worth visiting at the Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Japan. But while the front of the bronze statue is magnificent, the back brings up more questions.
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26 / 28 Fotos
Table Mountain
- The iconic Table Mountain can be seen in the background of almost every picture taken in the South African city of Cape Town. The silhouette of the mountain is iconic, but hikers would surely agree that the view from the top is even more so. Sources: (U.S. News Travel) (National Geographic) (Tripadvisor) See also: Places around the world you are forbidden to visit
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0 / 28 Fotos
Great Wall of China
- While many pictures over the years have showcased the Great Wall of China as it stretches across the landscape, have you ever seen the famous wall from this angle? Pictured here is the structure where it ends in the Yellow Sea.
© Shutterstock
1 / 28 Fotos
Leaning Tower of Pisa
- The Leaning Tower of Pisa is famous for its inclined structure that is a result of the soft soil beneath the building, but tourists are allowed to ascend the tower via stairs inside. Here you can see how worn the stone steps are, after centuries of use.
© Shutterstock
2 / 28 Fotos
Mount Rushmore
- In the first half of the 20th century, 60-foot-tall (about 18 meters) heads of four United States presidents were carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. While most people are familiar with the sculpture, we wonder if you have ever seen the mountain as it was in 1905, before the project started?
© Public Domain
3 / 28 Fotos
Statue of Liberty
- New York City’s iconic Statue of Liberty is certainly something to behold, but pictures normally showcase it from a distance. We’ve taken the liberty of showing you what Manhattan looks like from inside the statue.
© Shutterstock
4 / 28 Fotos
Taj Mahal
- The famous Indian mausoleum that was commissioned in the 17th century by a Mughal emperor is only ever seen from the front, which includes the famous Ornamental Pool. But behind the building is a river that overlooks rather lush bushes and grassland.
© Shutterstock
5 / 28 Fotos
Sphinx
- The Great Sphinx of Giza, the famous limestone statue that stands near the Great Pyramids, is only ever really pictured from the front. We can understand why though, since the backside isn’t as intriguing.
© Getty Images
6 / 28 Fotos
Easter Island
- The Moai statues are better known as the Easter Island statues that stand like sentries overlooking the Pacific Ocean. While their faces and carvings may be familiar, viewing them from behind feels somewhat stranger!
© Getty Images
7 / 28 Fotos
Hollywood Sign
- The iconic Hollywood Sign overlooks the city of Los Angeles. Tourists from around the world gather en masse to look up at the sign and marvel at its supposed permanence. But they rarely see it from behind, like in this image.
© Shutterstock
8 / 28 Fotos
Pyramids of Giza
- Many pictures of Egypt’s Great Pyramids show the complex seemingly isolated against the backdrop of the Sahara Desert, but did you know that the Pyramids are actually within spitting distance of the city of Giza?
© Shutterstock
9 / 28 Fotos
Christ the Redeemer
- The statue of Christ the Redeemer appears as a constant protector on the hills overlooking the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, yet there is a wild and untamed forest behind the structure that truly makes it stand out.
© Shutterstock
10 / 28 Fotos
Buckingham Palace
- Just about anyone who has either visited London or watched 'The Crown' would be able to recognize this landmark instantly. We wonder, however, if you would be able to do the same if you viewed Buckingham Palace from inside the gardens.
© Getty Images
11 / 28 Fotos
Sydney Opera House
- The Sydney Opera House is truly one of Australia’s most prized landmarks, but most people around the world only ever see pictures of the outside. While we agree that the facade is splendid, the same can also be said for the inside.
© Shutterstock
12 / 28 Fotos
Mount Fuji
- The Japanese city of Tokyo is often pictured with the beautiful Mount Fuji volcano in the background, yet not often does the internet see the mountain from inside the crater.
© Shutterstock
13 / 28 Fotos
Grand Canyon
- We would be the first to admit that the Grand Canyon in the United States is remarkably beautiful, but this natural landmark is too often pictured from above. While there are many parts of the Canyon that vary in beauty and aridity, there are actually rivers that you can dive into!
© Shutterstock
14 / 28 Fotos
Louvre Pyramid
- Aside from the Eiffel Tower, most images of Paris that circulate the internet include the Louvre Pyramid that sits atop the famous museum that houses the 'Mona Lisa.' We’ve decided to show you what the Pyramid looks like from inside.
© Shutterstock
15 / 28 Fotos
Big Ben
- One of the main places in London that draws tourists is Big Ben, the strikingly large clock tower that stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. Here is a rare picture taken from inside the clock!
© Getty Images
16 / 28 Fotos
Colosseum
- Before the Colosseum’s floor was excavated to reveal the labyrinthine layout beneath, it was simply an arena that overlooked an empty patch of ground. Here is a picture that shows the Colosseum circa 1870.
© Public Domain
17 / 28 Fotos
Angkor Wat
- The Hindu-Buddhist temple of Angkor Wat is located in Cambodia. It is a massive and ancient structure that was originally built in 1150 CE. But while the outside is often seen on photography pages, the inside is less explored.
© Shutterstock
18 / 28 Fotos
Petra
- The city of Petra in Jordan is famous for its architecture carved from massive stones. Tourists from around the world take pictures of this iconic landmark, but not many take pictures from the inside.
© Shutterstock
19 / 28 Fotos
Eiffel Tower
- Perhaps one of the most famous landmarks in the world, most pictures only show France’s Eiffel Tower from a distance, but here is a fascinating shot of the iconic structure from underneath.
© Shutterstock
20 / 28 Fotos
Tower of London
- Among the many landmarks attributed to London, one of them is the Tower of London, a castle that was used as a prison for much of its history. While the outside is remarkable, the Romanesque Chapel of St John the Evangelist inside is equally so.
© Shutterstock
21 / 28 Fotos
Burj Khalifa
- The tallest building in the world is certainly an incredible sight to behold. The structure is so tall that it juts out above the clouds when it rains, but if you were to climb to the top of the tower you might find that the view is just as incredible.
© Shutterstock
22 / 28 Fotos
Lincoln Memorial
- The Lincoln Memorial can be found in Washington, D.C., and is one of the city’s (and the nation’s) most famous landmarks. But have you ever seen a picture of it while under construction?
© Getty Images
23 / 28 Fotos
Mont-Saint-Michel
- The island commune of Mont-Saint-Michel is well known for the tide that comes and goes, but its isolation becomes clearer once you see how truly far away it is from everything else.
© Shutterstock
24 / 28 Fotos
Blue Mosque
- The Blue Mosque is the iconic grand mosque that overlooks the historical city of Istanbul in Turkey. The building is truly a part of the city’s skyline, and is a tourist attraction for thousands every day. But while the outside of it may be beautiful, we argue that the inside is grander.
© Shutterstock
25 / 28 Fotos
Great Buddha of Kamakura
- The Great Buddha statue is truly a structure worth visiting at the Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Japan. But while the front of the bronze statue is magnificent, the back brings up more questions.
© Shutterstock
26 / 28 Fotos
Table Mountain
- The iconic Table Mountain can be seen in the background of almost every picture taken in the South African city of Cape Town. The silhouette of the mountain is iconic, but hikers would surely agree that the view from the top is even more so. Sources: (U.S. News Travel) (National Geographic) (Tripadvisor) See also: Places around the world you are forbidden to visit
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Can you identify these famous landmarks from an unusual perspective?
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The internet is practically overflowing with pictures of iconic landmarks around the world. From ancient buildings to natural wonders, people are able to scroll the web and see the world from almost every angle. Almost, however, is the key word. Sometimes it takes a trip through time or simply walking around to see famous sites from a different perspective.
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