These 20 Historic Places Are Famous. But Seeing Them From Afar Tells A Story Of Its Own.

Many of us will be familiar with these world famous landmarks. But the world has changed since these structures were built, and the surrounding landscapes we can now observe are a strong visual indication of this reality.
The Pyramids of Giza
The Acropolis
The Arc de Triomphe
Stonehenge
Central Park, New York City
The Pantheon of Rome
Seen through the McDonald’s across the way

The Forbidden City


Niagara Falls


The Taj Mahal

The Brandenburg Gate

Mount Rushmore

Mont St. Michel in France



Sagrada Familia

St Basil’s Cathedral

Santorini

Rock of Gibraltar

Little Mermaid

The Alamo

Las Vegas Strip

Bonus: The Great Wall of China ends abruptly as soon as it reaches the ocean: