World wonders

An iron silhouette above the Seine, and an enduring symbol of Paris.

A luminous marble mausoleum set within symmetrical Mughal gardens.

Ancient stone fortifications trace the ridgelines north of Beijing.

Monumental limestone pyramids rise from the desert edge near Cairo.

Pale limestone summits, alpine lakes and spectacular mountain trails.

Coral islands surround turquoise lagoons in the Indian Ocean.

Wind-sculpted dunes near Merzouga offer a window into the vast Sahara.

A vast tropical forest threaded by an extraordinary river system.

A powerful two-tiered waterfall plunges into a glacial river canyon.

Japan’s iconic volcanic peak is a place of spiritual and artistic inspiration.

Blue icebergs drift through a lagoon at the edge of Vatnajökull.

Layered canyon walls reveal a spectacular record of geological time.

Canals, palaces and quiet courtyards form a city unlike any other.