Machu Picchu in Peru continues to top the list of landmarks that Swedes most want to visit. At the same time, the latest survey by travel agency Ticket shows that it is mainly iconic attractions further afield in the world that attract.
The world's most famous landmarks continue to fascinate Swedish travelers. In Ticket's latest survey, Machu Picchu is the place most Swedes would most like to visit. This is followed by the pyramids in Egypt and the Great Wall of China in China - two of the world's most iconic sights.
“A well-known landmark can be the main reason why someone chooses a certain destination. Many people want to combine relaxation with experiences and take the opportunity to visit places they have long dreamed of seeing,” says Louise Jellvi, Product Manager at Ticket.
At the same time, there is a decrease in interest in American landmarks. The Statue of Liberty in New York has dropped three places, from fifth to eighth place, compared to last year's survey. The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, which was in tenth place at the time, is no longer among the ten landmarks Swedes would most like to visit.
Landmarks Swedes most want to visit
- Machu Picchu, Peru (1)
- Pyramids, Egypt (4)
- Great Wall of China, China (2)
- Colosseum, Rome (3)
- Temple city of Angkor, Cambodia (6)
- Statue of Christ, Rio de Janeiro (9)
- Taj Mahal, India (8)
- Statue of Liberty, New York (5)
- Eiffel Tower, Paris (7)
- Leaning Tower, Pisa (NY)
Source: The survey was conducted by Kantar Sifo on behalf of Ticket in a nationally representative sample of the Swedish population aged 18–79.
