Social Landmarks Around The World (from Facebook)

Times Square, also iconified as 'The Crossroads of the World', is the world's most visited tourist attraction, bringing in over 39 million visitors annually! Apart from that, it is also a major commercial intersection. Frequently regarded as the brightly illuminated hub of the Broadway theater district, it is one of the world's busiest pedestrian intersections and a major center of the world's entertainment industry. Many of you would even recognise Times Square from your television screens as it is the site for the internationally-boradcasted annual New Year's Eve ball drop. read more »

Ranked #1 in Forbes.com's 2009 review of the 30 ballparks of Major League Baseball based upon the 4 categories of affordability, accessibility, fan participation, and concession quality, San Francisco's AT&T Park is certainly a place not to missed for sports fans, especially baseball fans. Here, visitors can enjoy dazzling views, with AT&T Park being perfectly situated on the waterfront. read more »

Opened in 1999, STAPLES Center has since firmly established itself as the sports and entertainment center of the world. Its importance in the sporting scene cannot be denied, being home to four renowned professional sport teams - the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, the NHL's Los Angeles Kings and the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks. STAPLES Center has also hosted several major, high-profile events on a national and international scale, such as the 2004 and 2011 NBA All-Star Game, the 2002 NHL All-Star Game, the 2000 Democratic National Convention and 2009 World Figure Skating Championships, as well as the annual X Games competitions and Pac-12 Basketball Championship tournaments, as well as 11 GRAMMY Awards shows. read more »

Built in 1914, Wrigley Field is the second oldest stadium in Major League Baseball behind Fenway Park in Boston. Since then, it has hosted the NLDS four times in 1998, 2003, 2007 and 2008, the NLCS three times in 1984, 1989 and 2003. The last World Series game held at Wrigley Field was on October 10, 1945. read more »

Formerly known as SkyDome, Rogers Centre is one of the most dynamic and versatile entertainment in the world, having hosted such a diverse range of events within 200 event days, a feat unmatched by any other venue. As such, it is no surprise that the Rogers Centre has a fair share of sports milestones, being home to the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club who were the World Series Champions in 1992 and 1993, and the Toronto Argonauts Football Tea who won the Grey Cup in 1991, 1996, 1997 and 2004. It also hosted a total of 8 NFL games from 2008 to 2012. read more »

The O2 concert arena in Dublin is an amphitheatre housing 14,000 seats. Opened in 2008, this venue is actually owned by both Live Nation and Harry Crosbie. This venue has since been playing host to many of the world famous performers as well as celebrities on European tours. read more »

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The Grona Lund Amusement Park, also known as the Green Cove, would be the perfect place for families to spend a whole day all to themselves and have the time of their lives. Being the oldest amusement park in Sweden, The Grona Lund Amusement Park has been around since 1883 and was a family business all the way up till 2001. This exciting amusement park features the best attractions that the younger generation would love to go for, such as the 'tunnel of love'. read more »

The Tivoli Gardens, one of the most well known amusement park in Copenhagen, Denmark, was opened in 1843 and hence would be the second oldest amusement park in the world! With more than 4.5 million visitors annually, Tivoli Gardens would hence be the hottest seasonal theme park as well as the second most visited in Europe, just behind Disneyland in Paris! Famous for its wooden roller coaster, Rutschebanen, this is actually one of the oldest wooden roller coasters in the world that can still be operated even up to this day. For all those who are searching for some instant adrenaline rush, Dæmonen would be another roller coaster that is definitely not to be missed! Together with the tallest carousel in the world, The Star Flyer, this 80 metres high carousel was built to offer the best perspectives of Copenhagen city itself and at the same time, for all to relax after a long and thrilling day. read more »

Being one of the most famous avenues in Berlin, the Kurfürstendamm is actually a wide and long street that is dominated with retail outlets, houses, different choices of accommodations as well as restaurants and eateries. Furthermore, those who are seeking for the best place to look for the latest fashion and designs, Kurfürstendamm would be ideal as many fashion designers would set up their shops here. For avid fans of the different kinds of cars, there will also be several show rooms that car manufacturers will set up. read more »

If you pick up an Italian version of the five-cent euro coin, you will see the picture of a marvellous structure depicted on it; The Colosseum. The Colosseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Slightly older than two thousand years, it's the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. read more »

Home to arguably the best football team in the world FC Barcelona, Camp Nou is a stadium not to be missed! Visitors not visiting to catch a soccer match here can go on the Camp Nou Stadium Tour, where they can sense and relive the legendary history of the club. The tour of Camp Nou begins at the changing room of the visiting team, before a walk through the tunnel to the ground. Here, visitors can walk on the grass that some of the greatest footballers like Messi have graced, and sit down on the team bench too. read more »

Welcome to the world of Parisian luxury! The Avenue des Champs-Élysées is one of the most famous streets and one of the most expensive strips of real estate in the world. With its cinemas, cafés, luxury specialty shops and clipped horse-chestnut trees, it is believed to be the most beautiful avenue in the world. The 1. read more »

Looking for a nightclub that is popular, yet 'alternative'? Propaganda is the club for you then! One of the first clubs in Moscow, it is extremely popular for its open-space dance floor, casual yet stylish interior, as well as more intimate corners on the first floor. If you go there during the daytime, they serve scrumptious food and relatively cheap drinks. After 11, the tables and chairs are taken out, and what looked like a chill-out café is transformed into a bustling night club! Unlike many other Moscow night clubs, Propaganda always made a lot of focus on the quality electronic music played by the resident DJs. read more »

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is the most prominent Sikh gurdwara (house of worship) located in Delhi. Known and admired for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru Shri Harkrishan Sahib, visitors from all over the world and people of all faiths come here to experience first-hand the miraculous healing powers of the eighth Guru.Inside the shrine's complex is a pond known as the 'Sarovar'. read more »

Located in Fourways, northern Johannesburg, Montecasino is an entertainment complex designed to replicate an ancient Tuscan Village. As Gauteng’s premier entertainment destination, it is a one-stop venue for conference venues, hotels, theatres, gaming, entertainment, and restaurant, catering to corporates, associations, clubs, families and almost any group. Attractions here include The Magic Company’s Ten-Pin Bowling, a visit to the Montecasino Bird Gardens, a show at the Teatro, and eight different restaurant venues. read more »

As New Zealand's largest stadium, Eden Park also holds the honours of having the richest sporting and social history and international profile, unmatched in New Zealand. Located in Mt Eden, it is primarily used for rugby union in winter and cricket in summer, being the home of Auckland Cricket in 1910 and the home of Auckland Rugby Union in 194. Eden Park also occasionally hosts rugby league matches. read more »

Nestled in the heart of the city of Sao Paulo in Brazil, the Parque do Ibirapuera would be the best place for all, especially for the working class to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. A tranquil landscape surrounded by lush greenery together with a giant lake, Parque do Ibirapuera will always be the place for the masses to spend some quiet moments alone or just some quality time with their loved ones. If you would want to know who is responsible for the breathtaking landscape of Parque do Ibirapuera, it would be Roberto Burle Marx. read more »

Unicenter is a large-scale shopping complex situated in Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina and just by the Panamerican Highway in Martínez. Definitely the best place to do some window shopping as well as the shopping spree that you have never imagined before. Established in 1988, the Unicenter is actually the first shopping centre taking such a big area and size that is found in Argentina. read more »

Centro Historico de la Ciudad de Mexico is the historic center of Mexico City, being the place of its origin and subsequent development. Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, it was born before the arrival of Spanish conquistadors to the Americas. At Centro Historico de la Ciudad de Mexico, visitors can get to see a wide array of colonial monuments at the archaeological site of Templo Mayor, excavated between 1978 and 1982. read more »

For those who would just like to have the time of your lives and would just want to get the best of Australia, Crown Entertainment Complex would be able to cater to all your needs for some serious entertainment. With accommodation and relaxation facilities available, there will never be a dull moment especially when there are also several restaurants, bars and nightclubs for you to spend some of the best nights in Australia. Furthermore, the largest casino in Australia, The Crown Casino can be found here, together with other activities and additional luxury lifestyles that you have been longing to live by. read more »

With one of Singapore's two casinos, a Universal Studios theme park and the Marine Life Park, this integrated resort is undoubtedly the largest attraction on the island of Sentosa. It also contains a number of internationally renown fine dining options and six hotels, totalling some 1800 rooms. The Universal Studios Singapore is the very first Universal Studio in Asia. read more »

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, this sprawling recreation hub has the largest indoor theme park in the world. In addition, there is an outdoor amusement park filled with thrilling rides, shopping malls, shopping malls, luxury hotels, sports complex, cinemas, folk museum, ice-skating rink, and a monorail linking all these places together. It comes as no surprise that Lotte World is a big hit all year round and always filled with people. read more »

Tokyo Dome City is an extensive entertainment complex in Bunkyo, Tokyo, consisting of the the world's largest roofed baseball stadium (Tokyo Dome), a general entertainment and amusement park facility (Tokyo Dome City Attractions) and a variety of other multi-purpose halls including the Korakuen Hall. The Tokyo Dome is the centrepiece of Tokyo Dome City, being an all-weather multipurpose stadium that hosts a variety of events, from domestic and international sporting events to exhibitions and concerts. The Tokyo Dome City Attractions on the other hand, offers visitors some fun rides such as the Ferris Wheel and Thunder Dolphin. read more »

The O2 is a huge district solely for entertainment purposes just situated on the Greendwich peninsula in South East London. This would be the best place to have the time of your lives together with your friends and your loved ones. In addition, spend the night partying away to your favourite tunes in a music club in The O2, or catch up with your favourite musicians or bands in The O2 Arena, which is actually an indoor arena that will be able to take up to 20,000 people! Not only will you be able to spend the night dancing to your favourite songs, there will also be sporting events that will be happening such as the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. read more »

The Tivoli Gardens, one of the most well known amusement park in Copenhagen, Denmark, was opened in 1843 and hence would be the second oldest amusement park in the world! With more than 4.5 million visitors annually, Tivoli Gardens would hence be the hottest seasonal theme park as well as the second most visited in Europe, just behind Disneyland in Paris! Famous for its wooden roller coaster, Rutschebanen, this is actually one of the oldest wooden roller coasters in the world that can still be operated even up to this day. For all those who are searching for some instant adrenaline rush, Dæmonen would be another roller coaster that is definitely not to be missed! Together with the tallest carousel in the world, The Star Flyer, this 80 metres high carousel was built to offer the best perspectives of Copenhagen city itself and at the same time, for all to relax after a long and thrilling day. read more »