5 Most Famous Walls In The World

1. The Great Wall Of China, China – Built in the 14th century, the Great Wall Of China stretches for 8,850 kilometers!  This amazing wall was built to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire from the attacks of nomadic tribes. The Great Wall is one of the most recognized structures in the world, it is the largest man made barrier ever built, and it’s without a doubt one of the most amazing engineering achievements. However, the legend that claims that it’s the only man made structure visible from space with the naked eye, is false

5 Most Famous Walls In The Worlds: The Great Wall Of China (source: Severin.stalder)

2. The Western Wall, Israel – Located in Jerusalem, the Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall is a famous Jewish religious site. The wall dates from the end of the Second Temple period, being constructed around 19 BC by Herod the Great. The wall was the western wall of the temple. In Judaism, the Western Wall is venerated as the sole remnant of the Holy Temple, making it the holiest place for Jewish people, the most visited site in Jerusalem and one of the most visited attraction in Israel

The Western Wall, Jerusalem – the holiest place for Jewish people

3. Berlin Wall, Germany – This wall was built much later than the previous ones, but just as much famous. Construction began in 1961, at the peak of the cold war. It was built in the middle of Berlin by East Germany in order to stop East Berliners to escape to the west. It was finally taken down with the fall of the Soviet Union in 1989. Remnants can still be found today in Berlin and are one of the biggest tourists attractions

Berlin Wall – was finally taken down in 1989

4. Walls Of Troy, Turkey – One of the oldest walls still standing today, this wall was built in the 13th century BC to protect the legendary city of Troy. This wall withstood the famous 10 year siege of Troy

10 Most Famous Walls In The Worlds: Walls Of Troy

5. Hadrian’s Wall, England – The longest wall in Europe, this wall was built by the Romans to protect their colony Britannia from the tribes in Scotland. It stretches for 117 km (73 miles) all across the land from shore to shore

Hadrian’s Wall, England