Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travelist

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher


We bring you the world…ranked.  What will be number 1, you ask?  We have the answer.

This compilation of the 500 most unmissable sights and attractions in the world has been ranked by Lonely Planet’s global community of travel experts, so big name mega-sights such as the Eiffel Tower and the Taj Mahal battle it out with lesser-known hidden gems for a prized place in the top 10, making this the only bucket list you’ll ever need.  This definitive wishlist of the best places to visit on earth is packed with insightful write-ups and inspiring photography to get you motivated to start ticking off your travelist.  What’s your number 1?


About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.


Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.