Award winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for landmarks worldwide, gathered over a 12-month period. This year’s awards recognised 759 landmarks across 67 countries and eight regions across the globe.
Top 10 landmarks in Australia:
- Sydney Opera House – Sydney
- Australian War Memorial – Australian Capital Territory
- Sydney Harbour Bridge – Sydney
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) – Melbourne
- Shrine of Remembrance – Melbourne
- Queen Victoria Building (QVB) – Sydney
- Port Arthur Historic Site – Port Arthur
- Fremantle Prison – Fremantle
- HMAS Sydney II Memorial – Geraldton
- Kings Park War Memorial – Perth
Top 10 landmarks in the World:
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Angkor Wat – Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Plaza de Espana – Seville, Spain
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Sheikh Zayed Mosque – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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St. Peter’s Basilica – Vatican City, Italy
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Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba – Cordoba, Spain
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Taj Mahal – Agra, India
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Duomo di Milano – Milan, Italy
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Alcatraz Island – San Francisco, US
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Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco, US
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Parliament – Budapest, Hungary
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