Otherwise known as the Achaemenid Empire, the First Persian Empire was founded by ruler Cyrus the Great in the 6th Century BC. The Empire gradually expanded into the largest empire the world had seen at the time, controlling regions as far as the Indus River to the East and the Balkans and Macedonia to the west.
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Here is our list of the twenty most visited tourist sites in the world, compiled from our survey of global listings. As international tourism returns after Covid-19, some of these sites now suffer from over tourism and require timed tickets to be booked in advance.
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During the Age of Enlightenment , when Europeans became fascinated with the culture of the Ancient World , scholars, travellers, artists and explorers set out on what became known as The Grand Tour of Mediterranean and Near East destinations.
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One of the oldest cities in the world, Athens is also one of the most culturally and historically rich. The birthplace of democracy and by extension Western Civilization, Athen’s evolution has been critical to the culture of the world around it, and it remains a more vital destination than ever. In addition to the unparalleled wealth of ancient treasures it still houses, the city has emerged as one of Europe’s premier modern cultural destinations.
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With travellers returning to the roads , rail and skies with a vengeance after Covid 19 , the problems surrounding over tourism in some of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations is returning too, particularly in the peak summer months.
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