If you've ever Googled photos of the seven wonders of the world, you'll find serene and majestic shots. However, if you've ever actually visited one, you know that there are often hordes of tourists and pandemonium. In 2007, seven new sites — including the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, and the Colosseum — were chosen thanks to a contest put on by the New 7 Wonders Foundation. While the wonders are still worth visiting, here are some other extravagant monuments to visit, sans crowds, on your travels.

Santiago es reconocido por contar con gran riqueza cultural, tanto en infraestructura como en sus barrios patrimoniales. Pero sin duda, ser una capital que está a solo minutos de la cordillera de Los Andes le da un atractivo inigualable frente al turista. www.visitsantiago.org

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It might feel a bit cliche to snap a photo in front of the Eiffel Tower or take a dip in Iceland's Blue Lagoon, but these iconic tourist sites are popular for a reason. From Brazil's 98-foot-tall Christ the Redeemer statue to the leaning tower of Pisa, there's tons of evidence for why these spots are on so many bucket lists. Click the link to read more about the most iconic sites in 25 countries across the globe.