The UK’s Most Beautiful Sights, According To New Study

Hope you’re well. A new study from Kuoni has revealed the most beautiful sights in the UK, with Edinburgh Castle taking the top spot, followed by Westminster Abbey and Liverpool Cathedral. 

The World’s Most Beautiful Sights, Revealed By New Study Of Over 450,000 TripAdvisor Reviews

• Luxury travel company Kuoni has analysed 452,148 TripAdvisor reviews to reveal which sights around the world people are raving most about
• New York’s Central Park, the Trevi Fountain in Rome and the Fountains of Bellagio are the top three most beautiful sights according to visitors
• The UK’s most beautiful sights are Edinburgh Castle, Westminster Abbey and Liverpool Cathedral

To unearth the most beautiful sights from around the world, luxury travel company Kuoni has analysed thousands of TripAdvisor reviews to find which places have the most mentions of  the word ‘beautiful’.  Looking at cities from all around the world, the results reveal where visitors should head to if they’re hoping to take in the most stunning sights.

The most beautiful sights around the world

The study results shows that the USA is home to the most beautiful sights globally, with three of the top ten most captivating sights featuring in the top 10. New York City’s Central Park tops the list, with a staggering 22,880 reviews mentioning the word ‘beautiful’, whilst 15,750 reviews hailing the Fountains of Bellagio in the world’s entertainment capital Las Vegas cement the landmark in third place.  The city is full of bright lights and captivating buildings but it’s the water feature that visitors find the most aesthetically pleasing.  The other American sight making the top ten is the Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum in Seattle, Washington. The fascinating glass work on display throughout the exhibitions is certainly eye-catching and clearly leaves a lasting impression on visitors, with over 8,000 visitors naming the exhibition as ‘beautiful’.

Italy, Spain and Paris are home to the second, fourth and fifth most beautiful sights respectively with the Trevi Fountain, Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris all featuring as some of the top five most beautiful sights around the world. The Trevi Fountain, found in Rome, attracts millions of visitors each year, with the baroque style water-feature featuring exquisite detailing that needs to be seen in person to be fully appreciated. The Cathédrale Notre-Dame received 12,930 reviews describing it as beautiful, beating the likes of the Eiffel Tower and Sacré Coeur.

Rank	City	Country	Population	Sight	Sight Mentions
1	New York City	USA	8,804,190	Central Park	22,880
2	Rome	Italy	2,783,809	Trevi Fountain	18,283
3	Las Vegas	USA	641,930	Fountains of Bellagio	16,750
4	Barcelona	Spain	1,664,182	Basilica de la Sagrada Familia	16,158
5	Paris	France	2,175,601	Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris	12,930
6	Prague	Czech Republic	1,335,084	Charles Bridge	10,870
7	Cape Town	South Africa	3,430,992	Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden	9,924
8	Abu Dhabi	UAE	1,202,756	Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque	8,831
9	Vancouver	Canada	697,266	Stanley Park	8,797
10	Seattle	USA	737,015	Chihuly Garden and Glass	8,742

The UK’s most beautiful sights

Edinburgh’s eponymous castle takes the top spot as the UK’s must-see sight, with the Scottish capital’s landmark described as ‘beautiful’ by over 5,000 TripAdvisor reviews. The castle was built in the late 19^th century in the Gothic style and is certainly an iconic building in the city skyline. Glasgow is another Scottish city home to one of the top five most beautiful sights in the UK, with the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum receiving an impressive 2,091 ‘beautiful’ reviews. The art gallery and museum have some seriously stunning architecture and is home to 22 galleries for people to discover art and history in.

Other sights making the UK’s top ten include Bournemouth Beach, its golden sands and stunning blue waters making it part of the UK coast that has caught a lot of visitors’ attention. Another seaside destination making the top ten is Brighton’s Royal Pavilion, with the former royal residence impressing thousands of visitors.

Northern Ireland also features in the top ten, with Belfast’s City Hall ranking in seventh place overall. The Grade A listed building is steeped in history and is a captivating sight, with the green copper dome in the centre drawing visitors’ attention.

Rank	City	Country	Population	Sight	Sight Mentions
1	Edinburgh	Scotland	506,560	Edinburgh Castle	5,002
2	London	England	9,088,994	Westminster Abbey	4,045
3	Liverpool	England	589,774	Liverpool Cathedral	2,250
4	Glasgow	Scotland	632,330	Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum	2,091
5	Bournemouth	England	198,582	Bournemouth Beach	1,901
6	Manchester	England	567,334	The John Rylands Library	1,453
7	Belfast	N. Ireland	337,210	City Hall	1,440
8	Brighton	England	245,504	Royal Pavilion	1,386
9	Bristol	England	580,199	Clifton Suspension Bridge	1,071
10	Nottingham	England	320,536	Wollaton Hall and Park	1,012

The most beautiful sights in the USA

The East coast topped the list of must-see sights in the US, with Central Park in New York City receiving 22,880 reviews citing it as a stunning sight. Other US sights making the top five include the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, one of the most iconic suspension bridges in the world, spanning over one mile. Not only does the bold colour help the structure stand out, but the sheer size of the bridge also makes it a dominant landmark in the city, rendering the bridge as a tourist attraction on most travellers’ bucket lists. The San Antonio Riverwalk is the fifth most stunning sight in the States, with over 6,000 reviews hailing it as a beauty. The River Walk is home to shops, cafes and restaurants and often host exhibitions, so has plenty to offer visitors.

Rank	City	State	Population	Sight	Sight Mentions
1	New York City	New York	8,804,190	Central Park	22,880
2	Las Vegas	Nevada	641,930	Fountains of Bellagio	16,750
3	Seattle	Washington	737,015	Chihuly Garden and Glass	8,742
4	San Francisco	California	873,965	Golden Gate Bridge	6,580
5	San Antonio	Texas	1,434,625	San Antonio River Walk	6,028
6	Washington DC	District of Columbia	689,545	Lincoln Memorial	4,916
7	Chicago	Illinois	2,746,388	Millennium Park	4,813
8	San Diego	California	1,386,932	Balboa Park	4,203
9	Los Angeles	California	3,898,747	The Getty Centre	3,920
10	Boston	Massachusetts	675,647	Boston Public Garden	3,725

To see the full list of beautiful sights, please visit: https://www.kuoni.co.uk/inspiration/the-worlds-most-beautiful-sights