You have a big trip planned for this summer, and at the top of your list of things to see and visit are the particularly touristy attractions that are “must-sees in a lifetime”? CasiMonka has taken a closer look at these places that seem essential but are actually very disappointing. From the United States to Italy, passing through the UK, Brazil, and Belgium, countries from all corners of the globe have been thoroughly examined. A tip: if these attractions were on your itinerary, skip them!
The 10 Most Disappointing Tourist Attractions
1) Times Square
The most famous square in the world ranks at the top of the list of the most disappointing tourist attractions, and while it has a certain charm...must-see, you can genuinely understand why. The New York square with a thousand and one advertising screens is so disappointing that it scored 82.39/100.
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2) Hollywood Walk of Fame
We're still in the United States but heading to the west coast! It seems that the path with the pink stars engraved with the names of stars is not charming or doesn't captivate as much anymore.lawyers from around the world as it achieved a score of 80.56/100.
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3) Stonehenge
Head towards England, between Salisbury and Avebury to find Stonehenge. This monument dating back to the Neolithic and the Bronze Age is made up of.many circular stones. Despite a rich history, Stonehenge doesn't quite win over visitors, earning a score of 73.86/100.
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4) The Dead Sea
A turquoise water, with white “salt rocks”… At first glance, this saline lake located between Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan seems to have it all. But with a score of 73.57/100, this lake covering 810 square kilometers arrives...and in fourth place among the most disappointing tourist attractions.
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5) Christ the Redeemer
While the view over all of Rio de Janeiro from the ascent to Christ the Redeemer is surely delightful, the statue itself is less appealing. Scoring 71.41/100, this monument...over 35 meters tall doesn't seem to impress that much.
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6) The Manneken Pis
With a score of 67.77/100, the little bronze statue of the Manneken Pis doesn't disappoint. Depicting a small boy urinating atop a fountain, it represents the carefree spirit and humor of Brussels.
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7) Copacabana Beach
Maybe its name rings too loud, that it's too famous all around the world, and when you finally go there, it turns out to be just a classic sandy beach. Copacabana Beach scores a little 65.96 out of 100.
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8) The Colosseum
The Italian monument made quite a buzz when Gladiator II was released, but without Paul Mescal, it seems to be losing some appeal among travelers. It scores a 65.36/100 for The Colosseum.
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9) Four Corners Monument
This monument is absolutely unique as it's the only place in the United States where the borders of Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado meet. It may just be a simple square on the ground, but it clearly doesn't score more than 63.83/100.
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10) Loch Ness
Tourists might feel a bit let down by not spotting the legendary monster because this mythical Scottish lake scores 60.50/100, placing it in the tenth position among the most disappointing tourist attractions.
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