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Capitals with the Most Landmarks

This list features the capital cities with the highest number of landmarks.

RANK	CAPITAL	COUNTRY	NUMBER OF LANDMARKS	DESCRIPTION
1	Paris	France	300	Known for its iconic attractions like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
2	Rome	Italy	280	A city steeped in history, featuring landmarks such as the Colosseum, Vatican City, and the Pantheon.
3	London	United Kingdom	230	Rich in history, landmarks include Buckingham Palace, the British Museum, and the Tower of London.
4	Istanbul	Turkey	200	A city that straddles two continents, famous for landmarks like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Blue Mosque.
5	Berlin	Germany	200	Rich in culture and history, landmarks include the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, and Museum Island.
6	Cairo	Egypt	180	Known for the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum.
7	Athens	Greece	150	The cradle of democracy, featuring the Acropolis, Parthenon, and ancient Agora.
8	Tokyo	Japan	140	A modern metropolis with landmarks such as Tokyo Tower, Senso-ji Temple, and Shibuya Crossing.
9	Washington, D.C.	United States	120	The U.S. capital, featuring the White House, Lincoln Memorial, and the U.S. Capitol.
10	Lisbon	Portugal	110	Known for its historic neighborhoods, Lisbon has landmarks like the Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, and São Jorge Castle.

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References

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