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Tripadvisor awards 2022: Top attractions, amusement parks and experiences

The Empire State Building looms high in New York City and in the minds of travelers.

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(CNN) — A dreamy, uniquely designed cathedral in Europe that’s been under construction since 1882 is the top attraction in the world for 2022, according to Tripadvisor’s reviewers.

Each year, the travel guidance platform releases a series of Travelers’ Choice Awards. It handed out its best destinations and best beaches accolades earlier this year.

On Tuesday, Tripadvisor unveiled its “Best of the Best Things to Do” in 11 categories, including the top world and US attractions, amusement parks and best overall experiences.

Spain and Italy are hot in this year’s world attractions, occupying half the list. Here are the top 10, according to Tripadvisor:

1. Basilica de la Sagrada Familia: Barcelona, Spain
2. Colosseum: Rome
3. Empire State Building: New York City
4. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
5. Gallerie Degli Uffizi: Florence, Italy
6. Plaza de España: Seville, Spain
7. Iguazu Falls: Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
8. The Roman Baths: Bath, United Kingdom
9. Garden of the Gods: Colorado Springs, Colorado
10. Trevi Fountain: Rome

More about Basilica de la Sagrada Familia

The basilica was the vision of groundbreaking architect Antoni Gaudí, who became a leading figure in modern architecture. It was vandalized during the Spanish Civil War during the 1930s, and its nativity façade and crypt received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2005.

Its unusual architectural style is considered a mix of Catalan Modernism, Spanish Late Gothic, Catalan Noucentisme and Art Nouveau. The basilica is a tourism magnet in Barcelona, a lively and cosmopolitan city renowned for its artistry, culture and food.

To check it out for yourself and enter Spain, you’ll need to provide either a certificate proving full vaccination, a negative result of a Covid-19 test or a certificate of recovery as of June 11.

Top 10 US attractions

The Empire State Building looms high in New York City and in the minds of travelers.

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The Big Apple has an impressive three spots. The top 10 US attractions are:

1. Empire State Building: New York City
2. Garden of the Gods: Colorado Springs, Colorado
3. Central Park: New York City
4. Iolani Palace: Honolulu
5. Biltmore: Asheville, North Carolina
6. The National…

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