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Machu Picchu vs Great Wall of China
Which landmark? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Machu Picchu Ancient site · Peru 72% · #1 in the world
- Great Wall of China Fortress · China 28% · #15 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks Machu Picchu over Great Wall of China, 72% to 28%. Machu Picchu is #1 of the 120 landmarks in the world ranking. Great Wall of China is #15, and #1 of the 6 in China.
Side by side
| Machu Picchu | Great Wall of China | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #1 | #15 |
| Type | Ancient site | Fortress |
| Country | Peru | China |