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Mount Fuji - Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan.

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Mount Fuji - In looks even more beautiful in the winter when the whole region is covered in snow!

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Taj Mahal - Located in the city of Agra, the Taj Mahal is one of the most visited monuments in the world.

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Taj Mahal - In the winter, the UNESCO World Heritage Site is often engulfed by misty clouds.

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Vatican - The Vatican is a must-see when in Rome.

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Vatican - But tourists who dare to brave the Roman winter will experience an even more stunning landscape.

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Notre-Dame Cathedral - The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is one of the oldest in France.

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Notre-Dame Cathedral - The Gothic architecture looks even more majestic during the winter.

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Machu Picchu - Also known as the Lost City of Incas, Machu Picchu is the biggest tourist attraction in Peru and one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

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Machu Picchu - Sitting at 2,400 meters above the sea level, the citadel tends to get quite cloudy and wet during the winter months.

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Times Square - Located at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, Times Square is a popular spot among tourists in New York.

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Times Square - New York City is usually covered in snow during winter, making for an interesting contrast between the skyscrapers and the snowy white.

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Big Ben - The most famous London landmark was built as part of the Palace of Westminster in 1859.

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Big Ben - When the rain and cold hits London, the Big Ben almost turns into an old black and white postcard!

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The Colosseum - The majestic Roman amphitheater was the stage of many gladiator battles and public spectacles.

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The Colosseum - Even in the winter, the Colosseum attracts thousands of tourists.

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Roman Forum - Very near the Colosseum sits another relic from ancient Rome: the Roman Forum.

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Roman Forum - For centuries, it was the center of Roman public life, as well as a place for ceremonies and elections. The landscape takes on a frosty air during winter!

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Saint Basil's Cathedral - The multicolored Russian cathedral breaks stereotypes when it comes to religious architecture.

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Saint Basil's Cathedral - Because Moscow experiences extremely low temperatures, the Red Square is often covered in a white blanket of snow during the winter, which serves as the perfect background for the majestic cathedral.

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Statue of Liberty - The imposing Statue of Liberty is the most popular symbol of the Big Apple.

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Statue of Liberty - Even though New York is hit by harsh weather during the winter, that doesn't stop tourists from braving the cold and venturing out to visit it.

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The Sagrada Familia - The beautiful cathedral designed by famous architect Antoni Gaudi is located in Barcelona.

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The Sagrada Familia - The architectural style, which is very typical of the artist, makes for a striking contrast with the dark cloudy sky of the city in winter.

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Christ The Redeemer - The Christ the Redeemer watches over the city of Rio de Janeiro, from the Corcovado mountain.

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Christ The Redeemer - Because of its tropical climate, Rio doesn't really experience low temperatures in the winter. However, tourists who visit the monument during winter risk having the clouds ruin the amazing view.

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The Louvre - The Louvre is the biggest art museum in the world and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Paris.

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The Louvre - The shift from fall to winter sees a blanket of snow cover the iconic pyramid, which was built in 1989.

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Eiffel Tower - The Eiffel Tower makes for a great background for romantic moments.

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But the scenery is equally stunning when the tower and its surrounding gardens are covered in snow.

See also: Essential interior design tips for a cozy winter at home 

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