Stanley Park ranked on list of best attractions in the world

TripAdvisor rounded up the word's top places to visit.

Elana Shepert
Jun 22, 2023 1:07 PM

stanley-park-vancouver-tripadvisor-2023 — Beloved by locals, the "Crown Jewel of Vancouver" topped a recent list of key stops for tourists visiting the city, where cyclists聽can聽enjoy stunning views of the "rainforest, beaches and gardens."Photo via stockstudioX/E+/Getty Images

Vancouver's largest urban park has been included in a ranking of the top attractions in the world.

Stanley Park, the sprawling 400-hectare oasis, is considered one of the best urban parks in the world, with over 500,000 trees and a breathtaking seawall -- the world's longest uninterrupted waterfront path.

Beloved by locals, the "Crown Jewel of Vancouver" topped a recent list of key stops for tourists visiting the city, where cyclists can enjoy stunning views of the "rainforest, beaches and gardens."

TripAdvisor has released its annual which includes the top selections in multiple categories, including overall experiences; attractions; amusement and water parks; bucket list experiences; cultural and historical tours; family-friendly experiences; food and culinary experiences; nature and outdoor experiences; sailing and day experiences; snorkeling and water sports; and wine experiences.

The Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, a jaw-dropping church located in downtown Barcelona, Spain, claimed the top spot on the list of the best attractions. As one of architect Antoni Gaudi’s most famous works, it has famously been under construction since 1882. In one day, tourists can visit this breathtaking attraction as well as one of his other popular creations, nearby Park Guell.

Constructed in 70 C.E. by the Flavian emperors, the Colosseum in Rome came second on the list. The report's authors note that it is the largest amphitheatre ever built, designed to house over 50,000 people.

The Anne Frank House came third, which is a museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. The Dubai Fountain came fifth, boasting water that shoots as high as 500 feet.

The iconic Empire State Building rounded out the top five, rising 1,454 feet from the ground to antenna and featuring "the only 360-degree open-air vantage point of Midtown."

Stanley Park was ranked 22nd on the list, with the report's authors highlighting that it is the third-largest park in North America, drawing a staggering eight million visitors annually.