Whether it was when I was a child or now, whenever I go to a place where I can make a wish, I will always go through the wishing process religiously, hoping that I can get good luck. During the journey, those destinations that can bring people good wishes can always arouse people's yearning for happiness in their hearts, and make people more confident and hopeful about the road ahead. Recently, a website PsychicWorld.com an overseas country that pays attention to people's physical and mental health conducted a survey, which took into account the average monthly search volume of destinations, the number of photo wall (Instagram) hashtags and the number of TripAdvisor comments, and gave a rating to select the 10 most popular good luck destinations. See where they are and remember to get lucky!
Trevi Fountain, Italy
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According to legend, as long as people throw a coin into the pool when they leave the Trevi Fountain, they will be able to return to Rome again, continue to throw the second and third coins into the pool, have the hope of finding a romantic love, and then ring the happy bell of the wedding. In front of the sacred sculpture, the water in the Trevi Fountain always takes on a dreamy turquoise blue, swaying people's beautiful yearning for happiness and romance. Named the most popular good-luck spot in 2022, it received a 9.5 rating in a 10-out-of-10 survey. Built from an 18th-century art event, this ancient fountain is backed by the Poli Palace and can be divided into two parts: a wide pool and a sculpture façade, with the sea deity in the middle of the façade driving a shell-shaped chariot, watching people throw coins and make prayerful wishes.
Hagia Sophia, Turkey
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Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, is the second most popular good fortune spot on this list, with a score of 9.3. There is a bronze hole in the "Sweat column" located in the Hagia Sophia, and it has been said that if you touch it with your thumb and rotate 360 degrees on it, any wish can be fulfilled. In addition to making wishes, the beauty of Hagia Sophia is also a reason to come, this place among the most beautiful churches in the world was built in the 6th century, and the interior decoration is both magnificent and elegant, which is the best interpretation of the aesthetic of Turkish art. The high historical value of Hagia Sophia was transformed into a museum in 1934 and is permanently preserved as an artistic gem.
Hoover Dam, USA
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In third place is the Hoover Dam in Nevada, which scored a score of 9.2, just 0.1 points away from Turkey's Hagia Sophia. The height of the dam is equivalent to a 60-story building, and when people who are afraid of heights come to the dam to punch in, they will always be afraid to go near the edge of the photo platform. According to the National Park Service, the Hoover Dam is the most popular dam in the world with the largest passenger flow. On one side of the dam stands two bronze statues about 9 meters high, which are the "wishing places" for everyone to harvest luck. Some people say that touching the feet of statues can bring good luck to themselves, and now the toes of these statues have been rubbed very "clean" by people.
Charles Bridge, Czech Republic
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The Charles Bridge, sandwiched between the water and the sky, is stunningly beautiful, and the slightly mottled outer walls tell the vicissitudes of history to those who stop at the riverbank to look out. The Charles Bridge was built in 1357 as a huge bridge across the Vltava River. The bridge is 516 meters long and about 10 meters wide, and there are 30 statues of saints on it, the most famous of which is the statue of St. John of Nepomook, which is said to bring good luck to you by touching this ancient bronze statue on the Charles Bridge.
Blarney Castle, Ireland
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Blarney Castle is located in the small town of Blarney in Ireland, surrounded by greenery and full of fairytale colors. The castle has a lot of interesting sights and legends. There is a "wishing ladder" here, and it is said that people can fulfill their wishes within a year by simply walking backwards with their eyes closed and focusing on making them. There is also a famous "Qiaoyan Stone" in the castle, also known as the "Kissing Stone", and it is said that those who have kissed this magical stone will become able to speak eloquently.
Fushimi Inari Taisha, Japan
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Foxes are believed to be the messengers of inari, so objects inspired by foxes can be found everywhere in Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine in Japan. The thousands of scarlet arches in the community are a must-see for people to check in here, and the arches are densely arranged along the path leading to the lush forest of Mount Inari, which becomes a favorite photo background.
Sensoji Temple, Japan
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Sensoji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo, and in addition to the five-storied pagoda that is often seen in people's photos, there are other reasons why tourists come here. Nakami Shito is a 200-meter-long street market that sells souvenirs and snacks and has a long history. In addition, every year Sensoji Temple hosts various events, flower festivals, and temple fairs, and it is always very lively.
Pont des Arts, Paris, France
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The bridge once covered with brass locks is one of the most romantic places in Paris, where lovers will engrave their names on the brass locks, then hang the locks on the bridge and throw the keys into the river, symbolizing eternal love for each other. It is a place full of romance, but due to the weight of the large number of copper locks on the bridge that will cause damage to the bridge body, the local government decided in 2015 to remove all the love locks on the bridge. Now, it's the perfect place for romantic dates and a world of two.
New York Charging Bulls, USA
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After the bronze statue of the charging bull created by Arturo di Modica was "settled" in front of the New York Stock Exchange, it exploded overnight and became a "famous cow" that attracted many tourists to punch the card. Some people say that although the market crash is very bad, but in this period still need to continue to charge, perhaps this is the meaning of the charging bull in everyone's heart. Now, hundreds of people come to Wall Street every day to take photos with the charging bull, hoping to reap success.
Juliet's House, Italy
Shakespeare set his Romeo and Juliet story in Verona, in the description of the story, the line between the virtual and the real is very blurred, but the heroine's home is generally considered to be in Verona, so this 14th-century Gothic house and museum, Juliet's house, became a romantic pilgrimage place. Couples who come to Juliet's house always have to stand on the balcony to experience it, and then take intimate photos.
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