9 hilariously blunt Tripadvisor reviews of popular attractions
Tripadvisor is a website that allows tourists to submit their own reviews of tourist attractions, locations, restaurants and activities. We’ve put together a list of nine times Tripadvisor users were hilariously blunt in their assessments of some of the world’s most popular landmarks.
Sydney Opera House
Tripadvisor user wanderer2012 was brutal in their assessment of the Sydney Opera House, describing it as “less awful it looks”, adding, “It’s a pretty awful 1960s style concrete building. It’s really nothing special at all. Save yourself the effort and view it from the bridge or harbour.”
Eiffel Tower, Paris
A Tripadvisor user by the name of Martin R, was less than impressed with the Eiffel Tower, suggesting that Blackpool Tower was just as impressive. Martin R wrote, “Too big, too ugly and too many people. Prefer Blackpool Tower or Roc d’Enfer. Nice river though. Mmmmmm.”
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
SchweizerAussie was less than impressed with their visit to the Golden Gate Bridge, mostly due to the colour it seems: “It’s red and windy and cold and I think they should rename it the big rusty cold bridge in the city that has many homeless people that all asked me for quarters.”
The Grand Canyon, Arizona
David H wasn’t really taken by The Grand Canyon, arguing, “I’ve been to a number of so called landmarks in my time – but what the hell was this? Just an overblown sandy ditch. Really don’t get the fascination. Took two hours to get there – should’ve stayed in my hotel and watched a DVD.”
Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro
Christ the Redeemer might be one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, but Tripadvisor user Sivasuriam wasn’t impressed, writing: “The world’s most highly over rated... hahahaha... wonder of the world. Just a concrete pillar. I spent a total of five minutes here.”
Stonehenge, Wiltshire
Tripadvisor users were also underwhelmed by the prehistoric monument and deterred by the cold wind, stating: “A bunch of old rocks sitting in the middle of a deserted area of England ... Here’s my advice — get a video of Stonehenge from your library. Watch it for free on your TV as you sip an Old Speckled Hen beer or an Earl Grey tea if you prefer. Return it to your library. You have just saved loads of dollars and seen it without the hassle or the cold wind blowing in your face.”
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The Great Wall of China
Expecting a sound assessment of The Great Wall of China is probably a lot to ask from a Tripadvisor user name dwoodywoodpecker51, who said, “I soon understood that it was definitely too long for me and I got tired. I failed in front of my wife because of this wall, so I’m not going back there.”
Hollywood Sign, California
One Tripadvisor reviewer named Lisa S was less than impressed by California’s Hollywood Sign, stating, “But if you find it is a must for you to do, know the road is very winding to get to the sign. Take your picture from a distance because it is not impressive when you get to the top.”
The Little Mermaid, Copenhagen
Odysseusaz was scathing in their assessment of the Copenhagen statue, arguing that The Little Mermaid, “It’s like the Kardashians. Famous because... It’s famous. Waste of time. See it on a hop-on-off tour if it passes, but don’t go out of your way.”
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