14 Las Vegas Replicas! World Landmarks in Vegas (Photos!)
For anyone who has visited Las Vegas, one of the most surprising aspects of the trip is often the number of world-famous replicas found in the city.
Vegas is home to many replicas of world-renowned landmarks and buildings. In fact, there are so many Las Vegas replicas that it’s hard for tourists to keep track of them all.
From Paris to Egypt to Venice, there is no shortage of world-famous landmark replicas in Las Vegas.
In this article, we will look at 14 of these fascinating look-alikes so you’ll know what to watch for the next time you head to Las Vegas.
1. Eiffel Tower (Paris Las Vegas)
Las Vegas is a world-renowned city known for its entertainment, parties, and gambling. It’s also home to dozens upon dozens of replicas of famous landmarks from around the globe, and the Eiffel Tower is just one among many.
The Paris Las Vegas hotel features the Eiffel Tower, which is a replica of the original tower located in Paris, France. The replica of the tower is one-third smaller than the original, but this does not change its iconic status as one of the most recognizable landmarks in all of North America.
The Las Vegas Eiffel Tower stands over 50 stories (540’ (164.6 m) tall and has an observation deck at the top. From there, visitors can see the Strip in all its glory, as well as the surrounding Las Vegas valley. Don’t forget to take pictures while you’re up there, as the views of Las Vegas are spectacular.
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2. Arc De Triomphe (Paris Las Vegas)
The Arc De Triomphe is a replica of the famous landmark in Paris, France, and is located near the entrance to the Paris Las Vegas hotel-casino.
The Vegas Arc De Triomphe was built in 1999, on the Vegas strip. The original Arc De Triomphe in Paris is a monument that honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
3. An Egyptian Pyramid (Luxor Las Vegas)
A modern copy of the Pyramid of Giza is one of the most instantly recognizable world landmarks you’ll see in Las Vegas. The main structure at the Luxor Hotel and Casino is a black glass pyramid that dominates the skyline. This 30-story luxury resort sits on the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip.
Built in 1993, the Luxor has an Egyptian theme throughout the property, with a large black pyramid at its center. The Pyramid is modeled after the famous pyramids of Giza, with its four sides representing ancient Egyptian principles.
4. San Marco Campanile (The Venetian and The Palazzo)
The Venetian hotel is home to one of the most authentic landmark replicas in Las Vegas, the San Marco Campanile. This reproduction is modeled after the Bell Tower of St Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy.
The tower can be seen from the Las Vegas Strip, and it is a popular sight.
The tower in Las Vegas is an exact replica of the original one in Venice, including its bell system and size. However, unlike the original, you cannot climb this tower.
5. The Grand Canal (The Venetian and The Palazzo)
The Venetian’s Grand Canal is a 6-acre (24,281-sq m) replica of the canals in Venice, Italy, complete with gondolas and Italian restaurants.
The Venetian Hotel is a must-see attraction for travelers who love to explore, as it was designed to make you feel like you were actually in an Italian city.
The hotel has canals that run through both the inside and outside of the resort.
The hotel’s design was inspired by Venice’s canals and offers gondola rides, street performances, and food from authentic Italian restaurants to tourists.
6. Rialto Bridge (The Venetian and The Palazzo)
The Rialto Bridge is a pedestrian bridge in Las Vegas, which is an imitation of the famous Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy.
If you haven’t been to Venice (and even if you have), you’ll want to take the time to admire the replica of the bridge at The Venetian. It is one of the most recognized landmarks in Las Vegas.
The Vegas Rialto Bridge spans over a street rather than the canals but other than that, it is an impressive duplicate of the real thing.
7. The Colosseum (Caesars Palace)
The Colosseum is a replica of the original one in Rome, Italy. It is a large, round amphitheater built in the early 2000s and is located at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino.
The Colosseum is an entertainment venue that can seat 4,000 spectators and offers a variety of events such as concerts, boxing matches, MMA fights, and more. You can see the replica of this ancient structure from the Vegas Strip, and it stands out due to its unique Roman architecture.
8. Pantheon Ceiling (Forum Shops)
There are many replicas in Las Vegas that you might have missed. One such duplicate you can easily find if you know where to look is the replica of the ceiling of the Pantheon in Rome. You can find it within the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.
While the actual Pantheon is a magnificent building with a large dome ceiling, the Pantheon ceiling in the Forum Shops isn’t quite as grand but still worth keeping an eye out for when visiting this Caesars Palace shopping area.
9. The Statue of Liberty (New York-New York Las Vegas)
One of Vegas’s most famous landmarks is the Statue of Liberty which was erected in 1997. This monument pays homage to the original national landmark in New York City.
The Statue of Liberty replica in Las Vegas stands at about one-third of the height and has a diameter about half as large as its original counterpart in the Big Apple. It’s a replica that you can’t miss if you’re driving down Las Vegas Boulevard.
10. Brooklyn Bridge (New York-New York Las Vegas)
The Brooklyn Bridge is located on the Strip and is a replica of New York’s Brooklyn Bridge. The “Brooklyn Bridge” is on Las Vegas Blvd. just outside of New York-New York Hotel & Casino.
11. Statue of David (Caesars Palace)
At Caesars Palace, you can find a replica of the world-famous Statue of David. The David statue is particularly impressive in that it is an exact copy, down to every detail, of the original statue carved by Michelangelo.
In fact, the Caesars Palace David statue is even carved from the identical marble as the original found in Florence, Italy. For more info on this statue and where to find it in Caesars Palace, check out our article here.
12. Trevi Fountain (Forum Shops)
Of all the fountains found in Rome, Italy, Trevi Fountain is probably the most well-known. Fortunately, you can visit a replica of Trevi Fountain right here in Las Vegas.
While the Las Vegas version of Trevi Fountain is far smaller in size than the original, it is still a beautiful water display worthy of your time. You can find the Trevi Fountain replica just outside the entrance to the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.
13. New York City Skyline (New York-New York Las Vegas)
Las Vegas even has a replica of the entire Manhattan skyline in New York City. The front-facing facade of the New York-New York Hotel and Casino was created to look like one of the world’s most celebrated skylines.
Day or night, the New York-New York Hotel is a worthy addition to the Las Vegas skyline.
14. Egyptian Sphinx (Luxor)
Last but certainly not least is the replica of the Egyptian Sphinx at the Luxor Hotel and Casino. Unlike all of the other Vegas replicas on this list, the Sphinx at Luxor is actually taller (by two stories) than the original in Cairo, Egypt.
The Sphinx stands guard over one of the entrances to the Luxor pyramid. Note the beam of light emanating from the top of the Luxor at night. It’s truly a sight to behold!
Conclusion
So as you’ve seen, there is certainly no shortage of Las Vegas replicas depicting world-famous landmarks, and you must admit that many of them are pretty darned impressive.
So, the next time you’re in Las Vegas, be sure to keep an eye out for these marvelous attractions while you’re enjoying the rest of Sin City’s delights.