World Landmarks GPS Directory

Verified GPS coordinates for the world's most iconic landmarks, organized by type: mosques, cathedrals & churches, Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh and Shinto temples, world wonders, towers and skyscrapers, castles and palaces, monuments and statues, museums, NFL and soccer stadiums, NBA and NHL arenas, tennis courts, mountains and volcanoes, government buildings and natural wonders. Every coordinate is point-accurate to six decimal places (~11 cm precision) and cross-verified against OpenStreetMap, Wikidata and official sources. Browse a category, copy the GPS values in three standard formats (Decimal Degrees, Degrees-Minutes-Seconds, Degrees with Decimal Minutes), or save any landmark directly to your Arrow to Pin library.

Religious Sites 103

Mosques, cathedrals, temples, and other sacred sites of every major faith. Compute the Qibla toward Mecca, plan a pilgrimage, or simply explore sacred geography. Coordinates are point-accurate to the prayer hall, sanctuary, or main shrine.

Buddhist Temples

13

Sacred Buddhist sites: Angkor Wat, Bodh Gaya, Temple of the Tooth.

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Cathedrals & Churches

20

Iconic Christian cathedrals and basilicas, from the Vatican to Sagrada Família.

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Hindu, Sikh & Shinto

17

Sacred sites of Hinduism, Sikhism and Shinto: Tirupati, Akshardham, Golden Temple, Ise, Itsukushima.

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Mosques

50

Historic mosques worldwide, from the Kaaba in Mecca to Sheikh Zayed in Abu Dhabi.

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Bahá'í Sacred Sites

3

Sacred sites of the Bahá'í Faith: Lotus Temple Delhi, Shrine of the Báb Haifa, Maqam Bahá'u'lláh.

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Tourist Landmarks 122

From the Eiffel Tower to the Pyramids of Giza, from the Statue of Liberty to the Taj Mahal: the most photographed places on Earth, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the New Seven Wonders of the World, and the world's tallest skyscrapers.

Castles & Palaces

24

Castles and royal palaces: Versailles, Neuschwanstein, Alhambra, Tower of London.

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Monuments & Statues

27

Monuments and statues: Arc de Triomphe, Mount Rushmore, Moai, Statue of Unity.

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Museums & Cultural Sites

29

World-class museums and cultural sites: Louvre, British Museum, Hermitage, Sydney Opera.

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Towers & Skyscrapers

29

Iconic towers and skyscrapers: Burj Khalifa, Merdeka 118, Empire State, CN Tower, Skytree.

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World Wonders

13

Ancient and modern wonders: Pyramids, Petra, Machu Picchu, Stonehenge, Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower.

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Sports Venues 115

Stadiums, arenas, racetracks, and tennis courts that have hosted World Cups, Super Bowls, Olympic Games, Grand Slams, and Formula 1 Grands Prix. Coordinates point to the center of the playing surface for precise navigation.

American Football Stadiums

22

NFL venues and American football stadiums across the United States.

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Multisport Arenas

16

Olympic stadiums, cricket grounds, rugby and concert arenas.

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NBA & NHL Arenas

30

All 30 NBA team home arenas: MSG, Crypto.com, TD Garden, Chase Center, United Center, Scotiabank, Intuit Dome.

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Soccer Stadiums

35

Legendary soccer stadiums plus all 2026 FIFA World Cup venues.

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Tennis Courts

12

All four Grand Slam main courts (Wimbledon Centre Court, Roland-Garros, Arthur Ashe, Rod Laver) plus Indian Wells, Rome, Madrid, Cincinnati, Toronto, Montreal, Beijing and ATP Finals (Inalpi Arena, Turin).

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Government Buildings 30

The world's most consequential government buildings: the White House, the Kremlin, the Élysée, the Reichstag, the United Nations Headquarters, and presidential palaces across every continent. Each entry includes precise GPS coordinates of the official seat of government.

Government Buildings

30

Parliaments, presidential palaces, and international institutions: White House, US Capitol, Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, Kremlin, Élysée, Reichstag, Bellevue, Hofburg, Knesset, UN HQ.

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Geographic Wonders 44

Mountains, volcanoes, capes, salt flats, ancient trees, and natural geographic features. From Mount Everest's summit to the lowest point on land at the Dead Sea, each coordinate points to the most relevant landmark feature.

Mountains & Volcanoes

33

Highest peaks and active volcanoes: Everest, K2, Kilimanjaro, Fuji, Etna.

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Natural Landmarks

11

Capes, salt flats, ancient trees, geysers and other unique natural wonders.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this directory organized?
Landmarks are grouped by type so you can navigate quickly. Religious sites include Mosques, Cathedrals & Churches, Buddhist Temples, Hindu/Sikh/Shinto Temples and Bahá'í Sacred Sites. Tourist landmarks include World Wonders, Towers & Skyscrapers, Castles & Palaces, Monuments & Statues and Museums & Cultural Sites. Sports venues cover Soccer Stadiums, American Football Stadiums, NBA & NHL Arenas, Olympic & Multisport Arenas and Tennis Courts. Political landmarks list Government Buildings worldwide (parliaments, presidential palaces, royal residences and international institutions). Geographic wonders gather Mountains & Volcanoes and Natural Landmarks. Every landmark has a full description and GPS coordinates in three formats: Decimal Degrees (DD), Degrees-Minutes-Seconds (DMS) and Degrees with Decimal Minutes (DDM).
What GPS coordinate formats are provided for each landmark?
Every landmark is listed in three standard formats so you can paste them directly into any tool: Decimal Degrees (DD, e.g. 21.422487, 39.826206), Degrees-Minutes-Seconds (DMS, e.g. 21° 25′ 20.95″ N, 39° 49′ 34.34″ E), and Degrees with Decimal Minutes (DDM, e.g. 21° 25.3492′ N, 39° 49.5724′ E). DD is the most common format for digital maps and apps; DMS is the traditional format used by aviation and marine charts; DDM is the format used by GPS handheld devices like Garmin.
How accurate are the GPS coordinates?
All coordinates use six decimal places, which is equivalent to about 11 cm of precision on the ground at the equator. Coordinates are sourced from authoritative cartographic data and verified against satellite imagery. They typically point to the most relevant feature: the prayer hall for mosques, the high altar for cathedrals, the summit for mountains, the center of the playing field for stadiums, and the official seat for government buildings.
How do I save a landmark to my Arrow to Pin library?
Open any category page, then tap "Open in Arrow to Pin" on the landmark you want. If the app is installed, iOS opens it directly with the point pre-filled (name, alternative name, coordinates, category, country). Tap "Save Point" in the compass screen to add it to your library. The point is then fully editable, deletable, and shareable like any point you create yourself. If the app is not installed, you'll be redirected to the App Store to download it for free.
Can I use these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze?
Yes. Each landmark card has dedicated buttons to open it directly in Apple Maps or Google Maps in a new tab. You can also copy any DD, DMS, or DDM value into Waze, Garmin handhelds, OsmAnd, MapQuest, or any compatible navigation tool. The coordinates are free to use without attribution or permission.
How do I find the Qibla direction toward Mecca?
Open the Mosques category, save Al Kaaba (21.422487, 39.826206) to your Arrow to Pin library, then open the compass: it computes the Qibla in real time using the great-circle formula from your current GPS position. Bearing in degrees, distance to Mecca, and a visual alignment arc are shown live. You can also use the Kaaba's coordinates with any compass app or directly enter them into Apple Maps for orientation.
Do I need an iPhone to use these coordinates?
No. The coordinates listed in this directory are universal and work with any device, app, or service. The Arrow to Pin app is iOS-only at the moment, but you can copy any landmark's coordinates and use them on Android (via Google Maps, OsmAnd, Maps.me), on Garmin GPS devices, on a desktop browser (Google Maps, Apple Maps web), or even with a paper map and a basic compass.
Are these landmarks suitable for hiking, pilgrimage or outdoor navigation?
Yes. The coordinates point to the actual landmark feature with high precision (~11 cm), which makes them suitable for outdoor navigation, hiking approaches, pilgrimage planning (Hajj, Umrah, Camino de Santiago, Bodh Gaya), and field trips. Pair the coordinates with the Arrow to Pin compass for live bearing and distance updates as you move.
Will more landmarks be added to the catalog?
Yes. The catalog grows regularly with new landmarks across all categories. Each new landmark goes through the same verification process: cross-checked against authoritative cartographic sources, satellite imagery, and official venue information when available. Suggestions are welcome via the contact page.
Which category has the most landmarks, and which has the fewest?
Mosques tops the list with 50 entries (from the Kaaba in Mecca to Sheikh Zayed in Abu Dhabi, the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and Faisal Mosque in Islamabad). Soccer Stadiums comes second with 35. The smallest categories are Bahá'í Sacred Sites with 3 entries (Lotus Temple Delhi, Shrine of the Báb Haifa, Maqam Bahá'u'lláh Acre) and Natural Landmarks with 11 entries.
Are landmarks from every continent included?
Yes. The catalog spans all six inhabited continents plus Antarctica. North America has the White House, US Capitol, Times Square, Statue of Liberty, all 30 NBA arenas, all 32 NFL stadiums and Mount Denali. South America has Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls and Aconcagua. Europe has the Eiffel Tower, Sagrada Família, the Vatican and the Acropolis. Africa has the Pyramids of Giza, Great Mosque of Djenné and Mount Kilimanjaro. Asia has the Kaaba, Burj Khalifa, Forbidden City and Mount Everest. Oceania has the Sydney Opera House, Uluru and Aoraki / Mount Cook. Antarctica is represented by Vinson Massif (Seven Summits).
How is each landmark verified before being added to the catalog?
Every coordinate goes through a three-step verification: (1) cross-checked against the OpenStreetMap (OSM) feature for the actual building, summit or shrine; (2) compared with the Wikidata P625 coordinate property and the Wikipedia infobox; (3) visually inspected on satellite imagery to confirm the pin lands on the correct structure (prayer hall, high altar, summit, kickoff spot, official seat). Where a Google Maps POI marker exists for a famous landmark, it takes precedence over Wikipedia's often DMS-rounded values. Coordinates are refreshed when a landmark moves (Korean presidential office moved to Yongsan in 2022) or its summit changes (Mount Etna's highest crater).
Why do some landmarks appear in unexpected categories (Big Ben in Government Buildings, Forbidden City in Government, Tour Eiffel in World Wonders)?
Each landmark is assigned to the category that best matches its primary historic or current function. Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) is the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster, the seat of the UK Parliament, so both appear under Government Buildings. The Forbidden City was the seat of the Ming and Qing emperors for almost 500 years, which justifies its inclusion under Government even though it is now a museum. The Eiffel Tower is in World Wonders because of its symbolic status as one of the world's most recognized human-built landmarks, and not in the Towers category (which is reserved for general "tall buildings" like Burj Khalifa, Merdeka 118 and the CN Tower).