The phrase "famous ruins" refers to ancient buildings, structures, or sites that were once important and well-known, but now only remain as crumbling remains. Full definition
I booked us on a six - day, five - night trip to explore the world famous ruins of Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, and Cusco. (petergreenberg.com)
In its world - famous ruin bars, Budapest boasts incredible and colorful bars and clubs in formerly abandoned or condemned buildings, decorated of course with art from local artists. (jetfarer.com)
It is a comfortable and welcoming hotel immersed in the art and in the history, just steps from the world famous ruins of Herculaneum. (loveholidays.com)