place of scenic beauty; scenic spot
Often used in formal or official contexts, such as government-designated scenic spots (国指定名勝).
This park is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty.
I want to go on a trip to visit scenic spots.
名勝 is a formal, often officially designated term for a scenic spot, whereas 名所 is the everyday word for any well‑known place.
名勝 refers to an officially or widely recognized scenic spot, whereas 絶景 simply describes the beauty of a view itself.
名勝 means a famous scenic spot, while 名勝負 refers to a legendary sports match, and the two are easily confused because they share the first two kanji and reading.
Compound of 名 (famous) and 勝 (excellent view, scenic). The combination denotes a place renowned for its outstanding scenery.