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What places do tourists visit most often? Journalists from Travel Leisure decided to find out. Based on the data provided by the institutions responsible for tourism in different countries ah, a list of the most visited tourist destinations in the world has been compiled. What is the most popular place among tourists? Find out at Fullpicche.
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30th place. Amusement park Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, which opened in 2001. It is visited by 10.1 million people annually. (Photo: [email protected]/flickr.com). 
29th place. The Disney's Animal Kingdom amusement park in Florida is the largest of all the amusement parks owned by Walt Disney World Resort. It is also the second largest amusement park in the world. It is visited by 10.2 million people annually. (Photo: Ana Paula Hirama/flickr.com). 
28th place. Disneyland Paris, which opened in 1992 and is located on the outskirts of Paris, in Marne-la-Vallee. It is visited by 10.4 million people annually. (Photo: Christian Bortes/flickr.com). 
27th place. The Sacré-Coeur Basilica, which is located on picturesque hill Montmartre in Paris. Its bell tower houses one of the largest bells in the world. This cathedral attracts 10.5 million people annually. (Photo: Son of Groucho/flickr.com). 
26th place. The Great Wall of China (Wanli Changcheng) is the largest building in the world. ancient China, consisting of defensive fortifications erected in different time in order to protect northern borders countries from the nomadic peoples of the North. It is visited by 10.7 million people annually. (Photo: Shutterstock) 
25th place. With 11 chapels, 45 altars and countless statues, Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican was created by the greatest architects and artists of the Renaissance and Baroque eras. 11 million people visit this place every year. (Photo: Chris Yunker/flickr.com). 
24th place. Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This amusement park, located on a plot of 12,000 hectares, is one of the largest entertainment complexes in the world. It is visited by 11.2 million people annually. (Photo: Evan Wohrman/flickr.com). 
23rd place. The San Antonio waterfront in San Antonio, Texas. For a long time, this embankment was neglected and overgrown with weeds. However, the city authorities decided to change this, and by investing $ 72 million, they created the most beautiful place in a city that attracts thousands for tourists and locals alike. Every year 11.5 million people go there. (Photo: jjsala/flickr.com). 
22nd place. south street seaport in NYC. The cobbled streets, buildings, and waterfront that formed this 19th-century New York waterfront, known as "Sail Street," have now become one of the city's most popular attractions. Every year this tourist center is visited by 12 million people. (Photo: Patricia Hallstein/flickr.com). 
21st place. Balboa Park is the largest tourist attraction in San Diego. Here it is a large number of museums and historical buildings XIX and XX centuries, built in the Spanish style and with colorful gardens. More than 12 million people visit this place every year. (Photo: Osbornb/flickr.com). 
20th place. Golden Gate Park is located in San Francisco and covers an area of 4.1 square kilometers. It is visited by 13 million people a year. (Photo: Mila Zinkova/Wikimedia). 
19th place. Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which is a masterpiece gothic architecture, visited by 14 million people annually. (Photo: Shutterstock). 
18th place. Tokyo Disney Sea is an amusement park whose main motive is various myths and legends associated with the sea. More than 14 million tourists visit it every year. (Photo: JoshBerglund19/flickr.com). 
17th place. Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco. This perfect place for a picnic and just relaxing among the greenery. 14.2 million people come there every year. (Photo: Frank Schulenburg/flickr.com). 
16th place. Forbidden City in Beijing - this is the former residence of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties, in which there are about 800 palaces. For five centuries the residence was closed to the outside world. Every year 15.3 million people come here. (Photo: Shutterstock). 
15th place. Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Every year, 16.2 million people have fun there. (Photo: HarshLight/flickr.com). 
14th place. Disneyland Tokyo opened in 1983 and was the first Disney theme park outside of the United States. Every year it is visited by 17.2 million people. (Photo: fortherock/lickr.com). 
13th place. Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston is a lively marketplace where you can buy a wide variety of goods from all over the world. About 18 million people visit it every year. (Photo: Masayuki (Yuki) Kawagishi/flickr.com) 
12th place. Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, which opened in 1971, has 18.5 million visitors annually. (Photo: versageek/flickr.com). 
11th place. The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico is the most big temple Mary in the world, which is visited annually by 20 million people. (Photo: Janothird/wikimedia.org). 
10th place. Central station New York is the largest train station in the world. It is visited by 21.6 million people annually. (Photo: Rob Young/wikimedia.org). 
9th place. Niagara Falls a total of 21.6 million people a year come to admire from the Canadian and American sides. No wonder, because this place makes a huge and indelible impression, regardless of the season. (Photo: Michael Muraz/flickr.com). 
8th place. Senso-ji is the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, built in 628. It is visited by 30 million people every year. (Photo: Wei-Te Wong/flickr.com). 
7th place. The Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo was built over 100 years ago in honor of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Currently, it is visited by at least 30 million people annually. Despite such a large number of visitors, one can find peace and tranquility there. The temple is surrounded by a forest with more than 100,000 trees. (Photo: Meiji Jingu/flickr.com) 
6th place. The Las Vegas Strip is a part of Las Vegas Boulevard about 6.8 kilometers long. The Las Vegas Strip is home to nineteen of the twenty-five most large hotels in the world by number of rooms. The Las Vegas Strip is visited by 30.5 million people annually. (Photo: David Stanley/flickr.com). 
5th place. Train Station in Washington - Union Station - ranked fifth among the most visited tourist places in the world. It is visited by 40 million people every year. (Photo: F Delventhal/flickr.com). 
4th place. central park is the green symbol of New York. Every year, about 40 million people pass through its streets, for whom this the best place for relaxing on the grass in a densely built-up city. (Photo: Abir Anwar/flickr.com). 
3rd place. Times Square in New York has topped the list of the world's most visited tourist destinations for years. In the latest ranking, however, he took only third place. This most famous square in the US is visited by 50 million people every year. (Photo: MK Feeney/flickr.com). 
2nd place. Zocalo Square (Constitution Square) in Mexico City is one of the largest in the world. It was founded by the conquistadors in the 16th century on the site where the center of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan used to be. It is now a very busy square where people like to sit on benches, stone steps or high curbs. It is visited by 85 million people annually. (Photo: David Jones/flickr.com). 
1st place in the ranking of the most visited places in the world by tourists was taken by the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. The Grand Bazaar is a huge maze of thousands of shops, stalls, fountains and cafes, and a mixture of scents, colors and people. You can buy almost everything at the Grand Bazaar: clothes, trinkets, carpets, spices and even aphrodisiacs. Buying here is relentless bargaining and interesting adventure. This is probably why the Grand Bazaar is the most visited place in the world. Every year, 91.2 million people shop there! (Photo: george ruiz/flickr.com).
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Experts from the world's largest travel site TripAdvisor have compiled a rating of 25 cultural sites that have been most highly rated by tourists from around the globe.
In general, if you have not yet decided on your vacation plans, in this review website you can find some great ideas. For the next 25 vacations.
1. Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu, recognized as one of the New Wonders of the World, is located on the territory of modern Peru, on top of mountain range at an altitude of 2450 meters above sea level. It is called the "city in the sky" or "the city among the clouds", sometimes called the "lost city of the Incas". Some archaeologists believe that this city was created as a sacred mountain retreat by the great Inca ruler Pachacutec around 1440, and functioned until 1532, when the Spaniards invaded the territory of the Inca empire. In 1532, all its inhabitants mysteriously disappeared.
2. Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque is one of the six largest mosques in the world. Named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, founder and first president of the United United Arab Emirates. Unlike many other Muslim temples, everyone is allowed into it, regardless of faith.
3. Taj Mahal, Agra, India
The Taj Mahal mausoleum is one of the most recognizable landmarks not only in India but throughout the world. The construction was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, as well as a symbol of eternal love.
4. Mesquita, Cordoba, Spain
Walls decorated with intricate patterns, mosaic ornaments, hundreds of thin openwork columns - this is how the Cathedral Mosque of Cordoba appears today. Many centuries ago, there was an ancient Roman temple on this site, then it was replaced by the Visigothic church, and in 785 Mesquita appeared. It became the second most important mosque on the planet, and the pilgrimage to Cordoba was even equated with the hajj to Mecca, which is obligatory for every Muslim. But then the Catholics replaced the Moors, and Mezquita was turned into a Christian church.
5. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Italy
Heart of the Vatican and everything Catholic world, St. Peter's Basilica - one of the main attractions of Rome. Here you can view Ancient Rome from a bird's eye view, admire the interior of the cathedral from the top of the dome, defend the mass and even receive the blessing of the pontiff.
6. Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
The Cambodian temple of Angkor Wat is the largest religious building ever built, with a history of almost 9 centuries. Even its name speaks about the monumentality of the temple complex, because Angkor Wat literally translates as Temple City. It covers an area of 200 hectares and is surrounded by a moat 190 meters wide. This colossal building is dedicated to the god Vishnu, revered in this area.
7. Bayon Temple Complex, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Bayon is one of amazing temples located on the territory of Angkor Thom and was his religious center. The "highlight" of Bayon is the towers with many faces carved from stone, silently looking from a height on the vast territory of Angkor Thom, and in the heyday of the state - on the entire Khmer Empire. Initially, there were 54 towers, which symbolized the 54 provinces under the rule of the king. Today, only about 37 towers have survived.
8. Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ on Blood, St. Petersburg, Russia
The Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, better known as the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, has become the only Russian attraction on Trip Advisor's list. Spas-on-Blood attracts tourists from all over the world not only with the magnificence of its domes and interiors, but also unusual story which gave rise to many legends and conjectures. Many of them are connected with the fact that the temple was erected on the spot where on March 1, 1881, I. Grinevitsky, a Narodnaya Volya member, mortally wounded Alexander II, who was popularly called the Tsar Liberator for the abolition of serfdom.
9. Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
10. Walls of the old city, Dubrovnik, Croatia
In 1979, UNESCO listed the Old Town of Dubrovnik as world heritage, including a significant part of the ancient walls of the city. They surround the city from all four sides and keep a venerable collection historical monuments, including towers, fortresses, churches, monasteries, squares and streets, schools, museums and galleries. These defensive stone walls have protected their citizens since the founding of Dubrovnik in the 6th century.
11. Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar
The Shwedagon Pagoda is the highest spiritual building in Myanmar, or, as it is also called, the Land of Pagodas. The entire complex of the giant pagoda occupies more than five hectares of land, on which, in addition to the main structure, there are many smaller spiers and countless sculptural images of mythical and real animals : golden griffins and elephants, dragons and lions. Such as it is today, the Shwedagon Pagoda became in the 15th century, during the reign of Queen Shinsobu. It was then that the giant temple was finally given the shape of an inverted begging bowl and sheathed with gold from top to bottom.
12. Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, Washington DC
The Lincoln Memorial is a majestic temple, made in the ancient Greek style and somewhat reminiscent of the Parthenon. It is supported by 36 columns of white marble by the number of states owned by the United States at the time of President Lincoln's death. In the center of the temple is a statue of the world's most respected American president, seated in an armchair. Its height is 5.79 meters.
13. Ancient City of Petra, Petra / Wadi Musa, Jordan
In the heart of Jordan, in the valley of Wadi Musa, deep in the sandy mountains is located amazing city antiquity of Peter. Initially, Petra was a temporary home for the nomadic tribes of the Nabataeans. From several fortified rocky caves, it gradually grew into a large fortress city. There is only one way to get to the city - through the narrow gorge of the Siq, which was once the bed of a mountain stream. Petra still belongs to the Bedouins, who welcome guests to their land.
14. Section of the Great Wall of China Mutianyu, Beijing, China
In no other section of the Great Wall of China has restoration work been carried out as well as in the Mutianyu section. This site, from 22 watchtowers, which have retained their original appearance, is a real architectural masterpiece. The phrase Mutianyu is translated from Chinese as "a valley in which you can admire the views of the fields." Among all sections of the Great Wall of China, Mutianyu is the longest fully restored section open to tourists.
15. Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk, Turkey
The largest and best preserved ancient city on the shore Aegean Sea and second in importance after Pompeii in the Mediterranean, ancient Ephesus- the most visited attraction in Turkey. Legends connect the appearance of the city with the name of Androclus, the son of the ruler of Athens Codras, who, on the advice of the oracle, arrived in these places to lay the temple of Artemis. The city got its name from the Amazon Ephesia, beloved of Androclus.
16. Alhambra, Spain
Alhambra (Arabic Al Hamra - literally "Red Castle") is an ancient palace and fortress of the Moorish rulers of the province of Granada in southern Spain. The castle occupies the top of a rocky plateau on the southeastern border of Granada. The name Alhambra probably comes from the color of the sun-dried clay or bricks from which the castle walls are made. However, some historians suggest that the name comes from the "red flame of torches" that illuminated the long-term construction of the castle, which went on around the clock.
17. Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia
Australian War Memorial - main memorial, dedicated to the memory of soldiers who died during the First and Second World Wars. Today it is considered one of the most significant monuments this kind in the world. The memorial is located near the Parliament building, from the balcony of which a panoramic view of the monument opens.
18. Siena Cathedral, Siena, Italy
According to the annals, at the beginning of the 13th century, the inhabitants of the city-state of Siena, which acted as the main rival and opponent of Florence, “called on their leaders to build a temple more magnificent than that of their neighbors.” So between 1215 and 1263, the Duomo of Siena was founded on the site of the old temple according to the plan of the Gothic master Niccolò Pisano. Today this majestic temple is the main attraction of the city.
19. Milan Cathedral (Duomo), Milan, Italy
The most important place in Milan is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Nashente (Duomo), the pearl of Italian Gothic, which was built from 1386 to the beginning of the 19th century. The third largest Catholic church on the planet can safely be considered one of the wonders of the world. Its hundred-meter spiers rise above the center of Milan, and the golden statue of the Madonna on the longest spire (four meters high) is visible from many parts of the city.
20. Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain
The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is one of the most famous long-term construction projects in the world: its construction began almost 150 years ago and continues to this day. Although initially Antonio Gaudi had nothing to do with the construction of this temple, a year after the start of work, he led this project. Gaudí built the temple for 30 years until he died. The reason for such a long construction is that the Sagrada Familia is built solely on donations from parishioners.
25. Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia
Sydney Opera theatre- one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. Its architect was the Dane Jorn Utzon. Having designed the original roofs, somewhat reminiscent of shells, he made Sydney a magnificent gift - a symbol of the city. Today, every tourist, planning to visit Australia, must include an excursion to the majestic opera house in the program of his trip.
If you are still thinking about where to spend your next vacation, to make it interesting, informative and "relaxing", we offer you a list of the most beautiful world attractions. That's the solution to the problem, at least for the next 15 holidays.
A brief overview of the sights of the world with names and photos
In the last article we talked about and now we want to talk about the sights. This diverse list intertwines cultural, historical and natural monuments known throughout the world. New wonders of the world instead of ancient monuments that have sunk into oblivion are worth paying due attention to each of them.
Machu Picchu, Peru
The "Disappeared City of the Incas" at an unrealistic height of 2500 meters is a truly mysterious and awe-inspiring place. The city was founded by the great ruler of the Incas Pachacutec in 1440. History claims that it was sacred place Inca civilization, and which, a hundred years later, all the inhabitants mysteriously disappeared. No one knows the reasons why the inhabitants abandoned their homes, and where they themselves have gone. A reliable fact is only the invasion of the Spaniards into the territory of the Incas in 1532. But in Machu Picchu, the colonists did not find a single person, despite the flourishing infrastructure and residential buildings.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, UAE
The best sights of the world, the photo of which does not convey the grandeur of the buildings, includes the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in the capital of the Emirates. The incredible snow-white structure occupies huge area, abounds in wealth and lets everyone into its mansions, regardless of faith or unbelief. The floor of the mosque is covered with white patterned marble, the walls are inlaid with gold, and the minarets pierce the sky with needle-sharp golden spiers. The design of the mosque revealingly illustrates the untold wealth of the Emirates themselves and the state's love for luxury.
Bayon Temple Complex, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Of interest is not so much the temple itself, but its unique stone towers, silently looking from their height at the whole city and its environs. And those who look - in the very literally. On the stone sculptures are carved faces that modern sculptors would envy. Surrounded by ubiquitous faces, you involuntarily experience admiration and awe at the same time. Initially, there were 54 columns, and only 37 have survived to this day.
Ancient city of Petra, Jordan
Among the endless sandy mountains in the Wadi Musa valley, the majestic city of Petra is lost, the architecture of which amazes the imagination with its monumentality and eternity. It is enough to visit a unique city to understand that these very, very sights of the world deserve the respectable right to be on the list of the best. The fortress grew out of several shallow caves in the rocks, which were used by the ancient nomadic tribes as a temporary habitat. Petra is well preserved because there was and is only one entrance to the city - through a deep narrow gorge, where one cannot pass unnoticed. However, today guests are greeted not by the arrows and stones of the enemy, but by the hospitality of the Bedouins living on the territory of Petra.
Great Wall of China, China
grandiose business card China is traditionally included in the famous sights of the world and is the longest defensive structure. Its length is about 8 thousand kilometers, and according to some sources - all 10 thousand. It continuously crosses the entire territory of China and falls into the ocean. Why and how such a huge wall was erected is still a mystery. It is most interesting to admire its greatness at the Mu Tian Yu site, which is the most well restored and open to the public.
Taj Mahal, India
temple complex Taj Mahal is one of modern wonders Sveta. Its fascinating history is covered with myriads of romantic legends and tales, and the beauty of the building defies words. The most magnificent sights of the world (photo with names) fade against the backdrop of the breathtaking grandeur of the Taj Mahal. The complex is personified with eternal boundless love, it was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz, who tragically passed away during a difficult birth.
Alhambra, Granada, Spain
Alhambra literally means "Red Castle". The muted red color of the sun-dried clay, from which the castle walls are built, fully justifies this name. According to another version, the castle was called red even during its construction, which was carried out around the clock. At night, the site was illuminated by the lights of thousands of "red torches", the reflections of which gave the structure a mystical red hue. - the most majestic Moorish building in Spain, telling about the times of the invaders and colonizers more clearly than any historical manual.
Milan Cathedral Duomo, Italy
Dozens of sharp gothic spiers pierce the endless Milanese sky in the main city square. The Duomo Cathedral is the best example of Gothic in Italy, the construction of which was carried out over 4 centuries, starting from the end of the XIV. The spiers of the cathedral are not only the most beautiful sights in the world, but also one of the largest on the planet. Their height is more than 100 meters, and the highest one is crowned with a golden statue of the Madonna, which is clearly visible from many parts of Milan. As a guardian angel, she protects the townspeople from evil and misfortune.
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain
Another great example of Gothic architecture is in Barcelona by the great creator Antonio Gaudi. The construction of the temple is still underway, although the author himself has long been dead. There is a belief that when the Sagrada Familia is built, the end of the world will come. Perhaps that is why the workers are actually in no hurry to complete the project. A official version long-term construction - construction is carried out exclusively at the expense of parishioners.
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA
At the time of completion in 1937, the Golden Gate was the largest suspension bridge on earth, which automatically puts it in the main attractions of the world. Why is the bridge called a gate? The answer can be obtained by looking at the Golden Gate from above (or from interactive map). The bridge is the gateway to Pacific Ocean in the calm waters of San Francisco Bay. By the way, “golden” is also not just a beautiful epithet. When the sun's rays fall on the red structure of the bridge at a certain angle, it really shimmers with gold - a truly amazing sight, especially in the shroud of clouds or fog that quite often covers San Francisco.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
The remnants of the former greatness of the mighty Mayan civilization are best revealed to us in the form of pyramids and temples of Chichen Itza, an ancient settlement with rich history and a myriad of mysteries. The reasons for the oblivion of such a powerful colossus still concern the minds of world historians, therefore Chichen Itza is very popular and takes a well-deserved place in the TOP attractions of the world. The main monument of the Mayan era - the temple of Kukulkan, is a stepped pyramid 24 meters high. Judging by this and other settlement designs, the Maya were excellent mathematicians, engineers, and astronomers.
Statue of Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The majestic monument of Christ with open arms blesses the Brazilian capital from a height of 800 meters. This grand building in terms of popularity, it is ahead of and gives odds to many attractions around the world. Several million tourists from all over the world come to the foot of the statue every year to admire the breathtaking view of the city and the picturesque bay.
Angel Falls, Venezuela
The stream of water falling from a height of more than 800 meters is already felt from afar as splashes on the skin. And its noise can be heard from a great distance. Angel Falls, hidden from prying eyes in the jungles of Venezuela, was discovered quite recently, in 1935, the road to it is so impregnable and difficult. Angel's waters fall from the height of Mount Tepui, which in local dialect means Devil's Mountain. A very appropriate name for a sheer rock formation in the heart of the hot South American tropics.
Opera House, Sydney, Australia
Snow-white lotus petals or shells in panoramic photographs of Sydney cannot be confused with anything else. The most popular attractions in the world, including takes pride of place, attract attention with one of their appearance. Travelers going to Australia should definitely include this building in their travel itinerary, because it is a symbol not only of Sydney, but of the whole country, although it appeared relatively recently.
Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar
Luxurious inverted begging bowl, every inch of which is sheathed in gold, is the largest pagoda in the country. Its territory occupies about 5 hectares, shining with luxury, wealth and Buddhist wisdom. Here you can meet griffons and lions, dragons and elephants that adorn and protect the Shwedagon. From just the sight of the spiritual abode of Myanmar comes enlightenment and harmony in the soul and body.
So you got acquainted with the most magnificent world monuments. This short description sights of the world will not reveal all their sparkling facets, but will help determine the choice of a place for the next exciting vacation. Travel and explore the world in all its diversity and beauty!
How many attractions do you think are located on the territory of the largest country in the world? We think no one will name the exact number, because there are so many amazingly beautiful and unique places in Russia!
This country is rich in both natural and man-made attractions, it will surprise you with historical buildings and cultural traditions. In Russia, you can find both incredibly beautiful wooden churches and picturesque corners created by nature for a pleasant stay.
Certainly, most of tourists begin their acquaintance with Russia from Moscow and St. Petersburg, where the tourist infrastructure is especially well developed. However, today tours are becoming more and more popular, for example, on the lakes of Karelia, on Baikal and Altai.
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Probably the most famous Russian temple, bright and unusual, a real visiting card not only of Moscow, but of the whole country. St. Basil's Cathedral is remarkable not only for its location right on Red Square, but also for its history, architecture, original decoration and a collection of icons and church valuables.
2. Moscow Kremlin and Red Square
The Kremlin is not just amazing historical building, but also a symbol of Russian power. It takes a very long time to talk about everything that can be seen on the expanses of Red Square and the Kremlin, this object is still the subject of study by scientists and creates new legends. Of course, visiting Russia and not visiting her heart would be a huge omission!
Every schoolchild knows that Baikal is distinguished by its great depth on the planet. But to say it's just the most deep lake- means not to note the amazing atmosphere and beauty of this place. Be sure to rate the cleanliness blue ice Lake Baikal, its amazingly delicious fish and just take a break from the bustle of the city alone with nature.
This valley looks like it was transferred from another planet. This is the most extensive territory with geysers in the world and the only one in all of Eurasia! If you want to see one of the Seven Wonders of Russia, take a helicopter tour, which is conducted according to strict rules and only under the supervision of a guide.
Is it amazing creation on an island on Lake Onega and is unique in its kind. The openwork church, built, just imagine, without a single nail, exclusively with an ax, the bell tower, a beautiful fence and the unique color of the Kizhi ensemble leave no one indifferent.
6. Kazan Kremlin
It is not simple historical object cultural heritage, and a museum-reserve, the only center of Tatar culture and traditions on the planet. The Kazan Kremlin has been perfectly preserved, retaining its unique features and appearance. This Tatar fortress is located in the very center of Kazan, so you definitely won’t pass by.
Built back in the 16th century, the Kremlin in Novgorod surprises with impregnable walls with narrow loopholes, blind towers stretching for several levels, and fortifications. The Cathedral of the Archangel Michael is also located here. Until now, the Kremlin remains cultural and administrative center city, there are two museums and the Center for Contemporary Art.
Of course, the ring is symbolic, uniting eight ancient Russian cities. Routes along the Golden Ring have become very popular tours weekend, during which you can see the most interesting places Suzdal, Vladimir, Rostov the Great and so on. Monasteries, churches, original souvenirs and just beautiful nature will make a trip around the Golden Ring memorable and interesting.
A masterpiece of world architecture, an elegant building that stands on a meadow, in a place where the Nerl River joins the Klyazma. This architectural monument is surely called the most lyrical, unusual and beautiful. The temple, standing solitarily on the bank of the river, harmoniously blended into surrounding nature seems to be an integral part of it.
The largest Russian museum, which has collected a lot of masterpieces by Russian masters and not only. Starting with a private collection, today the Tretyakov Gallery is known throughout the world and is a federal museum. You can wander through the halls of this gallery for hours, and many paintings deserve a separate story, they are so important for world culture.
11. Hermitage
This St. Petersburg museum magnificently celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2014 and is one of the most extensive collections of artistic masterpieces on the planet. The Hermitage collection contains more than 3 million exhibits, including not only paintings, but also sculptures, numismatics, archaeological artifacts, as well as objects of applied art.
One of the most important, significant opera and ballet theaters on the planet. The Bolshoi Theatre, which not so long ago "survived" a large-scale reconstruction, is located in the center of Moscow and attracts not only theater-goers, but also those who would just like to get to know its features and magnificent decoration. We warn you that it will not be easy to get tickets for the premiere at the Bolshoi Theater, and their price may unpleasantly surprise the provincials.
Luxurious, truly royal residence near St. Petersburg, was founded by Peter the Great, is known for its parks and fountains, magnificent decoration Grand Palace and pavilions. The system of cascades and fountains of Peterhof is the largest in the world! Moreover, all the fountains are decorated in the same style, with numerous sculptures.
The most famous street Moscow, sung by poets, writers and artists. Now the Arbat is the most tourist street capital, closed to cars and famous for its souvenir shops, shops, street musicians and artists. It is nice to sit in a cafe here, just take a walk along the street, which has retained its historical charm.
Mamaev Kurgan during the Great Patriotic War played very big strategic importance became the scene of bloody battles. Now there is a memorial complex here, the most noticeable part of which was the statue "Motherland Calls". The complex has become the most visited in Russia, due to its location it is clearly visible from a distance of tens of kilometers.
The need to build bridges that should connect different parts of Vladivostok scattered along the banks of the Golden Horn has been discussed for more than a hundred years. However, this large-scale project, which changed the face of the city, was only realized in 2012. Now Vladivostok is adorned with two of the largest cable-stayed bridges countries, and the bridge to Russky Island with the longest span on the planet is included in the Guinness Book of Records.
The Manpupuner Plateau is located in the northern part of the Urals and is famous for its weathering pillars - massive stone statues created by nature. Now it is a reserve, which can be visited only on the basis of a special permit. The height of individual pillars reaches 42 meters; this place was important in the religious beliefs of the Mansi.
This is the pearl of the Urals - ice cave, which is considered the first in beauty of all the gypsum caves on the planet. Today Kungur cave located in the same ancient city, is the only one in the country specially equipped for excursions. You can walk between the frozen "sculptures" of ice and stone, visit the restaurant at the entrance and stay right at the local hotel.
It is noteworthy that the inhabitants of Kamchatka are not afraid of their volcanoes. They are not very active, decorating the landscape with their dark silhouettes. Which of the Kamchatka volcanoes is the most beautiful? You can argue about this for a very long time! Usually called Kronotsky, Koryaksky and Klyuchevsky volcanoes, which have become real symbols of the region, as the highest.
This natural Park located in Yakutia, on the Lena River. Boat tours along the majestic pillars created by nature, simply striking in their size and unusual appearance, are very popular. In general, the complex consists of two separate sections, occupying total area about 81 thousand hectares.
This is already a landmark, if you can call it the largest hydroelectric power station in the country, created by man. It took a very long time to build the Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP, faced with such difficulties as cracks in the dam. In 2009, the station experienced major accident, it was only possible to restore it in the fall of 2014.
According to legend, after Russian troops took Kazan in the 16th century, the mosque was burned to the ground, and Kul Sharif himself, the warrior and prophet of Muhammad, was killed. However, the outlines of that mosque remained, which simply amazed the conquerors. As a result, Ivan the Terrible repeated them in St. Basil's Cathedral. The mosque in Kazan was rebuilt and opened in 2005 and has now become an ornament of the whole city.
23. Shikhans in Bashkiria
This is the highest rocky massif of the entire Upper Urals, three mountains that appear to be warriors protecting this region - Kush-Tau, Tra-Tau and Yurak-Tau, the three brothers of Shikhan. The fourth mountain was almost completely used in the extraction of raw materials for the plant in Sterlitamak. Shikhany in Bashkiria are known for their wonderful nature and amazing geology - they are from coral reefs, because the Ural Sea once raged here.
The most high mountain Russia. And if we take into account the fact that there is still no clear border between Europe and Asia, then throughout the European territory. Of course, not everyone can climb its 5642 meters, but the surroundings of Elbrus still enjoy the fame of one of the most beautiful regions Russia, with its ancient history and special atmosphere.
The Trans-Siberian is the longest railway line in the world. This highway stretches for 9298 kilometers! Almost across the country. The Trans-Siberian Railway connects the European part of Russia with Siberia and the Far Eastern regions, plays a huge role in the history and economy of the country. The construction of the Trans-Siberian began in 1891, so now the authorities intend to reconstruct the line.
Steppes and tundra, semi-deserts and mountains, the purest lakes And amazing caves, fast rivers and alpine meadows. In the Golden Mountains of Altai, cedar forests have been preserved, it is here that the highest mountain of Siberia - Belukha, the Altai pearl - Lake Teletskoye and a lot of other interesting things are located.
Just a few kilometers from the outskirts of Krasnoyarsk is the Stolby nature reserve, which was founded back in 1925. main feature reserve - cliffs that rise above the taiga, surprising with their variety of shapes and colors, as well as sizes - up to 100 meters. The nature of the Stolby reserve is very beautiful and diverse, which attracts tourists.
One of the most inaccessible nature reserves not only in Russia, but throughout the world, is located in the Arctic and is primarily known as a favorite place for polar bears, whose females breed their cubs here. In winter, Wrangel Island is very deserted, but in summer, on a polar day, you can come to admire untouched nature Arctic.
It makes no sense to describe the most famous Russian ship. Everyone who studied in a Soviet school is well aware of the song dedicated to him, and the history, and participation in the 1917 revolution. Now it is a museum cruiser, which has now left the "eternal parking" and went to the shipyards for a major overhaul. To the pier northern capital Aurora is due to return in 2016.
Yakutia is the coldest of all inhabited regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Exactly locality Oymyakon was recognized as the coldest place - the temperature here dropped to minus 71.2 degrees! In honor of this, a memorial sign, the so-called "Pole of Cold", was erected. Even at minus 50 degrees locals hear the "whisper of the stars", a noise that is more like wind or falling grains. It actually freezes the person's breath.
