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Russia is not only largest country world, but also having a rich cultural and natural heritage. Therefore, a nationwide competition "Russia 10" was held in order to determine the most important sights of the country. Voting was carried out so actively that 225 million people took part in it. 700 different objects participated in the competition, and the top ten are presented below.
1. Lake Baikal
This unique reservoir is the world's largest storage of the purest fresh water: 90% of Russia's fresh water and 20% of the world's fresh water reserves. Baikal has more water than all the Great Lakes combined, it also has the most great depth compared to all other lakes. Baikal - very ancient lake, it is 25-35 million years old. Baikal also has a solid length - 636 km, with a relatively modest width - only 80 km. In 2008, he was included in the symbolic list "7 Russian miracles Sveta".
2. Rostov Kremlin
Built in the 17th century, the Rostov Kremlin originally served as the residence of Metropolitan Jonah. Strictly speaking, this building cannot be called a Kremlin, that is, a fortress, since it was not adapted for defense, and its stone walls are just a beautiful decoration. Nevertheless, there are 11 towers, and there are several temples inside the Kremlin. Among the latter, Assumption stands out - with its four-domed bell tower. The shooting of the immortal comedy by L. Gaidai "Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession" brought special glory to the temple.
3. Peterhof
The creation of Peterhof marked the successful end of the young Russia's struggle for access to the Baltic. This luxurious example of world-class palace and park architecture appeared here in the 18th-19th centuries. Until the end of the first quarter of the 18th century on the shore Gulf of Finland appeared the Upper Garden and lower park, made in a regular style, Grand Palace, several pavilions and small palaces. The largest network of fountains in the world, connected by water cascades, was also equipped, and wonderful sculptures were placed here and there around the territory. Nicholas I made a special effort for the flourishing of the Peterhof park ensemble, adding two landscape parks to it. Currently, there are 21 museums in the Peterhof Museum-Reserve. There are also traditional museums here: the Hermitage, Marly, Catherine's Corps, and very unusual ones: the Museum of Collectors, the Museum of Playing Cards, and the Museum of Imperial Bicycles.
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4. Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin
Chronicles say that the city of Nizhny Novgorod appeared in 1221, and it was founded by the Grand Duke of Vladimir Yuri Vsevolodovich. The very first defensive fortifications of the settlement were made of wood and earth - deep ditches were dug, and the soil from them formed high ramparts. At the beginning of the 16th century, the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin was dressed in stone, as this was required by the military and political situation- Nizhny Novgorod then became an important bastion for the protection of the Muscovite kingdom from the Kazan Khanate. A two-kilometer wall grew around the new Kremlin, in which 13 towers were built. Later, the Tatars repeatedly besieged this fortress, but it never fell under the onslaught of the enemy.
5. Mamaev Kurgan and the sculpture "The Motherland Calls!"
in Volgograd on Mamaev Kurgan in 1967, a majestic memorial dedicated to the heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad was opened. The huge statue “The Motherland is Calling!”, standing at the very top of the mound, has become dominant here, and there is an ascent to it from the Square of Sorrow. On a hill along this serpentine, thousands of defenders of the city are buried. The unique statue of the Motherland was conceived by the sculptor Vuchetich, and the engineer Nikitin helped him in its implementation. It took 2.4 thousand tons of metal structures and 5.5 thousand tons of concrete to manufacture it. The height of the entire monument was 86 meters, and the female figure separately - 53 meters. At the same time, the thickness of the walls of this colossus does not exceed 30 centimeters. The dimensions of the individual elements of the statue are also impressive, for example, the sword weighs 14 tons, and its length is 33 meters. They say that a car could easily fit in the palm of the statue. This sculpture in 2008 was also included in the symbolic list of "7 Russian Wonders of the World".
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6. Krom - Pskov Kremlin
Pskov Krom became the largest fortress in Europe. The total length of the walls of this Kremlin is 9 kilometers, and the area of the fortress is 3 hectares. This fortress is located on a narrow wedge of land, located at the confluence of the Velikaya and Pskov rivers. Now the Kremlin is located in two parts of the city, belonging to different periods: Dovmontovo city and Detinets, which includes Veche square, Trinity Cathedral and the bell tower. The Trinity Cathedral is notable for its seven-tiered iconostasis, a formation unique for the 17th century. Particularly revered shrines of this temple are the Holguin Cross, miraculous icons and the ark, in which the relics of Pskov saints are kept. For hundreds of years, Pskov lived under the constant threat of enemy attack, which forced its inhabitants to constantly take care of the defensive structures. For my centuries of history Pskov had to endure 26 significant sieges. But, despite almost 1000 years of participation in battles, Pskov Krom managed to survive almost in its original form.
7. Mosque them. A. Kadyrov "Heart of Chechnya"
In the capital of Chechnya, Grozny, the Heart of Chechnya mosque was opened in 2008, which has become one of the largest and most pompous mosques in the world. They named her in memory of the first president of Chechnya, Akhmat Kadyrov, the father of her current president. The mosque was built on the banks of the Sunzha River, in picturesque place, in the center of a spacious park, decorated with a cascade of colored fountains, and beautiful illumination works at night. Outside and inside the walls of the mosque are lined with marble slabs. 36 magnificent chandeliers are installed in the mosque, their shape reminiscent of the three main shrines of Islam. Another 27 chandeliers are made in the style of those that illuminate the Kubbatu al-Sahra mosque in Jerusalem, 8 are similar to lamps from the Rovzatu Nebevi mosque in Medina. The largest chandelier, 8 meters in diameter, corresponds to the shape of the shrine of the Kaaba, located in Mecca. The production of all these chandeliers took tons of bronze, over 3 kg of gold and about a million Swarovski crystals.
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8. Trinity-Sergius Lavra
IN historical center Sergiev Posad (Moscow region) is the ancient Trinity-Sergius Lavra. It was built in 1337, founded by Sergius of Radonezh. Most ancient building of this monastery - Trinity Cathedral, which is a white stone building - a wonderful monument of ancient Moscow architecture. Earlier, until 1422, on the site of the Trinity Cathedral stood wooden church. On the territory of the Lavra there are unique historical objects. So, in one of the cathedrals there is an iconostasis, which was painted by the famous icon painters Daniil Cherny and Andrei Rublev. The relics of Sergius of Radonezh himself are kept in the Trinity Cathedral, numerous parishioners come to bow to them in the Lavra every day. Trinity-Sergius Monastery after 1744 was upgraded to the status of a Lavra. This monastery operates in our days, it is historically the Orthodox spiritual center of the country. The Trinity-Sergius Lavra in 1940 was made a state museum-reserve, in addition, UNESCO is engaged in its protection.
9. Kizhi
A particularly important cultural and historical heritage of our country, as well as a unique natural complex are the famous Kizhi. This museum-reserve has become an object included in its list by UNESCO. world heritage. The original basis of this museum under open sky composed the ensemble of the Kizhi churchyard, which included bell towers and two churches of the 18th-19th centuries, having one fence, which is a reconstruction of traditional cemetery fences. The most notable landmark of Kizhi is the Transfiguration Church, the original of which burned down, but in 1714 it was restored. The building of the church, including 22 domes and a cross, was completely cut out of wood with only an ax and chisel, but without the use of saws and nails. Thanks to this, the natural structure of the wood suffered less, which is why such wooden structures managed to live for so long. The State Historical and Archival Museum "Kizhi" was founded in 1966, after which numerous wooden chapels, houses, outbuildings, which had the same construction technology, were brought to the existing buildings of the Kizhi churchyard from different parts. Basically, such architecture was practiced in Karelia, in particular, in Zaonezhye.
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10. Kolomna Kremlin
In the entire ancient Muscovy, one of the most powerful fortresses, according to historians, was the Kolomna Kremlin. It was erected in 1525-1531, at that time Vasily III reigned. The location of the Kremlin was chosen as the confluence of the Kolomenka River into the Moscow River. This fortress could not survive to this day, only minor ruins remained of it. But even a few surviving towers and a couple of wall fragments make it possible to imagine how majestic and powerful this Kremlin used to be. In total, 7 towers have been preserved, the most interesting of which can be called Kolomenskaya or "Marinkina". The legend says that the wife of False Dmitry, Marina Mnishek, was imprisoned in this tower during the Time of Troubles. In the territory the former Kremlin in our time there is a military-historical and cultural-sports complex. There are competitions of wrestlers, shooters, martial arts, games of knights, jousting tournaments, folk holidays, fairs, ancient rituals are staged.
This week, the results of the Russia 10 competition were summed up, the purpose of which is to select the main attractions of the country. The new visual symbols of Russia, chosen by popular vote (almost 225 million votes were taken into account in total), according to the organizers of the competition, are designed to promote the image of Russia as unique country with a rich cultural and natural heritage. We present you 10 winners of the competition, selected from over 700 objects.
Lake Baikal (Photo: Gennady Losev)
Baikal is the largest reservoir of high-quality fresh water, the deepest and one of the oldest lakes on Earth. In 2008, Baikal was recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of Russia.Rostov Kremlin (Photo: Valery Abramov)
The Kremlin was built in the 17th century as the Rostov Metropolis, that is, the residence for Metropolitan Jonah. Therefore, there is nothing formally to call it the Kremlin, the stone walls were quite decorative and should not have served to defend the city. The Kremlin has eleven towers in total. Inside there are several cathedrals, among which the Assumption Cathedral with its four-domed bell tower stands out. The Kremlin also became famous for the fact that it was here that episodes of Gaidai's film "Ivan Vasilyevich Changes His Profession" were filmed. Peterhof (Photo: Ilya Shtrom)
Peterhof is a kind of triumphal monument to the successful completion of Russia's struggle for access to Baltic Sea. The monument of world architecture and palace and park art includes a palace and park ensemble of the 18th-19th centuries, as well as the world's largest system of fountains and water cascades. The Peterhof Museum-Reserve unites 21 museums, including such unexpected ones as the Imperial Bicycles Museum, the Playing Card Museum and the Collectors Museum. Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin (Photo: Alexander Sinderev)
From the annals it is known that Nizhny Novgorod was founded in 1221 by the Grand Duke of Vladimir Yuri Vsevolodovich. The defensive fortifications of the city - deep ditches and high ramparts - were originally built of wood and earth. The Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin became stone in 1515, when it became necessary to strengthen the defense of the city - the main stronghold of the Moscow State against the Kazan Khanate. The new Kremlin was surrounded by a two-kilometer wall with 13 towers. In the 16th century, the fortress was repeatedly besieged by the enemy, but the enemy was never able to capture it. Mamaev Kurgan and the sculpture "The Motherland Calls" (Photo: Anastasia Andreeva)
The memorial to the Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad was opened on Mamaev Kurgan in Volgograd in 1967. From the Square of Sorrow, the ascent to the top of the mound begins to the base of the main monument - "The Motherland Calls". Along the serpentine, in the hill, the remains of the soldiers - the defenders of Stalingrad were reburied. The statue by sculptor Vuchetich and engineer Nikitin is made of 5,500 tons of concrete and 2,400 tons of metal structures. The height of the monument is 86 meters, the height of the sculpture itself is 53 meters. At the same time, the thickness of the walls of the sculpture is no more than 30 centimeters. The sword in the hand of the Motherland weighs 14 tons and has a length of 33 meters. It is said that a car fits freely in the palm of the statue. In 2008, the statue of the Motherland on Mamaev Kurgan was also recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of Russia. Pskov Kremlin - Krom (Photo: Valery Abramov)
Pskov Krom is the largest fortress in Europe. The length of its walls is 9 kilometers, the area is 3 hectares. Krom is located on a narrow cape at the confluence of the Pskov River with the Velikaya River. Now the territory of the Kremlin unites two different parts of the city: Detinets with the Trinity Cathedral, the bell tower, Veche Square and Dovmontov city. The pride of Russian art of the 17th century is the seven-tiered iconostasis of the Trinity Cathedral. The most revered shrines of the temple include miraculous icons, an ark with the relics of Pskov saints and Holguin's cross. For many centuries, the threat of an enemy attack constantly hung over the city, which forced the people of Pskov to constantly improve defensive structures. The Pskov Kremlin has withstood 26 sieges in its history. The fortress, which was in active military use for almost 1000 years, has come down to us in almost its original form. Mosque named after Akhmat Kadyrov "Heart of Chechnya" (Photo: Timur Agirov)
Mosque "Heart of Chechnya" in Grozny is considered one of the largest, most beautiful and majestic mosques in Europe and the world. Opened on October 17, 2008 and named after Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov, the first president Chechen Republic. The mosque is located on the picturesque bank of the Sunzha River, in the middle of a huge park with a cascade of colored fountains and night lighting. The outer and inner walls of the mosque are finished with marble, and the 36 chandeliers installed in the mosque resemble the three main shrines of Islam with their shapes: 27 chandeliers imitate the Kubbatu-as-Sakhra mosque in Jerusalem, 8 are modeled after the Rovzatu-Nebevi mosque in Medina and the largest, eight-meter chandelier, repeats the shape of the shrine of the Kaaba in Mecca. The creation of a collection of exclusive chandeliers took several tons of bronze, about three kilograms of gold and more than one million parts and Swarovski crystals. Trinity Sergius Lavra (Photo: Vera Ostroumova)
The Trinity-Sergius Lavra is located in the center of the city of Sergiev Posad, Moscow Region, on the Konchura River. Founded in 1337 by St. Sergius of Radonezh. The earliest building of the monastery is considered to be the white-stone Trinity Cathedral, erected in 1422 on the site of a wooden temple and perpetuating the traditions of Moscow architecture of the 14th-15th centuries. It's unique historical object, one of the few cathedrals where the iconostasis, painted by the greatest masters-icon painters - Andrei Rublev and Daniil Cherny, has been preserved. The relics of Sergius of Radonezh lie in the Trinity Cathedral, hundreds of parishioners come to bow to them every day. In 1744, the Trinity-Sergius Monastery was awarded the honorary title of Lavra. Today it is a functioning male monastery, spiritual center Orthodox Russia. Since 1940, the Trinity-Sergius Lavra - state museum-reserve. It is under the protection of UNESCO. Kizhi (Photo: Oleg Semenenko)
This is a unique historical, cultural and natural complex, which is especially valuable object cultural heritage peoples of Russia and an object of the World Cultural and natural heritage UNESCO. The basis of the museum collection is the ensemble of the Kizhi churchyard. It consists of two churches and a bell tower of the 18th-19th centuries, surrounded by a single fence - a reconstruction of the traditional churchyard fences. The Church of the Transfiguration, rebuilt after a fire in 1714, was cut down from wood (including 22 domes and a cross), without nails, using an ax and a chisel. The long life of the Kizhi churches is explained by the fact that they were built without the use of a saw - the processing of wood with an ax does not violate its structure, so the churches do not collapse. In 1966 on the basis architectural ensemble Kizhi Pogost, the Kizhi State Historical and Architectural Museum was founded, where, in addition to the buildings existing in their original places, a large number of chapels, houses and outbuildings from Zaonezhie and other regions of Karelia. Kolomna Kremlin (Photo: Alexey Ustal)
The Kremlin in Kolomna is one of the most powerful fortresses of the Muscovite state, built in 1525-1531 during the reign of Vasily III. The Kremlin is located at the confluence of the Moscow and Kolomenka rivers. Unfortunately, time did not spare the Kremlin - only a few towers and a couple of fragments of the fortress walls remained from the fortress. Despite this, the Kremlin in our time impresses with its grandeur and power. The most interesting of the seven surviving towers is the Marinkina or Kolomenskaya tower. A legend is connected with this tower: the wife of False Dmitry, Marina Mnishek, was allegedly imprisoned here. At present, the military-historical sports and cultural complex is located on the territory of the Kremlin. Knightly tournaments and games of knights, competitions of fighters, wrestlers and shooters, ancient rites, folk holidays and fairs are held here. The 30 finalists of the competition also included the Golden Abode of Shakyamuni Buddha, Kungur Cave, Solovetsky archipelago, Curonian Spit, Valley of Geysers, Cable-stayed bridges in Vladivostok and other sights. They say that there is nothing to see in Russia at all! Only in Moscow and St. Petersburg a little and that's it! Indeed, Russia is certainly not Europe and, unfortunately, there are not as many real sights in our country as we would like. Frankly, they are few, but they are!
In this article, we want to bring to your "court", a list of sights in Russia, in a descending list from 10th to first place. The list covers only the central, northern and southern territory of our country up to the Ural Mountains.
List of things to see in Russia
List of sights in Russia:
10th place
Kremlin in Nizhny Novgorod
The very center of the city and its oldest part. The Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin has no analogues in the world in terms of the height difference between the two main halves of the structure. This is one of the most advanced engineering and fortification structures of its time. The lower part of the Kremlin descends almost to the foot of the slope, and the upper part goes to town square. The Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin was built in 1515. It is located on the right bank at the confluence of two largest rivers, Volga and Oka.
9th place
Pskov Kremlin
The historical core of modern Pskov. Since ancient times, the favorable geographical position of the city contributed to good trade, but this required reliable protection, which was provided by thick walls and mighty towers. The first mention of Pskov dates back to 903. Pskov Kremlin located at the confluence of two rivers, on a high rocky shore. In the city and its immediate environs, there are other historical monuments that deserve attention.
8th place
Kremlin in Veliky Novgorod
This is the oldest surviving Kremlin in Russia. The first chronicle mention of the fortress in Veliky Novgorod dates back to 1044. The Kremlin is located on the left bank of the small river Volkhov. The Kremlin is quite well preserved and is a single architectural and engineering complex. fortification. A road passes through the Kremlin, which leads to the bridge. The bridge connects the fortress with the commercial part of the city. This fortress is a must visit.
7th place
Sochi city center
How not to visit the main resort town Russia! In addition to beaches, sanatoriums and hotels, Sochi has many beautiful buildings of the Stalin era, as well as many modern sports facilities that filled the city in connection with the last Olympics. In Sochi there is an Arboretum where you can admire outlandish plants that love warmth. The city of Sochi, its central part, is certainly an important landmark of Russia.
6th place
Kislovodsk - park and city center
cozy town surrounded on all sides by mountains. It has a special air, the locals call it "delicious". The city center is small, but remarkable and rich in beautiful ancient buildings. A special feature of the city center is mineral spring"Narzan", beautiful building where you can go for free and drink mineral water. Kislovodsk is also notable for its largest park in Europe.
5th place
Peterhof
Large tourist centre located on south coast Gulf of Finland. Peterhof was created as an imperial country residence in 1710. parks, fountains and beautiful palaces Peterhof, are a bright landmark of imperial Russia, the times of the Russian Empire. Palace and park ensemble Peterhof is a beautiful sight and a bright landmark of our country.
4th place
Embankment in Yaroslavl and city center
Yaroslavl is very old City, who recently celebrated its 1000th anniversary. Perhaps, in many respects and thanks to this, today the center of Yaroslavl and especially its embankment is an important attraction. modern Russia. It is definitely worth visiting here. At any time of the year, the Yaroslavl embankment is amazingly beautiful and a walk along it is a real pleasure. Among all the cities of central Russia, the city center is the most beautiful and well-groomed in Yaroslavl.
List of sights in Russia - three finalists
3rd place
Kremlin in Kazan and city center
Kazan is often called the third capital, and for good reason. In some ways, it will not yield to either Moscow or St. Petersburg. At least in the cleanliness of the streets, that's for sure. The Kazan Kremlin, with its towers and the main mosque of the country, is a real decoration of the city. In the Kazan Kremlin, there really is something to see. From it opens beautiful view, into two connected in the close embrace of the river, the Volga and Kazanka. The Kremlin in the city of Kazan is a whole complex of architectural, archaeological and historical monuments.
2nd place
Drawbridges in St. Petersburg and the city center
The historical part of the city, the Peter and Paul Palace, the Isakov Cathedral and many other buildings of St. Petersburg are, of course, the brightest "highlights" of Russia. But a special process can be singled out separately, which annually gathers crowds of tourists on warm July white nights. This is the construction of bridges, in the central part of the city, so that they can swim along the river large ships. A beautiful and captivating sight!
1 place
Red Square and Moscow Kremlin
Deservedly at the top of my list is main Kremlin country - the Moscow Kremlin. And although many people cannot stand Moscow for its noisiness and crowds, the main thing cannot be taken away from it - this is its heart, Red Square, walls, towers and chimes of the Moscow Kremlin. In addition to the ancient fortress, in the vicinity of the Kremlin there are many more buildings that deserve attention - this is the Manege Square and the GUM, the building historical museum, Bolshoi Theatre, Metropol Hotel, etc.
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The most famous artificial monuments in the world
Here are the 10 most famous landmarks in the world. These man-made landmarks and monuments are known for their location or particular architecture and are of course famous landmarks of the world that would be considered wonderful to visit with the family.
We choose the following landmarks because they are located on six of the seven continents on our planet: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America And South America and Australia. These world famous attractions attract millions of visitors every year and are major tourist attractions worldwide.
Top 10 Famous Attractions
This metal tower with three floors stands in the center of Paris. It was built for the Universal Exhibition of 1889 (Universal Expo) in honor of the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. The 324 meters high Eiffel Tower was built by August Eiffel and a team of engineers. If you want to climb observation deck towers, you need to take 704 steps to get up, but luckily there are elevators. More than 250 million people have visited the tower since its opening, and in 2016, more than 7 million visitors climbed onto the top platform of the tower!
Great Wall- one of the seven wonders of the world. It serves as a fence for a very long distance throughout China. The wall is also referred to as " long wall", as it exceeds 21,196 km in length. It was built from stone, brick and tile, earth as well as wood material. Construction was completed in 1644, but it took more than 2,000 years to complete. There are more than 20,000 watchtowers on the wall, which were built to protect the country from incursions by nomads and enemies and to facilitate the collection of duty on goods that were brought along the Silk Road. Today, the wall is the most popular tourist attraction in China with over 10 million visitors a year. Contrary to popular belief, the Great Wall cannot be taken away from the moon!
The Grand Kremlin Palace is part of the Kremlin complex and is located next to Red Square and St. Basil's Cathedral in the Russian capital Moscow. The Kremlin is a fortress with enclosing walls built along the Moskva River. The name "Kremlin" means "fortress in the city". The over 500-year-old Kremlin includes the wall with its 20 towers, as well as four churches and five palaces within the walls. The Kremlin was once the residence of tsars. Today it is here that the President of Russia is located. Basil's Cathedral is easily recognizable thanks to its nine bright domes.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of Italy's top tourist attractions. The independent bell tower of the Pisa Cathedral was built over two hundred years and was completed in 1399. The original height of the tower was 60 meters, but as it tilts, the lowest side is now less than 56 meters. The construction caused many problems as the ground was soft, sandy and unstable. Already during the construction, the builders tried to balance the side of the slope with columns on the other side, but the tower still tilted, like many other buildings in the area. In 2000, the tower was reinforced with stronger soil.
The Great Pyramid of Giza near Cairo is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one of those wonders. ancient world which still exists. The pyramids are made of stone and brick and stand near Cairo, which is the capital of Egypt. Egyptian pyramids were built at a time when there was only manual labor and there was no equipment to lift the machine. The pyramids were built to house the bodies of the pharaoh who ruled in Ancient Egypt. Next to the pyramids of Giza is the Sphinx, the famous monument of the lion's body with the head of the pharaoh. The pyramids of Giza are about 4500 years old and are considered one of the largest buildings.
Sydney Opera House built in largest city Australia is famous for its architecture. The roofs of the theater resemble shells or sails. The opera house was designed by Jorn Utzon from Denmark and was built between 1959 and 1973. The roof is covered with over 1 million roof tiles. They were made in Sweden. IN opera house there are several halls for performances, theater and exhibition halls. More than 40 concerts are held here every week. Every year, over 8 million visitors visit this Australian landmark! Every evening the rooftop is illuminated by a colorful spectacle.
The Statue of Liberty is 92 meters / 305 feet tall and is made of iron structure with copper skin.
Lady Liberty, as the statue is often referred to, was designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, while the woman's massive iron skeleton was designed by Alexander Gustave Eiffel, who also designed the Eiffel Tower.
The statue was built in France in 1884. Then the monument was disassembled into 350 parts and packed in 214 boxes and sent to New York. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France to the American people for the American Centenary in 1886. The flame of the torch is covered with gold, the crown has seven rays, representing the seven continents.
The monument stands on Liberty Island on the Hudson River facing New York. You can climb the 154 steps from the pedestal to the statue's head for fantastic views of the "Big Apple" as New York is so often affectionately referred to.
The Taj Mahal, which means "crown of palaces" in Persian, stands on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, northern India. In 1632, Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of a tomb for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal houses the wife's grave, as well as a mosque and a guest house. The Taj Mahal was built from white marble and the best materials sourced from all over Asia. It is adorned with precious and semi-precious stones. Lines from the Koran are depicted on many walls. The main dome of the Taj Mahal is 35 meters high and the minarets are 40 meters high. It is said that over 20,000 workers built the monument, and over 1,000 elephants were used to transport heavy material during construction. The mausoleum attracts over 8 million visitors every year.
Moai on Easter Island / Chile
Moai - huge statues on Polynesian island Rapa Nui. The island is commonly called Easter Island and belongs to Chile. Easter Island is over 2,200 miles from Chile in the middle Pacific Ocean. The islanders created over 900 stone carvings between 1250 and 1500. Most of the stone figures with oversized heads were built from tufa stone and compressed volcanic ash. The statues weigh an average of 14 tons, which is the weight of two elephants! However, the size of the statues varies, with some being smaller and some being larger. The heaviest stone weighs 82 tons and is 10 meters high! Most islanders believe that huge stone statues represent their ancestors. There are over 900 monumental statues and 300 ceremonial sites that are sacred to the people of Rapa Nui.
Machu Picchu means " old mountain" on local language Quechua, is a famous place in Peru. It is also called " by the lost city the Incas." Ruin Lost City located in the mountains, at an altitude of more than 2400 meters above sea level. This ruined shore has over 200 different buildings and structures. The ruins were not discovered by European conquistadors, but only became known in 1911 when an American archaeologist was brought to the site. local residents. While some people believe that Machu Picchu was built as a sacred site, others believe that it was once the summer retreat of an Inca emperor. It was built in the 14th century and probably over 1000 people lived there. Because the site is being built on a ridge and therefore will always be in danger of sliding downhill during the rainy season, over 600 terraces and a well laid out drainage system have been built around the city. The city is a magical sight and a great example of Inca engineering, as the city's buildings were also built without the use of technology!
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Summer is vacation time. If the exchange rate and the crisis do not make it possible to travel abroad, do not despair. World-class sights can be seen without a passport. There remains only the problem of choosing where to go in Russia. For example, you can visit several places from this list, which was compiled according to the results of an international online vote.
Church of the Savior on Blood, St. Petersburg
encrier/depositphotos.comIt was built on the site where Emperor Alexander II was mortally wounded in 1881. Funds for the construction were collected throughout the country. The cathedral is made in the Russian style and houses one of the world's largest collections of mosaics.
Red Square, Moscow
duha127/Depositphotos.com There are many squares with this name in Russia, but the Moscow Red Square was considered and is considered a must-see place.
Grand Palace, Peterhof
karkozphoto/Depositphotos.com Main building palace and park complex Peterhof, built at the beginning of the 17th century.
Museum complex of St. Isaac's Cathedral, St. Petersburg
doroshin/Depositphotos.com The temple was erected by decree of Nicholas I, construction continued for 40 years. One of the main Orthodox churches peace.
Basil's Cathedral, Moscow
abadesign/depositphotos.com Most famous temple Russia, located on Red Square. Built under Ivan the Terrible in memory of the capture of Kazan. It was rebuilt many times, but retained the amazing color of the domes, which is not repeated anywhere else.
Great Catherine Palace, Tsarskoye Selo
tuulijumala/Depositphotos.com Palace of Empress Catherine I. Was badly damaged during the Great Patriotic War. Restoration continues to this day.
Kazan Kremlin, Kazan
andirin/Depositphotos.com The oldest part of the city, on which the buildings of three settlements, the white-stone Kremlin and the palace of the President of Tatarstan are located.
Palace Square, St. Petersburg
Vladimir Kalyuzhny/Wikipedia.ru Perhaps the most significant area in the newest Russian history. This is where the Winter Palace and the Alexander Column.
Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas, Kronstadt
rprint-max/Depositphotos.com The last and largest naval cathedral Russian Empire. Monument to all the ranks of the Russian Navy.
Russian Island, Primorsky Krai
Alexey Bayakov/Wikipedia.ru In 2012, the island used as a naval base turned into a huge tourist complex. It was built for the Asia-Pacific Summit, after which it became a special economic zone. The island is connected to the mainland by one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in the world.
