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Not tourist places and non-obvious routes of the Portuguese capital.

Lisbon is often called one of the most romantic European capitals. But that's not the point. Today Lisbon, like Berlin or Barcelona once, is the epicenter of contemporary art. All the young creativity, all the energy of current music, painting, poetry, architecture are concentrated here and, combined with the beautiful, albeit somewhat tired appearance of the city, creates an amazing effect.

1. Funiculars

Lisbon consists entirely of hills, so funiculars remain one of the most popular modes of transport here. There are three of them here: Bika, Lavra and Gloria. They look about the same, shabby yellow trailers with wooden benches climbing up the steep, winding streets. The first and oldest of the funiculars in Portugal is the Lavra. He is, oddly enough, the most quiet and unknown. Perhaps because there is not a word about it in the guidebooks. The final stop is in the secret urban garden of Torel, from where a magnificent circular panorama of Lisbon opens. The most colorful route is Bica, its station is located in Bairro Alto, on the path of tram 28.


2. Tram 28

Actually, the same funicular, only a tram. Route number 28, passing through the old city (Grasse, the castle of St. George, the labyrinths of Alfama, the center, Chiado, Bairro Alto and Estrela) is at the same time the best tour according to the most beautiful places capital of Portugal. A ticket for 24 hours costs 3.95 euros. You can ride until you get bored, getting off at stops, wandering into cathedral museums, tasting wine in kiosks, and then just get on the next tram. The same ticket is valid for buses and metro.

3. Church of San Domingos

An incredible, absolutely mystical temple in the very center of Lisbon. Amazing beauty and grace, the 18th century cathedral survived a fire, as a result of which the entire interior, as well as murals and frescoes, were almost completely and irretrievably lost. For some unknown reason, the temple was decided not to be restored, but it lives on, and services are held in it regularly. The grey, as if scarred walls, the crippled altar, the worn-out plaster, the light penetrating through the high windows, and the light, barely perceptible smell of burning somehow produce an effect much greater than the richest decoration.


4. Wine cellar Chafariz do Vinho

The vinoteca is located inside the monumental city aqueduct of the 18th century. You can go on a guided tour of the aqueduct, and then go to Chafariz do Vinho for a tasting. Some believe that this is one of the best places to get acquainted with local wines - in any case, the most interesting Portuguese sauvignon and chardonnay are collected here. During happy hours, from 18:00 to 20:30, you can taste four varieties of wine at half price.

5. K Urban Beach Bar

It is best to come to the bar on the banks of the Tagus River at sunset, when the rays of the sun are reflected simultaneously in the river itself and in the pool without an edge, along which wooden walkways are laid. The bar is open three months a year - from July to September, and this the best place for relaxed meditation on the couch with a glass of red.

6. Restaurant A Camponesa de Santa Catarina

Canteen in the highest sense of the word, a restaurant with home Portuguese cuisine. The decor is appropriate: worn tiles on the walls, soup in a saucepan, roast in pots, a long table for a large company. The portions are huge, the food is hearty and incredibly tasty. A bottle of wine costs 5 euros. Lunch smoothly flows into dinner, until it finally gets dark outside.



7. Confeitaria Nacional

Confectionery, existing since 1829. Classics of the genre: vintage interior, mirrors, the crunch of a parchment wrapper, the aromas of chocolate and mountains of all kinds of treasures on the counters flooded with light: marzipans, chocolate, hot Portuguese pies pastel, orange nougat ... In the mornings it’s not overcrowded here - the townspeople come to have breakfast, but by noon you can completely settle down on the veranda with a cup strong coffee.


8. Fado restaurant and club Clube de Fado de Alfama

One of the secret places of the capital of Portugal in order to hear not a tourist, but a real fado. The club is also a restaurant owned by singer Mario Pacheco. Sad songs about love are understandable without translation. The evening proceeds in much the same way as a tango evening in Buenos Aires or a flamenco evening in Madrid: everyone sits at tables, drinks port wine and listens.

9. Portinho da Arrabida beach


One of the most beautiful beaches around Lisbon. A bay surrounded by rocks with bright emerald water and yellow sand. Nearby there is a similar and also incredible picturesque beach Coelhos which is ideal for snorkelling. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately), you can only get here by car.

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famous cities world give tourists a lot of impressions! Bright lights of the metropolis, a kaleidoscope of sights, a sea of ​​entertainment... But in every country, as in the theater, something important is sure to remain behind the scenes. Traveling outside the capitals, we discover the customs of the indigenous people, the small streets of beautiful settlements, unusual buildings past centuries, wonderful ethnic houses and marvelous corners of nature.

Team website prepared for you virtual journey 15 provincial places of the planet, revealing the true character of the country.

1. Yvoire, France

The colorful village of Yvoire is over 700 years old. Despite military battles and natural collisions, the settlement has retained its historical appearance. Near Lake Geneva there is a small castle built by Count Amadeus V of Savoy. Cobbled streets, charming residents, cozy old houses, graceful flower gardens... Such a place could not but enter the Association of the most beautiful villages France!

2. Kangaroo Island, Australia

Kangaroo Island can be safely attributed to the places where adults and children dream of being. A third of the territory here is occupied by nature reserves and National parks. You will be impressed by the grandiose landscapes against the backdrop of giant rocks and green expanses. Here on a walk you can meet kangaroos, monitor lizards, koalas, platypuses, as well as many birds: pygmy penguins, black cockatoos, barn owls, etc. And in ocean waters dolphins and seals frolic. Australia in this place will open before you as a freedom-loving country full of unprecedented beauty.

3. Bourtange Fortress, Netherlands

Bourtange Fortress, or Star Fortress, is located in the Netherlands. It was built during the Eighty Years' War, when the country was fighting for independence from the Spanish Empire. Architects came up with the new kind fortifications to protect against artillery. After the war, the bastion was abandoned, then it was strengthened and expanded again, and since the 19th century Bourtange has been owned by the local community. A tour of the bastion will be very informative, besides, there are beautiful landscapes.

4. Albarracin, Spain

The philosopher Ortega y Gasset wrote that this city has a fabulous silhouette. And Albarracin is often called " pink city». Beautiful name the settlement received under the Muslims (IX-XII centuries). Everything is beautiful here: the old winding streets, and the mountains of the Sierra de Albarracin, and green meadows, and rivers. Here you can also see the 18-kilometer aqueduct, which was built during the Romans. Walking along the cobblestones, you imperceptibly plunge into spanish flavor past centuries.

5. Devonshire, England

Devon is a picturesque county in England, washed by the Bristol Bay and the English Channel. Once there was Dumnonia, which was inhabited by the Celtic people. The bays of Devon are home to resorts, fishing villages and ports. It was in Devon that the great sailors Sir Francis Drake and Walter Reilly were born, as well as the "queen of detectives" Agatha Christie. And the events described in the book by A. K. Doyle "The Hound of the Baskervilles" also take place in Devon. Here you will see the true face of the country, in the image of which severe restraint, colorful landscapes, cozy houses and mysterious roads are intertwined.

6. Hokkaido Island, Japan

If you happen to visit Japan, don't forget to visit Hokkaido. Here, the Japanese perfectionists have created many places that give guests vivid impressions: the Unkai terrace on the top of the mountain, the wonderful aroma and colorfulness of lavender fields, ski slopes And Blue Lake. And here you can also see an incredibly charming animal - ezo momonga, which lives only here. And, of course, you will be surprised by the synthesis of careful attitude to nature and modern technologies.

7. Monsanto, Portugal

The colorful town of Monsanto is hidden among granite boulders. The panorama is amazing: mountains, greenery, tiled roofs, stone streets. Once Monsanto was the center of the province of Beira Baixa. For eight centuries, the local landscape has changed little, so the town in 1938 was recognized as "the most Portuguese village." Wandering here is a pleasure, and enjoy traditional dishes you can in the restaurant located under giant stone(pictured above).

8. Feathered Canyon, Iceland

The Fjadrargljufur Canyon in the southeast of Iceland is an incredible creation of nature. From the pristine landscapes of this country is simply breathtaking. The Fjadra River Canyon was formed after ice age. Its length is about 2 km, and its depth is about 100 m. Not just a walk along the river bank, but a real adventure awaits you!

9. Alberobello, Italy

Miniature Alberobello is full of charm. Its wonderful trulli houses immediately win the hearts of travelers. Approximately one and a half thousand magical houses with cone-shaped roofs were built here. By the way, many of them are already more than 7 centuries old. The city is named after the forest that once grew nearby - Arboris Belli ("beautiful trees"). World provincial Italy will open before you in this unusual town filled with sunlight and decorated by inspired craftsmen.

10. Beech Alley, Ireland

Dark Alley (Dark Hedges) - unusual place. It is located near the village of Armoy in Northern Ireland. This stunning "beech avenue" was planted by the Stuart family 3 centuries ago. Their idea was to impress everyone who entered the estate, which today is a golf club. Also, according to an old legend, under the ancient trees you can meet the ghost of a certain Gray Lady... The locals value traditions and love riddles.

11. Kandovan, Iran

The village of Kandovan from afar looks like a giant anthill. About a thousand people live in houses created in stony rocks. But the ancient appearance of the settlement should not mislead you: the locals have long been familiar with modern comfort. A bizarre relief was formed in ancient times during the eruption of the Sahand volcano. By the way, the literal translation of the name of the settlement is “bee hives”. Once here, you will certainly feel like the heroes of a Persian fairy tale.

BarcelOOOShe! This is how, in my opinion, it is necessary to write the name of the city in order to express emotions after visiting this unique place. Today we are going on a non-standard journey through the streets of the historical and cultural center Barcelona. Well, I packed the essentials in a small travel bag, we hit the road.
























The beginning of the way

I take off from the recently opened new terminal E from Sheremetyevo Airport, where in half an hour you can get without traffic jams by Aeroexpress. Arriving in advance, I imperceptibly passed the time with free wi-fi. Having studied the weather forecast while waiting and remembering the main interesting places to visit, I was sure that now I know almost everything about Barcelona. Moreover, this is my second trip to this city.

A little more than four hours of flight passed in one breath, since the aircraft was almost in full force flying to Mobile World Congress, and this is a great time to exchange experiences with representatives of different companies involved in modern technologies. After all, one of the goals of our Inspiration Tour was the presentation of a new line of smartphones HTC One— devices of a new generation with the embodiment of the most daring engineering and design solutions.

When I landed at the Barcelona airport, I realized that the weather forecast had not deceived me - the promised 13 degrees, even in the late evening, were comfortable after minus 7 in Moscow.

The first question of an elderly driver named Francesco, who met me, was whether I knew Catalan. I was very surprised and asked how it differs from Spanish. The fact is that Barcelona is the capital of the province of Catalonia, and all the inhabitants are very proud of this and distinguish themselves as a separate nation in multinational Spain. After some formalities, we went to the hotel. The road took no more than 15 minutes - and here we are in one of the central hotels of the city. In the evening, I no longer had the strength for a night walk, and I decided to get enough sleep before tomorrow's busy day. And these forces, as it turned out, were very useful.

Presentation of HTC One S

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Waking up in the bright Spanish morning sun, I went to breakfast. A huge amount of fresh fruit, fresh orange juice and a light breakfast finally transferred me to a country of a completely different mood. The presentation was scheduled for 11 o'clock, and since the Inspiration Tour itself was organized by the European division of HTC under the leadership of the British, it began to the minute.

Representatives different countries Europeans gathered at a round table to be the first to see and experience the new HTC One S. At the end of the presentation, each participant was given brand new smartphones and arranged a kind of competition: everyone must shoot everything that he will observe during the further excursion. Based on the results of the competition, the best shot will be selected. At first I was skeptical about the capabilities of the smartphone in terms of high-quality photos (and grabbed my professional camera), but after taking a few shots, I was finally convinced that the HTC One S announced at the presentation takes excellent pictures. After all, the camera of the new smartphone is the pride of HTC. The camera itself on the phone turns on almost instantly, 8 megapixel resolution, various shooting modes, including in low light, a series of photos by simply holding the button, instant switching from photo to video mode and vice versa - this is far from full list features of the HTC One S camera phone.

Secret places in Barcelona

So , having got used to the interface of the smartphone a little, we moved to non-tourist placesBarcelona. This was the peculiarity of our Inspiration Tour to see unusual places that only locals know. Having made friends with the guide, we set off for new experiences.

Our starting point was the Museum of Modern Art. Not far from it there is a unique place for which the locals themselves call Barcelona the Second capital of the skateboard. Here we observed a large number of skateboarders skillfully performing various tricks. Some of our group of tourists had the opportunity to ride a skateboard. The quality of photos on the HTC One S in dynamics turned out to be simply excellent and comparable to professional equipment.

Architecture and library

Next, we went to meet the famous city architect Alexei Gimenez, who took part in the construction of various buildings during the 1992 Olympics, which took place in Barcelona. The meeting was scheduled for historical place near the hospital of St. Pau, founded in 1401. The place is truly unique and very beautiful, with lots of greenery and a fountain in the middle of the patio. City residents love to just relax here, chat with other citizens, contemplate the stone vaults of various buildings. The city library is also located here, where every resident of Barcelona can find a book to his liking.

Local restaurants

After walking a little more through the narrow streets of Barcelona, ​​we looked into a restaurant where we decided to try the local traditional cuisine, including insanely delicious seafood. Over lunch, we had the opportunity to chat with HTC's chief designer Claude Zellweger, who was creating HTC's new vision for a user-friendly and feature-packed smartphone. The most popular question turned out to be why HTC did not release smartphones with different color schemes of the back panels - this would attract the young and active part of the users of these devices. Claude promised to think over the proposal and thanked everyone for the rave reviews about the convenience and ergonomics of the device.

Having replenished our reserves of strength, we headed for a very mysterious place to a meeting with VJ Damian A. Pissarra, where in the basement this young and ambitious photographer and videographer creates unique video installations combined with psychedelic and trance music. Damian achieves truly beautiful and mesmerizing scenes broadcast on a large screen in a video studio using various graphic and light filters on a conventional camera and camcorder. Everything happens live, and each visitor can become a co-author of this work.

Despite the absence of sweltering heat (in Barcelona during the day it was about 15 degrees Celsius), many participants of the tour expressed a desire to try cold local beer in one of the establishments called London Bar. The place resembles a classic English pub with live sound. In the bar we had a chance to talk with the owner of the unique voice of Tori Sparks, who performed her works with an acoustic guitar. Tory told her story of creative inspiration in Barcelona, ​​where she often returns after numerous tours.

Puppet Theatre

The final stage of our Inspiration Tour was the Puppet house puppet theater led by the talented and very friendly Carlos Lopez. Located in an inconspicuous building, this place has its own history and fantastic energy. Huge human-sized dolls look almost like real people. Carlos and his comrades create the heroes of various stories with their own hands, write scripts and stage productions on an improvised stage here. We tried to control the puppets and participated in a small performance - it turned out to be quite difficult, as it seems at first glance. This is a whole art that fascinates. All members of the group were so passionate about what was happening that the time passed completely unnoticed.

Party

Tired , but very pleased with the emotions and impressions received, all participants of the Inspiration Tour went to the hotel to have a little rest before the HTC Party - a grandiose party in a club overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. After having dinner in one of the restaurants in the city and exchanging impressions with other participants of the tour, we went to Barcelona at night. Because in this moment Since the city hosted the Mobile World Congress, there were a lot of foreign visitors in the club. The atmosphere turned out to be very friendly, everyone could not only chat with the interlocutor they liked, but also make interesting acquaintances.

Traditional Barcelona

Having had a good sleep (fortunately, the time difference with Moscow allowed me to do this), the next day I went to the traditional tourist places of Barcelona. City since my last visit has not changed much - remained the same sweet, interesting and attractive.

Think , photos from gallery better than words they will talk about the beauties of Barcelona — a city that makes you want to return again and again for new emotions and impressions, which are sorely lacking in everyday Moscow everyday life. And going to the airport in the evening, you catch yourself thinking about how beautiful our world is, in which there is a place for such short, but at the same time bright trips that give energy to create with even greater enthusiasm.

In Prague, not the most touristic places.

Prague, very beautiful city, and it’s hard to argue with this, there are moments that strain it and I wrote about them, for which I was simply cursed in the ru_travel community, because Prague, as it turned out, should only be admired, and nothing else. Lesson learned, now only ooh ahh and other mimics about Prague.
There are places in Prague where no Soviet tourist has set foot, or rather, of course, there are tourists there too, but in homeopathic doses, i.e. there are very few of them and makes these places simply the most chic for relaxation and just great leisure time, as well as for photographs.

From here you can also see an unusual, for most photo reports, view of Prague Castle


This place is located in Khotkovy Sad, next to the footbridge


through which you can go and get into another not the most touristic, although indicated in many guidebooks, place, the park where the Expo of the 58th year was called Letna Park, a traditional place for roller skaters and others, such as Moscow Poklonka.
There was once a monument to Stalin at this place, but they demolished it and put up a metronome, unfortunately, we had to go up on foot to it, because we were tired, although from there too, I think, the views are not very bad, and, as We see that there are few tourists there.


Another place where I was lucky not to run into tourists is Petrin - a hill, but here I was rather lucky because of my appearance there quite early in the morning, yes, at 12 in the morning, very early. But at that time there were really very few people there, which contributes to a good leisure time, and, accordingly, admiring beautiful views.


The tower itself is also, in general, a good object, quite even.



In this tower, by the way, there is a museum, well, or a company store of the Igraceks

This is such an Eastern European analogue of Lego. Children play there, everything is more or less freely available


I had these toys as a child, so I hung out there for quite a long time, for such a small museum.


At the foot of Petershyn Hill there is a monument that is also not chosen by tourists.


This is a monument to the victims of Communism.
One of the most interesting places in Prague, John Lennon Wall. Vandalism on the Lennon wall in my performance
For those interested, it is located next to the French Embassy, ​​in general, not far from the bottom station of the Funicular.


By the way, during a cursory examination, I did not notice Russian inscriptions on the wall, at least in large print, there is nothing.
In the same place, literally three steps away, there is a lock bridge, in terms of the bridge on which there are a lot of locks.


And from this bridge opens great view to a working water mill

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Another very wonderful place in terms of freedom of movement and not pushing with elbows, there are few people there, Vyshegrad. True, this may have been due to rain, but in other places the rain did not frighten tourists, and there were almost no tourists here.


Although I suspect that Vyshegrad is still a lively place, they write a lot about it in guidebooks, although there is not an extensive tourist trade there, but some kind of huge number of restaurants.
But the views are amazing


Prague bridges can be studied, which is also quite informative.


Well, in the first place in my personal rating places in Prague, the Zizkov TV Tower, that's where there are no tourists, nothing.

I read somewhere that this is one of the ugliest buildings in Europe, and in order to somehow decorate it, they launched babies to crawl on it


This event happened in 2000, then they removed it, and a year later they returned it and they crawl there to this day.
The tower has a restaurant and an observation deck, and at the entrance there is a bug, on observation deck you can climb for 150 crowns per person, but they let you into the restaurant, as I understand it, for free. Those. you can go to a restaurant and get to the observation deck through it, thus avoiding expenses for climbing the tower. Although not sure if it will work. We didn't try, we just paid.


An amazing place, you can look at the views, enjoy the silence and in general there are very few such places, which makes this place even more valuable


And you can walk around and look at all the views closer


True, out of three pieces, only one turned out to be working.
Peter reminds me

This is how I saw Prague, when there are no tourists in it, or rather there were a lot of them, but there are places where "umbrellas" do not reach, and not everyone decides to walk around the city on their own, which is very good.

The colorful village of Yvoire is over 700 years old. Despite military battles and natural collisions, the settlement has retained its historical appearance. Near Lake Geneva there is a small castle built by Count Amadeus V of Savoy. Cobbled streets, charming people, cozy old houses, elegant flower gardens... Such a place could not but be included in the Association of the most beautiful villages in France!

2. Kangaroo Island, Australia

Kangaroo Island can be safely attributed to the places where adults and children dream of being. A third of the territory here is occupied by nature reserves and national parks. You will be impressed by the grandiose landscapes against the backdrop of giant rocks and green expanses. Here, on a walk, you can meet kangaroos, monitor lizards, koalas, platypuses, as well as many birds: pygmy penguins, black cockatoos, barn owls, etc. Dolphins and seals frolic in the ocean waters. Australia in this place will open before you as a freedom-loving country full of unprecedented beauty.

3. Bourtange Fortress, Netherlands

Bourtange Fortress, or Star Fortress, is located in the Netherlands. It was built during the Eighty Years' War, when the country was fighting for independence from the Spanish Empire. The architects came up with a new type of fortification to protect against artillery. After the war, the bastion was abandoned, then it was strengthened and expanded again, and since the 19th century Bourtange has been owned by the local community. A tour of the bastion will be very informative, besides, there are beautiful landscapes.

4. Albarracin, Spain

The philosopher Ortega y Gasset wrote that this city has a fabulous silhouette. And Albarracin is often called the "pink city". The settlement received a beautiful name under the Muslims (IX-XII centuries). Everything is beautiful here: the old winding streets, and the mountains of the Sierra de Albarracin, and green meadows, and rivers. Here you can also see the 18-kilometer aqueduct, which was built during the Romans. Walking along the cobblestones, you will imperceptibly immerse yourself in the Spanish flavor of past centuries.

5. Devonshire, England

Devon is a picturesque county in England, washed by the Bristol Bay and the English Channel. Once there was Dumnonia, which was inhabited by the Celtic people. The bays of Devon are home to resorts, fishing villages and ports. It was in Devon that the great sailors Sir Francis Drake and Walter Reilly were born, as well as the "queen of detectives" Agatha Christie. And the events described in the book by A. K. Doyle "The Hound of the Baskervilles" also take place in Devon. Here you will see the true face of the country, in the image of which severe restraint, colorful landscapes, cozy houses and mysterious roads are intertwined.

6. Hokkaido Island, Japan

If you happen to visit Japan, don't forget to visit Hokkaido. Here, the Japanese perfectionists have created many places that give guests vivid impressions: the Unkai terrace on the top of the mountain, the wonderful aroma and colorfulness of lavender fields, ski slopes and Blue Lake. And here you can also see an incredibly charming animal - ezo momonga, which lives only here. And, of course, you will be surprised by the synthesis of careful attitude to nature and modern technologies.

7. Monsanto, Portugal

The colorful town of Monsanto is hidden among granite boulders. The panorama is amazing: mountains, greenery, tiled roofs, stone streets. Once Monsanto was the center of the province of Beira Baixa. For eight centuries, the local landscape has changed little, so the town in 1938 was recognized as "the most Portuguese village." Wandering here is a pleasure, and you can enjoy traditional dishes in a restaurant located under a giant stone (pictured above).

8. Feathered Canyon, Iceland

The Fjadrargljufur Canyon in the southeast of Iceland is an incredible creation of nature. From the pristine landscapes of this country is simply breathtaking. The Fjadra River Canyon was formed after the Ice Age. Its length is about 2 km, and its depth is about 100 m. Not just a walk along the river bank, but a real adventure awaits you!

9. Alberobello, Italy


Miniature Alberobello is full of charm. Its wonderful trulli houses immediately win the hearts of travelers. Approximately one and a half thousand magical houses with cone-shaped roofs were built here. By the way, many of them are already more than 7 centuries old. The city is named after the forest that once grew nearby - Arboris Belli ("beautiful trees"). The world of provincial Italy will open before you in this unusual town filled with sunlight and decorated with inspired craftsmen.

10. Beech Alley, Ireland

Dark Alley (Dark Hedges) is an unusual place. It is located near the village of Armoy in Northern Ireland. This stunning "beech avenue" was planted by the Stuart family 3 centuries ago. Their idea was to impress everyone who entered the estate, which today is a golf club. Also, according to an old legend, under the ancient trees you can meet the ghost of a certain Gray Lady... The locals value traditions and love riddles.

11. Kandovan, Iran

The village of Kandovan from afar looks like a giant anthill. About a thousand people live in houses created in stony rocks. But the ancient appearance of the settlement should not mislead you: the locals have long been familiar with modern comfort. A bizarre relief was formed in ancient times during the eruption of the Sahand volcano. By the way, the literal translation of the name of the settlement is “bee hives”. Once here, you will certainly feel like the heroes of a Persian fairy tale.

12. Hobbiton, New Zealand

The fantasy village was created on a sheep farm in one year by the efforts of 400 people for the filming of the famous Lord of the Rings trilogy. After finishing work on the film, the village was empty for some time. But soon all fans of the work began to come here to see with their own eyes the holes of hobbits, the Green Dragon pub, arch bridge, windmill and other colorful objects embodied in reality.

For local residents Lake Titicaca is sacred. Its name in Indian means "mountain cougar". According to scientists, the lake was an ancient sea millions of years ago: sea fish, crustaceans and even sharks still swim in its waters, and traces of the surf have been preserved on the slopes of the mountains. About 300 rivers flow into Titicaca. And on the lake you can see unusual floating islands from reeds, inhabited by the Uru Indians. The way of life in these mobile settlements has not changed much over the last century. It will even seem to you that you have traveled back in time.

14. Gastelugache Island, Spain

The island of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is located off the coast Bay of Biscay. It is connected to the mainland by a narrow stairway of 237 steps. There is a monastery on the island, which is already about 11 centuries old. The marvelous panorama of Gastegulace is remembered forever, and the spray azure waves and a fresh breeze fill everyone who has been here with special energy.

15. Chefchaouen, Morocco

The “blue town” of Chefchaouen is located on the slopes of the Rif Mountains. Here everything is pleasing to the eye: beautiful landscapes, ancient architecture, art creations. But still the main attraction is the marvelous color! Shades of blue range from light blue to deep azure. Once in this Moroccan city, you will constantly make wishes. After all, this is a real oriental fairy tale!