The most beautiful places in the world wonders of nature. Bamboo forest, Japan. Mountains and volcanoes

Our vast planet is full of places of inexpressible beauty, for acquaintance with which sometimes a lifetime is not enough. In order to cover all the amazing earthly beauty, this compilation has been compiled, which lists the most beautiful places in the world located in different corners our world. Here there was a place for natural attractions, and man-made objects, and famous resorts, and extreme attractions. Stormy waterfalls, majestic forests, the purest reservoirs, dizzying mountain views, original ancient settlements, ancient castles, mysterious valleys - all this and much more is worth seeing with your own eyes at least once in a lifetime.

1. Yosemite Valley, USA


Scenic Yosemite Valley with mountains and Merced River on a sunny day in Yosemite National Park

The top of the most beautiful places opens a truly heavenly place on earth - the most picturesque valley of glacial origin in the state of California. The highlands of the valley are adorned with an abundance of crystal waterfalls, pristine lakes and lush vegetation. For tourists in the vast territory of the valley there are a lot of hotels, campsites and other benefits of civilization.

2. Colored rocks of Zhangye Danxia, ​​China


Rainbow Mountains of Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park

Geological park in Chinese province Gansu is known for unusual natural treasure- colorful rock formations of multi-colored sandstone rocks and conglomerates, mainly dating back to the Cretaceous period. About a hundred million years ago, on the site of the mountains was natural pool, which later dried up, and its sediment oxidized, taking on an unusually beautiful variegated color.

3. Bamboo forest, Japan


Alley of bamboo trees, bordered by a railing of dry bamboo stems in Arashiyama Park

In the heart of urban landscapes, Kyoto is located picturesque corner nature - thick bamboo grove, consisting of countless bamboo trees. On the impressive square there is where to roam, so the forest has become a favorite vacation spot for citizens and visitors. At night, the park is illuminated by hundreds of small lanterns and fascinates with its fabulous view.

4. Meteora Monastery Complex, Greece


Monasteries of Meteora on the tops of huge sheer cliffs

Unique monasteries literally grow out of the rock, crowning the tops of the rocks. The rocks themselves are part of the ancient mountain system of Thessaly, located in the historical region of Greece. About 60 million years ago, the sea was located on the site of the rocks, and today Meteora is one of the most valuable and sacred historical places, from the point of view of the Christian religion.

5. Salar de Yuni, Bolivia


Reflection of the blue South American sky on the mirror surface of the salt lake Yuni

In the south of the high desert, on the Altipano plateau, there was once salt Lake. Later it dried up, exposing the salty bottom. The thickness of the salt layer is from 2 to 8 meters, and in the rainy season, when the surface of this layer is covered with a layer of water, the Yuni salt marsh becomes like a giant mirror: the surface of the lake merges with the blue of the sky, and the surrounding landscapes acquire a truly unearthly beauty.

6. Tianji Mountains, China


Huge rocks rise above the rainforest at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Having wondered what is the most beautiful place on earth, many travelers make a choice in favor of one of China's natural parks - Zhangjiajie. On its territory there are "soaring" mountains. It was these landscapes that became the prototype of the landscapes in the world-famous Avatar painting. The mountain peaks shrouded in mist against the backdrop of a green abyss make a truly amazing impression.

7. The ancient city of Petra, Jordan


Rock temple-mausoleum of El-Khazneh or Pharaoh's Treasury at night

One of the seven new wonders of the world is located in Jordan - this is the ancient city of Petra, whose history goes back almost three millennia. The city, whose name comes from the word "rock", is really completely carved out of the rock. Numerous temples, colonnades, tombs, baths and much more are skillfully carved into the rock - in total there are more than eight hundred historical monuments.

8. Tunnel of Love, Ukraine


A leafy tunnel along the railroad tracks in a wooded area

A beautiful green corner in the Ukrainian village of Klevan has become popular place romantic walks and photo shoots recently. The green tunnel, “entwined” with rich vegetation on all sides, was created not by some master designer, but by nature itself and by an ordinary train that passes along the rails laid here three times a day and transports timber, making its way through the thickness of greenery.


Sunrise with many hot air balloons over Bagan in Myanmar

The Valley of a Thousand Pagodas is one of the famous historical sites of Myanmar. On an area of ​​only about 4 sq. kilometers are located thousands of Buddhist, and not only temples. This is an invaluable archaeological area with thousands of centuries-old historical structures, many of which are richly decorated with gold and other precious materials.

10. Kawachi Fuji Garden, Japan


A tunnel of dangling garlands of fragrant wisteria flowers in the Japanese garden Kawachi Fuji

Not far from Tokyo, there is an unusual fairy-tale garden, immersed in millions of colors of all shades of the rainbow. These are flowers common in Japan - wisteria, which hang like vines-garlands from specially constructed frames. Stunning waterfalls of flowers flow from above, forming a multi-colored fragrant tunnel. In addition to wisteria, in the garden you can find a lot of other, bright, but more familiar flowers.

11. Li River, China


Clean and transparent river Li among green hills and quaint mountain peaks of China

The cleanest waterway in China, the Li River, is also famous for its beauty. Cruises are regularly organized along the waters of the river, and sailing along the calm surface of the yellow-green waters, you can contemplate stunning landscapes - the silk ribbon of the river deftly winds among the green hills and spacious rice fields, creating an amazing, mysterious and mysterious landscape.

12. Santorini Island, Greece


Churches and monasteries of white color with sky blue domes on the island of Santorini in Greece

romantic island in the Aegean Sea is a real archaeological find, fanned by whole legends. Everyone who arrives on the island will find something to their liking: those who are interested in archeology can visit numerous excavations, history lovers can look into museums and ancient temples, and fans of outdoor activities will find great places for diving in coastal waters.

13. Inca City Machu Picchu, Peru


View of Mount Huayna Picchu and the ruins of the "lost city of the Incas" Machu Picchu near Cusco in Peru

The most beautiful places on earth complements ancient city Incas, lost in the high mountains of Peru and shrouded in clouds. The entire city consists of several hundred structures arranged in a clearly structured order. The impregnability of the city, located among high cliffs, fascinates even more, its mystery attracts millions of tourists every year.

14. Sea cave in Algarve, Portugal


Tourists in one of the most beautiful sea caves in the world - Benagil Cave

One of the most expressive natural creations is located near the popular Portuguese beach of Praia de Benagil. The amazingly shaped cave was formed as a result of natural processes - the impact of water and wind on the stony rock. Cruises on boats, boats or rowing mini-boats - kayaks are regularly organized along the azure sea waters to the cave.

15. Grand Canyon, USA


Impressive Landscape grand canyon With south side

The most beautiful places in the world are continued by the deepest Grand Canyon, the views of which are amazing at first sight. Along its reddish rocky walls, as it deepens downwards, there is a gradual change in climatic zones, and significant changes in temperature and humidity are created. At the very bottom of the gorge flows the Colorado River, which for millions of years has made its way through the rocky rock.

16. Monument Valley, USA


"Martian landscape" from red sandstone rocks in Monument Valley

Monument Valley has become one of the national symbols of the United States. When moving through the monotonous landscapes of a lifeless desert, the fantastic outlines of rocky formations that have arisen on the horizon evoke vivid impressions. It seems like you are transported to ancient country, and red-yellow rocks suddenly turn into ancient castles, temples and stone sculptures.

17. Rice Terraces at Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam


The unique beauty of the rice terraces at Mu Cang Chai in Vietnam

Residents of the northern province of Vietnam have actually accomplished the impossible by setting up rice terraces right on the steep slopes of numerous hills. The "rapids" created by the inhabitants, on which rice is planted, create a horizontal plane, while at the same time trapping the water coming down from the peaks down the slopes. The formed curves of the terraces do not disturb the harmony at all natural landscapes and even are their original decoration.


Natural travertine pools and terraces at Pamukkale ("cotton castle") in southwest Turkey

Castles are built not only by architects - sometimes nature itself does a better job with this work. A striking example is the cotton castle of Pamukkale. The combination of snow-white salt formations and the azure of the purest thermal waters that fill the salt baths creates amazing views. In addition to admiring the beauty of these places, here you can significantly improve your health by plunging into one of the warm thermal pools.

19. Great Barrier Reef, Australia


Aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia

The largest and most beautiful coral reef is located in the Pacific waters on the Australian coast. The structure of the reef is made up of billions of tiny microorganisms that have created the world's largest coral ecosystem. Against the backdrop of photos of the most beautiful places in the world, a photo of a coral reef stands out for its brightness, originality and an amazing riot of colors.

20. Cinque Terre, Italy


beautiful coast villages of Vernazza with brightly painted houses in the Cinque Terre

In the Italian region of Liguria, there is one place with amazing views of the sea and mountain landscapes. This is the Cinque Terre Park - a green area that stretches along the rocky coast and includes five coastal settlements that appeared on this territory back in the era of the Roman Empire. Among the architectural monuments of the region are medieval palaces, sanctuaries and old mansions.

21. Venice, Italy


Gondoliers at the old Cathedral of Santa Maria della Salute on the Grand Canal in the Dorsoduro district of Venice

Not only beautiful, but also one of the most romantic places on land is in Italy, on the coast Adriatic Sea. The world-famous Venice is a corner of the majestic ancient architecture, the atmosphere of freedom and eternal holiday. And the incessant splash of water flowing through the channels penetrating the entire city makes this place recognizable among thousands of other places on the planet.

22. Plitvice Lakes - National Park of Croatia


Majestic view of the waterfall with turquoise water in the sunshine in the Plitvice Lakes park

Another of the natural paradises of the planet is located in Croatia. Plitvice Lakes is a magical natural creation, which the Croats themselves call the eighth wonder of the world. The lakes, located at different levels in height, flow into one another and create unique water cascades, stunning in their views. Total on the square national park There are 16 such lakes.

23. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany


Romantic Neuschwanstein Castle against the backdrop of snowy mountains in southern Germany

In the Bavarian Alps, on a hill, right above a deep mysterious gorge, rises an unusually light structure, as if floating in the air. It reminds fairytale castle, as if descended from the pages of a romantic fairy tale about princesses, knights and daring deeds. The extraordinarily beautiful Neuschwanstein Castle is surrounded by equally beautiful surrounding landscapes - impregnable mountain peaks and crystal lakes.

24. Navagio Bay, Greece


The famous bay of Navagio wrecked rusty ship of smugglers on white sand

In the clear waters of the Ionian Sea lies the small Greek island of Zakynthos. Green pine trees, emerald waters, blue skies, golden sands - all this attracts tourists and vacationers here. It is here that one of the most beautiful bays in the world is located, which is famous not only for its beauty, but also for the wrecked smuggler ship, which was thrown ashore by a severe storm back in 1982.

25. Bora Bora, French Polynesia


Beautiful view of the turquoise lagoon and the extinct volcano Otemanu on the island of Bora Bora

The most beautiful places of nature are organically complemented by a pearl of paradise in the water area Pacific Ocean- the island of Bora Bora. This island has long been chosen by newlyweds and couples in love - a small, remote from civilization microcosm of the purest emerald lagoons, bizarre flowers and bright tropical birds creates an ideal atmosphere of romance and comfort. In addition, here is the perfect service for a relaxing holiday.


Spray and mist due to the huge force of the falling water of the Victoria Falls in the middle of the Zambezi River

On the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia in Africa, you can see one incredible natural phenomenon - the waters of the Zambezi River in a colossal wide stream, with a roar fall into the gorge, and then rush into a narrow crevice, creating clouds of tiny water splashes. Victoria Falls is not the highest, but undoubtedly, in terms of beauty and grandeur, it has no equal in the world.

27. Provence, France


Summer sunset and endless lavender fields in Provence

One of the coziest and most beautiful French provinces is located on the Mediterranean coast, right at the foot of the Alps. This fabulous place generously endows with its warmth, beckons with an abundance of vineyards, olive groves, fields of sunflowers, heather, and of course, delicate lilac lavender, which has become a kind of hallmark of this region.

28. Glacial Lake Moraine, Canada


Sunrise on Moraine Lake in Banff National Park in Alberta

In Banff Nature Park, in the so-called Valley 10 mountain peaks, there is a mysterious and mesmerizing body of water - the Moraine glacial lake, the waters of which do not freeze even in very coldy. Landscapes of unreal beauty - majestic fir trees, relief slopes of mountains - frame the lake, reflected in the smoothness of its crystal azure waters.


Magical landscape with sunrise over a field of tulips in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is world famous for its flowers, and tulips have become theirs beautiful symbol. Hundreds of thousands of travelers annually take a walk to the multi-colored flowering fields to admire this riot of colors and flower splendor. From a distance, such fields look as if divided into even motley stripes - all this splendor is created by tulips that bloom in spring.

30. Geirangerfjord, Norway


The emerald-blue expanse of the Geirangerfjord among the rocks with lush greenery and snow-capped mountain peaks

Norway is known for its fjords - giant mountain corridors filled with sea water. One of Norway's most famous fjords is the Geirangerfjord, whose serene waters reflect towering cliffs and lush green forests. Small villages, towns and farms are comfortably located along its banks, and in some places streams of waterfalls fall directly from the rocks into the abyss.

31. Great Blue Hole, Belize


The Blue Hole is the most popular recreational dive site off the coast of Belize

A large funnel of karst origin is located in the Atlantic Ocean, not far from the coast in Central America. Its depth reaches 120 meters, and the perfectly round shape of its edges is best observed from a height - for example, from a helicopter, from where all the beauty of this natural phenomenon. According to one version, the funnel is a collapsed limestone cave.

32. Vatnajökull Glacier Caves, Iceland


Blue cave in Vatnajökull glacier in Iceland

In Iceland, the cold realm of snow and ice, you can also find the most beautiful places on the planet, one of these is ice caves. Getting into their bowels, as if you find yourself in a fairy-tale kingdom of cold: ice walls are everywhere, through which light flows, refracting at different angles. The process of cave formation is due to the movement of melt water, which forms bizarre cavities inside the glacier.

33. Pyramids of Giza, Egypt


Panorama of the Three Great Pyramids on the Giza Plateau

The Egyptian pyramids are the only surviving among the ancient wonders of the world: several pyramids in Giza, guarded by the Great Sphinx, are part of an ancient necropolis, which to this day is the object of close attention of archaeologists. Ancient Egyptian pharaohs are buried in the largest pyramids, their wives, as well as priests and officials, are buried in smaller structures.

34. Gasadalur Village, Faroe Islands


Bosdalafossur waterfall and danish village Gasadalur on picturesque island Vagar

This settlement with its pristine nature is located on the western side of one of the Faroe Islands in the Kingdom of Denmark. Small, like toy houses of the village are located above the cliff, from which a waterfall falls directly into the ocean. It's quiet and cozy place- a true paradise for those who love the combination of beautiful nature, peace and tranquility.

35. Antelope Canyon, USA


Inside Antelope Canyon

Unique creation nature and the iconic landmark of the state of Arizona in the USA - Antelope Canyon, a mystical place in the form of long crevices in red-yellow sandstone rocks. Amazing views inside the canyon open at rare moments when the sun is at its zenith and its rays fall into the crevice, and then the gorge begins to play with new, unusual colors.

36. Iguazu Falls, Argentina, Brazil


Breathtaking view of the Iguazu Falls from Argentina

A colossal complex of turbulent waterfalls is formed at the intersection of the Iguazu and Parana rivers. The cascade is formed by about three hundred small waterfalls. On the opposite side of the crevice, into which the water falls, there is an observation deck, from where you can watch a stunning spectacle: a huge mass of water, forming a myriad of water splashes, sparkling and shimmering in the sun, falls down with a roar.

37. Batu Caves, Malaysia


Holy caves of Batu near Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia

One of the most revered Indian shrines and a real miracle of nature is the Batu caves. The age of the caves is already about 400 million years - once there were rocks in their place, in which, over time, cavities were washed out as a result of exposure to water. This is how several long caves were formed, walking through which you can see the amazing formations of stalactites or visit the cave temple.

38. McWay Falls, USA


McWay Falls falls off a cliff into a bay of sandy beaches in Julia Pfeiffer Burns Park

The best places in the world continue with one of the most unusual waterfalls in the world, which is located in US state California. McWay Falls is considered an ever-living waterfall, as it never dries up, and its waters fall from a cliff right into a picturesque bay. And the vegetation surrounding the waterfall itself always remains green - the secret is that the trees in this district are fed by the waters of the underground river.

39. Cappadocia, Türkiye


Hot air balloon flights over colorful rocks in Cappadocia

Cappadocia is called the heart of Turkey - this historical area located in the heart of the country. Once here, you can feel like a guest of another planet - the local landscapes are so unusual: there are snow-capped peaks of extinct volcanoes, and low mountains, and for some time now Cappadocia has become a popular destination for sightseeing flights in large balloons.

40. Mount Roraima - located on the border of three countries: Venezuela, Brazil, Guyana


Fantastic view from the top of Mount Roraima

South America has the oldest rock formations - unusual mountains with flat, as if truncated tops. The highest of these mountains is located at the junction of three South American states, and the area of ​​\u200b\u200bits top is impressive in its size - about 34 square meters. km. Approximately one fifth of this area is occupied by reservoirs, which, tumbling down the mountain, give life to the Amazon, Essequibo and Orinoco rivers.

41. James Bond Island, Thailand


Beautiful surroundings of Koh Tapu or James Bond island in Phang Nga bay in Thailand

One of the "star" attractions of Thailand, the island of Tapu, gained fame thanks to the famous film back in 1974. Since then, the small island has become the starting point for the active development of the tourist in Phuket. This area conquers with its beauty: against the backdrop of emerald sea waters, a limestone rock, covered with greenery, rises. Boat trips are organized regularly from Phuket to Tapu Island.

42. Troll Tongue, Norway


Trolltunga and the landscape of the blue waters of Lake Ringedalsvatn surrounded by mountains

Sometimes the most beautiful places in the world, their photos with names conquer already from the moment of the first correspondence acquaintance with them. A striking example of this is the bewitching natural landmark of Norway - the rock of Troll Tongue. The dream of almost every traveler here is to take a photo from the top of that very rock, namely from its ledge, from where breathtaking views of mountain landscapes and the azure of the still waters of the Hardanger Fjord open up.

43. Giant temple complex Angkor Wat, Cambodia


Giant Hindu temple complex in Cambodia, dedicated to the god Vishnu

The largest in the world place of worship, erected in the 10-12 centuries in Cambodia, was dedicated to the supreme Hindu deity Vishnu. Angkor Wat is a giant 3-level complex of temples that has been keeping secrets and legends of the capital of the Khmer Empire for about a millennium. The height of the complex, built of sandstone, is 65 meters, and on its colossal area of ​​​​2.5 square kilometers there are magnificent towers, terraces, galleries and gardens.

44. Lencois Maranhenses National Park, Brazil


Tourists walking towards the lagoon and dunes at Grand Lenqua in Lencois Maranhenses National Park

Fantastic Brazilian landscapes natural park Lencois-Maranhenses make a lasting impression. The vast territory of the park with snow-white sand dunes is occupied by small turquoise lakes, creating a magnificent contrast of colors. Despite the desert views, Lencois Maranhenses is not essentially a desert - it rains regularly here, which fill the spaces between the sandy hills with water.

45. Valley of Geysers, Russia


One of the landscapes of the Valley of Geysers in the Kronotsky State Biosphere Reserve
Stunning view of green rocky slopes and swirling jets of steam in the Valley of Geysers Robert Nunn

In Kamchatka, in the Kronotsky Biosphere Reserve, one of the most interesting geyser fields is located. In fact, the valley is a volcanic canyon, on the territory of which several dozen gushing hot springs are concentrated. This whole area resembles a seething cauldron - everything here flows, hisses and boils, steam jets break out and hot thermal water pulsates.

So where is the most beautiful place? The answer to this question still cannot be unambiguous, however, the rating of the most beautiful places in the world will certainly be a useful tool for the traveler in choosing the most impressive sights of our planet.

(average: 4,33 out of 5)


The authoritative analytical company Economist Intelligence Unit has published a rating best cities world to live for 2011. Two were included in the rating. Russian cities: St. Petersburg took 68th place, and Moscow - 70th.

The quality of life in 140 cities of different countries was assessed by the company's experts according to 30 parameters, including security, healthcare, social stability, education, infrastructure development, availability of goods and services, the state of the environment and the diversity of cultural life.

By tradition, let's start from the last, 10th place. So…

10th place. Auckland, New Zealand, 95.7 points

In 10th place is Auckland. This largest city in New Zealand with a population of about 1.3 million people, which is a quarter of the total population of the country.

Today Auckland is the economic and cultural center of New Zealand. The city is not rich in historical sights, but Auckland strikes many hearts of those who come here for the first time with its picturesque beauty.

sky tower(Sky Tower) 328 meters high - tallest building in the southern hemisphere:

Auckland is surrounded by three sea bays, within the city there are 48 extinct volcanoes.

Night Auckland:

Panorama of Auckland from the Sky Tower (clickable 2500 x 651 px):

9th place. Adelaide, Australia, 95.9 points

9th place belongs to the capital and largest city of the state South Australia, fifth largest city in the country with a population of more than 1.1 million people - the city Adelaide.

It is named after the Queen - the wife of the King of Great Britain and Hanover, William IV, who sat on the throne from 1830 to 1837.

The city is located on the ocean. The central part of Adelaide is high-rise, with a few modern skyscrapers, and the rest of the city has a one-two-story character. Perfect cleanliness, tidiness and impeccable decoration of buildings are the hallmark of Adelaide.

Victoria Fountain:

Here, in Adelaide, tourists are attracted by Australia's third largest Kangaroo Island - a wildlife sanctuary with a colony of sea lions and a beautiful coastline for fishing.

Kangaroo Island:

The average income per worker in Adelaide does not differ from that in the country, however, the standard of living and the cost of real estate here are much lower than in other major Australian cities.

8th place. Perth, Australia, 95.9 points

Perth is the largest city and capital of Western Australia. with a population of about 1,200,000 people, located on the shores of the Indian Ocean.

The city is considered one of the main economic centers of Australia. Gold, diamonds and nickel are mined here. It is here that the world's largest discovered deposits of gold and nickel are located in the Kalgoorlie region, as well as the world's largest diamond-bearing region, Kimberley, which is the main competitor of South African and Yakutian diamond deposits.

Modern skyscrapers are a characteristic detail of the Perth cityscape:

Perth is called "pearl of australia". Ancient buildings, a convenient pedestrian zone in the center of Perth, beautiful views of the river make Perth very attractive for tourists.

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One of the attractions Wolf Creek meteorite crater:

Many are attracted by the mild and even Mediterranean climate of Perth, magnificent beaches, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.


7th place. Sydney, Australia, 96.1 points

Australia's largest city on southeast coast- Sydney. It is twice the size of another giant city - New York, and the main problem for all travelers is how to have time to see as much as possible.

The number of parks and green oases makes Sydney unlike other major cities on the planet: next to the skyscrapers in the City - 34 hectares of territory Royal Botanic Gardens:

In the summer, all life in Sydney moves from the City to the beaches, with over 20 city beaches and a dozen harbours. The most famous Bondi beach is a favorite place for surfers in Sydney.

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In the evening, Sydney is incredibly beautiful: on the waterfront, the lights of skyscrapers pierce the water of the harbor. One of Sydney's most recognizable buildings - Sydney Opera House:

Another major attraction in Sydney is the Harbor Bridge. This is the most big bridge cities and one of the largest steel arch bridges in the world (clickable 2500 x 911 px):

Aerial view of Sydney, Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House:

6th place. Helsinki, Finland, 96.2 points

Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland with a population of 578 thousand people.

The streets of the city go around the bays, bridges connect the islands, and ferries connect with the remote islands. Helsinki is saturated with the smell of the sea, and in the ports there is a constant noise from arriving and departing ships.

Helsinki is the center of business, education, culture and science in Finland. There are 8 universities and 6 technology parks in Greater Helsinki.

View of the city center. One of the sights of Helsinki - the Cathedral:

70% of foreign companies operating in Finland are located in this city.

Built on the peninsulas and islands of the Baltic coastline, Helsinki is a maritime city.

5th place. Calgary, Canada, 96.6 points

Calgary is the largest city in the province of Alberta in Canada, in the foothills and prairies, about 80 km east of the watershed of the Canadian Rockies.

The city is one of the sunniest in Canada- The sun shines there on average 2400 hours a year.

Calgary is located in the transition zone between the foothills of the Canadian Rockies and the Canadian Prairies, so its terrain is quite hilly. The height of the center of Calgary above sea level is approximately 1048 m.



Life in Calgary, one way or another, revolves around oil production. Its deposits were discovered at the beginning of the 20th century. Despite this, this city is considered by many organizations one of the cleanest in the world.

Olympic Plaza. In the distance you can see a famous landmark - Calgary Tower (Calgary Tower), 91 m high. It is designed in such a way that, swaying slightly in the wind, even with very strong gusts, maintain its stability:

Downtown Calgary, 2010 (clickable 2000 x 561 px):

4th place. Toronto, Canada, 97.2 points

Toronto is Canada's largest city And administrative center province of Ontario. The current name of the city was given in 1834.

Toronto is Canada's most diverse city, with about 49% of its residents being immigrants. View of the city from a helicopter, November 2010:

Toronto is also home to longest street in the world- Young Street, listed in the Guinness Book of Records and having a length of 1896 km. Here is located largest zoo in the world. The area of ​​the zoo is 283 hectares. Here, in conditions close to their natural habitat, about 5,000 various animals are kept.

View from a height of Toronto from the other side:

CN tower - world's tallest TV tower built back in 1976. Its height with a spire is 553 meters, and at a height of 446 meters there is a closed observation deck.

Here it is difficult to find a point where the TV tower would not be visible:

The Toronto Islands are a great place to relax and have picnics. Locals and tourists like to get out here. View of the city from the island:

The main attraction in the Toronto area is Niagara Falls. It is located between lakes Ontario and Erie on the border with the United States, 140 km from Toronto:

This is what Toronto looks like in the near future. (clickable, 1700 x 802):

3rd place. Melbourne, Australia, 97.5 points

Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia with a population of about 3.8 million and the capital of the state of Victoria. The city is considered one of the main commercial, industrial and cultural centers of Australia. It is also often called sports and cultural capital countries.



Melbourne is rightfully considered the most picturesque city in Australia. There is both exquisite Victorian architecture and wonderful nature.

Connoisseurs of Victorian architecture should take a walk along Swanston Street. It is the main street of the city:

Anyone who wants to see all of Melbourne at once should go up to the observation deck of the Rialto Tower. This is a skyscraper whose height is 253 meters.

View from the Rialto Tower (clickable, 2000 x 548 px):

One of the attractions is the arts center of Victoria:

Yarra River, Melbourne:


2nd place. Vienna, Austria, 97.9 points

Vienna is the capital of Austria located in the eastern part of the country. The population of Vienna, including its suburbs, is about 2.3 million.

This is one of the most charming cities in Europe, spread out on the banks of the Danube.

Vienna is worldwide famous center music, thanks to a long line of famous musicians who lived and worked in this city: Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert.

There are luxurious palaces, majestic squares, picturesque streets and numerous squares. One of the most recognizable buildings in the city is the City Hall:

Hofburg - the winter residence of the Austrian Habsburgs and the main seat of the imperial court in Vienna. It is currently the official residence of the President of Austria. In total, it has 2600 halls and rooms:

Located near the capital viennese wood- a mountain range in Austria. This is a wonderful natural recreation area - a whole forest area with its own towns and hotels, resorts and thermal springs:

1 place. Vancouver, Canada, 98.0 points

So, we got to the 1st place. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the best city on Earth to live is Vancouver.

Vancouver is located on the west coast of Canada, on the shores of a picturesque bay, at the foot of the Pacific coastline of the North American Cordilleras.

It is the 3rd largest city in Canada with a population of 2,433,000 and the largest city in the province of British Columbia.

Vancouver from a height of 500 meters:

Night Vancouver:

One of the most picturesque cities in the country is surrounded by dense coniferous forests, snowy mountains and fjords.

There are 20 bridges across numerous rivers of the city, 3 of which are drawbridges.

This is one of the most beautiful ocean cities in the world. There are spacious beaches, lush parks, and magnificent architecture of buildings. Tourists from all over the world are attracted by comfortable hotels, many museums, shops, restaurants and sports facilities.

Vancouver has a mild climate, being part of a unique ecosystem - temperate rainforest, so the summers here are mild and not hot, and it rarely snows in winter.

Science Center:

The most beautiful places in the world have always attracted the attention of lovers of everything beautiful. Nature has created a huge variety of the most beautiful places on our planet.

People helped to decorate the landscape and nature of these places in order to further emphasize their pristine beauty. I bring to your attention the top most beautiful places in the world.

blue pond hokkaido

This reservoir, unique in its nature, is actually a creation of human hands. The pond is located on the left bank of the river in Japanese Hokkaido at the foot of the mountain. The Hokkaido Blue Pond was formed due to the construction of a dam. Subsequently, it became one of the Japanese nature reserves. The water is kept at a stable level in the forest plain, while creating a picturesque pond from which it is impossible to look away. The poetic name Blue Pond speaks for itself. The fact is that the name itself very much coincides with the bright blue surface of the water against the background of trees.

Surprisingly, the origin of the characteristic blue color of the water cannot be explained to this day. But according to scientists, this phenomenon is associated with an increased content of aluminum hydroxide in the water in the reservoir. It is capable of reflecting blue light, just as it can in the earth's atmosphere.

The Hokkaido Blue Pond is able to change shades of blue and blue depending on the time of day and viewing angle. Blue Pond - famous tourist attraction which attracts many tourists from all over the world. It's amazingly beautiful and beautiful place. Therefore, it is rightfully included in the most beautiful places in the world.

Tulip fields in Lisse

These magnificent tulip plantations in Holland are able to surprise with their unique beauty each person. It seems that the earth is decorated with all the colors of the rainbow. Blue, red, yellow, pink are the colors that cover the territory of Lisse in the western part of the Netherlands.

The first flowers called "tulip" appeared in the Netherlands as early as 1570. These flowers, or rather their bulbs, were brought by an Austrian scientist and botanist. After some time, a wave of growing tulips swept across the country. Tulips have become really popular. In some cases, people were willing to pay a lot of money for rare specimens of tulips. Since then, the country has changed a lot, but the reverent attitude of the Dutch towards these flowers continues to this day.

Until now, the Netherlands remains the largest supplier of tulips and roses in the world. Every year, the tulip fields attract the attention of thousands of tourists who come to see with their own eyes 3,000,000,000 tulips turn the earth into a rainbow paradise. These flowers are sold in all flower shops around the world. But most of all they are popular in Germany and the USA.

Stone forest in Madagascar

The stone forest of Madagascar is the most unusual and beautiful place on the planet. This forest is located on the territory of the Bemaraha nature reserve in the western part of Madagascar. The area of ​​the stone forest reaches 152,000 hectares.

Its originality and uniqueness is explained by the fact that the stone forest consists of vertically standing stone rocks, which are easily recognizable by their conical shape. These rocks arose as a result of the erosion of the limestone that makes up the stone forest. It is interesting to note that the age of stone formations reaches more than a million years.

Nowadays, the stone forest in Madagascar is a huge stone block with numerous amazing labyrinths, so you can sometimes get lost while traveling through this forest.

Flower park in Ashikaga

An amazing variety of colors, great design, incredible compositions and fragrant flower tunnels cover an area of ​​​​more than eight hectares. In spring, wisteria reigns in this beautiful place. There are about a thousand such plants. One of the main attractions in the park is the 100 year old wisteria.

Many branches of a subtropical plant hang almost to the ground and amaze with their fragrant flowers that resemble butterflies against a background of bright green foliage. This spectacle is truly unforgettable and beautiful.

But the uniqueness of Ashikaga Park is not only in the blooming wisteria. Unique plum trees amaze the park with their beauty in spring. And in summer, tourists from all over the world are impressed by hydrangeas, petunias, roses and hyacinths.

Ashikaga Park is a place where you plunge into a dream for a moment.

Grand Ice Canyon in Greenland

As a result of global warming, some of the most ordinary and monotonous landscapes of our planet have changed and become incredibly beautiful and impressive. These places include the island of Greenland. Which has changed and began to attract great attention of travelers from all over the world.

Numerous canyons have formed in the central part of the island. The most popular and largest is the Grand Ice Canyon. It impresses with its size and beauty. The canyon is inhabited by the arctic wolf, lemming, arctic fox. And in coastal waters you can meet walrus, harp seal, whale and many other animals. The canyon is also home to white partridges, gulls and eiders.

The fabulous canyon view of the canyon attracts thousands of curious tourists, hikers, climbers and explorers every year. Such beauty excites the imagination and takes your breath away.

National Park of Brazil

Exists amazing park with sand dunes in Brazil. He takes huge area with beautiful golden sand. The main attraction of the national park in Brazil is a unique desert.

It should be noted that half of the desert area consists of water. The fact is that the desert is located in an area in which heavy rains are not uncommon. Therefore, the desert sands are simply not able to cope with the large volume of water that remains after heavy rains. It is worth noting that it is due to heavy rains in the desert that a luxurious lagoon with warm water is formed.

The National Park of Brazil is especially beautiful in the spring, just when there is plenty of such water in the desert. In summer, you can see many beaches located right in the desert, near the lagoons. Bicycle is the main form of transport in the national park. Mostly visiting tourists move on foot.

Havasu Falls, Grand Canyon

The height of Havasu is 37 meters. The uniqueness of the waterfall lies in the fact that the water that falls into the lake acquires bright blue, blue and greenish hues. Such a delightful color palette is created by calcium and magnesium carbonate, which are washed out of the rocks.

crystal pure water and constant water temperature is another feature of Havasu Falls. The best place is a sandy beach in the shade of trees. This is truly a heavenly place to relax on a waterfall.

It is worth noting that 800 years ago, these places were inhabited by the Havasupai Indian tribes. Literally translated, it means "people who came from the blue-green waters." And it's really true. An amazing contrast is created by the crystal clear water of the color of the sky and the steep red cliffs of the Grand Canyon.

pamukkale Türkiye

Endless snow-white plains in the middle of a hot summer - this is Pamukkale. This beautiful place is located in the southwest of Turkey, Denizli province. Translated from Turkish, it means Cotton Castle. Pammukale is a natural site that consists of seventeen geothermal springs.

Unusual ponds and terraces formed in carbonate mineral deposits in hot springs. The main attraction is the so-called travertine. You can walk on it without shoes due to its fragility. The depth is not more than a meter.

The healing properties of thermal mineral springs and dazzling white formations of travertine have been known since ancient times. They are famous among most tourists who visit Turkey.

Indian Fort Chittorgarh

Chittorgarh is one of the oldest forts in India. It was built by the king. The fort was built as a dowry for the king's daughter in the 12th century.

Outwardly, it is a massive building, inside of which there are many doors. The territory of Chittorgarh is about 700 acres. Despite a large number of people who once lived in the fort, he was subjected to constant attacks.

Very often, the enemies kept the siege, thereby forcing the men to leave the fort directly to meet the enemy. There are more than a hundred temples on the territory, which have survived to this day in the form of ruins. But there are also temples that have been preserved in excellent condition.

Seven Colored Lands in Mauritius

There is a corner of our planet where the earth is naturally colored in seven colors. This miracle of nature is located on the island of Mauritius, not far from the Black River. It was there, on the famous plains of Kharamel in 1960, that this geological phenomenon was first revealed.

The dunes in this place are painted in seven colors. Among them are green, red purple, unusual brown, yellow, and even blue. A peculiar "highlight" of these sands is an unusual, spontaneously colored layer of soil. Because of this, sometimes it may seem that there are incredible paintings around you.

Scientists suggest that the appearance of multi-colored sands is caused by molten volcanic rocks. However, the exact origin of the unusual sand has not yet been established. And the characteristics of the soil itself are still being studied. Surprisingly, even the rains cannot destroy the colored layers of the soil.

Today, the dunes are protected and carefully fenced off with a special fence that does not allow tourists to come close to the paths with multi-colored sand.

The world is beautiful! One has only to look around.

Good luck to all!

Video The most beautiful places in the world

Beauty is a subjective concept, however, looking at the bewitchingly beautiful places on Earth created by nature itself, one comes to realize that beauty is all around us, and it is impossible not to perceive it. Traditional tourist routes often do not cover even a small part of what was created by the tandem of the most talented "architects" - time and nature. An overview of the beautiful places on the planet, amazing in their aesthetics and unique features of the landscape, will make it possible to understand that true beauty not distinguished by accessibility, but overcoming obstacles is worth it to see with your own eyes a real miracle - most beautiful places in the world.

1. Lake Uyuni in Bolivia

Undoubtedly, this unique, largest salt lake in terms of area is included in the top of the most beautiful places in the world - a place where time slows down. Surprisingly, you can walk on its surface! In the rainy season, it turns into a large-scale beautiful mirror square. 3 km from the city of the same name, there is a cemetery, which became the last stop for many steam locomotives that once served vehicles for the transportation of minerals mined in local mines.

The surface of the salt marsh has become an optimal alternative to the ocean expanses in testing and tuning the operation of sounding instruments on satellites in orbit. Within salt desert whole islands are located, the flora of which is represented by cacti. The spectacle is so contradictory and beautiful that it is unforgivable not to capture it with a camera!

- the most beautiful national park in Italy in the east of the Bohemian Riviera. This beautiful place is imbued with the spirit of the Italian Middle Ages. There are five small villages on the territory, the architecture of which is represented by defensive buildings dating back to the distant times of pirate raids on this area. Reliable protection of the lands was provided by a rocky coast, which is as picturesque as it is dangerous.

This beautiful corner full of romance - stone beaches and narrow paths, one of which is mysteriously called "the road of love" and harbors many legends about the most noble and temperamental inhabitants of Europe.

Southwestern Turkey is interesting for a unique and very beautiful geological phenomenon - a calcareous tufa rock. In this place, streams originate, falling down the stone steps, forming waterfalls and pools unique in their origin. Cotton Castle - this is how the inhabitants poetically call this beautiful landscape. Thermal springs and natural terraces at the foot of the mountains attract many tourists, as they are a storehouse of calcium-rich water against the backdrop of a majestic landscape in white tones.

4. Yunnan Rice Terraces

Another incredibly beautiful place on our Earth - rice fields in China, located on the mountains of the province. Terraces have a length of several tens of kilometers, and exactly repeat the curves of the terrain. The uniqueness of this area lies in the nature of the formed independent ecological system. Rice is planted in the soil renewed by mountain springs in February, the beginning of autumn is the harvest time. Tourist season opens in late autumn and lasts until mid-spring. At this time, the terraces attract inexperienced glances with a mirror surface, from which the sun's rays are reflected, forming a bewitchingly beautiful color spectrum.

5. Great Blue Hole in Belize

In the central part of the atoll (one of the objects of the coral barrier reef off the coast of Belize), there is an amazing blue hole, which is a cave that goes into the depths. Such a phenomenon is common in nature, but this blue abyss is striking in its size (depth is 120 meters, diameter is 300). A favorite place for extreme divers, a paradise for those who have made diving the meaning of life. Jacques Yves Cousteau conducted his research here, which brought world fame to this place.

On the border between the states of Utah and Arizona, on the territory of the Colorado Plateau, there is a beautiful formation of sandy rocks, called a wave, due to its bizarre uneven shape and the predominance of saturated colors. To get to this place of pilgrimage for all experienced landscape photographers, it is necessary to overcome a full-fledged "obstacle course", which arose due to the lack of roads. The peculiar structure of the beautiful landscape has been created for a long time by the transformation of sand dunes into solid rocks.

7. Jiuzhaigou National Park

In the southeastern part of China, the Sichuan province is located, which attracts many tourists: a delightfully beautiful nature reserve, located in the north of the region, is a unique protected natural site. Many waterfalls and lakes, which are called colored due to the special composition of the water, are hidden from prying eyes by the mountains of Tibet.

For a long time, not everyone was able to get here, but the recently opened airport in a mountainous region created the opportunity to get here from Shanghai by direct flight. For tourists, mountain trails have been ennobled here.

Earlier, nine settlements were founded on the territory, which gave the name to the future reserve - "Valley of Nine Villages".

One of the most beautiful places in the world not far away Croatia can also boast - a mysterious and colorful land. We are talking about the Plitvice Lakes, located on the territory of the largest national park in the state. The surrounding nature plunges into the atmosphere of mysticism. Around the park there are dense impenetrable thickets, called the "Devil's Forest" by the locals.

All 16 lakes are located in mountain valley. They are connected with each other, as a result of which the purest water flows form grandiose noisy waterfalls. Every year the number of waterfalls is growing, as the water destroys the limestone rocks. total area water area - two square kilometers. Located at different levels, the reservoirs form two picturesque complexes - Upper and Lower Lakes.

9. Valley of the Ten Peaks in Canada

Canada is a land of harsh, but attractive, icy beauty of nature. Here we find one of the most beautiful natural places in the world - the valley of the "Ten Peaks", located at the foot of ten mountains with the same name Vekchemna, not far from the lake of glacial origin Moraine. The lake is the gem of Banff National Park. There are many laid out here hiking trails allowing you to appreciate the local attraction. One of the mountain views is called "20 dollars", since at one time an identical image appeared on the denomination of this denomination.

This beautiful mountain is a kind of symbol of the neighborhood of the South American states of Venezuela and Brazil. - these are several mountain ranges rising among the wilds of the Amazon. This place gained fame after it was indicated in Conan Doyle's novel about the times when the Earth was inhabited by dinosaurs, and the mountains served as a safe haven for them. The landscape and atmosphere really give the impression of isolation from the real world and are an inexhaustible source of inspiration.

An archipelago of many (more than a thousand) small islands, each of which is a separate paradise for tourists, is located in Indian Ocean. Turquoise water, sandy white beaches, exotic fruits - this is the Maldives, the perfect, heavenly beautiful place for family vacation, active entertainment or honeymoon.

Diving is an activity that can be mastered here to perfection, since visibility under water is close to perfect. Separate uninhabited islands are conducive to solitude and romantic dates.

12. Machu Picchu in Peru

The beautiful city of Machu Picchu was founded in the 13th century by the Inca leader Pachacutec. A hundred years later, his empire was conquered by the Spaniards, but the city still has the glory of the lost sacred refuge of the Incas. The mystery of this beautiful place is due to a historical mystery: after a foreign invasion, all the inhabitants of the city disappeared for unknown reasons.

The architectural content of the city is represented by temples and premises for the needs of the population. All buildings are made of stone slabs. The ephemeral spirit of worship of the God of the Sun is present in this mountainous space and makes one experience a penetrating awe. It is also worth noting that Machu Picchu is included in the "" list.

13. Monument Valley in the USA

In the northeastern region of Arizona, you can observe a geological feature that is justifiably the pride of the American people and our list of the most beautiful places on Earth. Located in the valley where the Navajo Indians used to live, the park is unique in that it is a complex of fantastically defined rocks against the backdrop of the desert landscape of one of the parts of the Colorado Plateau.

This beautiful corner was chosen by Hollywood directors working in the Western style, and therefore, permeated with the atmosphere of the alleged presence of dashing cowboys and exciting adventures.

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China is a country rich in beautiful miracles nature. One of those - beautiful rocks, painted in variegated shades in the province of Gansu. The origin of the unusual geological formation dates back to the Cretaceous period. The variety of colors observed when looking at the mountain range is explained by the predominance of red sandstone among other rocks, as well as the products of oxidation of silt sediment, which arose during the drainage of the area over the centuries. The modern environment is fully adapted for a significant cross-country tourists. Mountains of rust and ocher shades are the dream of any landscape painter.

15. Halong Bay in Vietnam

“The bay where dragons find shelter” is the poetic translation of the name “Halong”. It belongs not only to the bay itself, but also to the city, off the coast of which it is located. Rocky mountains, mysterious caves, more than 3000 islands - a beautiful bay justifies its mystical name. Separate deep caves, formed in the rocks, are equipped for attractions: tourists can go through a breathtaking route illuminated by multi-colored lamps and feel like a guest in the palace of an ancient mythological monster.

16. Bora Bora

The Pacific coast is a seductive prospect for beach holiday. One of - Bora Bora in French Polynesia is the most preferred vacation spot for sophisticated tourists who value comfort and "view from the window". This is evidenced by a huge number of hotels focused on wealthy guests.

The island is surrounded by small isolated areas of land (motu), between which a delightful blue lagoon has formed. Motus are formed from sand and corals, and the central part of the island is from volcanic lava, since the three highest mountain peaks on Bora Bora are the edges of the volcanic crater, now inactive.

17. Tulip fields in the Netherlands

Holland and tulips are concepts that are in the same associative series. In the western part of the country, tulips are grown in areas comparable to full-fledged plantations. This process is organized on an industrial basis and has a huge scale.

Outwardly, these beautiful fields resemble a whole sea of ​​flowers, which cannot but delight a person who has not previously observed such a riot of rich colors. From April to May, the Netherlands turns into a blooming garden and does not stop being even in August, when tulips are replaced by gladioli.

Iguazu Falls - a complex of 275 beautiful cascades, formed as a result of a volcanic eruption. It is twice as tall and wider than Niagara. After the eruption, a significant crack formed in the ground, which led to the formation of large-scale falling streams of water in the channel of the river of the same name. During the rainy season (November to March), the waterfall manifests itself in all its might, in a second a stream of 13,000 cubic meters collapses.

The ancient Egyptian civilization remains to live in the monuments of its unique architecture. In the suburbs of Cairo, there is a complex of structures that are over 4,500 years old. Until now, scientists cannot establish how the builders who erected the pyramids managed to fix huge blocks weighing several tons. Some do not even deny the intervention of alien intelligence. You can believe this, or you can treat it with irony, but the fact is that many buildings of that era were irretrievably lost over time, and the pyramids of Giza are undoubtedly included in the list of the most beautiful places in the world, and remain a symbol of Egypt and a reason for the controversy of mystics and skeptics.

Another beautiful place in Turkey is Cappadocia, which is recognized as an element of world cultural heritage. It is located at an altitude of about one kilometer above sea level, on the territory of the Anatolian plateau in the central part of the country. Parts of underground monasteries from the time of the birth of Christianity have been preserved here. The relief of the area was entirely formed under the influence of volcanic eruptions and their residual processes.

21. Mount Tianji in China

The beautiful Tianji Mountain reaches a height of more than 1200 meters and is located within the boundaries of Wulingyuan Park. The name translates as "son of heaven". So called himself one of the leaders of the rebels, whose camp was set up near this mountain. If you reach the peak, but from above, a bewitching panoramic view of the many individual peaks of the mountain ranges, symbolizing the soldiers of the glorious leader, will open. Appreciating the local beauties, the Chinese like to repeat that once they see Tianji, a person will not want to conquer other peaks.

Of course, this review does not list all the beautiful places in our world. Manifestations of nature are so diverse and often bizarre that in almost every country there are amazing corners of nature hidden from a superficial glance, and therefore preserved in their original form. Enjoying their beauty is the only reasonable duty of man.

We all love to travel and active image life. Sometimes, we think about an easy life and a carefree old age. There are quite a few places on Earth that meet our needs, but what are they, the best places to live on Earth. We have compiled a rough list of such places, without ratings and numbers, just the best places on Earth. Where would you like to live?

Health Care and Tolerance – Amsterdam, The Netherlands

In 2009, the Netherlands earned the title of the most best country in the health sector. The assessment system consisted of many criteria: respect for the rights and freedoms of the patient, awareness, electronic health care system, waiting time for treatment, the range of services and medicines offered, and much more. The Netherlands, in addition to everything, is valued for its low level of bureaucracy and attention to the population.

The Netherlands, in particular Amsterdam, has become extremely popular around the world due to its tolerance for prohibitions. The authorities believe that people should choose what they consider to be morally right, with the least involvement of the state. This is why soft drugs are legal in Amsterdam. Tattoo parlors, sex shops, and the Red Light District certainly attract tourists, and during the summer seasons, all the hotels are packed to capacity.

In terms of culture, famous museums can be found in Amsterdam where you can see works by Van Gogh, Vermeer and Rembrandt. You can learn the history of Anne Frank, relax in beautiful parks and ride bikes almost everywhere. “They say that Amsterdam has more canals than Venice, more cafes than Vienna and more bridges than Paris.” You can certainly see everything for yourself, as well as discover other secrets of the city.

Best Solo Destination - New York, USA

Although living in New York requires more and more financial investments, this does not make this interesting city less attractive to people. With 35,000 restaurants, 3,800 bars and 734 museums, this place can provide a lot of benefits - you're sure to find plenty to do in New York City. This overcrowded city is suitable for singles or divorced people who want to moderately enjoy privacy, relax and have some good fun. It is noteworthy that the largest dating site in America has the largest number of profiles from New York. However, to live normally in this metropolis, you need to be loyal to the crowd. New York, in fact, is a large gathering of people from all over the world.

“The city that never sleeps” easily lives up to its name. From piano halls to jazz bars night life in New York continues until the early hours. Nightclubs with world-famous DJs and trendy establishments for the most sophisticated people.

Whatever interests you, rest assured you will find it in New York, the Capital of the World.

Mild climate - Malta

An island nation located less than 100 kilometers from Sicily, the Republic of Malta. Is a multiple winner Quality of Life Index in the nomination of the best climate and geography. Currently in the top 28 countries with the best quality of life. Mild winters, warm summers, a huge amount sunny days This country is meant to be the best. Diving, sailing yachts, colorful fairs, horseback riding, golf and much more that you can do in your free time.

Yes, sometimes it rains in Malta too. At this time, you can visit such wonderful places as opera, ballet or theater Manoel Theater in Valletta. The Manoel Theater is one of the two oldest theaters in Europe.

The politically stable government of Malta, low cost of living and crime, hospitable people and ease of movement and travel, despite the island status of the state - for all this you will definitely fall in love with Malta!

Best for Family - Virginia, USA

The state of Virginia has excellent coastlines and beaches. Virginia is a very family-oriented and community-oriented place, with a huge number of exhibitions, festivals and other social events. Very friendly and diverse people live here, schools are highly valued in which your child can find a lot of extracurricular activities and additional courses.

The state takes the health and safety of not only all residents, but also children and schoolchildren, very seriously. In 2010, more than $515,000 dollars were allocated there to support youth, prevent violence and drug addiction among them.

So, Virginia is a great place for a quiet family life.

Inexpensive Living and Retirement – ​​Brazil

Brazil is the most big country in South America and therefore offers extensive opportunities for living and traveling. From the Amazonian jungle to famous beaches, you'll find entertainment to your liking and friendly locals to help you settle in. And while Brazil's expensive nightlife is world famous, not everyone knows that São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are among the cheapest cities to live in.

Do you want to pay off your debts? Brazil is good place to retire. High pensions will be available after obtaining a retirement visa, and retirement visas are given with proof of income. They are common and legal for all residents who have at least some real estate in Brazil.

Brazilians are also very sensitive about their health. You don't even need to be a resident of Brazil to use the national healthcare system. Most services are free, but if you wish, you can apply for private healthcare services. Nevertheless, for the same money you will get more than, for example, in the USA.

Thanks to its well-developed agricultural, mining, manufacturing and service industries, Brazil's economy is larger than that of other countries. South America and is rapidly expanding its presence in international markets.

Simply beautiful - Belize

Belize is one of the most beautiful countries in Central America. Belize offers beautiful clean beaches, a subtropical climate, diverse wildlife and, of course, a low cost of living. Gorgeous barrier reefs and scuba diving. The indescribable fabulous waterfalls of the Maya Mountains are only rivaled by hundreds of colorful birds flying in the sky.

Renting a huge house by the sea in the Cayo area will cost you about $300 per month. Food in stores is reasonably priced, the official language is English, you can retire as early as 45, and a tax-free life (tax-free) is possible. What else is needed for happiness?

If your work allows you, you can live in Belize seasonally: leaving here for the winter period at home. From May to October there is a wet season, it often rains and the threat of hurricanes is possible. But from November to April there is beautiful, wonderful weather that will help you relax and unwind during the winter holidays.

Stunning scenery - Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town, the second largest city in South Africa (South Africa). Offers you some of the best beaches in the world and exciting trips in the world. Here you can swim in the purest warm water and immediately watch the whales swimming nearby. On one of the beaches you can sunbathe with the penguins or just relax on secluded wild beaches. A distinctive feature of Cape Town is table mountain, made up of giant sandstone slabs with breathtaking views, hiking trails, and paragliding for the adventurous.

Cape Town has also become known for its cultural diversity and social tolerance. This coastal city typically has a mild and rainy climate in winter and dry, warm weather in summer. Restaurants and fast food chains provide not only the whole variety of world cuisine, but also famous local wines that will not leave anyone indifferent. Clubs, lounges, and other centers of entertainment make Cape Town ideal for the musical community.

Thanks to the World Cup in 2010, Cape Town has become a rapidly developing economic center, and every year more and more more people want to move to this beautiful coastal city.

Economic Opportunities - Frankfurt, Germany

Anyone looking for certain high standards of quality of life will definitely find them in Frankfurt, Germany's economic capital. The Frankfurt Stock Exchange is the largest in Germany and one of the most important in the world. According to research agency Mercer, Frankfurt has the highest concentration of jobs in Germany, with 922 vacancies per 1,000 inhabitants.

Frankfurt residents enjoy life in the city not only because of the economic security. museums, historical centers, theaters and many other delights of social life you can take advantage of in this city. For tourists and for residents, the difficulties of movement are reduced to nothing. Frankfurt Airport is the most big airport in Europe, excluding insular Britain, central railroad station Frankfurt is one of the largest train stations in Europe, and few can resist the temptation to ride on the branded German autobahns. Wonderful views along the river Maina, famous and beautiful works of art such as Imperial Cathedral of St. Bartholomew and botanical garden Palmengarten, where on 20 hectares you can see the landscapes of all climatic zones of the earth.

The cost of living is quite high, but it is offset by low unemployment, high wages, cheap business transportation, and more. In addition, Frankfurt is the industrial and financial center of Germany, a wonderful place to live and the choice of the author. :)

Most romantic - Paris, France

The air in Paris is simply saturated with romance. The bewitching atmosphere of this city simply attracts people from all over the world. Cozy bistros and dimly lit restaurants are ideal for couples. All in all, Paris is a city of dreams.

However, Paris is not only a city for lovers, it is simply filled with rich historical heritage and amazing architecture. The Louvre, Versailles, Notre Dame Cathedral are just a small part of all the world-famous beautiful buildings that adorn Paris against the sky. An unimaginable number of paintings and sculptures will surely satisfy every lover of beauty.

As the fashion capital of the world, Paris is home to some famous designers and fashion designers. Those who are looking for a career in this field will not be able to find more suitable place than Paris. France is also the birthplace of such noble drinks as cognac, armagnac, champagne.

However, among all the pluses, there is one minus - the high cost of living. The good news is that in the future, France will be one of the most advanced countries in terms of employment. So, if you dreamed of living in France, all roads lead to Paris for you.

Hot and Sexy - Miami, USA

Miami is known as Magical city" not in vain. The sensual Latin flavor combined with the tropical location makes Miami a home for all fun and freedom-loving people. A huge number of single girls on the beaches and a vibrant nightlife. Having enjoyed all these charms to your heart's content, you will later find that this wonderful city offers you many more career opportunities, despite the city attractions.

This sunny city of several ethnic groups is bursting with new developments and provides excellent opportunities for life: low taxes, housing costs and an exceptional education system.

Miami is a city of eternal summer, sea, sun, beaches, low prices, parties, shopping and much more! Another magnificent city, which is included our top 10 places to live on earth!

If you are dreaming of a radical change of residence, especially moving to another country, I would recommend that you carefully weigh and calculate everything - after all, sometimes such changes turned out to be successful, sometimes they led to almost catastrophic results. When making a decision, I would use every opportunity to find out the result in advance, including using the relocation technique. Read about what it is.