The most unique places in the world. Unique pink lake in Sinegal. Lena Pillars - a monument of wild and majestic nature
The earth is the most beautiful planet The solar system, and perhaps the entire universe. The nature of our planet surprises with its beauty, brightness of colors, unique views and diverse landscape.
Beautiful caves and golden beaches, beautiful forests and majestic mountains make up the beauty of the Earth. Some of the corners of our planet do not leave the pages of fashion guides. But, there are places that are rarely found in such literature.
We open our review from the symbol of the mysterious Myanmar - the ancient city of Bagan. It is called the city of a thousand pagodas. This place was the capital of the Bagan kingdom. His greatness was so strong that the best minds and masters of antiquity aspired to Bagan. Thanks to them, they were built Buddhist temples and other beautiful buildings.
Only a few of them survived to our time. The most significant of them is the Shwezigon Golden Pagoda. It was built in 1057 on the site indicated by the white elephant carrying the bandage, tooth and rib of the Buddha. These relics are kept in the temple until now.
The photo of the most beautiful and amazing places in the world should definitely include other attractions of Bagan: Ananda temples, Htilo-Minlo, Shveleykto and Bu-paya pagoda.
Colored rocks of Zhangye Danxia (China)
The most amazing places on the planet can be built by human hands or nature. Colored rocks that are in Chinese province Gansu, these are natural formations made of multi-colored sandstones. Recent studies show that more than 100 million years ago there was an ocean here. The silt colored the sandstone and made the rock formations so original.
Today, the mountain peaks of Danxia near the town of Zhangye are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. So that tourists can enjoy the views of these mountains, the locals have built many boardwalks and paths with which you can walk between these amazing mountain peaks.
Yusupov Palace (Russia)
But, back to man-made miracles. In any almanac of the most beautiful places of the world you will find such an architectural monument as the Yusupov Palace. It is located in the heart of St. Petersburg on the Moika River. Built in the 18th century for the niece of Peter the Great, Princess Praskovya, it only passed into the possession of the Yusupovs in 1830. But, since then, he is associated only with this legendary surname. This palace is the site of the assassination of Grigory Rasputin.
Li River (China)
Another beautiful place in China is the Li River. This is one of the most picturesque water bodies on our planet. Starting as a small stream in the Maoer mountains, it runs like a "silk ribbon" through Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region China. locals This river is called the Lijiang. It is recognized as the cleanest river in the Middle Kingdom. Its main attribute is the majestic karst giants. They were formed with the help of water and wind over many centuries. These mountain formations have poetic names and attract tourists from many countries of the world with their beauty.
You can enjoy the beauty of the Lijiang River with the help of a cruise ship or using the service of local "gondoliers".
Meteora monastery complex (Greece)
There are many amazing places in our world. If we talk about architectural monuments, then most of them are in Greece. This country, which became the ancestor modern Europe, is proud of its legendary "ruins". But the monasteries of Meteora are no less popular. Their main feature in an amazing position: they crown high peaks mountains of Thessaly.
Christian hermits hid in the mountains from Albanians, Turks and ordinary robbers. Over time, students gathered around them, who built monasteries of amazing beauty and resembling the nests of huge birds for themselves and their teachers. The word "Meteora" is translated as "soaring in the air."
Mount Erebus (Antarctica)
Erebus volcano is one of the most interesting places in the world. It is famous for the fact that on its territory you can observe a lake of real lava. This natural phenomenon is unique. The volcano was named after the ship of the expedition, James Clark Ross, who discovered this natural phenomenon. The glow of this volcano attracts everyone who travels on Lake Ross. He is kind of calling card Antarctica.
Rice Terraces (Philippines)
The list of the most interesting places in the world must be continued with the rice terraces of the Philippines. They are even called the eighth miracle of counting. And this is not surprising. These man-made gardens were built by the ancestors of today's locals over 2,000 years ago. Plowed, multi-level fields not only fed the Ifuago people, but were also an excellent defensive structure.
Union of Fire and Ice (Kamchatka - Russia)
Talking about interesting places x on Earth, one cannot ignore Kamchatka. On the territory of this peninsula, you can find 28 operating and 160 extinct volcanoes. If you want to climb fire-breathing mountains, watch salmon spawning and see the world's largest bears, then be sure to go and temper your spirit with the help of Kamchatka. The amazing places of nature of this place are conducive to hiking, extreme and sea tourism.
Death Valley (USA)
Another natural monument is the Death Valley. It must be included in all lists of interesting places in the world. We will not bypass this unique place either. Formed many millennia ago at the bottom of the sea, this valley amazes with its natural phenomena. Here, literally, stones walk. Leaving bizarre footprints on the petrified mud. But, if you decide to get here, then you need to prepare for the intense heat. During the day, the temperature here rarely falls below 50 degrees.
Guam Gorge (Russia)
The gorge is located in the upper reaches of the Kurdzhips River in Krasnodar Territory. The natural beauty of this gorge attracts tourists all year round. But, here you can do not only the contemplation of the magnificent flora and fauna, but also extreme tourism. Rock climbing is especially highly developed in the Gum Gorge.
Beach with caves near the Algarve (Portugal)
One of the most amazing places in the world, no doubt, are the Portuguese caves, which are located in the very southern province countries of port wine and homeland of Cristiano Ronaldo. The most famous of them is the Algarve de Benagil cave. It is called the most beautiful cave in the world. Wind and sea water - these two creators created a magnificent example of one of the best places for travel in the world.
Sagano Bamboo Grove (Japan)
The beauty of the country rising sun many of us associate with cherry blossoms. In this country, even special tours are being created, with the help of which you can observe the alternate flowering of this plant in all provinces of Japan. But, another, no less popular symbol of Japan is bamboo forest Sagano. Looking through the photos of the most beautiful and amazing places in the world, you will definitely find several images of a picturesque grove of evergreen bamboos there.
These majestic plants, when blown by the wind, make sounds reminiscent of the popular wind chimes. This beautiful park was created in the XIV century by the order of the monk Muso Soseki.
The nature of Sokotora seems like a setting for science fiction films. Charming vegetation, many of which are unique to this island, divine beaches and silence. This is just what you need for happiness and a serene paradise vacation.
Lake Baskunchak (Russia)
It is called the most salty lake in the world. In terms of salinity, Baskunchak exceeds the famous Dead Sea. This reservoir is located in the Akhtubinsky district Astrakhan region. Not far from this lake is the Baskunchakskaya cave. Its one and a half kilometer length attracts speleologists.
national park Plitvice Lakes was founded in 1949. It is the largest national park in Croatia and also the oldest park in Southeast Europe. Over a million visitors flock here to admire the beauties of the park. There are many waterfalls, caves and lakes. The area is home to over 100 bird species. Most of the park consists of beech and fir. The park is incredibly beautiful in winter, when the waterfalls freeze and everything is covered with white snow.
Fingal's Cave, Scotland
Named after the hero of an 18th century epic poem, Fingal's Cave has numerous geometric columns reminiscent of the Giants' Causeway in Ireland. The cave is formed from hexagonally connected basalt columns created by solidified lava. This sea cave located on the island of Staffa, which is part of Scotland. The high arched roof enhances the sound of the ocean. And although even small boats cannot enter the cave, many local companies offer tours of the surrounding area.
Halong Bay, Vietnam
The bay is located in the Gulf of Tonkin South China Sea. It includes more than 3,000 islands, as well as rocks, caves and cliffs, making it one of the most unusual places in the world. The bay is an extraordinary example of limestone erosion. The name Ha Long means "where the dragon descended into the sea." Due to its vertical nature, the archipelago is sparsely populated. Most of the islands are negligible, however, the largest ones have their own inland lakes. Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Red Beach, Panjin, China
This place is perhaps far from the traditional understanding of the beach. Instead of endless sandy expanses, we see algae called sueda. Most These algae are green in color during the year, however, with the onset of autumn, they turn a dark, cherry red color. In addition to its bizarre coloration, Red Beach is home to over 260 bird species and 399 animal species. This makes it one of the most complex ecosystems in the world. It is also the largest swamp and wetland on Earth.
Giant's Trail, Northern Ireland
Located next to the Atlantic Ocean, the Giant's Road or Giant's Trail, as it is also called, is one of the strangest natural wonders. It consists of about 40,000 columns, most of which have six faces. These columns are remarkably similar to a honeycomb. The creation of this place from cooled magma took almost 60 million years. Scientists believe that it took its final form some 15,000 years ago after the last ice age.
Thermal springs, Pamukkale, Türkiye
Take a trip through the Aegean Sea and near the Menderes River you will find beautiful thermal springs. For centuries, people have bathed in these hot, mineral-rich waters. Pools and frozen waterfalls form layered cliffs. In spring, the water is rich in calcium, magnesium and bicarbonate. The current in Pamukkale is 400 liters per second and this flow is constantly forming new small round pools.
Hvitserkur, Iceland
Some are sure that this rock has the appearance of a dinosaur, others say that it is a dragon, and still others say that it is a monster. In any case, this natural formation is of human interest. Every year, thousands of people come to the north of the Watnes peninsula to see this "dinosaur at the waterhole". The rock has three holes and was reinforced with concrete to prevent further erosion. Even in the photographs, viewers can see the bird droppings that give the rock its name. Hvitserkur means white shirt in Icelandic.
Antelope Canyon, USA
This canyon is the most visited in the US Southwest. One look at the smooth, orange-red walls leaves people enthralled. Antelope Canyon was shaped by a flash flood. Due heavy rains it still changes its form to this day. While scientists are not sure when people discovered this cave, however, the local Navajo tribes claim that this surreal canyon has always been part of their history.
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Places where every cultured person dreams of visiting.
Experts from the world's largest travel site TripAdvisor have compiled a rating of 25 cultural sites that have been most highly rated by tourists from around the globe.
In general, if you have not yet decided on your vacation plans, in this review website you can find some great ideas. For the next 25 vacations.
1. Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu, recognized as one of the New Wonders of the World, is located on the territory of modern Peru, on top of mountain range at an altitude of 2450 meters above sea level. It is called "the city in the sky" or "the city among the clouds", sometimes called " lost city the Incas." Some archaeologists believe that this city was created as a sacred mountain retreat by the great Inca ruler Pachacutec around 1440, and functioned until 1532, when the Spaniards invaded the territory of the Inca empire. In 1532, all its inhabitants mysteriously disappeared.
2. Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sheikh Zayed Mosque is one of the six most great mosques in the world. Named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, founder and first president of the United United Arab Emirates. Unlike many other Muslim temples, everyone is allowed into it, regardless of faith.
3. Taj Mahal, Agra, India
The Taj Mahal mausoleum is one of the most recognizable landmarks not only in India but throughout the world. The construction was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, as well as a symbol of eternal love.
4. Mesquita, Cordoba, Spain
Walls decorated with intricate patterns, mosaic ornaments, hundreds of thin openwork columns - this is how the Cathedral Mosque of Cordoba appears today. Many centuries ago, there was an ancient Roman temple on this site, then it was replaced by the Visigothic church, and in 785 Mesquita appeared. It became the second most important mosque on the planet, and the pilgrimage to Cordoba was even equated with the hajj to Mecca, which is obligatory for every Muslim. But then the Catholics replaced the Moors, and Mezquita was turned into a Christian church.
5. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Italy
Heart of the Vatican and everything Catholic world, St. Peter's Basilica - one of the main attractions of Rome. Here you can see ancient Rome from a bird's eye view, admire the interior of the cathedral from the top of the dome, defend the mass and even receive the blessing of the pontiff.
6. Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Cambodian temple Angkor Wat - the largest ever built places of worship, whose history spans almost 9 centuries. Even its name speaks about the monumentality of the temple complex, because Angkor Wat literally translates as Temple City. It covers an area of 200 hectares and is surrounded by a moat 190 meters wide. This colossal building is dedicated to the god Vishnu, revered in this area.
7. Bayon Temple Complex, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Bayon is one of amazing temples located on the territory of Angkor Thom and was its religious center. The "highlight" of Bayon is the towers with many faces carved from stone, silently looking from a height on the vast territory of Angkor Thom, and in the heyday of the state - on the entire Khmer Empire. Initially, there were 54 towers, which symbolized the 54 provinces under the rule of the king. Today, only about 37 towers have survived.
8. Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ on Blood, St. Petersburg, Russia
The Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, better known as the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, has become the only Russian attraction on Trip Advisor's list. Spas-on-Blood attracts tourists from all over the world not only with the magnificence of its domes and interiors, but also unusual story which gave rise to many legends and conjectures. Many of them are connected with the fact that the temple was erected on the spot where on March 1, 1881, I. Grinevitsky, a Narodnaya Volya member, mortally wounded Alexander II, who was popularly called the Tsar Liberator for the abolition of serfdom.
9. Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
10. Walls of the old city, Dubrovnik, Croatia
In 1979, UNESCO listed the Old Town of Dubrovnik as world heritage, including a significant part of the ancient walls of the city. They surround the city from all four sides and keep a venerable collection historical monuments, including towers, fortresses, churches, monasteries, squares and streets, schools, museums and galleries. These defensive stone walls have protected their citizens since the founding of Dubrovnik in the 6th century.
11. Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar
The Shwedagon Pagoda is the highest spiritual building in Myanmar, or, as it is also called, the Land of Pagodas. The entire complex of the giant pagoda occupies more than five hectares of land, on which, in addition to the main structure, there are many smaller spiers and countless sculptural images of mythical and real animals : golden griffins and elephants, dragons and lions. Such as it is today, the Shwedagon Pagoda became in the 15th century, during the reign of Queen Shinsobu. It was then that the giant temple was finally given the shape of an inverted begging bowl and sheathed with gold from top to bottom.
12. Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, Washington DC
The Lincoln Memorial is majestic temple, made in the ancient Greek style and somewhat reminiscent of the Parthenon. It is supported by 36 white marble columns, representing the number of states that belonged to the United States at the time of President Lincoln's death. In the center of the temple is a statue of the world's most respected American president, seated in an armchair. Its height is 5.79 meters.
13. Ancient City of Petra, Petra / Wadi Musa, Jordan
In the heart of Jordan, in the valley of Wadi Musa, deep in the sandy mountains is located amazing city antiquity of Peter. Initially, Petra was a temporary home for the nomadic tribes of the Nabataeans. From several fortified rocky caves, it gradually grew into a large fortress city. There is only one way to get to the city - through the narrow gorge of the Siq, which was once the bed of a mountain stream. Petra still belongs to the Bedouins, who welcome guests to their land.
14. Section of the Great Wall of China Mutianyu, Beijing, China
In no other section of the Great Wall of China has restoration work been carried out as well as in the Mutianyu section. This site, from 22 watchtowers that have retained their original appearance - real architectural masterpiece. The phrase Mutianyu is translated from Chinese as "a valley in which you can admire the views of the fields." Among all sections of the Great Wall of China, Mutianyu is the longest fully restored section open to tourists.
15. Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk, Türkiye
The largest and best preserved ancient city on the shore Aegean Sea and second in importance after Pompeii in the Mediterranean, ancient Ephesus- the most visited attraction in Turkey. Legends connect the appearance of the city with the name of Androclus, the son of the ruler of Athens Codras, who, on the advice of the oracle, arrived in these places to lay the temple of Artemis. The city got its name from the Amazon Ephesia, beloved of Androclus.
16. Alhambra, Spain
Alhambra (Arabic Al Hamra - literally "Red Castle") is ancient palace and the fortress of the Moorish rulers of the province of Granada in southern Spain. The castle occupies the top of a rocky plateau on the southeastern border of Granada. The name Alhambra probably comes from the color of the sun-dried clay or bricks from which the castle walls are made. However, some historians suggest that the name comes from the "red flame of torches" that illuminated the long-term construction of the castle, which went on around the clock.
17. Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia
The Australian War Memorial is the main memorial dedicated to the memory of soldiers who died during the First and Second World Wars. Today it is considered one of the most significant monuments this kind in the world. The memorial is located near the Parliament building, from the balcony of which a panoramic view of the monument opens.
18. Siena Cathedral, Siena, Italy
According to the annals, at the beginning of the 13th century, the inhabitants of the city-state of Siena, which acted as the main rival and opponent of Florence, “called on their leaders to build a temple more magnificent than that of their neighbors.” So between 1215 and 1263, the Duomo of Siena was founded on the site of the old temple according to the plan of the Gothic master Niccolò Pisano. Today this majestic temple is the main attraction of the city.
19. Milan Cathedral (Duomo), Milan, Italy
The most important place in Milan is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Nashente (Duomo), the pearl of Italian Gothic, which was built from 1386 to the beginning of the 19th century. The third largest Catholic church on the planet can safely be considered one of the wonders of the world. Its hundred-meter spiers rise above the center of Milan, and the golden statue of the Madonna on the longest spire (four meters high) is visible from many parts of the city.
20. Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain
The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is one of the most famous long-term construction projects in the world: its construction began almost 150 years ago and continues to this day. Although initially Antonio Gaudi had nothing to do with the construction of this temple, a year after the start of work, he led this project. Gaudí built the temple for 30 years until he died. The reason for such a long construction is that the Sagrada Familia is built solely on donations from parishioners.
25. Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia
Sydney Opera theatre- one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. Its architect was the Dane Jorn Utzon. Having designed the original roofs, somewhat reminiscent of shells, he made Sydney a magnificent gift - a symbol of the city. Today, every tourist, planning to visit Australia, must include an excursion to the majestic opera house in the program of his trip.
In today's selection, we will talk about the most unusual corners our planet. They are unusual in their landscapes, when you see these photographs, you might think that these places are on some other planets, in other galaxies, but not on Earth. The most amazing thing is that the initial impression is wrong - our planet is able to surprise us, constantly presenting new surprises and mysteries.
So, let's move on to the story of the most unusual corners of our planet. We have already told you about places surrounded by many mysteries (The most mysterious places on the planet). In the same collection we will talk it is about unusual landscapes that arouse admiration for their appearance alone - these are real wonders of nature. We always try to provide you with maximum information about the topic of interest, so in the rating we will refer to articles already written earlier - there you can learn more about all the places on our list. 
Let's start with the most unearthly part of our planet - the Dry Valleys in Antarctica. This desert is unique in that it is the most dry place on the ground. There has been no precipitation here for several million years. This place, in terms of its climate, is closest to Mars, therefore it is of particular interest to NASA. Mars rovers are being tested here, large-scale research is being conducted in all directions. It is the only part of Antarctica not covered in ice. In the valleys there is a frozen lake with extremely salty water, mysterious bacteria and organisms were discovered under the ice - this discovery served as confirmation of the theory that life exists on Mars. Read more about the Dry Valleys in the article 
In second place is the island of Socotra - the landscapes of this island are unique, and look more like alien ones. The island is geographically isolated from Africa for 6 million years, replete with many extremely rare species of flora and fauna - a third of them are endemic and are found only here. Despite the hot and dry climate, many amazing and beautiful plants grow here, many of which are about 20 million years old. More detailed information about this place in the article - 
Next on the list "Most unusual places on Earth” is the Rio Tinto quarry in Andalusia, Spain. The huge careers of Rio Tinto create a surreal, moon-like landscape. The quarries are named after the river of the same name that flows here and leaches minerals from huge craters. Mining here has been carried out for many centuries, so the river turned bright red-orange, its acidity and saturation with metals just rolls over. At the moment, mining in this region has been stopped, and attracts crowds of tourists and photographers to Andalusia. 
Let's move on, we still have something to surprise you with :) I bet you have never heard of Spotted Lake, let alone seen such stunning landscapes. The lake is located in British Columbia, Canada. Depending on the weather conditions and seasons, the lake crystallizes and turns into a certain color. A lot of “spots” are formed on the lake - circles of minerals. This is the world's largest concentration of magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt), calcium and sodium, as well as silver and titanium. This place is sacred to the native Indians of Canada, and is famous for its medicinal properties- for this he was given the name Kliluk. More in the topic "" 
Another unusual landscape- the world's largest salt lake, Uyuni Salt Flats. This is a beautiful area with a huge salty desert, active volcanoes, big islands cacti and geysers. On the surface of the lake you can ride a jeep - admire the unusual, places unearthly beauty this place. well viewed from space, and is one of the points for calibrating satellites 
In Brazil, there is another unusual place - Vale da Lua, which means Valley of the Moon. It is a water-washed rock formation with natural swimming pools. Vale da Lua is located in the Brazilian forest Chapada and is one of the oldest rock formations on the planet, consisting of quartz and crystals. 
There are also unusual places in Japan. This Blood Pond, one of the famous . There are nine unusual geyser springs in this city, but the most famous among them is the Blood Pool with bright red hot water. This color is due to the high content of iron in the water. This pond is also the most photogenic of all the springs. 
At number eight on our list, the Shilin Stone Forest in China is a stunning example of karst topography. The rocks are made of limestone and shaped by water that has destroyed everything but these tree-like pillars. Known as the "First Wonder of the World" since the Ming Dynasty
Another miracle of nature is the Richat Structure in Mauritania. It is also called the Eye of the Sahara. Richat is about 30 miles in diameter and is visible from space. The formation was originally thought to be the result of a meteorite impact, but modern geologists believe it is the result of erosion. The reason for its round shape is still a mystery that scientists around the world are struggling with. 
The famous gates to Hell - Darvaz in Turkmenistan, also made it to our list. This place frightens with its power, thousands of tons of lava and heat emanating from the bowels of the Earth. There is a burning crater in the middle of the Karakum desert, its diameter is 60 meters and the depth is 20 meters. At its core, Darvaz is a gas well, and the history of its discovery is quite interesting. Researchers drilled a well here to extract gas, but as a result, this huge abyss opened up, the gas had to be set on fire so that no one was poisoned. More about interesting history this unusual place in the article “Darvaz, the gates to Hell” 
The Eisreisenwelt ice caves close the list of the most unusual places on earth. These caves differ from any other caves in their icy unusualness. When you get here, you feel like you're in some other place. fairy world. There are many in the world ice caves, but the Eisreisenwelt caves are the largest among them. Their total length is 40 kilometers, and only a small part is open to the public. But even this is enough for thousands of tourists every day to admire the grandeur and unusualness of this place.
