Interesting corners of nature on earth. The most incredible places on Earth (34 photos)

Beauty is considered a purely subjective concept, nevertheless, contemplating the most Beautiful places in a world that nature has worked on, we can come to realize the fact that the real natural beauty that surrounds us should not go unnoticed. Traditional tourist routes usually not even a small part of the world is covered that is created thanks to the most talented "architects", which are nature and time. A detailed overview of the most amazing places on the planet in terms of aesthetics and unique landscape features will provide an opportunity to understand what the true beauty of the universe is.

First place - Bolivia. The beauty of Lake Uyuni

Perhaps it is worth starting our top with this unique salt lake occupying the largest area in the world. Many people call this Uyuni a place where the passage of time slows down. Surprising is the fact that the surface of the lake can be overcome on foot. During rainy days, Uyuni undergoes some changes, eventually becoming a large-scale mirror square. nice looking... At a distance of three kilometers from the city, which bears the same name, there is a cemetery, which was the last stop for a large number of steam locomotives that in the old days served as Vehicle, intended for the transportation of various minerals (they were mined on the territory of local mines).

The saline surface represents a quite optimal alternative to the vastness of the ocean in terms of such important aspects as checking and tuning the operation of instruments designed to carry out the sounding process using satellites in Earth's orbit. The territory of the lake is occupied by whole islands, the main flora of which are cacti. This spectacle is incredibly contradictory, but at the same time and amazing so much that it will definitely need to be captured with a camera.

Second place - Cinque Terre

The place called Cinque Terre is considered the most beautiful national park in Italy, which located in the eastern part of the Riviera. Such beautiful place like the Cinque Terre is covered with the spirit of the Middle Ages in Italy. The territory is occupied by about five small villages, the architectural features of which are presented in the form of defensive structures, erected in the days when pirate raids on this area were often made. A reliable level of land protection was provided thanks to the rocky coastline, which at the same time combines unforgettable beauty and serious danger.

Such a beautiful corner is filled with romance. Many stone beaches and narrow paths appear before the attention of tourists. One such path is called "the road of love", and many legends are associated with it, in which the most noble and temperamental representatives of Europe are represented.

Third place - Pamukkale

Now, perhaps, it is worth turning to the southwestern part of Turkey, which is characterized by a unique and a magnificent geological phenomenon - calcareous tuff, or rather rocky terrain, created on the basis of this natural material. This place is the main source of streams that flow down massive stone steps. It is home to many waterfalls and unique pools of unusual origins. Cotton castle - this is the poetic name given to the amazing landscape by the inhabitants themselves. Thanks to thermal springs and the natural terraces of Pamukkale, located at the mountain foothills, create an excellent view that attracts many tourists to this area every year. This painting appears to be a treasure trove of water saturated with a large amount of calcium, against the general background of an excellent landscape, which is presented in white tones.

Fourth place - Yunnan rice terraces territory

Another simply stunningly beautiful place on the planet is the territory of rice fields, which is located in China. This area is located in the mountainous regions of the province, which bears the name of Yunnan. At the terraces, the degree of length is characterized by several tens of kilometers, exactly repeating the bend of the general relief. The general uniqueness of this area lies in the basic nature of the ecological type system, which was formed in an independent way. Rice is planted when February comes, because during this period the soil is being renewed thanks to the mountain mines. The beginning of the autumn period is considered the time when residents begin to harvest. The tourism season begins towards the end of autumn and continues until spring. It is during this time period that natural terraces become the main object of attention of tourists, striking first of all with a mirror type of surface that reflects the rays of the sun, while creating an excellent color spectrum.

Fifth place - the beauty of the blue hole in Belize

The central part of the atoll (one of the many features related to the coral barrier reef near the coast of Belize) is represented by the most beautiful landscape - a blue hole, which appears in the form of a cave disappearing somewhere in the depths. A natural phenomenon of a natural character is very common, however, it is this abyss that has especially incredible dimensions (the depth level is about one hundred and twenty meters, and the cave is about three hundred meters in diameter). Extreme divers are especially attracted by this place... The deep sea cave can be a real paradise for people who have made diving a real meaning of life. Jacques Yves Cousteau carried out large-scale research here, which brought great popularity to this area in the future.

Sixth place - great views of the Arizona wave

In the area of ​​the border separating the states of Arizona and Utah, there is a plateau on which there are sandy rocks of incredibly beautiful shape, which are called waves, because of the funny uneven shapes and colors with a high degree of saturation. In order to make the way to this amazing place professional photographers have to go through a difficult path: a flat road in such an area is not expected. The creation of a kind of structure of the magnificent landscape took place during long period time through the transformation of sand dunes into hard rocks.

Seventh place - features of Jiuzhaigou National Park

In the southeast of China, there is the territory of the Sichuan province, which attracts a huge number of tourists. And all thanks to the beautiful Jiuzhaigou nature reserve, which occupies the server of the region. It represents a unique natural object under the strictest protection. Waterfalls and lakes in large numbers are hidden from curious tourists by the mountain ranges of Tibet. These waters are called colored because they carry a special composition.

Not everyone is able to get to this reserve, nevertheless, not so long ago, the mountainous region acquired an airport, which provides an opportunity to get to this area directly from the territory of Shanghai. In order for tourists to feel the maximum comfort in this area, the trails in the mountains were improved by local workers.

In the old days, the territory was occupied by nine separate settlements.

Eighth place - Features of Plitvice Lakes

The territory of Croatia, which is considered to be very mysterious and colorful edge. First of all, I would like to refer specifically to Plitvice Lakes, which are located in a large-scale national state park. The nature of the surrounding nature creates a mystical atmosphere. The territory of the park is surrounded by very dense impenetrable forests, which the locals call the "Devil's Forest".

Almost each of the sixteen lakes is located within a mountain valley. There is a connection between them, which is why, thanks to the cleanest mountain streams, the formation of grandiose noisy fountains is carried out. From year to year, waterfalls are becoming more and more, because water causes the effect of destruction of limestone rocks. The total area of ​​the water area is about two square kilometers. The location of the waterfalls themselves is observed at various levels. Thanks to the reservoirs, the formation of two picturesque complexes is carried out - the Upper Lakes and the Lower Lakes.

Ninth place - Features of the Valley of 10 Peaks. Canada

Canada is considered a harsh land, but incredibly attractive due to the beauty of the "cold" nature. There is one beautiful place here, distinguished by its incredible natural beauty, which is called the valley of “10 peaks”, which is located right at the very foot of 10 mountains that bear the common name of Vekčkemna. This area is located not so far from the famous Moraine Lake, which is of glacial origin. In this area, workers have laid hiking trails in very large numbers, which provide an opportunity to give a real assessment of the local attraction. There is one mountain that bears a very bizarre name - "twenty dollars", because for some time an image of an identical character was imprinted on the surface of a bill that has the same dignity.

Tenth place - spectacular views of Mount Roraima

The beautiful-looking mountain is a kind of symbol that characterizes the neighborhood of states South America- Venezuela and Brazil. Roraima is a very long chain of mountain ranges that rise directly above the wilds of the great Amazon. This area became very popular at the time when the novel by Conan Doyle appeared, which told about the time era when our planet was inhabited by dinosaurs who chose as a safe haven mountain ranges... Thanks to the unusual landscape and unique atmosphere in this territory, a character of complete detachment from the real world around is created, representing an inexhaustible source of inspiration for many literary figures.

Eleventh place - the territory of the Maldives

A huge archipelago containing many (more than 1000) small islands, considered by separately a real tourist paradise, located in the area Indian Ocean... Turquoise water, an area of ​​sandy white beaches, exotic fruits - all this great diversity is contained in Maldives... This area is considered ideal and simply heavenly excellent to spend winter or summer holidays, actively have fun or spend a honeymoon.

Anyone here can go diving and bring this kind of leisure to perfection, because the level of visibility under the water surface is almost perfect. You can also visit some uninhabited islands, which can be perfect for privacy and romantic dates.

The garden, which has become one of the brightest pearls in Moscow. In summer, you can admire the picturesque landscapes, slender trees, beautiful plants and fountains. And in winter, go ice skating, drink scalding tea in a cafe and learn something interesting at master classes and lectures that are often held here.

RAS Observation Deck 0+

The site offers a breathtaking view of the panorama of Moscow, Frunzenskaya embankment, the monument to Gagarin and other sights of the capital.

VDNKh
Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy

VDNKh is the largest in Moscow Exhibition Center... More than twenty million people visit it annually, and at least one and a half hundred expositions and exhibitions are organized on the territory.

Sports and entertainment parks "NEBO" 0+
More than 100 trampolines in one place!

Want to visit 30 attractions with one ticket? Go to the parks of the NEBO network. This is a vibrant and creative space for active rest the whole family. Here you can actively and usefully spend your free time, celebrate a children's birthday or arrange an unusual team building.

Artplay Design Center 12+

Exhibitions, performances, concerts, festivals, lectures, seminars, workshops, design and architecture studios - a whole quarter for creative work and recreation in the center of Moscow.

Park of Arts "Muzeon" 0+

Moscow center of attraction for connoisseurs of different types of art from poetry reading to complex art installations. The Muzeon also hosts bright festivals and celebrations that attract citizens and guests of the capital.

Moscow planetarium 0+

Here you understand especially clearly how big the cosmos is and how small a person is in it. And nevertheless, it is here that you feel like a particle, one with this vast Universe. This is the best place for all romantics. After all, the stars have never been so close ...

Museum of entertaining sciences "Experimentanium" 6+

Why do the sands "sing"? When can a train crash be prevented by the laws of physics? What is bioinformatics and how do you learn to read and understand the genetic code? Where can you conduct experiments with chemical polymers and find out the dependence of their composition on the color of the flame during combustion? Guests of the Experimentanium museum will find answers to these and many other questions.

Space Museum 0+

Here you will learn about the achievements of Russian cosmonautics in the evidence of genuine exhibits that have been in space. See how the first artificial Earth satellite was launched and get acquainted with the results of studies of the planets of the solar system.

Multimedia Art Museum 0+

Art connoisseurs will also know this complex as the Moscow House of Photography. In the mid-90s, the emergence of the museum was a real breakthrough for Russia. Then it was the first place where photographs became not an addition to the exhibition, but its main component.

Museum-reserve in Kolomenskoye

Touch the legends of the mysterious museum. Here you will discover the secrets of the Volosov ravine, find the footprints of the horse of George the Victorious and find out where Ivan the Terrible's Liberia disappeared. And listen to the atmospheric classical music and take part in interactive shows.

Tretyakov Gallery 0+

The Tretyakov Gallery contains the world's largest collection of Russian painting, graphics and sculpture: founded in 1856, the museum contains more than 180,000 exhibits.

Tretyakov Gallery on Krymsky Val 0+

The second building of the Tretyakov Gallery displays works by Russian masters, whose work took place in the 1920s – 1960s.

Gorky Park, TsPKIO them. Gorky 0+

Doors central park capitals are open around the clock for everyone. It is difficult to get lost on its vast territory, but it is extremely easy to find entertainment for every taste.

Museum "Lights of Moscow" 6+

The exposition of the unusual museum is dedicated to urban lighting and lampposts. Here you can look at ancient splinters, consider the most different types lanterns, from manual to street and learn how lighting is regulated in modern Moscow. Do not forget to take the children, master classes and holidays are held for them, and you can also touch all the exhibits with your hands.

Motocafe "Enthusiast"

On the site of the former Fott store, a bicycle workshop and also a cozy cafe-bar have been opened. So while the craftsmen are fixing your bike here, you can eat a delicious sandwich, drink coffee and admire the original interior of the workshop.

Museum of M. A. Bulgakov ("Bad apartment") 12+

Known from the novel "The Master and Margarita" Bad apartment number 50 in the building 302-bis on Bolshaya Sadovaya, where Woland lived, has its own prototype. This is the apartment of Mikhail Bulgakov himself on Bolshaya Sadovaya, 10.

Garage Museum of Contemporary Art 0+

The activities of this museum of contemporary art are developing in three directions - exhibition, educational and research. Today Garage is a respected international expert in the field of contemporary art.

Seiji Restaurant

Seiji Japanese Restaurant is included in the rating best restaurants in the world and in the top 100 best restaurants in Moscow. It is here on the menu that you can find dishes of national cuisine that are new to us and familiar to the Japanese.

"Museum of Illusions" on Arbat 0+

Do you want to visit Gulliver's country, walk with a lion or save from zombies? Then head to the museum and get ready to disbelieve your eyes and be constantly amazed. The best masters from all over the country worked on the exposition.

Strelka Bar 18+

Strelka (Strelka) is a place where both professional craftsmen and true connoisseurs of art gather, who want to imbue with the urban spirit of the new era.

Central House of Artists 0+

Various exhibitions, large-scale book fairs, art and antique salons, a concert venue - you will find all this at the most famous exhibition site in the capital.

Flacon design plant
One of the first creative clusters in Moscow

A place where you can freely create, express yourself and just have a good time. "Flacon" is numerous showrooms, workshops, restaurants, art cafes, as well as a venue for concerts, performances, and various events. Here you can always buy something unusual, be inspired by new ideas and start creating something of your own.

Interactorium "Mars-Tefo" 6+

Interactive excursion to the future. Guests of the Interactorium have a unique opportunity to travel several decades ahead - at a time when people have already landed on Mars and are exploring this planet.

Ostankino Tower 12+

One of the central sights of Moscow ranks seventh in the list of the tallest structures. The 540 meter high reinforced concrete structure houses a concert hall and an observation deck with stunning views of the city.

Moscow International Business Center "Moscow City"

“City of Capitals”, “Central Core”, “Mercury City Tower”: grandiose high-rise complexes in the Moscow City business quarter are growing from year to year. The area on Presnenskaya embankment is a place of constant construction and development, the real heart of business Moscow.

Museum-reserve "Tsaritsyno" 0+

Royal palaces in the style of Russian Gothic, clean ponds... The park, which never became an imperial residence, is today open to everyone who wants to find a corner of tranquility in the bustling capital.

Moscow Zoo 0+

The Moscow Zoo, the oldest in the country, attracts millions of visitors every year. He not only introduces the public to hundreds of animal species, but also works on the preservation of fauna, conducts scientific and educational activities.

The Bolshoi Theatre
One of the greatest and most significant in the world

The Bolshoi Theater seems to need no introduction. He is known all over the world, working there is a great honor for any theatrical figure, and visiting the performance is an invariable joy for any fan of classical art.

Club Glavclub Green Concert 18+

Glavclub works for convinced music lovers and connoisseurs of concert sound. The club's sound and lighting systems deliver exceptional impact from every performance, allowing listeners to communicate with their favorite artists without interruption.

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Institute for City Development and New Education. Institute for the exchange of ideas and the creation of meanings. Institute of Architecture for Comfortable Environment and New Opportunities. Intelligent Action Institute.
This is all - Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design.

Bauman Garden

Once upon a time this place was the estate of Golitsyn. The prince himself presented the townspeople with the right to visit the garden and stroll along its shady alleys. Pushkin, Turgenev, Gogol and other famous Russian writers walked here.

ZIL Cultural Center 6+

ZIL is the largest palace of culture in the capital, a multifunctional space with a large number of venues and various posters. Every day there are performances, concerts, performances, festivals, lectures, master classes, events for children, expositions are open.

Pharmaceutical garden

Admire tulips and cork trees, arrange a leisurely promenade through the picturesque greenhouse and taste the most delicious pies - all this can be done here, in the evergreen corner of Moscow. Every year new plants appear in the garden, so you always want to come back here.

Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts 0+

From antique amphora to paintings by Van Gogh and Picasso - the gold fund of the world cultural heritage in the collection of the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts.

Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center 0+

The museum has a large exposition dedicated to the history and culture of the Jewish people. The museum can be called one of the most technologically advanced and progressive in the capital - there is a 4D pavilion and many interactive exhibits.

Moscow theater "Sovremennik"

Over the years of its existence, the Sovremennik Theater has presented the world with many talented actors and has become one of the most significant in the history of the formation of Russian culture.

Garage Club 18+

The Garage Club is a legendary place among the party-goers of the 90s. After the move, the club became even more convenient, and the shows and music programs became even brighter. This place has a really cool dance floor!

Night Flight Club 18+
The oldest nightclub in Russia

The oldest nightclub in Moscow and Russia opened back in 1991, laying the foundation for the development of the domestic club industry.

Cinema "Pioner"

One of the best cinemas in the capital, equipped with the latest equipment and focusing on serious and high-quality cinema.

Rodnya Night Club 18+
Meeting place for all club creative relatives

An up-to-date and modern place for creativity, work and club leisure Rodnya Studio ("Rodnya Studio") on the territory of the Artplay Design Center.

Restaurant "Brasserie Most" 18+

Brasserie Bridge is the third incarnation of the famous Bridge. Financier Alexander Mamut, who owned the pretentious club, and then a restaurant on this site, decided to create a new project, calling on specialists in delicious French cuisine.

Cafe "Saigon" on Savelovskaya

The Vietnamese restaurant delights visitors with exotic dishes. A cozy establishment, a spacious and light hall, bright design give a feeling of comfort and dispose to a good pastime.

Center for Creative Industries "Fabrika"

The Fabrika Center for Creative Industries differs from other similar art clusters located in the buildings of former industrial enterprises. And all because the activity of the paper and dyeing factory "October" has not been stopped and continues to this day - side by side with exhibitions, concerts, film screenings and festivals organized by the CTI.

Red October 0+

The largest confectionery enterprise in the USSR, and now it is a cultural space in the center of Moscow.

Estate Kuskovo 0+

One of the most romantic places in Moscow is the Kuskovo estate. At one time it was called the Versailles near Moscow, so much it resembled the garden of the French kings in its beauty.

The world is a strange, wonderful and sometimes frightening place. We present you the most unusual places on Earth, which are the result of a whim of Mother Nature or the work of human hands.

The spotted lake has long been revered by the Okanagan Indians, and it's easy to see why they consider it sacred. In summer, part of the lake's water evaporates, which is why small colored mineral spots are formed, on which you can even walk. This lake contains the largest number various minerals in the world.

This is the world's largest "salt pan". And when a thin film of water collects on the surface of a dried salt lake, it becomes the world's largest natural mirror.

Looking for the strangest places in the world? How about this terrifying lake? Animals that die in it turn into statues through calcification. The presence of huge volumes of sodium bicarbonate ensures that all organisms that die in the lake turn into mummies.

The next in the ranking of the strangest places on the planet is the bridge, which is famous for its unique constructive accuracy. The bridge itself and its reflection merge into a perfect circle, regardless of the viewing angle.

Sixty million years ago, an erupting volcano "spawned" from its depths a mass of molten basalt, which then solidified and shrank in volume. As it cooled, cracks appeared in it, which can be seen today. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has about 37,000 polygonal columns, and they are perfectly geometric. According to local legend, they were created by the legendary hero Finn McCool, who was preparing to fight the giant Goll.

A surreal sight - a sun-drenched dead forest in a dry oasis surrounded by rusty orange giants sand dunes... The lack of water forces the roots of trees to creep out, right onto the sand, in search of the slightest droplets of moisture. This is a real struggle for life!

At an altitude of 776 meters in the Alps there is a charming picturesque place, in the center of which there is a small lake. But in April, the park, which at first glance looks like, changes dramatically. Powerful streams of water that roll down the slopes of the mountains fill the gorge with clear water. And beneath it, benches, flower beds, bridges, lawns, trees and shrubs disappear. It turns out a real underwater park with a depth of 2 to 20 meters. Well, divers need somewhere to rest too.

The remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in the southwest of Turkey. This is Pamukkale (Cotton Palace), around which are the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, once a great city. Water cascades from natural sources, rich in calcium bicarbonate, flow down the white travertine terraces and form stunning thermal pools with snow-white surfaces, which have no analogues in the world.

On one of the sites of the industrial railroad near the Ukrainian village of Klevan there is a green tunnel formed by woven branches of trees and bushes. It seems that it was created as a decoration for some beautiful fairy tale.

There is a belief that if a couple of lovers pass through this tunnel and make a wish, then it will certainly come true.

11. Lake Hillier, Western Australia

This wonderful lake was discovered in 1802. Its deep pink color persists all year round, which, according to some scientists, is due to the high salinity of the water in combination with the presence of salty algae species known as Dunaliella brackish and pink bacteria - halobacteria.

In the waters of the Thames and Mersey, the remains of naval forts built to contain German air raids during World War II stand on stilts.

After the war, a group of pirate radio operators chose the forts, and in 1967 they were kicked out of there by retired Colonel Paddy Roy Bates. Having occupied one of the forts - Rafs Tower - he proclaimed the creation of his own independent state called the Principality of Sealand. And so that everything was "grown-up" Bates took the name Roy I Bates, developed a constitution and came up with the national symbols of Sealand. He moved his family and friends to the platform, after which a judicial confrontation between the "self-proclaimed king of lemurs", that is, the newly-minted prince, with the British government began. And the result was not in favor of the government.

As a result, Sealand successfully existed until 2006, and then due to a short circuit in the generator and the resulting fire, the principality burned to the ground. The restoration would have taken a huge amount, and its owner decided to put the miniature state up for sale. Nobody has bought it yet.

And the rest of the forts had a less intense and bright fate. They look like an army of rusty but merciless robots decided to launch an invasion from the sea and then stopped on their way.

Siberia has one of the most unusual places on the planet. It is known as the "Seven Giants" and "Mansi Dummies". These huge stone pillars of weathering with a height of 30 to 42 meters are located west of the Urals, on the Man-Pupu-ner mountain. They were not created by human hands, but by ice and snow over the years.

Legend has it that the monoliths were once giant brothers, and their leader was Torev (Bear). Hearing about the beauty of the daughter of the Mansi leader, the giants went to war against the tribe in order to seize the beauty by force. But the good spirits gave the leader's son a magic weapon - a fiery sword and shield, with which he turned giants into stone. Dying, one of them threw aside a tambourine, which also turned to stone and turned into the top of the Koyp ("Drum").

Lakes, as a rule, do not have a giant "drain" that sucks water into some kind of cavernous invisible drain. However, the artificial lake of Berries is special.

When heavy rains create an excessive pressure of water, a hole appears in the water surface of the lake, creating a fantastically beautiful and strange sinkhole, which you hardly want to fall into.

The unique design of the spillway, officially known as the "glory hole", allows an excess of 1370 cubic meters of water to pass through in one second. The depth of the drain is 21 meters.

Since 1990, a man named Ra Paulette took a shovel and a pickaxe and walked into the desert in New Mexico to make caves of fabulous beauty from the pliable sandy mountains. The caves he dug by hand include underground galleries decorated with intricate designs. They come to the mind of the creator right during the work.

"Is this Antarctic glacier bleeding?" This is a perfectly reasonable question when looking at the Taylor Glacier, east of the Ross Ice Shelf. A red liquid flows down it, staining the ice in its path, but there is a perfectly reasonable explanation for this. The red matter is highly saline, microbial water that has accumulated under a glacier for millions of years. As the water reaches the surface, it is saturated with oxygen, resulting in a rusty waterfall worthy of entering the top 20 strangest places on earth.

For most people, death is a terrible and sad event. However, some believe that remembering people who have gone to another world should be done with a smile, not with tears.

An example of a non-standard approach to death is the cemetery located in the Romanian village of Sepynca. Each of the 800 multi-colored tombstones is marked with a funny anecdote from the life of a person buried under it, and, often, contains details of his death, accompanied by a funny illustration.

The colors of the wooden tombstones have a certain meaning.

• Green has become a symbol of life.
• Black has traditionally represented death.
• Yellow is a symbol of fertility.
• Red symbolized passion.

And blue was originally the dominant color chosen by the artist Stan Jon Patras - the author of the first "cheerful" tombstone.

Fragmented epigraphs and vibrant colors make this cemetery one of the most extraordinary places in the world.

These beautiful travertine terraces in northern Iran are an incredible natural phenomenon that has formed at an altitude of 1,840 meters above sea level for thousands of years. Travertine is a type of limestone formed from calcium sludge in running water.

The unusual reddish color of the terraces is due to the high content of iron oxide in one of the springs.

Animal figures and geometric designs engraved on the Nazca plateau in Peru are one of the greatest secrets South America. Who created them and why? Scientists have no answer, only guesses.

Images are clearly distinguishable only from the air or from lookout tower located next to the highway. The outline of each of these geoglyphs (some of them up to 200 m long) is drawn using a single continuous line.

This island, separated more than six million years ago from mainland Africa, looks like a sci-fi movie set. Socotra's incredible and unique biodiversity means there are plants and trees not found anywhere else in the world. The ancient and twisted dragon tree and mushroom tree look especially strange.

There is a joke that in fact the world is ruled by cats. Well, in every joke, as you know, there is only a fraction of a joke. The seals managed to capture one island after all.

Short ferry ride from east coast Japan, will take you to the island of Tashiro, home to about 100 people and many, many cats.

Initially, cat breeding on the island was encouraged as the locals made silk and mice were a natural enemy of silkworms. Local fishermen believed the pussies brought them good luck, and the island even has a cat temple, as well as a newly built cat-shaped hollow (a tourist attraction). It goes without saying that dogs are not allowed on the island.

Unbelievable and strange places of the planet on video

The most beautiful places in the world have always attracted millions of tourists. Whether high mountains or endless valleys, huge seas or historic buildings. The landmarks of planet Earth are endless and an amusing trip... We have prepared the Top 20 most beautiful places in the world. Watch, discuss and share the post on social networks with your friends!

20th place - Kungur ice cave, Russia

8th place - Faroe islands, Iceland-Norway

Located between Iceland and Norway. More than 50 thousand people live on the archipelago. The total area of ​​the archipelago is 1400 sq. Km, and includes 18 small islands, 17 of which have life. Even in the coldest month, the temperature does not drop below 0 degrees. The attention of all tourists who come to this stunning place are offered: a unique landscape, green meadows, clouds, rocks and, of course, the Atlantic Ocean. You will not find such beauties anywhere else!

7th place - Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve, Russia

It is located 12 kilometers from the city of Serpukhov on the left bank of the Oka River. The territory of the Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve with an area of ​​4945 hectares is forested, it is located near the northern border of the mixed forest subzone. Here visitors can see a unique phenomenon - broadleaf forests meet conifers. Vacationers who come to this place will be able to see more than 960 higher species plants. Visit the most beautiful places in Russia and this place should definitely be among them.

6th place - Yellowstone Volcano, USA

One of the most popular tourist attraction in the United States of America. Yellowstone National Park is skillfully located on the territory of three states at the same time: Idaho, Wyoming and Montana. The park is famous for its waterfalls, hot springs, rich flora and fauna. This reserve became a UNESCO World Heritage Site back in March 1872. Those who have seen the most unusual places on Earth always single out Yellowstone in a special category.

5th place - Iguazu Falls, Brazil-Argentina

A real wonder of the world, which is located 20 km from the town of Puerto Iguazu. The legendary national park invites everyone to plunge into wonderful world Amazonian forests with incredible beauty landscapes. A classic tour of the park is a short walk to the waterfalls. A boat trip along a turbulent river - and you are already at the foot of the world-famous waterfalls, which you saw from above just half an hour ago.

4th place - Yosemite National Park, USA

The first American nature reserve, which is famous all over the world for its unique virgin nature. Nature reserve with the most high waterfall located in the state of California. In the territory national park Yosemite starred most of films about Indians.

3rd place - Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

This is a majestic structure, which is located near the town of Füssen in Bavaria. Amazing beauty mysterious castle literally at first glance, it enchants tourists with its magnetism. The castle was built in 1869 by Ludwig II, who wanted to recreate the era of chivalry. For the construction of this architectural masterpiece a record amount of money was spent - more than 6 million gold marks. After the death of the monarch, the castle was opened for visits, this was done in order to recoup at least part of the Money spent on construction.

2nd place - Niagara Falls, USA-Canada

The most famous waterfall in the USA and Canada. He was included in the list of the most visited attractions North America... It got its name from the Indians who lived here, and is translated as "thundering water". The width of the waterfall is 670 meters, the depth in its middle is about three meters, and the height is 51 meters. Every year 20 million tourists from all over the world come to admire the beauty of the waterfall. For maximum enjoyment of the beauty, tourists are offered observation decks, cable car, galleries and paths for pedestrians, and even an excursion to hot-air balloon and helicopters.

1st place - Grand Canyon, USA

(The grand canyon) is one of the oldest national parks United States of America. The Scenic Area is one of the finest natural creations on earth. It is located in the state of Arizona. Until the mid-16th century, the Grand Canyon was inhabited by the Pueblo tribe, who lived in small cavernous dwellings. The Grand Canyon is a huge tourist complex with numerous parking lots, slopes and accommodation. Many people think that this is the most beautiful place on earth!

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On our planet, along with modern, technologically and industrially developed megalopolises, there are many places created by ancient masters or by nature itself.

Each such attraction has its own legend and, of course, is silent about a lot of things. Mysterious places raise a huge number of questions from scientists, confuse with anomalous phenomena and unknown.

1. Devil's Tower, USA

By its size, the Devil's Tower is several times larger than the pyramid of Cheops and from the side it resembles a man-made structure. Due to its unrealistic dimensions and unnaturally correct configuration, the rock has become the object of attention of many scientists, and the locals claim that it was Satan himself who built it.

2. Mounds of Cahokia, USA

It is still unknown why almost 40 thousand people left their settlement, and which Indian tribes are the direct descendants of the Kahokians. Despite this, the Cahokia mounds are a favorite place for many tourists who come here hoping to unravel the mystery of the ancient city.

3. Chavinda, Mexico

Chavinda is of interest to many treasure hunters, because according to legend, this area hides unprecedented wealth. Unfortunately, no one has yet managed to find the treasure. The would-be treasure hunters often attribute their failures to otherworldly forces.

4. Newgrange, Ireland

It is still unknown how the ancient people were able to build such a perfect structure, which for five millennia was not only fortunate enough to withstand, retaining its primitive appearance, but also to remain completely waterproof.

5. Pyramids of Yonaguni, Japan

In the course of numerous studies, it was found that the age of the Yonaguni pyramids is more than 10 thousand years. Therefore, if the Yonagun monuments created mysterious civilizations unknown to us, then the history of mankind should be rewritten.

Mysterious civilization. Underwater cities of Yonaguni

6. Geoglyphs of Nazca, Peru

Unfortunately, it is no longer possible to ask the creators, scientists offer 2 main versions: some, leaning towards the cosmic theory of the origin of geoglyphs, believe that they are landmarks for alien ships, others argue that they are gigantic lunar calendars... In any case, the Nazca rock paintings are proof of the existence on the territory of modern Peru of an ancient and mysterious civilization that lived here long before the famous Incas and was distinguished by a high level of development.

7. Black Bamboo Dingle, China

They say that children and pets disappear here without a trace, for which there is a lot of documentary evidence. For decades, scientists have been interested in the hollow of black bamboo, who managed to prove that a valley in the Chinese province of Sichuan is an anomalous area with a difficult climate and dramatically changing weather conditions, which together provokes soil subsidence, which, according to scientists, are the reasons for the loss of people.

8. Trail of the Giants, Ireland

The natural landmark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This place deserves admiration, so it is visited by more than one thousand tourists from all over the world every year.

9. Goseck circle, Germany

Initial view the structure was returned only after a complete reconstruction. Scientists have little doubt that the Goseck circle was used for astronomical observations and calendar compilation. This proves that our ancestors also studied space bodies, their movement and kept track of time.

10. Moai Monuments on Easter Island

In total, about 1000 remains of such man-made monuments have been discovered on the island. Most have already gone under water.

Today, the vast majority of the statues are again placed on platforms facing the ocean, from where they continue to meet guests of the island and remind of the former might of the ancient people who inhabited these expanses.

Easter Island - Message from Moai

11. Tablets of Georgia, USA

The height of the monumental structure is just over six meters, and the slabs are oriented towards the four sides of the world and have holes. In one of them you can see the Pole Star at any time of the year, in the second - the Sun at the solstice and equinox. Several years ago, the monument was vandalized and damaged by paint, which has not yet been removed.

12. Rishat (Eye of the Sahara). Mauritania

This object is incredibly huge (up to 50 kilometers in diameter), so it can be seen even from space. The structure contains several ellipsoidal rings formed by sedimentary rocks and sandstones about 500 million years ago.

13. "Gate to Hell" - Darvaza crater in Turkmenistan

During such geological studies, a group of scientists discovered an underground cavity with natural gas, which almost led to the death of a huge number of people. Therefore, the leadership decided to set fire to the gas so that it would not threaten the local residents. But the fire, which should have burned for no more than 5 days, is still burning, instilling fear in everyone who approaches it.

Courageous people ready to take selfies at the Gate of Hell

14. Arkaim, Russia

Arkaim is not only unique architectural monument with a thousand-year history, but also a place of concentration of healing energy flows that can save a person from any disease.

15. Stonehenge, England