Many people believe that now there are no such places on our planet that can be called the most beautiful. Such a statement could only be made by a person who has no idea that planet Earth is rich in truly beautiful natural places and creations. Moreover, they were created both by Mother Nature and by the activities of the people themselves.

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Of course, making any rating of the most beautiful places in the world is quite problematic, since it is impossible to talk about every amazingly beautiful place on the planet. Moreover, the very meaning of the word "beauty" is extremely subjective. True, there are striking corners that are distinguished not only by their picturesque beauty, but also by worldwide fame. They will be discussed in today's article.

Today, the Grand Canyon is undoubtedly a natural wonder, well researched and studied by scientists. The moment of its supposed formation falls on a period of time more than 100 centuries ago. At that time, it was a plain formed of shale, sandy and limestone rock along which the Colorado River flowed. Under the pressure of natural influence, the plain began to rise, while the river washed out unstable rocks, forming the outlines of the current miracle of nature.

And today Colorado, flowing at an intensity of 20 km / h in 24 hours, washes away about 500 thousand tons of rock layers, giving the water a muddy, red hue. In the region climatic conditions not identical. Above, the temperature is +150, while below the surface of the soil heats up to +400. The color scheme of the Grand Canyon is very diverse. The palette of colors shimmers from purple-brown, black to bluish-gray, pale pink.

True, one can assess the beauty of the canyon only by being next to it. It should be noted that not a single bridge has been thrown across the gorge. Therefore, anyone wishing to move from North Rim Headquaters to the village located on the south side of the canyon (the distance between which is no more than 19 km) will have to travel over 322 km.

To one of the most beautiful places the Australian Great Barrier Reef also belongs to our planet. In addition, it is in an honorable place in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The structure of the reef "metropolis" - coral formations, providing an amazing combination of its inhabitants. The rarest dolphins and whales, green turtles and a large number of a wide variety of shellfish.

The Australian reef is the largest coral organism. It is located in the northeastern region of the coast of Australia and stretches along the length of the continental shelf for 2.3 thousand km. The width in the northern part is 2 km, while in the southern part it is about 150 km. Australia is proud of this famous and very beautiful place, attracting a huge number of tourists from every corner of the planet.

The Great Barrier Reef is the formation of billions of tiny microorganisms called polyps. Moreover, the result of their vital activity is noticeable even from space. This coral ecosystem is represented by 2.9 thousand isolated reef formations and 900 islets. The area of ​​this work of art is 348,698 km².

The settlement rightfully belongs to the best corner of the earth and at the same time the most beautiful city. Cape Town is surrounded by mountain ranges, while natural beauty can strike the most unimpressive imagination. Towards the end of the day, the light show is further evidence that Cape Town really belongs to one of the most amazing places on earth.

In the center of the city, you can observe the accumulation of traditions of the English colonies. It is lined with old Dutch mansions and Victorian buildings. But “Table Mountain” is more popular among tourists. This natural wonder has a flat top located at an altitude of 1 km. It is the largest attraction in Cape Town and a completely free climbing range.

Of course, one cannot ignore and bring the masterpiece Taj Mahal into the Top 10 of the most striking corners of the planet. The mausoleum was built over 20 years in Agra. The structure is quite symbolic and imbued with the most beautiful feeling - after all, white marble slabs, considered an emblem of love, were used for its construction.

The Taj Mahal was built according to the standard style of Persia and is a complex of magnificent, opulent structures made of white marble... The main place is assigned directly to the mausoleum, located in the center of the site.

It is made in a cubic shape with cut corners, and is crowned by a giant dome. The Taj Mahal is built on a square base, with tall minarets at 4 corners. Inside, this miracle has a significant number of halls and rooms, which are decorated with mosaics, paintings from ornate ornaments and delicate patterns.

Another great place worth mentioning is in Canada. Moreover, the attraction was formed only by the efforts of the natural elements itself. This miracle is called - Rokis Mountains. There are 6 national parks, where there are monuments included in the UNESCO list. The mountain range includes amazing cave formations, canyon formations, waterfalls and lakes of striking beauty.

The Rocis Mountains are part of the Pacific Cordilleras. The highest elevation of the ridge is Mount Robson, because its altitude is 3954 m, while the lowest point is Mount Liard with a height of 305 m. mountain range is 603 km long from north to south of Canada. The indicator of the total area of ​​the ridge is 93409 m2.

Machu Picchu is one of the most striking structures of the ancient American people, a striking archaeological ruin located in the territory of today's Peru. Machu Picchu, or otherwise “The Lost City”, is on the UNESCO list, and in 2007 it received the status of the New Wonder of the World. Opening time " Lost city"Happened in 1911 and this was done by Hiram Bingham of Yale University.

But the name of the city is hidden in ancient times and to this day. Machu Picchu is a mountain peak located near this miracle. Only a select few could enter the fortress. Priests, high nobility, servants and artisans lived here. Basically, the place served as the abode for mamakunas - selected virgins, whose whole life was devoted to serving the sun deity.

The Lost City is a sector of dungeons, cemeteries, temples and a residential area. In total, the city has about two hundred buildings. In the center of the city rises the Temple of the Sun - Intihuatan. And this sacred place the supreme deity of the Incas, preserved to this day in a single copy.

A list of the most beautiful and striking corners of the earth would be incomplete without an indication of the valley of the pyramids at Giza. We were able to get acquainted with the greatest buildings from the school history curriculum. However, the secret of the construction of the pyramids is still unknown today. The scientific community more and more regularly reveals truths that indicate the impossibility of erecting these structures only by human hands.

Now these pyramids belong to the amazing and most important architectural monument of the ancient Egyptian people. It is not for nothing that they are on the list of "New Seven Wonders of the World". The ancient complex is represented by the three largest pyramids - the Pyramid of Cheops, which is also a preserved miracle from the list of "Seven Wonders of the World".

The complex is also represented by the pyramids of Khafra and Minkaura and the pyramids of queens, Great Sphinx and valleys. The three main pyramids were erected by the ancient people of Egypt for the burial of the pharaohs. They are an impressive sight, as the pharaohs were noted for their love of grandeur and luxury.

Today Jordan has its main attraction - Petra, which is visited by millions of tourists from all over the world. The architects who built the city, in an inconceivable way, hollowed out caves in the rock, giving the dead stone the appearance of majestic temples and tombs. But in those days there were no improved tools, while the technological level did not reach even 50% of the modern one.

But people, with the help of their bare hands, were able to create real masterpieces that survived for centuries. According to the existing legend, this was done by the Nabataeans, who were descendants of Shem, the world famous son of Noah. In the 3rd century BC. they formed the state of Nabatea. The most important caravan routes for the economic development of that time passed through its territory.

For this reason, the Nabatean state was an attractive piece of the pie for neighboring kingdoms, which led to regular attacks. However, the Nabataeans not only repulsed all the attacks of the invaders, but also managed to subjugate part of Syria, retaining their independence even during the expansion of the strong Roman Empire. Petra was the former capital of the ancient disappeared state.

Another 1-on truly amazing point of our planet - the Great Chinese Wall, which is not only an incredible monument of Ancient China, but also its symbol. No wonder it is referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World". At the same time, this historical monument is the longest defensive structure, concealing a large number of mysteries even today. Moreover, the structure is a subject for the fierce debate of the scientific community.

According to some data, the length of the wall is 4 thousand km, while according to others - 6 thousand km. The straight line has a length of 2,450 km. True, it should be remembered that the wall is not a straight structure - it turns and bends. The average height of the wall is 6-7 m, with some places of 10 m. Its width is 6 m, i.e. 5 people can walk along the wall in one row, or even a small car can pass.

Amazing, with strikingly beautiful landscapes, Argentina annually attracts crowds of travelers and tourists from every corner of the planet. The country is very picturesque, while its virgin nature is protected by 29 National Parks.

And in the midst of this splendor, like a pearl of the first value, grows National park Iguazu. The natural wonder is represented by 3 protected areas - Talampaya together with Ischigualasto in Cugno, Los Glaciares in the south in Patagonia and Iguazu, which are on the UNESCO heritage list.

Without a doubt, this is a global property. Iguazu is surrounded by rainforest subtropical jungle and is formed in the northern part of Misiones, province of Argentina. 3 rivers flow along it - Iguazu, Uruguay and Parana, which form the natural borders of the province. This interfluve is called Argentine Mesopotamia.

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In conclusion, I would like to note that today, due to the destructive and sometimes barbaric attitude on the part of mankind, many natural wonders can completely disappear. Therefore, today we need to make every effort to preserve them for future generations.

There are many unusual and even mysterious places on earth that differ not only in their unique beauty, breathtaking landscapes and rich flora... There are many interesting and rather strange places that look completely alien.

We present a selection of the most unusual places on earth.

Valley of Moving Rocks, California

V American state California is a real geological phenomenon, which world scientists are still struggling to study. This is a valley of moving or wandering (creeping) stones. She was discovered at the bottom of a long-standing dry lake in the south of Death Valley. Incredibly, in this area, large boulders move slowly over a perfectly flat and flat clay surface, leaving a long trail behind them!

To date, the official hypothesis of the phenomenon of the Valley of Creeping Stones is considered to be such a version - boulders move due to the force of wind and water. After the rains, this lake is filled with water and the clay soil becomes moist. Because of this, the friction force is reduced, and hurricane gusts of wind force the stones to "crawl" across the plain, leaving furrows behind them.

However, no one can yet explain the fact why the stones lying next to them begin to "creep away" in different directions, and some do not move at all. In addition, it remains a mystery why boulders wander throughout the valley, because under the influence of the wind they must move to one side of the lake.

Scientists are actively working on solving the mystery of this place. By the way, there is also a mystical version of this phenomenon associated with otherworldly forces.

Weathering pillars on the Manpupuner Plateau - Russia

In the Troitsko-Pechora region of the Komi Republic, on the Manpupuner plateau, there is another natural unusual place - 7 giant stone giants have formed here, each of which reaches a height of 30 to 42 meters. They are called pillars of weathering or Mansi blockheads.

According to the main version, the lumps were formed in the process of weathering and leaching rocks... Once this place was considered mystical and here shamans performed their rituals, who claimed that spirits lived on the plateau.

This place is quite popular with tourists. According to them, this area has a really special peaceful energy.

Waitomo - firefly caves in New Zealand

New Zealand's Waitomo area has stunning limestone caves that are unique in that they shimmer and glow thanks to the millions of fireflies that inhabit underground labyrinths. These small insects - members of the mushroom mosquito genus - emit phosphorescent light, which creates unusual light installations.

This type of firefly lives only in New Zealand. Scientists claim that the light from insects is emitted due to the fact that they are hungry - thus, with the help of the glow, mosquitoes lure prey into their traps.

A jungle fishing village in China

There is an unusual abandoned village in China that attracts tourists every year. Once upon a time fishermen lived here and since then locality began to overgrow with grass and jungle, slowly turning into a green kingdom.

Plants completely covered the old stone houses, transforming the abandoned dead city into an extraordinary landscape. This settlement has long been turned into a local landmark.

Giant Crystal Cave in Mexico

In the Mexican city of Nike, there is another miracle of mysterious nature - the Cave of Huge Crystals, which is located at a depth of 300 meters. Geologists even call the bizarre interweaving of giant transparent crystals of selenite the "Sistine Chapel of Crystals" - it is so beautiful and unique. Huge formations have been growing underground for millennia.

This Mexican miracle was accidentally discovered in 2000 by two mining brothers when they were exploring a new passage in the mine.

Crystals are like large beams that cut through space, creating an extraordinarily breathtaking sight.

Antelope Canyon, USA

The most famous canyon in the southeastern part of America in the state of Arizona consists of two parts - the Upper Canyon (Gorge) and the Lower Canyon (Spiral). The Navajo Indians call the Upper Canyon the place where water flows through the rocks, and the Lower - the spiral slopes of the rocks.

"Blood Pond" in Japan

In the Japanese city of Beppu there is an unusual "bloody" pond, the red color of which is due to the high level of iron in the water. The body of water is thermal spring and a landmark of the city.

It is impossible to swim in these hot waters, but it will be quite interesting to look at this miracle of nature.

Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania

In the structure of Richat, on the African continent there is a truly mystical and mysterious place, which is called the Eye of the Sahara. It is a bizarre figure of several concentric rings. These circles can be seen even from space. They are located at an altitude of about 400 meters above sea level in the Sahara Desert.

According to one version, the Eye was formed from the impact of a meteorite. However, today geologists are inclined to the hypothesis that the Richat structure was a result of erosion. Until now, world scientists are fighting over the cause of the round shape of this miracle.

Salt desert in Bolivia

Bolivia has great desert salt, which is also called Lake Uyuni. The desert is considered the largest salt marsh in the world. This area has active volcanoes, geysers, giant cacti grow, which create the illusion of a completely different world.

Spotted Kliluk Lake

British Columbia has a completely unusual lake with white borders and blue-green puddles inside it. This fantastic body of water is like a mirror to other worlds. Lake Kliluk is not only beautiful, but also rich in natural resources.

Socotra Island

Socotra Island is part of the archipelago, which consists of four islands in the Indian Ocean. It is unique and even anomalous in its vegetation - rare species of flora and fauna that grow here are not found anywhere else in the world.

Danakil depression and Dallol volcano in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has one unique and extraordinary place - the Danakil Depression, which is rightfully considered one of the hottest places on Earth. In a cool season, the thermometer shows a temperature of 35 ° C, and in hot weather - about 60 ° C!

The reason for the vivid, colorful colors of the depression is that, due to the separation of the tectonic plates in this place, the waters of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden come to the ground. It should be added that this zone is quite radiation and volcanic.

Here is the dormant volcano Dallol - the area around it is considered the hottest place on Earth. And the landscapes seem absolutely fantastic and even alien due to their colorfulness. Salts of iron, potassium, manganese are washed out to the surface by hot springs, so the local landscapes are painted in various colors.

According to astronomers, this is roughly what the surface of one of Jupiter's moon Io looks like.
The last time that Dallol erupted was in 1926.

Dry valleys in Antarctica

The valleys in Antarctica are the driest places on earth. This area has had no rainfall at all for several million years! The local climate is similar to that of Mars, so these deserts are of great interest to NASA employees. In the valleys, tests of rovers are being carried out, as well as various studies.

It should be noted that the dry part of Antarctica is not covered with ice. In this unusual place there is a frozen lake with very salty water, in which unknown organisms have been found.

Ice caves Eisreisenwelt in Austria

The Eisreisenwelt Ice Caves in Austria are truly unusual and impressive in their size. Anyone who gets here feels like in a completely different world. Among all the ice caves on earth, these are the largest. Eisreisenwelt's underground labyrinths stretch for 40 kilometers. Of course, this delightful and beautiful place attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists.

Honghe Hani rice fields in China

Southeast China's Yunnan province is renowned for its incredibly stunning rice plantations Honghe-Hani. Cascades of fields, like bizarrely curved mirrors, descend from the slopes of the Ailao mountains to the banks of the Red River. This natural unusual attraction is the pride of the province.

We were born on a beautiful planet, there are beautiful landscapes, caves, seas, lakes, and other natural wonders on it. But there are also ancient buildings, unique buildings. Valuable buildings that have survived to this day are amazing not only in scale, but also impress with their chic, special stylization.

Every person who does not even dream of seeing the unique beauties of cities, mountain formations and the most amazing places on the planet, having seen them in the photo, will want to take a real look at them at least with an eye. Marvelous Beautiful places can be found even in the most unexpected and remote places of our land.

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Cappadocia, Turkey. Cappadocia, Turkey.

What is Cappadocia? These are mountains, canyons, caves, hills and unusual buildings - underground cities, this is a museum under open air, included in the world heritage of UNESCO.

Amazing Cappadocia is located in Turkey and owes its birth to a special geological structure- volcanic eruptions. It was 65 million years ago that the forces of nature began to shape this area.

And now we see an amazingly beautiful place created by nature, where there are hills in the form of mushrooms from rocks and Mountain peaks, and many caves with settlements. Now this outdoor museum for visitors, and you can be the next to see all this beauty.

Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

To find yourself in several worlds at once, to feel the influence of two religions at once and at the same time enjoy the mountain air, it is enough to visit the city of Mostar. There are stunning views of mountains without peaked peaks, mesmerizing nature and ancient buildings - temples, palaces, houses.

The two "worlds" are reunited by the old bridge, in principle, this is how the name of the city itself is translated. The bridge is really ancient, it is already more than 500 years old, under it flows the amazingly beautiful emerald Neretva River, 5 meters deep. This is not the only beautiful bridge in the city, but the most important one, it is also called the "bridge of peace" and it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Delphi - Meteora Monasteries, Greece. Delphi - Meteora Monasteries.

Delphi - Meteora Monasteries, Greece. Delphi - Meteora Monasteries.

The path from Athens to Delphi can be the most interesting in your life, because there are many treasures on the way, including a unique region of Greece - the rock city of the Meteora (Kalambaka) monasteries.

Great stone cliffs, surrounded on all sides by forest - a place of life for death. On the peaks of these giants, many monasteries were built, where monks settled. Their main goal was to renounce worldly life and earthly goods, they arranged their homes in the rocks, and every Sunday they came to the chapel to pray. 6 monasteries are still active.

The Meteora region is a climber's dream, and the question that arises for everyone is how people were able to climb to the top of the cliff and how is it possible at all. Maybe the angels themselves helped them ...

Monsanto in Portugal. Monsanto, Portugal.

Would you like to live in a unique village unlike any other? If yes, you have a direct road to Portugal, it is Monsanta that can become your haven. The village is popular because the houses seem to be sandwiched between stones - huge boulders, and the walls of many buildings are cliffs.

The most high point, on which people live - 750 meters, it is amazing from the side of architecture. But there is an explanation for everything - ancient settlements built up their houses between rocks, boulders and ledges. And, in the end, an amazing peculiar place appeared, where each house is unique and different from the rest.

The harmoniously "folded" village abounds with steep streets, which will bring a lot of pleasure to the tourist. The Spaniards are one of the first, ready to visit a strange village even every day, because the border is very close.

Rheine in Norway. Reine, Norway.

The village of Reine in Norway is only 5% of its entire territory, but what a stunning place in its beauty! Amazing places here coexist with amazing phenomena - in winter you can enjoy the beauty of the northern lights.

If you climb to the top of the mountain, and this has been done by tourists more than once, you can observe the delightful nature, where green meadows and mountain ranges covered with snow, and fishing boats, and you can also see all the Lofoten islands, which are washed by the Norwegian Sea. A picture painted by an artist, you cannot say otherwise ...

Setenil de las Bodegas, Spain. Setenil de las Bodegas, Spain

The city of Setenil de las Bodegas is an amazing place, the property of not only Andalusia, Spain, but the whole world. The city is located in the south of the country and can boast, and even scare off someone with its buildings, which are located right under the cliff. People really live inside the rocks, and in order for a tourist to get there, you need to go by car or order a special excursion.

Therefore, upon arriving at the area, you will most likely hear peace and quiet, this does not mean the absence of people, there are just few tourists, the inhabitants are most likely in their cave houses. Andalusia is famous for its snow-white houses and buildings, and the cave structures in the town of Setenil de las Bodegas are ancient, somewhat ennobled buildings.

Conwy, Wales. Conwy, Wales

The Wales region of Great Britain keeps secrets, because the most ancient castles, cathedrals and other buildings are located on its territory. The most amazing place in Wales - old City Konui in the north of the region. Here you can see a huge medieval castle Edward I, which is also called Conwy and the smallest house in the world measuring only 3 meters.

The architectural ensemble of the former abbey is also emphasized by other buildings - this is a railway and suspension bridges, the 14th century Aberconui house and the Plas Maur mansion.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia.Аngkor wat, Cambodia

Three towers, towering above the ground, have a special conical shape, the tallest of them reaches 65 meters. It takes your breath away from looking at this man-made perfection, what kind of stone city such, let's find out. Ancient city, located in Cambodia, just north of Lake Tonle Sap, many equate to the wonders of the world, it is included in the heritage of UNESCO. This is the largest temple complex on our planet and the largest amazing place in the world in terms of area.

Angkor Wat in translation means "kingdom", "city" is a complex of temples located southeast of the whole of Angkor. And this is only part of a huge area of ​​200 sq. km. The entire city of Khmers managed to build in just 40 years by hand from stone bricks, blocks without the use of mortar. Only rulers were allowed to visit the temple of God Vishnu, and ordinary people were forbidden.

Karnak, Egypt. Кarnak temple, Egypt

Huge in area and surprisingly stunning in its spectacle, the Karnak temple complex consists of 33 temples. It is also called an Egyptian village and is located north of no less beautiful city Luxor.

Construction began in antiquity, and each dynasty of pharaohs tried to make a special contribution and build something of their own, thus, the name of each pharaoh is immortalized here forever. Just stepping on the threshold of one of the halls of the great Egyptian temple, the feeling that you are in another world does not leave any tourist.

The largest and most beautiful temple is considered - Amon-Ra, where there is a hypostyle hall with 144 columns, all decorated with colored bas-reliefs. It remains to be wondered how people could build such a magnificent structure, even if it took 2000 years.

Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, ​​Spain. Sagrada Familia, Spain.

If you have been to an ordinary church and hope that the church in Barcelona (Eixample district) Sagrada Familia inside also represents something similar. You are deeply mistaken from the inside, the temple is completely different, you will immediately be immersed in an atmosphere of light, colors, bas-reliefs and stained-glass windows. Everything shimmers, and shades of colors smoothly transition from one to another. Inside, the room resembles a fairy tale - this is the Temple of the Holy Family, where parishioners come to pray and wonder.

The shape of the bell towers, reminiscent of an elongated anthill, is striking. This is due interior design — spiral staircases laid inside the towers. The cathedral, designed by the famous Gaudi, was completed after the death of the architect. The construction of a Catholic church is underway to this day, but the attraction continues to work and receive tourists and local residents.

Tashiro Island, Japan. Island Tashiro, Japan

Do you want to go to cat paradise, where cats are respected and created the most comfortable conditions for life, where there are more cats than locals? Then visit the island of Tashiro, which is famous all over the world thanks to its feline "population". Here cats have been revered since antiquity, and after the tsunami, the number of purrs only increased, at least that's what the locals say.

A sacred cat temple was built in the center of the island, and houses are decorated with their portraits, even some buildings are made in the shape of a cat's head. Are they not miracles, but cats on the island are not only popular. They rule this island world - they destroy rats and predict the weather for fishermen. And since fishing and Agriculture thrives, then cats can be considered full residents.

Do you want to visit the cat paradise on earth? Prepare to be greeted on deck by a "crowd" of meowing creatures, and of course the local population, consisting mainly of the indigenous inhabitants of the middle and elderly.

Fly Geyser in Nevada. Fly geyser in Nevada

This is an unusual geothermal source - a geyser that was discovered while drilling wells by ranchers. Geyser Fly releases three streams upward, consisting of mineral fertilizers and underground waters; thermophilic algae give the geyser an unusual glow.

Looking at this delightful sight, it seems that you find yourself on another planet, where extraterrestrial beings rule. Over the years, the geyser has been forming higher and higher and until now it continues to grow. But its size is not at all as huge as it seems in the photo and is equated to human growth.

For many years, the owners have tried to hide the landmark by fencing it and the surrounding wetland terraces. But still, inquisitive tourists, photographers manage to take beautiful shots, although they cannot come close to the man-made natural giant.

Machu Picchu, Peru. Machu Picchu, Peru

A special attraction is the ancient Inca settlement, located on the top of a mountain in America, is rightfully called one of the. The city is located at an altitude of 2,450 meters above sea level in Peru.

It is believed that the construction of the city was thought out to perfection, but it remains a mystery, no matter how rain or other weather disasters could destroy the ancient buildings. These amazing places will amaze you with both nature and ancient architecture. Even the trail of the Incas has been preserved, to climb it, you need to spend several days, but the beauty that will open to you is worth it.

Durdle Door Arch, UK. Durdle Door, Great Britain

From the name of this attraction it is clear that this is a hole in the rock, or in other words, a door that was formed naturally. You never know such holes, you might think, and you have probably already met such arches in photographs or with your own eyes.

But this arch is special, let's see what is remarkable for tourists unique place... It is not the main attraction of the county that immediately attracts the eye, but what is under it is beautiful beach with seeming milky water. Such a beach was formed thanks to chalk deposits, and the arch itself is very thin, which makes it unique and different from others. Looking at this beauty, it seems that you are about to enter another dimension through a rocky gate, and the milk shores complement this spectacle with originality and a unique aura.

Taktsang Lhakhang, Kingdom of Bhutan.Taktsang-lhakhang, the Kingdom of Bhutan.

The monastery, located high in the mountains, has already survived a fire once, but was rebuilt again from the ashes. And now this amazing place gathers parishioners and guests of Bhutan - tourists.

To admire the unique monastery, you need to climb to the top of 2150 meters above the ground ... It turns out that the structure soars above the ground, this place shrouded in fog brings everyone as close as possible to heaven.

The name Taktsang-lakhang is translated as "tigress's nest", and in the monastery itself you can really recognize interesting legend about her. In the rocks there are rooms hollowed out for prayers - a kind of halls with sculptures of Buddha, and the road to the temple is hung with special flags. According to popular beliefs, they symbolize cleansing from evil spirits, good luck and prosperity.

The most beautiful places in the world have always attracted millions of tourists. Whether it's high mountains or endless valleys, huge seas or historic buildings. The landmarks of the planet Earth are an endless and exciting journey. We have prepared the Top 20 most beautiful places in the world. Watch, discuss and share the entry in 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. To the attention of all tourists who come to this stunning place are offered: a unique landscape, green meadows, clouds, rocks and, of course, 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 Nature 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 plant species. 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 saw the most unusual places on Earth, Yellowstone is always singled out 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 of landscapes. The 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. Reserve with the most high waterfall located in the state of California. Filmed in Yosemite National Park 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. The amazing beauty of the mysterious castle literally at first sight 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, viewing platforms are offered to the attention of tourists, 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 in the United States of America. The Scenic Corner is one of the finest creations of nature 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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Semuc Champey (the name from the Mayan language translates as "where the river hides under the stones") is the most beautiful natural attraction in Guatemala, formed by the Caabon River, passing through a 300-meter limestone bridge (of natural origin) and forming several natural pools with a depth of 1 to 3 meters. You can swim in these pools, and if you sit on a stone and put your feet into the water, then in a few seconds you will begin to receive free massage and peeling from small fish living in these reservoirs. This is an extremely pleasant sensation, I liked it even more than directly swimming in the pond.

Semuk Champey is located in the deep jungle and remained unknown for a long time, until it was accidentally discovered in the mid-50s of the last century. In 1999, the President of Guatemala declared Semuc Champay a Natural Monument.

Semuk Champay. View from observation deck

Mount Kailash is located in the high mountain valley of Tibet in southwestern China. This sacred land is full of mysteries and mysticism. It is here that pilgrims from all over the world come to perform the bark - ritual walk around Kailash.

Prohodna is the highest cave in Bulgaria. It is located 2 km from the village of Karlukovo in the Iskar Valley and is part of the Iskar-Panega Geopark. This amazing karst cave is a natural rock bridge 262 meters long and 15 to 25 meters wide. It has two entrances, Big and Small, between which a path is laid.
The arch of the large entrance is 45 meters high: this is a favorite place for extreme jumping enthusiasts. In addition, the cave is very popular with rock climbers. In the vicinity of Prohodna, there are sports routes that are considered one of the most difficult in Bulgaria.
The main feature of the Passage is two through holes in the rock in the form of human eyes. Locals they call them "Eyes of God", and sometimes "Devil's eyes". These "windows" provide natural light to the cave and captivate tourists with their amazing symmetry. But the “Eyes of God” makes a special impression in rainy weather, when real tears seem to flow from them.

Bryce Canyon National Park is located in Utah (USA). This amazing natural object known all over the world for its beauty and unique marine geology. It is a gigantic amphitheater of rocky peaks of various structures.

New Zealand is a wonderful country proud of its picturesque landscapes. However, its main attractions are not only on the surface - it is just as beautiful underground. This is evidenced by famous area Waitomo lying on one of the most large islands state. It is famous for its impressive limestone caves, which are amazing in themselves, but what makes them even more special are the numerous fireflies that have chosen these underground labyrinths as their home. Thousands of tiny insects emit phosphorescent light, creating surreal light installations.

The picturesque island quarter of Burano in the northern lagoon of the Italian city of Venice can rightfully be called one of the most colorful places on the planet Earth. In addition to skilled lacemakers, it is famous for its brightly colored buildings. Interestingly, each building is assigned a specific color, for which homeowners receive permission from local authorities. The state of the cartoon houses and the saturation of the hue are carefully monitored, if necessary, refreshing the lost brightness of their appearance. According to the legend, it was the bright colors of the facades that from ancient times showed the Buran fishermen the way home.

A small village lying on one of the 400 Shengsi Islands located to the east of China's Zhejiang province has been abandoned by people for decades, but every year it attracts more and more tourists. After the town, famous for its fishing, was abandoned by people who found more convenient ways to earn money on the mainland, it began to disappear under the onslaught of local vegetation, turning into a kingdom of greenery. Plants slowly absorb the dilapidated stone buildings, demonstrating the power of nature and creating a truly fantastic sight. Quiet scenic area on east coast China did not become a comfortable place for human life, but it quickly turned into a cozy home for local flora and fauna. The transformation of the city is especially impressive when you consider the fact that the inhabitants left it only in the early 90s, and empty houses and broken windows are already completely merging with the thriving greenery. So the abandoned settlement gradually turns from ruins into green jungle, which has already become a famous local landmark.

In cold Iceland, a land of snow, ice and unique natural attractions, there is always something to see and admire. Its main treasures are represented by mighty fjords, volcanoes, waterfalls and, of course, glaciers, striking in their scale and beauty. In their depths, like in the castle of the Snow Queen, there is something even more magnificent - ice caves. The most amazing of them are concentrated in the southern part of the giant Vatnajokull glacier, which has the status of the largest in Europe and the third largest in the entire globe after the glaciers of Antarctica and Greenland. Its area is 8133 km², which is 8% of the entire island. The thickness of the ice is on average 400 meters, and the maximum is 1000 meters. Vatnajökull is part of the largest national park of the same name in Europe.

In Yosemite national park California has an impressive natural landmark called Horsetail Fall. For such unusual name lies an ordinary seasonal waterfall, falling from the eastern side of the El Capitan mountain range in winter and early spring. The most interesting thing begins to happen in these parts at the end of February. In just a few days a year, visitors to the park have the opportunity to see a rare phenomenon - the transformation of an ordinary water stream into a fiery waterfall, reminiscent of lava erupting from a volcano. In fact, this natural phenomenon is a visual deception, the secret of which is hidden in the reflection of the rays of the setting sun at a certain angle and under favorable weather conditions. The luminary, blazing with fiery reflections in the water flowing from the mountain, creates truly apocalyptic landscapes. The unusual effect lasts only a few minutes, but travelers and hunters for unique footage regularly gather at Mount El Capitan to see and capture a stunning illusion.

Blue Fields is an unusual photo project, similar to the beautiful fantasy of the artist, authored by Scottish photographer Simon Butterworth. Captured by aerial photography, reservoirs in western Australia look very surreal, as if they were not photographs at all, but watercolor paintings depicting abstract patterns. In fact, the images show ordinary artificial ponds, from which concentrated brine evaporates, leaving a harvest of salt. The sky-blue salt fields were captured by the photographer from an airplane at an altitude of about 1,500 meters near the abandoned city of Useless Loop, in Shark Bay, the westernmost point of the Australian mainland.

Goats are known for their acrobatic prowess and balance on sheer cliffs. However, their amazing abilities do not end there - in the Kingdom of Morocco you can see an even more unusual sight: dozens of horned animals comfortably settle in the trees, like a flock of birds. They climb the highest branches, like skillful equilibrists, where they are engaged in measured eating of green leaves and fruits.

With the coming of night, the beaches of some of the islands of the Maldives archipelago flash with millions of glowing neon dots, as if the starry sky falls on the shore. Indian Ocean... The surreal picture does not arise with the help of magic, but as a result of the vital activity of microscopic organisms called bioluminescent phytoplankton. The most common blue glow in the Maldives is observed from about July to February, especially during the new moon, when the darkness of the sky helps the microorganisms to glow as brightly as possible. The amazing effect of bioluminescence can be seen in any of the atolls of the state, but the most enchanting "star" surfs occur on the island of Vaadhoo.