To get rid of the burden of fatigue, it’s a good idea to go on a trip. If you are tired of routine and don’t want to go far from home, you can find a lot of interesting things very close to your native land. You can plunge into a fairy tale by visiting majestic castles and crystal lakes, and fantasy fans will love the realistic fire-breathing dragon.

1. Pyaling (Ingushetia)

The village of Pyaling is a little-known monument of the Middle Ages. The tower complex of the same name resembles a set for a fantasy film. These military and residential structures, dating from the 16th–17th centuries, have been perfectly preserved to this day. Many of the towers have been adapted to modern needs, and until 1942, most of them were inhabited. Stone buildings did not warm up well, and even in summer they were cool, and for heating in winter they installed fireplaces and hung a boiler. The fireplaces in the towers were the center of life, closer to which the older men of the family and guests sat.

2. Putorana Plateau (Krasnoyarsk Territory)

This gigantic plateau has never been affected by human activity. The complex of mountain ranges arose at the turn of the Paleozoic and Mesozoic as a result of the formation of tectonic faults. The Putorana Plateau is called the land of ten thousand lakes and thousands of waterfalls, since it ranks first in Russia in terms of the number of waterfalls. Also in this picturesque nature reserve The highest Russian waterfall is located in Siberia, the height of which reaches 108 m.

3. Ivolginsky datsan (Buryatia)

The Mecca of Russian Buddhism is located at the foot of mountain range Khamar-Daban. The full name is “Tuges Bayasgalantay Ulzy nomoi Khurdyn Khiid”, which means “The Wheel of Teaching Monastery, bringing happiness and full of joy.” The datsan includes 10 temples, as well as a number of other buildings: the residence of the current Hambo Lama Ayusheev, libraries, educational buildings, a greenhouse, a hotel, various economic and residential buildings, information Center. Here you can see a magic stone processed by datsan masters, which, according to legend, was touched by Nogoon Dara Ekhe (Green Tara, the female form of Buddha), leaving the imprint of her brush on it.

4. Divnogorye (Voronezh region)

Not far from the town of Liski in Voronezh region Divnogorye is located, combining a hill and a museum-reserve. The chalk rock outcrops (or “divas”), in which the local cave church was carved out, gave the name to this area. Here you can find more than 150 species of animals and 700 species of plants, many of which are listed in the Red Book of the Russian Federation. On the territory of the reserve there are “Paleolithic workshops”, where the Stone Age era is recreated, and master classes on making stone tools are held here.

5. Kudykina Mountain (Lipetsk region)

The main decoration of the park is a massive wooden fortress in the ancient Russian style. Inside, modern artisans conduct fascinating workshops on horseshoe forging, wicker weaving and clay sculpting. Another interesting attraction is the 15-meter sculpture of the Serpent Gorynych, which spews flames and glows in the dark. There is also a huge jug the size of a house from which spring water flows. The area is home to ponies, horses and camels that you can ride.

6. Fort "Emperor Alexander I" (Kronstadt)

The majestic fort, the construction of which took 7 years (1838–1845), is the size of a standard football field: 90 by 60 m. To strengthen the land on which the construction was planned, more than 5 thousand 12-meter piles were required. A garrison of 1 thousand people could easily be placed inside the building, and in case of hostilities, up to 100 guns could be placed in the fort. "Emperor Alexander I" is the first multi-tiered fort of this shape and size. Its second name - “Plague” - is due to the fact that in 1987 it was transferred to the jurisdiction of the Institute of Experimental Medicine to set up an anti-plague laboratory there.

7. Garibaldi Castle (Samara region)

A wonderful example of neo-Gothic architecture is located on the territory of the ancient village of Khryashchevka, which at one time had a difficult fate: it was flooded during the construction of the Volga Reservoir and was rebuilt. Now Khryashchevka has become a center of attraction for Volga region fans aquatic species sports Here you can go windsurfing or just relax.
The castle often hosts weddings and themed events. The structure consists of 3 parts: main building hotel, a service building and a stylobate equipped with a water park.

8. Lena Pillars (Yakutia)

Lena Pillars - real business card Yakutia. These massive rocks, reaching 100 m in height, are reminiscent of medieval castles, dragons and frozen giants. And reflected in the water, the pillars seem even more majestic. Mysterious natural Park, attracting tourists from all over the world, is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

9. Sulak Canyon (Dagestan)

This Dagestan attraction is very popular among both local residents, and among tourists. The Sulak Canyon is not only one of the most deep canyons world (1,920 m), but also surpasses the famous Grand Canyon on the Colorado Plateau. The Sulak River flows through the gorge of the canyon - one of largest rivers Dagestan, whose water has an incredible bright turquoise color. And nearby there is a strategically important facility - the operating Chirkey hydroelectric power station, which supplies the republic with electricity.

10. Multinskie lakes (Altai)

Multinskie lakes are located on the northern slope of the Katunsky ridge in the Ust-Koksinsky region. This picturesque lake cascade is complemented by huge boulders. They are called "noises" because the water rushes noisily through these bulky stones. On the territory of the lakes you can relax at the recreation center or go horseback riding.


There are many very beautiful places who are attracted by their uniqueness. Some of them are so amazing that looking at this miracle of nature you simply cannot believe that this can happen.

1. Great Blue Hole, Belize

This is a large castrum sinkhole, located in the center of Lighthouse Reef, Belize barrier reef. Its diameter is 305 meters and its depth is 120 meters.

2. Gate to Hell, Turkmenistan.

This famous place is located in the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan, formed in the aftermath of failure in the search for gas, for its appearance it was nicknamed the Gate to Hell. in 1971, the technology used for drilling failed into a crater that was completely filled with gas. In order to avoid accidents and disasters, it was decided to set the gas on fire, after which it has been burning to this day, for more than forty years.

3. Antelope Canyon, USA

Antelope Canyon is located in the southwestern United States, in Arizona. These sandy cliffs with incredibly huge crevices will simply amaze you with their illumination from the sun. These rocks were formed over many years with the help of water and wind, which carved out all these depressions.

4. Spotted Lake Kliluk, Canada

Lake Kliluk is located in British Columbia, near the town of Osoyoos. A lot of minerals are concentrated in the lake, so in the summer, when the water evaporates, many spots of unusual shape are formed. It is through these formations that the lake is known throughout the world.

4. Eisreisenwelt Ice Caves, Australia

Eisreisenwelt Caves translated from German as "Peace" giant ice"is located in the city of Werfen, 40 km from Salzburg. It is considered the longest cave in the world, its length is 42 km.

5. Rio Tinta River, Spain

The Rio Tinta River flows in Spain and originates in the mountains of Andalusia. The color of the water is simply amazing in its uniqueness; it is brown-red. Water in water is dangerous both for human health and for all living things, and the composition of the water is almost the same as the composition of the oxidized waters of Jupiter and Mars.

6. Richat Structure, Mauritania

Richat is located in the Sahara Desert, Mauritania; it is also called the Eye of the Sahara. Its diameter is 50 km. and the eye of the Sahara is visible even from space. Initially it was believed that this was a large crater from a meteorite, but later they came to the theory that it was formed from erosion.

7. Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland.

The unique coastal area consists of about 40,000 interconnected basalt columns formed as a result of an ancient volcanic eruption. Located in the northeast Northern Ireland, about 3 km north of the town of Bushmills.

8. Drain hole in Monticello Dam reservoir

This large outfall hole is located in Northern California, at the Monticello Dam. The pipe has a cone-shaped shape, its diameter at the top is 21.6 meters, and at the bottom - 8.4 meters, depth - 21 meters. It is designed to collect excess water in the reservoir.

9. Tunnel of Love, Ukraine

The Tunnel of Love is located in the Rivne region, in the town of Klevan. This is an incredibly fabulous sight, especially in the spring and summer, when the entire tunnel is covered with greenery and envelops a piece railway one kilometer long.

10. Pamukkale, Türkiye

There are a huge number of places and attractions in the world that you want to visit. They are all something special and attract the attention of thousands of tourists every year. When planning your next trip, take a look at this list and perhaps visit one of these amazing places will leave a lasting impression on you.

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A large castrum sinkhole located in the center of Lighthouse Reef, an atoll within the Belize Barrier Reef. The diameter of this natural miracle is 305 meters, and it goes 120 meters deep. The Blue Hole attracts a huge number of divers from all over the world every year.

2) "Wave" in Arizona, USA

In the state of Arizona in the USA, there are rocks covered with intricate layered patterns that give the place an unearthly appearance. located close to major settlements, therefore it has gained great popularity among tourists.

These hills, called chocolate hills, are located on the island of Bohol in the Philippines. In total, there are more than 1,200 such hills covered with greenery in this area.

This place in the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan is nicknamed the Gateway to Hell, it was formed after a failed gas drilling operation. During drilling in 1971, all equipment, including the drilling rig, fell into the resulting crater, which was filled with gas. To avoid accidents and poisoning, it was decided to set this gas on fire and since then, it has continued to burn for more than 40 years.

IN Chinese province Hunan became the prototype for the fantastic landscapes from the movie "Avatar". More than 3,000 thousand sand mountains rise to a height of up to 800 meters and are of great interest to tourists, especially after the success of Cameron's film.

One of the most accessible amazing places on the planet, many Russian tourists have already visited there, since Pamukkale is only a few hours from the popular Turkish resort- Antalya. Pamukkale, which means “Cotton Castle”, is a snow-white terrace filled with water from mineral springs. The water in these terraces is believed to have healing properties.

7) Antelope Canyon, USA

Antelope Canyon is located in the southwestern United States, 240 kilometers from. Wind and water have done a lot of work over many thousands of years, resulting in this amazing canyon of red-red flowers.

Do you know what the most active volcano located in Antarctica? Volcano Erebus (Ice Towers of Mount Erebus) was discovered on January 28, 1841 by an English expedition led by polar explorer Sir James Clark Ross on the ships Erebus and Terror. The height of this volcano is 3794 meters, making it one of the most high points Antarctica. Inside the volcano there is a large lava lake.

9) Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks Monument, USA

This national monument is located in the state of New Mexico, 60 kilometers from the city of Santa Fe and was formed due to sedimentation of volcanic rocks.

10) Ischigualasto Natural Park, Argentina

This park, also called The Valley of the Moon, is located in the province of San Juan in Argentina. Not the most popular place among tourists, as it is located far from the main tourist routes, but this is where NASA tested its Mars rovers. The landscape of this place looks alien.

11) Salt Flat of Uyuni, Bolivia

The Salt Lake (Salar de Uyuni) in Bolivia is located near Lake Titicaca - this is one of the most amazing and photogenic places on our planet. Everything in this area is saturated with salt, it is everywhere, but the most amazing sight occurs when the rains fall and everything is covered with a thin layer of water, the ideal surface of which turns into a mirror.

12) Danxia Landform, China

This incredible landscape may appear to be just the result of Photoshop, but it is a real geological feature formed by the overlay of sandstone and other mineral rocks. This natural object located in the Chinese province of Gansu. In 2010, the Danxia Landscape was listed World Heritage UNESCO.

13) Crystal Cave of the Giants, Mexico

This cave containing the world's largest crystals was recently discovered in 2000 near the city of Chihuahua in Mexico. These giants measure up to 15 meters in length and 1.5 meters in width and are composed of zinc-silver-lead salts. The cave has a special climate (almost 60 degrees Celsius and 100% air humidity), in which a person cannot spend more than 5-10 minutes.

14) Dry Valleys, Antarctica

A dry valley is the territory of three oasis valleys (Victoria, Wright, Taylor) in Antarctica west of McMurdo Sound. Hurricane winds, lack of precipitation, and low temperatures created a unique climate in this place. Rare lakes have long been turned into ice wells, in which, according to some scientists, unknown microorganisms live.

15) Socotra Island, Yemen

Socotra is an archipelago in Indian Ocean, consisting of 4 islands, located off the coast of Somalia. These islands preserve unique plant and animal life, many of which can only be found here. The symbol of the archipelago is the endemic dragon tree.

16)Giants Causeway, Ireland

More than 40,000 basalt columns form a path that leads to the foot of the volcano, thanks to the eruption of which these amazing columns were created. The Giant's Causeway is one of Northern Ireland's most popular tourist attractions.

17) Kliluk, the Spotted Lake, Canada

Local indigenous Indians consider this lake sacred. The water of this lake has bright colors, as it is saturated with sodium sulfates, calcium, magnesium and other minerals. During the hot season, the water in the lake dries up and many small puddles form, which have different colors, depending on which element of the periodic table predominates in them.

18) "Pulpit" or Preikestolen, Norway

Preikestolen Rock, a favorite place for photographers and just tourists, is a huge rock-cliff with a flat platform 25 by 25 meters. The height of the cliff is 604 meters and from its top there is a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape. The Preikestolen cliff is one of Norway's most popular attractions.

19) Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

Plitvice Lakes is the main attraction of Croatia. There are 16 large and several small lakes, about 20 mysterious caves and 120 waterfalls. In this place you can find many species of plants and animals that are unique and found only in the Plitvice Lakes region, which is why they are strictly protected by UNESCO.

20) Cappadocia, Türkiye

Cappadocia, or "Country beautiful horses" is a unique place located in the Goreme Valley in Turkey. Cappadocia is practically a whole world, which is hidden in caves of volcanic origin, there are houses, monasteries, unique multi-tiered underground cities and much more, all this appeared before our era. This unique place is rightfully popular among tourists coming to Turkey.

21) Yellowstone National Park, USA

Yellowstone National Park is a unique natural park known throughout the world. The most famous and most visited national park in USA. Yellowstone is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This park is located in three states: Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. Yellowstone is famous for its unique geological features: geysers, geothermal springs and the largest dormant volcano on the entire continent - Caldera.

22) Tunnel of love in the city of Klevan, Ukraine

This tunnel of trees envelops railways which pass near the city of Klevan. Because of its amazing beauty and romance, this place was nicknamed the Tunnel of Love. In the summer, when the tunnel is in its prime, newlyweds like to come here; taking a photo against its background is considered a good sign.

23) Corinth Canal, Greece

It is impossible to believe that this channel was created by human hands. The construction of the Corinth Canal began under Emperor Nero in 67 BC, and was completed only in 1893. This unique man-made creation connects the Saronic Gulf Aegean Sea and Gulf of Corinth Ionian Sea. The depth of the Corinth Canal is 8 meters and the width is 24 meters.

One of the most beautiful places in Chile is Lago General Carrera, which contains Marble Caves. This one is unique natural cave consists entirely of multi-colored marble (pink and blue), there are more than 5000 million tons of it.

25) Monsanto village, Portugal

This small Portuguese town is built among huge stone boulders, many of which serve as homes for local residents. The Monsanto town consists almost entirely of one-story buildings, which are divided narrow streets When you get here, you can feel like you are in the Middle Ages.

The views of this ice canyon in Greenland are mesmerizing, its deep blue water is captivating and you can get lost in the many intricately crafted ice arches. This canyon is the largest on the island, and its waters are home to bowhead whales, seals and walruses.

27) Skaftafell, Iceland

Skaftafell Park is natural miracle Iceland, in which lie ice caves Jökulsarlón.

28) Multnomah Falls, USA

29) Seljalandfoss waterfall, Iceland

This temple carved into the rocks truly deserves the title of one of the wonders of the world. The construction of this city began before our era, and it is currently included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

32) Town of Riomaggiore, Italy

A small town in Italy, where houses are piled on the rocks right at the edge of the sea. Cars are prohibited in Riomaggiore.

33) Loy Krathong Festival, Thailand

Every year a festival is held in Thailand, the unchanging tradition of which is the launching of sky lanterns. This amazing sight, when thousands of luminous lights rise into the sky at the same time, is simply mesmerizing. If you're in Thailand in November, don't miss this festival.

34) Mount Roraima, Venezuela

The height of Mount Roraima is 2723 meters, and the summit plateau has an area of ​​35 square kilometers. Reports of an expedition to the mountain area inspired Arthur Conan Doyle to write his novel The Lost World.

35) Etretat, Normandy, France

It is impossible to list all the interesting places on the planet in one place, because each place is unique in its own way and deserves attention, but we tried to gather a lot interesting places, which you should pay attention to when going on your next trip.

Not a single person has been able to visit all the most unusual sights of our planet in his entire life. Therefore, if you like to discover something new, or you are just an avid traveler, then we present to your attention the top most interesting places in different countries, where it’s definitely worth visiting and seeing majestic buildings or natural masterpieces with your own eyes.

Mount Roraima

On the territory of South America, in green Brazil, there is a real house of the gods, an unusually shaped mountain, where, as a result of thousands of years of erosion, a unique world- . The height is more than two and a half thousand meters. The mountain is famous for its unique flora and fauna, and some species of animals live only here. From the plateau, as the flat part is called, amazingly beautiful waterfalls flow down, getting lost among the clouds.

Louvre

The famous museum of the world, which has become the central location for hundreds of films, is all a treasure trove of Europe - in the capital of France, Paris. Within its walls are collected works of art from all over the world, telling about the stages of the history of various countries and significant events lost through the centuries. The halls are divided into historical periods and countries from which valuable exhibits were brought, they were collected over several centuries, so if you come to French capital, this is the first place of your trip.

Alhambra Palace

A bright and majestic representative of medieval architecture, made in the Arab-Persian style, is considered to be in the city of Granada, Spain. The construction of the citadel took place during the period of Muslim influence in Spain, so oriental motifs can be discerned in every detail and curve. The palace represents small town with fortress walls, palace complexes and flowering gardens with pavilions.

Victoria Peak

Hong Kong is considered the business capital of China, and what is it, of all Asia. A city of thousands of skyscrapers reaching far beyond the clouds. One of the interesting places in Hong Kong is considered the most high building, under the majestic name. The height is exactly five hundred fifty-two meters, with observation deck A breathtaking view opens up, an unreal beauty panorama.

Stone forest

In the forests of such a lost and distant island of Madagascar there is a unique natural complex, stretching for several kilometers - . The beautiful landscape is created by high needles of frozen limestone, the highest reaches fifty meters. The entire forest consists of small canyons and gorges, winding paths and cliffs. A tourist can freely walk around the reserve, admiring the surrounding beauty and the families of lemurs that are everywhere here.

Taj Mahal

Every resident of India knows the touching love story of the padishah and his wife. The sad story is retold to children before bed and studied in history lessons. It was in honor of his beloved that the Shah built a huge church in Agra, on the banks of the Jamna River. Each part of the majestic structure seems to be in its place, together creating a picturesque ensemble of snow-white marble.

Lake Titicaca

In a ring of snow-covered mountains and valleys is located, South America, shrouded in secrets and legends in which local peoples sacredly believe. On the lake you can see several floating villages made of reed; there is a whole production facility for its cultivation. Small boats sail along the surface of the water; you can drive them yourself. The depths of the lake also hide many secrets, for example, an Indian temple was found at its bottom, the length of its fortress walls is more than eight hundred meters, and the date of construction is more than a thousand years.

IN small town Rydzyne in Poland is a castle surrounded by greenery. was the residence and favorite place of two Polish kings; for a short time, a lyceum was located within its walls, where the children of the elite studied. Ancient gloomy walls, centuries-old trees and picturesque nature envelop you in calm and serenity; leisurely walks through the garden allow you to take a break from the city noise and bustle.

Flavian Amphitheater

An attraction that can be found on many tourist brochures, a visiting card of Italy and Rome, better known as the Flavian Amphitheater. He gathered half the city for his performances; gladiator fights, which were attended by emperors, family members and the main people of Italy, were especially popular. After the fall Great Empire The Colosseum has lost its former significance, and is gradually being destroyed under the onslaught of the elements and human actions; only a part of the grandiose man-made architectural monument has reached us.

Thailand has a large number of shrines that are highly revered by Thais. One of these shrines is located in the historical part of Bangkok. The temple looks rather modest, but this does not detract from its grandeur and unique architecture with unique patterns, hieroglyphs, lines and statues. When you go inside, you will see a small statue of Buddha; several times a year he is specially dressed in honor of the upcoming holiday.

Alcatraz

In the USA, in the coastal waters of San Francisco there is a prison -. The impregnable structure is located on a separate island; any military installation could envy its protection. For a little less than fifty years, the prison has not been used for its intended purpose, now it is popular tourist destination. Anyone can visit it, see the cells of the most famous prisoners, a spectacle not for the faint of heart.


Abu Simbel

Located near Sudan, Egypt attracts thousands of travelers like a magnet. The village of the same name could have been lost among hundreds of settlements of the same type if in the 13th century Pharaoh Ramses II had not chosen this place to build two temples. In the 20th century, the majestic heritage of Egyptian architecture could have been irretrievably lost, as the area was flooded. The government decided to postpone Temple complex, and now we can once again enjoy a piece of ancient history.

St. Peter's Square

The state within the state, namely the Vatican in Italy, is in itself one big attraction. But when you come here, you first find yourself on the central street of the city - . For several centuries, it has been gathering believers from all over the world, who closely follow the elections and speeches of the pontiff. The square is known not only for the large-scale events that took place on it, but also for its architecture; the most famous creators had a hand in its creation, including Raphael, Michelangelo and others. The central element of the square is the Obelisk, its top is crowned with a ball; according to legend, it is in it that the remains of Caesar are kept.

Samaria Gorge

Greek island Crete is not only the homeland of the Gods of Olympus, but also a natural treasury, with many picturesque massifs, caves and gorges, one of them is. There are three tourist routes. The choice depends on your strengths; there is a trail for those who are not too fond of hiking, or a route that takes eight hours in full mountaineering equipment, with steep descents and ascents.

The Charles Bridge

It is impossible to list everything that awaits you on your journey around our planet, but you are definitely guaranteed a lot of positive emotions, new impressions and unique moments. This is definitely worth living for!