Unusual tourist places. The most visited places in Russia by tourists
The garden, which has become one of the brightest pearls of Moscow. In summer, here 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.
st. Karetny Ryad, 3RAS observation deck 0+
The site offers a stunning view of the Moscow panorama, Frunzenskaya embankment, the Gagarin monument and other sights of the capital.
Leninsky pr., 32A, building 1VDNH
Exhibition of National Economic Achievements
VDNKh is the largest in Moscow exhibition center. More than twenty million people visit it every year, and at least one and a half hundred expositions and exhibitions are organized on the territory.
Ave. Mira, 119
Sports and entertainment parks "NEBO"
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More than 100 trampolines in one place!
Want to visit 30 attractions with one ticket? Head to the SKY parks. This is a bright and creative space for active recreation with the whole family. Here you can actively and usefully spend free time, celebrate a child's birthday or arrange an unusual team building.
ave. Leningradsky, 80, bldg. 11., Prospect Bagrationovsky, 5, shopping center "Filion", floor 4., st. Yeniseiskaya, 36, building 1., ave. Sevastopolsky, 11E, shopping center "Capitol", floor 3.Artplay Design Center 12+
Exhibitions, performances, concerts, festivals, lectures, seminars, workshops, design and architecture studios - a whole quarter for creative work and relaxation in the center of Moscow.
st. Nizhnyaya Syromyatnicheskaya, 10Muzeon Art Park 0+
Moscow is a center of attraction for connoisseurs of various types of art, from reading poetry to complex art installations. Muzeon also hosts vibrant festivals and celebrations that attract citizens and guests of the capital.
st. Krymsky Val, ow. 2Moscow Planetarium 0+
Here you understand especially clearly how big the cosmos is and how small a person is in it. And yet, it is here that you feel like a part, one with this vast Universe. This is the best place for all romantics. After all, the stars have never been so close...
st. Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya, 5, building 1Museum of Entertaining Sciences "Experimentanium" 6+
Why do the sands “sing”? When can a train accident be prevented using the laws of physics? What is bioinformatics and how to 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.
Leningradsky Prospect, 80, room 11Museum of Cosmonautics 0+
Here you will learn about the achievements of Russian cosmonautics in the evidence of authentic exhibits that have been in space. You will see how the first artificial Earth satellite was launched and get acquainted with the results of research on the planets of the solar system.
Mira Ave., 111Multimedia Art Museum 0+
Art connoisseurs are also familiar with this complex as the “Moscow House of Photography.” In the mid-90s, the emergence of the museum became a real breakthrough for Russia. Then it was the first place where photographs became not an addition to the exhibition, but its main component.
st. Ostozhenka, 16Museum-reserve in Kolomenskoye
Touch the legends of the mysterious museum. Here you will discover the secrets of Volosov Ravine, find traces of the horse of St. George the Victorious and find out where Liberea of Ivan the Terrible disappeared to. You will also listen to atmospheric classical music and take part in interactive shows.
Andropova Ave., 39Tretyakov Gallery 0+
The Tretyakov Gallery contains the world's largest collection of Russian painting, graphics and sculpture: founded in 1856, the museum houses more than 180,000 exhibits.
lane Lavrushinsky, 10Tretyakov Gallery on Krymsky Val 0+
The second building of the Tretyakov Gallery displays works by domestic artists whose work spanned the 1920s–1960s.
st. Krymsky Val, 10Gorky Park, Central Park of Culture and Art named after. Gorky 0+
The doors of the capital's central park are open around the clock for everyone. It is difficult to get lost in its vast territory, but it is extremely easy to find entertainment for every taste.
Krymsky Val, 9Museum "Lights of Moscow" 6+
The exhibition of this unusual museum is dedicated to urban lighting and lamp making. Here you can look at ancient torches, examine a variety of types of lanterns, from hand-held to street, and learn how lighting is regulated in modern Moscow. Don’t forget to take your children, master classes and parties are held for them, and you can touch all the exhibits with your hands.
Armenian lane, 3-5, building 1Motocafe "Enthusiast"
A bicycle workshop and part-time cozy café-bar have opened on the site of the former Fott store. So while the craftsmen are repairing your bike here, you can eat a delicious sandwich, drink coffee and admire the original interior of the workshop.
Stoleshnikov lane, 7/5Museum of M. A. Bulgakov (“Bad Apartment”) 12+
Known from the novel “The Master and Margarita,” Bad Apartment No. 50 in building 302 bis on Bolshaya Sadovaya, in which Woland lived, has its own prototype. This is the apartment of Mikhail Bulgakov himself on Bolshaya Sadovaya, 10.
Bolshaya Sadovaya, 10, (passage through the arch), apt. 50Garage 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.
st. Krymsky Val, 9, building 32Seiji Restaurant
The Japanese restaurant "Seiji" is included in the ranking of the best restaurants in the world and in the top 100 best restaurants in Moscow. It is here that on the menu you can find dishes of national cuisine that are new to us and familiar to the Japanese.
Komsomolsky Prospekt, 5/2"Museum of Illusions" on Arbat 0+
Do you want to visit Gulliver's country, walk with a lion or save him from zombies? Then go to the museum and prepare to not believe your eyes and be constantly surprised. We worked on the exhibition the best masters from all over the country.
Maly Nikolopeskovsky Lane, 4Bar Strelka 18+
Strelka (“Strelka”) is a place where both professional craftsmen and true art connoisseurs gather who want to feel the urban spirit of the new era.
Bersenevskaya embankment, 14, building 5Central 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 venue in the capital.
st. Krymsky Val, 10
Design Factory "Flacon"
One of the first creative clusters in Moscow
A place where you can freely create, express yourself and just have a good time. “Flacon” includes numerous showrooms, workshops, restaurants, art cafes, as well as a platform for concerts, performances, and various events. Here you can always buy something unusual, get inspired by new ideas and start creating something of your own.
st. Bolshaya Novodmitrovskaya, 36/4Interactorium "Mars-Tefo" 6+
Interactive excursion into the future. Guests of the Interactorium have a unique opportunity to be transported several decades into the future - to a time when people have already landed on Mars and are exploring this planet.
st. Sadovaya–Kudrinskaya, 5, building 1Ostankino TV tower 12+
One of the central attractions of Moscow takes seventh place in the list of the most tall buildings. IN reinforced concrete structure 540 meters high there is a concert hall and an observation deck with stunning views of the city.
st. Academician Koroleva, 15, building 2Moscow International Business Center "Moscow City"
“City of Capitals”, “Central Core”, “Mercury City Tower”: grandiose high-rise complexes in the Moscow City business district 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.
Presnenskaya embankmentTsaritsyno Museum-Reserve 0+
Royal palaces in the Russian Gothic style, clear ponds... The park, which never became an imperial residence, is today open to everyone who wants to find a corner of tranquility in the noisy capital.
st. Dolskaya, 1Moscow Zoo 0+
The Moscow Zoo, which is the oldest in the country, attracts millions of visitors every year. It not only introduces the public to hundreds of species of animals, but also works to preserve the fauna and conducts scientific and educational activities.
st. Bolshaya Gruzinskaya, 1Bolshoi Theater
One of the greatest and most significant in the world
The Bolshoi Theater seems to need no introduction. It is known all over the world, working there is a great honor for any theater worker, and attending a performance is a constant joy for any fan of classical art.
Teatralnaya Square, 1Club Glavclub Green Concert 18+
Glavclub works for the sake of convinced music lovers and connoisseurs of concert sound. The club's sound and lighting systems provide exceptional performance at every performance, allowing audiences to interact with their favorite artists without interruption.
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Institute for Urban Development and New Education. Institute for the exchange of ideas and the creation of meaning. Institute of Architecture for a Comfortable Environment and New Opportunities. Institute for Reasonable Action.
That's all - the Strelka Institute of Media, Architecture and Design.
Bauman Garden
Once upon a time, Golitsyn’s estate was located on this site. The prince himself gave the townspeople the right to visit the garden and stroll along its shady alleys. Pushkin, Turgenev, Gogol and other famous Russian writers walked here.
st. Staraya Basmannaya, 15Cultural center ZIL 6+
ZIL is the largest palace of culture in the capital, a multifunctional space with a large number platforms and various posters. Every day there are plays, concerts, performances, festivals, lectures, master classes, events for children, and exhibitions are open.
st. Vostochnaya, 4, bldg. 1Apothecary garden
Admire the tulips and cork trees, take 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.
ave. Mira, 26Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts 0+
From an antique amphora to paintings by Van Gogh and Picasso - the golden fund of the world cultural heritage in the Museum's collection fine arts named after Pushkin.
st. Volkhonka, 12Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center 0+
The museum contains a large exhibition 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.
st. Obraztsova, 11, building 1aMoscow Sovremennik Theater
Over the years of its existence, the Sovremennik Theater has given the world many talented actors and has become one of the most significant in the history of the formation of national culture.
Chistoprudny Boulevard, 19Club "Garage" 18+
The Garage club is a legendary place among partygoers 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!
Brodnikov Lane, 8Night Flight Club 18+
The oldest night club in Russia
The oldest nightclub in Moscow and Russia opened back in 1991, marking the beginning of the development of the domestic club industry.
st. Tverskaya, 17Cinema "Pioneer"
One of the best cinemas in the capital, equipped with the latest equipment and focusing on serious and high-quality cinema.
Kutuzovsky Prospekt, 21, building 1Night club Rodnya 18+
Meeting place for all the club's creative relatives
A relevant and modern place for creativity, work and club leisure Rodnya Studio (“Rodnya Studio”) on the territory of the Artplay Design Center.
Nizhnyaya Syromyatnicheskaya st., 10, building 7Restaurant "Brasserie Most" 18+
"Brasserie Most" is the third reincarnation of the famous "Bridge". Financier Alexander Mamut, who owned a pretentious club and then a restaurant on this site, decided to create a new project, calling on specialists in delicious French cuisine.
st. Kuznetsky Most, 6/3Cafe "Saigon" on Savelovskaya
The Vietnamese restaurant delights visitors with exotic dishes. A cozy establishment, a spacious and bright hall, and bright design give a feeling of comfort and are conducive to a good time.
Suschevsky Val, 5/22Center for Creative Industries "Fabrika"
The Fabrika Center for Creative Industries differs from other similar art clusters located in former buildings. industrial enterprises. And all because the activities of the Oktyabr paper and dyeing factory have not been stopped and continue to this day - side by side with exhibitions, concerts, film screenings and festivals organized by the TsTI.
Perevedenovsky lane, 18Red October 0+
The largest confectionery enterprise in the USSR, and now a cultural space in the center of Moscow.
Bersenevskaya embankment, 6Kuskovo Estate 0+
One of the most romantic places in Moscow is the Kuskovo estate. At one time it was called the Versailles of the Moscow Region, so reminiscent in its beauty was the garden of the French kings.
What places do tourists visit most often? Journalists from Travel Leisure decided to find out. Based on data provided by the institutions responsible for tourism in different countries, a list of the most visited tourist destinations in the world has been compiled. Which place turned out to be the most popular among tourists? Find out on FullPicture.
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30th place. Universal Studios Japan amusement park in Osaka, which opened in 2001. 10.1 million people visit it annually. (Photo: [email protected]/flickr.com). 
29th place. Disney's Animal Kingdom amusement park in Florida is the largest of all the amusement parks owned by Walt Disney World Resort. It is also the second largest amusement park in the world. 10.2 million people visit it annually. (Photo: Ana Paula Hirama/flickr.com). 
28th place. Disneyland Paris, which opened in 1992, is located on the outskirts of Paris, in Marne-la-Vallee. 10.4 million people visit it annually. (Photo: Cristian Bortes/flickr.com). 
27th place. The Sacré-Coeur Basilica, which is located on the picturesque hill of Montmartre in Paris. Its bell tower houses one of the largest bells in the world. This cathedral attracts 10.5 million people annually. (Photo: Son of Groucho/flickr.com). 
26th place. The Great Wall of China (Wanli Changcheng) is the largest building structure of ancient China, consisting of defensive fortifications erected at different times in order to protect the northern borders of the country from nomadic peoples North. 10.7 million people visit it annually (Photo: Shutterstock). 
25th place. St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, which has 11 chapels, 45 altars and countless statues, was created by the greatest architects and artists of the Renaissance and Baroque eras. 11 million people visit this place every year. (Photo: Chris Yunker/flickr.com). 
24th place. Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This amusement park, located on an area of 12 thousand hectares, is one of the largest entertainment complexes in the world. 11.2 million people visit it annually. (Photo: Evan Wohrman/flickr.com). 
23rd place. San Antonio Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. For a long time this embankment was unkempt and overgrown with weeds. However, the city authorities decided to change this, and by investing 72 million dollars, they created the most picturesque place in the city, which attracts thousands for tourists and local residents. Every year 11.5 million people come there. (Photo: jjsala/flickr.com). 
22nd place. South Seaport Street in New York. The cobblestone streets, buildings and waterfront that formed New York's 19th-century waterfront area, known as the "Street of Sails", are now one of the city's most popular attractions. Every year this tourist center is visited by 12 million people. (Photo: Patricia Hallstein/flickr.com). 
21st place. Balboa Park is the largest tourist destination in San Diego. There are a large number of museums and historical buildings 19th and 20th centuries, built in Spanish style and with colorful gardens. More than 12 million people visit this place every year. (Photo: Osbornb/flickr.com). 
20th place. Golden Gate Park is located in San Francisco and covers an area of 4.1 square kilometers. It is visited by 13 million people a year. (Photo: Mila Zinkova/Wikimedia). 
19th place. Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, is visited by 14 million people every year. (Photo: Shutterstock). 
18th place. Tokyo Disney Sea is an amusement park whose main theme is various myths and legends associated with the sea. More than 14 million tourists visit it every year. (Photo: JoshBerglund19/flickr.com). 
17th place. Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco. This is an ideal place for a picnic and just relaxing among the greenery. 14.2 million people come there every year. (Photo: Frank Schulenburg/flickr.com). 
16th place. The Forbidden City in Beijing is the former residence of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties and contains about 800 palaces. For five centuries the residence was closed to the outside world. Every year 15.3 million people come here. (Photo: Shutterstock). 
15th place. Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Every year 16.2 million people have fun there. (Photo: HarshLight/flickr.com). 
14th place. Tokyo Disneyland opened in 1983 and was the first Disney amusement park outside the United States. Every year it is visited by 17.2 million people. (Photo: fortherock/lickr.com). 
13th place. Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston is a vibrant market where you can buy a variety of goods from around the world. About 18 million people visit it annually. (Photo: Masayuki (Yuki) Kawagishi/flickr.com) 
12th place. Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, which opened in 1971, attracts 18.5 million visitors annually. (Photo: versageek/flickr.com). 
11th place. The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico is the largest shrine to the Virgin Mary in the world, with 20 million visitors annually. (Photo: Janothird/wikimedia.org). 
10th place. Grand Central Terminal in New York is the largest train station in the world. 21.6 million people visit it annually. (Photo: Rob Young/wikimedia.org). 
9th place. A total of 21.6 million people a year come to admire Niagara Falls from the Canadian and American sides. It’s not surprising, because this place makes a huge and lasting impression, regardless of the time of year. (Photo: Michael Muraz/flickr.com). 
8th place. Senso-ji is the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, built in 628. 30 million people visit it annually. (Photo: Wei-Te Wong/flickr.com). 
7th place. Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo was built over 100 years ago in honor of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Currently, it is visited by at least 30 million people annually. Despite this large number visitors, you can find peace and tranquility there. The temple is surrounded by a forest of more than 100 thousand trees. (Photo: Meiji Jingu/flickr.com). 
6th place. The Las Vegas Strip is a section of Las Vegas Boulevard that is approximately 6.8 kilometers long. The Las Vegas Strip is home to nineteen of the twenty-five largest hotels in the world by number of rooms. The Las Vegas Strip attracts 30.5 million visitors annually. (Photo: David Stanley/flickr.com). 
5th place. Washington DC's Union Station is ranked fifth among the most visited tourist destinations in the world. 40 million people visit it annually. (Photo: F Delventhal/flickr.com). 
4th place. Central Park is the green symbol of New York. Every year, about 40 million people pass through its streets, for whom this is the best place to relax on the grass in a densely built-up city. (Photo: Abir Anwar/flickr.com). 
3rd place. Times Square in New York has topped the list of the world's most visited tourist destinations for many years. In the latest ranking, however, he took only third place. This most famous square in the United States is visited by 50 million people every year. (Photo: MK Feeney/flickr.com). 
2nd place. The Zocalo (Constitution Square) in Mexico City is one of the largest in the world. It was founded by the conquistadors in the 16th century on the site where the center of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan used to be. Nowadays it is a very busy square where people like to sit on benches, stone steps or high curbs. 85 million people visit it annually. (Photo: David Jones/flickr.com). 
1st place in the ranking of the most visited tourist places in the world was taken by the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. The Grand Bazaar is a huge labyrinth of thousands of shops, stalls, fountains and cafes, and a mixture of scents, colors and people. At the Grand Bazaar you can buy almost everything: clothes, trinkets, carpets, spices and even aphrodisiacs. Shopping here is a relentless bargaining experience and an interesting adventure. This is probably why the Grand Bazaar is the most visited place in the world. 91.2 million people shop there every year! (Photo: george ruiz/flickr.com).
Aug 31, 2015
There are so many amazing, famous and not so famous places on Earth, when you find yourself in them, you involuntarily feel like a small part of the majestic universe. When planning a vacation, some dream of being in a piece of paradise and enjoying a comfortable holiday, others are looking for exciting tourist routes, where every new day will give an unforgettable impression of the natural beauty and attractions they have seen, and still others want to combine business with pleasure. Given such a variety of interests, website chose the best for you tourist places the world, many of which rank first in the rankings of the most interesting places on the planet and are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
1.Colorful villages of Cinque Terre in Italy
Cinque Terre, Italy /Flickr: sullivanngFive colorful villages located on the steep cliffs of the Cinque Terre National Park do not at all resemble a resort area with developed infrastructure. This amazing Italian outback is far from civilization and that is probably why it attracts tourists from all over the world with its genuine simplicity of life. Uncomplicated and unlike each other, the villages, where to this day, as if strung on top of each other, there are low-rise houses of local residents, are, however, full of attractions and legends. So travelers definitely won’t have any questions about what to do and what to see. A walk along the ten-kilometer trail connecting all the villages will leave an indelible impression. You will not find such picturesque landscapes, winding paths and turns anywhere in the world! And for young spouses, a section of the trail, called the road of love since ancient times, will become symbolic.
2. Vineyard roads in Switzerland
The Chemins des Vignes, Martigny, Switzerland / Photo by Trover: InternationalTravelersThe best walking tour through vineyards and villages awaits visitors to the Swiss province of Martigny. Six kilometers of vineyard roads (The Chemins des Vignes) - this tourist route runs along the Alpine slopes, lined with man-made terraces for vineyards. Magnificent landscapes, clean mountain air and the serenity of rural life have made this place popular among tireless tourists.
3. Colored lakes at the top of Kelimutu in Indonesia
Lakes in the Kelimutu Crater, Flores Island, IndonesiaThree colorful lakes, shrouded in mystical beliefs about the souls of dead people living in them, are hidden from prying eyes in the crater of the majestic Kelimutu volcano at an altitude of almost 1700 meters. "Lake of the Elderly", the adjacent "Lake of Boys and Girls" and "Enchanted Lake" periodically change their color from black to turquoise, green and red under the influence of chemical reactions between the minerals found in them. The best time to admire the lakes is early in the morning or after twelve o'clock in the afternoon, when they are not covered by a veil of fog.
4. Centuries-old salt mines in Peru
Salt mines in Maras, Peru / Trover: Misha ZavoicoThe mesmerizing salt mosaic - the brainchild of the resourceful Incas - is one of the most interesting tourist sites in the world. It would seem, what can attract salt baths, from which salt is still extracted by hand?! Multi-stage terraces will not only be a brilliant find for photographers in every sense, but also on a sunny day will amaze impressionable tourists with the multicolored salt landscapes. And everyone has the opportunity to check for themselves whether it is easy to obtain salt!
5. Meteora Monasteries in Greece
Monasteries of Meteora, Thessaly, Greece / Trover: Jade JohnstonThe transparent waters of the Pinios River, forming the Thessalian valley, embrace powerful rocks immersed in the greenery of forests... Harmony of nature and harmony of spirit! The history of this most popular tourist route in the world dates back 15 centuries. Despite the fact that only 6 monasteries (4 male and 2 female) out of 24 built survived, Meteora is a real pillar of Orthodoxy. The six-hundred-meter high cliffs, which were once the bottom of the ancient sea, became a reliable foundation for the monastery buildings. As you climb the stone steps, you can’t help but think about how difficult the stairway to heaven is. But this is precisely why the power of monastic achievement and God-given grace are so strongly felt.
6. The mysterious rock of Uluru in Australia
Uluru, central Australia / Photo: Johan LolosThe monumental - 0.35 km high, 3.6 km long and 3 km wide - orange-brown chameleon rock Uluru, located within the National Park, has become one of the most interesting tourist attractions in the world thanks to its ability to change color in depending on the time of day: from dark purple at dawn, bright red and pink in the morning to gold by midday. Indented by numerous caves and ponds, it preserves the history of ancient tribes in fantastic rock paintings. Along the sacred path of the local Anangu tribe, you can climb to the top of the rock, from where you can enjoy truly breathtaking views of the surrounding area during the day, and in the evening you can admire the carnival of the starry sky.
7. Ko Poda Islands in Thailand
Koh Pohda Islands, Thailand / Trover: Brendan CaffreyThe islands of Koh Poda in the province of Krabi are rightfully considered the most popular tourist destination in the world. Tourists tired of entertainment come here by boat for peace and quiet. Spreading palm trees, a pristine snow-white beach, clear sea water, a coral reef with exotic fish and stunning views of the cliffs of the Railay Peninsula will give you heavenly pleasure. And not far from Poda Island there is a local attraction - the hundred-meter-high Ma Tang Ming island rock, also known as one of the best diving spots in the center of Krabi.
8. Isle of Skye in Scotland
Isle of Skye, Scotland / Trover: Jimmy DauSkye is the largest and most unusual island in Scotland. Typically Scottish landscapes: deserted, hilly, with rocks, lakes and green meadows where sheep wander, amazingly interspersed with tropical oases that arose under the influence of the Gulf Stream washing the island. Palm trees and rhododendrons bloom here in October too! The Isle of Skye is a favorite place for creative people to relax and work. There are a lot of small art museums here. Climbers from all over the world flock here to conquer the peaks of the Cullin mountain range, called the Scottish Alps.
9. The blue town of Chefchaouen in Morocco
Chefchaouen, MoroccoAll fans of small cozy places on Earth will love this glorious tourist town, which began its history in the 15th century with the construction of a small fortress, which is now one of the attractions of Chefchaouen. Brought popularity to this town blue: the walls of houses and sidewalks in Chefchaouen are painted in bright shades of blue. Unforgettable impressions will be left by walking along the stone narrow and winding streets, warm gatherings in cafes, climbing the mountains and visiting the most beautiful parks and reserves: Thalassemtana, Talembot and Buhashem.
10. Bryce Canyon in the USA
Bryce Canyon National Park, USABryce Canyon National Park is located in Utah and covers an area of 145 km². This is a majestic miraculous amphitheater consisting of whimsical orange, pink and creamy hoodoo rocks, the shape of which is tirelessly adjusted by the most unpredictable sculptor in the world - nature itself. Sharp peaks give way to mysterious turrets or upward-pointing spiers. The slopes of Bryce Canyon are surrounded by bright green, dense coniferous forests and mountain meadows that soften the rugged landscape and make it enchanting. But the most spectacular spectacle of Bryce Canyon is at dawn, at sunset and in winter - that’s when the parade of fantastic colors unfolds!
11. Volcanic island of Camiguin in the Philippines
Camiguin, Philippines / Flickr: gogo159It is no coincidence that Camiguin Island, surrounded by lush greenery, can be called the pearl of the Philippine archipelago. Just imagine: a tropical climate, magnificent white beaches and caressing azure ocean waters, amazing 50-meter waterfalls and hot springs, seven active volcanoes and first-class diving, unique flora and fauna! And if you climb to the top of Mount Hibok-Hibok, you will see fantastic views! A local attraction and tourist find is a huge white cross, which was installed on the site of a cemetery that sank into the sea.
12. The many faces of Cape Town in South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa / via GogobotThe capital of the multinational Western Cape Province and the legislative capital of South Africa, the southernmost African city, comfortably located near the legendary Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town is of great interest to tourists all over the world. Even the architecture of the city itself is a popular tourist destination. A vibrant mosaic of historic and ultra-modern buildings creates a unique flavor of Cape Town, as if walking through the city you are traveling back in time. This is especially noticeable when visiting the colorful Bo-Kaap district, where descendants of slaves live.
The wonderful climate, natural wealth, and excellent infrastructure will make your beach holiday unforgettable and allow you to thoroughly enjoy the popular surfing here. The best tourist places in Cape Town are, of course, Table Mountain - the main lighthouse of sailors, Victoria and Alfred Harbor - the center of shopping and entertainment centers, the stunningly beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, the “Aquarium of Two Oceans”, where the inhabitants of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans are presented. A huge number of cultural centers, national museums and art galleries, historical monuments and objects will not let the most demanding guests of Cape Town get bored.
13. Impressive Cappadocia in Turkey
Cappadocia, Türkiye / Flickr: aigle_doreFairytale Cappadocia, symbolized by mushrooms with caps, fully lives up to its definition. Strange landscapes created by volcanic eruptions and weathering of rocks seem unreal, coming from childhood dreams. Just imagine the mysterious natural labyrinths in which the first Christians hid during the period of persecution, mountains and rocks in the shape of cones, pyramids, stone pillars and monsters! Tourists will be able to observe the bizarre landscapes of Cappadocia from the height of a hot air balloon flight. But the popularity of this place is also brought by the “Museum under open air", which unites ancient rock churches and monasteries worthy of the attention of travelers with here and there preserved frescoes of times that have sunk into oblivion.
14. Ha Long Bay in Vietnam
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam / JetsetterHa Long Bay, beloved by tourists, is one of the most beautiful and mysterious places in the world, steeped in ancient legends. Two thousand stone islands covered with luxurious greenery are solemnly scattered over the amazing emerald-colored water. Many fascinating grottoes and caves, mirror lakes and waterfalls will amaze the imagination of even completely unromantic people and put them in a contemplative mood. Delightful landscapes combined with a wonderful climate invite you to a relaxing holiday on snow-white beaches, water skiing or jet ski, and also provide excellent opportunities for camping and rock climbing.
15. Lake Tahoe in the USA
Lake Tahoe. California and Nevada, USA / Flickr: renotahoeThe most beautiful lake in North America, Lake Tahoe, whose crystal clear blue waters do not freeze in winter, is ringed by the stunning scenery of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Coniferous forests and snow-capped rocks give the lake a unique charm. This lake district is famous for its beach and ski resorts, several national parks, where dozens of hiking trails are laid out for ecotourism lovers. Add to the natural resources a brilliantly developed infrastructure - and we have one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, where you can have a wonderful holiday at any time of the year.
16. Waterfall in Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia
Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia / Flickr: magnusvkOne of the amazing tourist places in the world is Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia. On an area of almost 30,000 hectares, 16 large and huge amount small lakes, more than a hundred waterfalls and several dozen caves. But the most amazing sight is Big waterfall Sastavci. The crystal waters of the Plitvica and Korana rivers rush down from a 72-meter height in polyphonic silver streams.
17. Blue Sea of Nemophiles in Japan
Hitachi Seaside Park, Japan /Flickr: kobakenAre you also one of those
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The most touching place in the world, awakening all the best, all the pure in a person, is the Hitachi National Seaside Park in Japan, occupying 120 hectares. There are no centuries-old trees or intricate shrubs here - delicate flowers reign here all year round, replacing each other. They are not collected in elegant flower beds, but planted in huge fields, which is why suddenly a person begins to feel not the master of nature, but an integral part of it. Amazingly, the park’s world fame was brought not by proud tulips and graceful poppies, but by millions of tremulous nemophilas with airy petals, turning the earth into a blue ocean. Every year, Hitachi Park hosts an enchanting flower festival called “Harmony of Nemophiles.”
Trips
Our planet is beautiful, and you can find the best vacation spots in it.
You can travel to popular tourist destinations, or you can choose places where you will not encounter large crowds of tourists.
Here are some less popular places among tourists where you can relax and have a good time:
1. Unusual places to relax: underground beach
Hidden underground, a secret beach on one of the Marieta Islands in Mexico boasts crystal clear waters. You can get to it by boat along a long tunnel or by swimming.
2. Savage holiday in Peru
Huacachina is an uninhabited oasis in Peru. It is located near the city of Lima, Peru. Today this place is visited by those who like wild holidays - people come with backpacks, lay out tents, swim and practice sandboarding (riding a board on the dunes) and quad biking on the sands.
3. Holidays abroad: a village in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Those who have ever been to the village of Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina, were delighted with the incredibly beautiful monastery of Blagaj Tekija, built right next to the cliff in a cave where the Buna River originates. Tourists can see a beautiful wooden interior monastery
4. Relax on the pink lake
Lake Hillier on Middle Island, southwestern Australia, is pink in color. Even if you put water in a bottle it will be pink. Why the water is pink is still unknown, but scientists suggest that the reason lies in the salinity and specific microorganisms that live in the lake.
5. Scuba Dive Between North America and Europe
Silfra is a rift located in Lake Thingvallavatn in national park Thingvellir, Iceland is part of the divergent boundary between the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate. Here not only the most clean water, but the rift itself is so narrow that divers can touch North America and Europe with their hands at the same time.
6. Where to go on holiday: Isola Bellu
In the 1600s, Isola Bella was transformed from an ordinary stone island in the center of Lake Maggiore, Italy, into flower garden, surrounding the palace. In addition to the palace, the island area is also famous for its Baroque gardens.
7. Family holiday in the Maltese village
Popeye Village in Malta was originally created for the filming of the 1980 film Popeye, but was later converted into a theme park. Three truckloads of paint (about 2,000 gallons) were used to create the film's sets. Today, tourists can ride boats here, visit a wine house and jump on water jumps.
8. Holidays in China: red land
Red Earth in Dongchuan District is 250 km from Kunming City. High temperatures and frequent rainfall in the region have turned the soil color of Dongchuan red. The soil contains oxidized iron and minerals, which affect the color of the post and flowering plants all year round.
9. Unusual places on earth: Darvaza
Darvaza is a gas crater in Turkmenistan. How local residents, so tourists nicknamed this place “The Door to the Underworld”, or “The Gate to Hell”. This huge fire hole was created in 1971 when Soviet geologists foundunderground gas accumulationnear the village of Darvaza.
When drilling of an exploratory well began, experts discovered an underground void - at that moment the earth collapsed, after which it formed big hole, filled with gas. To avoid gas poisoning of people and livestock, it was decided to set the gas on fire. Geologists believed that the fire would go out after a few days, but they were wrong. Natural gas, which constantly emerges from the crater, continues to keep the fire going around the clock for several years now.
10. Holidays on the island of Flores
Flores Island, an island off the coast of Portugal, is famous for the flowers that dot the entire island. The name Florish came about precisely because of this feature. The island also has natural hot springs and lagoons where you can take a dip.
11. Active holidays in Greece
Giola on the island of Thassos in Greece is an isolated lagoon that arose naturally. This lagoon is located near the settlement of Astris. Getting here is not easy, as the nearest road is about 1 km away, and if you leave your car, you will have to walk. But if you succeed, you will not only enjoy a beautiful view, but also be able to swim in an unusual place overlooking the sea.
12. Vacation without the sea: an unusual cathedral over the rocks
The Church of Las Lajas is located 7 km from the city of Ipiales, Colombia, on the border of Colombia and Ecuador. It is located in the canyon of the Guaitara River, above green cliffs and waterfalls, and is one of the most popular temples in the country. The cathedral, created in the neo-Gothic style, stands right on the bridge.
13. Where to go on vacation in the summer: dunes in Brazil
During the rainy seasons, the Lençóis-Maranhenses National Park in the state of Maranhão, Brazil, appears unusual form. Thanks to frequent rainfall and 40-meter sand dunes, there are a large number of lagoons, but no vegetation.
The best time to visit this place is between July and September, when the deepest lagoons are most abundant.
14. Holidays in the jungle of Guatemala
The Guatemalan natural monument Semuc Champey is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful places in the country and in the world. This place is hidden from the eyes of tourists deep in the jungle. The name was given to it by the Kekchi Indians, and it is translated as “the place where the river goes underground.” There is jungle all around, and you can relax among them in the cool waters of natural pools.
15. Unusual city in New Zealand
Take a dip in Rotorua's hot springs on the shores of the lake of the same name. They are located on North Island, New Zealand. The city of Rotorua is also famous for its geysers, thermal waters and mud pools. This city was nicknamed "Sulfur City".
16. Holidays in Spain
The town of Setenil de las Bodegas appears among a network of caves in the rocks above the Rio Trejo River, Spain. The white houses of this rock city are built into the rock, and some even use it as a roof.
Here you can find many bars and restaurants serving delicious food.
17. Unusual park in South Africa
Namaqualand National Park in South Africa received its name in honor of the Nama people living in those places. Just once a year (usually in the spring) in these arid valleys it's raining, and they turn into colorful flower carpets of orange and white daisies.
It is worth noting that tourists are prohibited from visiting this place, but during the daisy season, a huge number of people from all over the world come, settle in towns and set up camps on the periphery of the park.
18. Cave in France
Discovered by a hunter in 1836, the cave in Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche, France, contains a network of underground reservoirs and rock formations with a total length of more than 60 km.
19. Holidays in French Polynesia
Rangiroa is the largest atoll of the Tuamotu archipelago and is located in French Polynesia. Here you can find a large number of oysters that produce black pearls.
The land area is 79 square meters. km, and it itself consists of a cluster of 415 small islands. This place is also famous among divers and dolphin lovers. In addition, manta rays, green sea turtles and hammerhead sharks live here.
20. Unusual city in Italy
The small Italian town of Castelluccio, Italy, is located near the commune of Norcia. It is known for its huge variety of flowers, which bloom between late May and July.
Bonus
Marble Cave
The Marble Caves are located on Lake Buenos Aires (or General Carrera).
Over thousands of years, the waves crashed against the calcium carbonate walls and eventually formed the marble patterns on the cave walls.
This lake of glacial origin can be found on the border of Chile and Argentina.
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Places where every cultured person dreams of visiting.
Experts from the world's largest travel site TripAdvisor have compiled a ranking of 25 cultural sites that were most highly rated by tourists from around the globe.
In general, if you have not yet decided on your vacation plans, in this review website you can find several great ideas. For the next 25 holidays.
1. Machu Picchu, Peru
Machu Picchu, recognized as one of the New Wonders of the World, is located in modern Peru, on the top of a mountain range at an altitude of 2450 meters above sea level. It is called the “city in the sky” or “city among the clouds”, sometimes called the “lost city of the Incas”. Some archaeologists believe that the city was created as a sacred mountain retreat by the great Inca ruler Pachacutec around 1440, and functioned until 1532, when the Spanish invaded the Inca Empire. In 1532, all its inhabitants mysteriously disappeared.
2. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the six largest mosques in the world. Named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, the founder and first president of the United Arab Emirates. Unlike many other Muslim temples, everyone is allowed into it, regardless of faith.
3. Taj Mahal, Agra, India
The Taj Mahal Mausoleum is one of the most recognizable landmarks not only in India but throughout the world. The structure was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, as well as a symbol of eternal love.
4. Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain
Walls decorated with intricate patterns, mosaic ornaments, hundreds of thin openwork columns - this is how the Cathedral Mosque of Cordoba appears today. Many centuries ago, there was an ancient Roman temple on this site, then it was replaced by a Visigothic church, and in 785 the Mezquita appeared. It became the second most important mosque on the planet, and the pilgrimage to Cordoba was even equated to the obligatory hajj to Mecca for every Muslim. But then the Catholics replaced the Moors, and Mezquita was turned into a Christian temple.
5. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Italy
The heart of the Vatican and everything Catholic world, St. Peter's Basilica is one of the main attractions of Rome. Here you can view ancient Rome from a bird's eye view, admire the interior of the cathedral from the top of the dome, celebrate Mass and even receive the blessing of the pontiff.
6. Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
The Cambodian temple Angkor Wat is the largest religious building ever created, the history of which goes back almost 9 centuries. Even its name speaks about the monumentality of the temple complex, because Angkor Wat literally translates as Temple City. It covers an area of 200 hectares and is surrounded by a moat 190 meters wide. This colossal structure is dedicated to the god Vishnu, revered in this area.
7. Bayon Temple Complex, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Bayon is one of the most amazing temples located on the territory of Angkor Thom and was its religious center. The “highlight” of Bayon are the towers with many faces carved from stone, silently looking from above over the vast territory of Angkor Thom, and during the heyday of the state, over the entire Khmer Empire. Initially, there were 54 towers, which symbolized the 54 provinces under the rule of the king. Today, only about 37 towers remain.
8. Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ on the Blood, St. Petersburg, Russia
The Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, better known as the Church of the Savior on Blood, became the only Russian attraction on Trip Advisor's list. The Savior on Spilled Blood attracts tourists from all over the world not only with the splendor of its domes and interiors, but also with its unusual history, which has given rise to many legends and speculations. Many of them are related to the fact that the temple was erected on the spot where on March 1, 1881, the People’s Volunteer I. Grinevitsky mortally wounded Alexander II, who was popularly called the Tsar Liberator for the abolition of serfdom.
9. Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
10. Walls of the old city, Dubrovnik, Croatia
In 1979, UNESCO declared Dubrovnik's Old Town a World Heritage Site, including a significant portion of the city's ancient walls. They surround the city on all four sides and contain a venerable collection of historical monuments, including towers, fortresses, churches, monasteries, squares and streets, schools, museums and galleries. Built for defensive purposes, these stone walls have protected its citizens since the founding of Dubrovnik in the 6th century.
11. Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar
Shwedagon Pagoda is the tallest spiritual building in Myanmar, or, as it is also called, the Land of Pagodas. The entire complex of the giant pagoda occupies more than five hectares of land, on which, in addition to the main structure, there are many smaller spiers and countless sculptures of mythical and real animals : golden griffins and elephants, dragons and lions. The Shwedagon Pagoda became what it is today in the 15th century, during the reign of Queen Shinsobu. It was then that the gigantic temple was finally given the shape of an inverted begging bowl and sheathed in gold from top to bottom.
12. Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, Washington, DC
The Lincoln Memorial is a majestic temple made in the ancient Greek style and somewhat reminiscent of the Parthenon. It is supported by 36 white marble columns, representing the number of states that belonged to the United States at the time of President Lincoln's death. In the center of the temple is a statue of the world's most respected American president sitting in a chair. Its height is 5.79 meters.
13. Ancient City of Petra, Petra/Wadi Musa, Jordan
In the very heart of Jordan, in the Wadi Musa valley, deep in the sandy mountains, there is the most amazing ancient city of Petra. Petra was originally a temporary refuge for the nomadic Nabatean tribes. From several fortified rock caves, it gradually grew into a large fortified city. There is only one way to get to the city - through the narrow Siq gorge, which was once the bed of a mountain stream. Petra still belongs to the Bedouins, who warmly welcome guests to their land.
14. Section of the Great Wall of China Mutianyu, Beijing, China
On no other section of the Great Wall of China were restoration work carried out as well as on the Mutianyu section. This site, with 22 watchtowers that have retained their original appearance, is a true architectural masterpiece. The phrase Mutianyu with Chinese language translates as “valley in which you can admire the views of the fields.” Among all the sections of the Great Wall of China, Mutianyu is the longest fully restored section open to tourists.
15. Ancient city of Ephesus, Selcuk, Türkiye
The largest and best-preserved ancient city on the Aegean Sea and the second most important after Pompeii in the Mediterranean, ancient Ephesus is the most visited attraction in Turkey. Legends connect the appearance of the city with the name of Androcles, the son of the ruler of Athens, Codra, who, on the advice of an oracle, arrived in these places to found the temple of Artemis. The city got its name from the Amazon Ephesia, Androcles' lover.
16. Alhambra, Spain
The Alhambra (Arabic: Al Hamra - literally "Red Castle") is an ancient palace and fortress of the Moorish rulers of the province of Granada in southern Spain. The castle occupies the top of a rocky plateau on the southeastern border of Granada. The name Alhambra probably comes from the color of the sun-dried clay or bricks from which the castle walls are made. However, some historians suggest that the name came from the “red flame of torches” that illuminated the many years of construction of the castle, which went on around the clock.
17. Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia
The Australian War Memorial is the main memorial dedicated to the memory of soldiers killed during the First and Second World Wars. Today it is considered one of the most significant monuments of its kind in the world. The memorial is located near the Parliament building, from the balcony of which a 360-degree panorama of the monument opens.
18. Siena Cathedral, Siena, Italy
According to the chronicles, at the beginning of the 13th century, the inhabitants of the city-state of Siena, which acted as the main competitor and adversary of Florence, “called upon their leaders to build a temple more magnificent than that of their neighbors.” So, between 1215 and 1263, on the site of the old temple, the Duomo of Siena was founded according to the plan of the Gothic master Niccolò Pisano. Today this majestic temple is the main attraction of the city.
19. Milan Cathedral (Duomo), Milan, Italy
The most important place in Milan is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente (Duomo), a pearl of Italian Gothic architecture, which was built from 1386 to early XIX century. Third largest catholic church planets can safely be considered one of the wonders of the world. Its hundred-meter spiers tower over the center of Milan, and the golden statue of the Madonna on the longest spire (four meters high) is visible from many areas of the city.
20. Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain
The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is one of the most famous long-term construction projects in the world: its construction began almost 150 years ago and continues to this day. Although Antonio Gaudi initially had nothing to do with the construction of this temple, a year after the start of work he headed this project. Gaudi built the temple for 30 years until he died. The reason for such a long construction period is that the Sagrada Familia is built solely on donations from parishioners.
25. Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. Its architect was the Dane Jorn Utzon. Having designed original roofs, somewhat vaguely reminiscent of shells, he gave Sydney a magnificent gift - a symbol of the city. Today, every tourist planning to visit Australia must include an excursion to the majestic opera house in his travel itinerary.
