Places you should definitely visit. Ten places you definitely need to visit (34 photos)
While you're young, it's time to travel! After all, you will have to build a career, start a family, raise children, help your parents in the garden on weekends, and much more - there’s no time for travel anymore! But youth is what you need! Today we will tell you about twenty places that you should definitely visit before you turn forty.
1. Venice, Italy
“A beauty betrothed to the sea” - this is how poets spoke about Venice. This is a city of lovers, a fairy tale city, romantic and picturesque. It's definitely worth a visit, but be careful: Venice is incredibly hot and very, very crowded, so plan your route in advance. The best time here is in late autumn or winter, and, of course, in the evenings!
2. Monasteries of Meteora, Greece
These Orthodox monasteries are very calm, spiritual and majestic. The atmosphere in this place is simply incredible! If you want a thoughtful and leisurely walk through the mountains in Greece, then this is just for you.
3. Balos, Crete
This is a wonderful place where you can swim and enjoy the beauty of nature. The views are simply breathtaking!
4. Vatnajokull, Iceland
This giant relict glacier in Iceland will surely amaze you with its calm power. And in general, Iceland is incredibly beautiful, we definitely recommend visiting there. But be careful, this country is quite expensive.
5. Marrakech, Morocco
If you are a fan of the atmosphere and spirit of the East, then Morocco is the ideal place to experience all of the above! By the way, this state is quite open to Europeans, so you are unlikely to feel uncomfortable there.
6. Barcelona, Spain
One of the most beautiful cities world, the capital of Catalonia is always open to tourists. Majestic squares, huge Catholic churches, interesting museums and the unique Spanish flavor - all this is Barcelona!
7. Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
This Croatian national park simply mesmerizing! Words are unnecessary here, these lakes need to be seen. By the way, Croatia itself is also very picturesque: visit Dubrovnik, take a ride along the Dalmatian Riviera - the Balkans will find something to surprise you with!
8. Jerusalem, Israel
Comments are unnecessary here. Jerusalem is the Holy Land, where the Christian faith began and history was made. Visiting here is a must have.
9. Istanbul, Türkiye
Another place for those who want to feel the oriental atmosphere. Istanbul is a large, bustling, open and pleasant, if somewhat hectic, city. Be sure to visit here!
10. Flower fields, Holland
Fields where tulips grow to the horizon are the hallmark of the Netherlands. We assure you, it is very beautiful! And in Holland itself there is something to see, just like Amsterdam alone.
11. Santorini, Greece
This area in Greece is famous for its incredibly picturesque views. Greece itself is a very beautiful Mediterranean European country. We recommend visiting it in the spring: then it is not hot and there are fewer people.
12. Rome, Italy
The eternal City, the capital of the world, the cradle of history - all this is about Rome. European civilization began in Rome, which was reflected in the city: it is huge, calm, majestic and truly ancient. Cathedrals, ancient forums, the Colosseum and of course the Vatican - all this cannot be missed! Be sure to include Italy in your travel plans.
13. Paris, France
The city of romance and lovers, charming and imposing Paris is one of the pillars of European culture! And although in recent years the city is definitely not the same as it was before, we still highly recommend visiting here.
14. Prague, Czech Republic
Ancient, very sophisticated, gothic and gloomy in a good way, Prague is a city that you definitely need to see at least once in your life. The Czech Republic will delight you with beer and Czech sausages, as well as wonderful examples of medieval architecture.
15. Durmitor, Montenegro
If you visit Plitvice Lakes in Croatia, take the time to go to neighboring Montenegro. The country is very small, but very picturesque. Its pearl is the Durmitor National Park in the north of the state. Forests, majestic mountains, crystal clean lakes– in general, it’s worth it!
16. Budapest, Hungary
Budapest is an incredibly pleasant city. It is atmospheric, sincere and inviting. The prices there are low, and the views are wonderful, the parliament alone is worth it! In general, we highly recommend that you somehow spend a day or two in the Hungarian capital.
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Denmark. She tops the list of the most safe countries on Earth with a calm flow of life. Even when the Danish capital was occupied by the Nazis during World War II, it did not take part in the hostilities. This is because the Danes prefer to solve economic issues instead of participating in various armed conflicts. The people of Denmark are distinguished by their friendliness, openness and responsiveness.
Norway. This is one of the calmest, friendliest countries with comfortable living conditions. Norway is the country with the highest human development index. One of the country's main priorities, which the Oslo government always puts first, is maintaining public order.
Singapore. It gained its independence as a sovereign Republic in 1965. He pursues a policy to maintain social, peaceful, economic, warm relations with all countries. Singapore also participates in various global, unilateral and multilateral organizations to promote international cooperation. Singapore is one of the safest and richest countries in the world with a low crime rate.
Slovenia. This is a beautiful European country with low crime and a low level of organized internal conflicts. In addition, its major cities such as Maribor and Ljubljana are filled with unique culture. In Slovenia you can take a trip to picturesque lakes Bled and Bohinj, visit Triglav National Park and Škocjan Caves. In addition, Slovenia is known for its health and health resorts.
Sweden. One of the most beautiful is Sweden, located in the far north of Europe. Despite being one of the largest arms exporters in Europe, the country has a low rate of robbery. In addition, Sweden has maintained a neutral policy and has not been involved in any wars or conflicts for two centuries, and today for many it represents an exemplary model of a developed society.
Iceland. It also ranks high on this list due to its non-participation in world conflicts. Iceland almost never makes headlines, with the exception of the country's financial crisis in 2008-2009. Iceland is an amazing place with spectacular nature, huge glaciers and raging volcanoes, as well as numerous unique natural and cultural attractions in Reykjavik, the country's capital.
Belgium. One of the best and safest countries to live in, located in the heart of Europe, is Belgium. This small country occupies a special place. Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is the headquarters of the European Union and NATO. Belgium boasts cities with medieval architecture, beautiful town halls, majestic castles and stunning nature.
Czech Republic. In 1993, as a result of the Velvet Revolution and the peaceful division of Czechoslovakia, two new countries appeared on world maps - the Czech Republic and Slovakia. It mainly focuses on creating a strong capitalism in the country and a stable investment climate with the development of high levels of human potential. Tourists from all over the world come to the Czech Republic to admire the magnificent capital Prague, the breathtaking natural beauty of the mountains and visit popular resort town Karlovy Vary.
Switzerland. The Swiss support a well-functioning government and open politics. Thanks to high-quality governance in the country, Switzerland received the lowest level of political instability, and was also included in the list of the most peaceful countries in the world with a low level of violent crime. In many international and global political issues, Switzerland maintains neutrality, while at the same time maintaining close diplomatic relations with various world countries.
Japan. It is one of the countries with a fascinating culture and has the third largest economy in the world due to its advanced technology. Japan has not taken part in any armed conflicts since World War II, with the exception of minor internal disputes in the country. Now its main focus is maintaining peaceful relations with neighboring countries and maintaining a low crime rate.
Ireland. With her rich historical places With amazing green pastures and friendly people, it's no wonder Ireland is one of the safest countries on Earth. However, the country has a slightly elevated level of religious internal conflict between Protestants and Catholics. Despite this fact, Ireland is fairyland with many reasons for tourism. Her rich story literature, picturesque coastline and legendary hospitality make Ireland a great place to visit at any time of the year.
Finland. One of the calmest countries with good living conditions, which is not distinguished by its warlike character, is Finland. The development of the education system in Finland is one of the main tasks. Today it ranks among the top five countries with the highest level of education in the world.
Our world is an amazing place! Many countries, different nature, very special people - we discover the world in a new way every time, despite the fact that we travel to the same country several times a year. Our team has set itself the goal of discovering for you those countries that we love and appreciate, and where we travel with pleasure. Again and again.
We decided to write an informative article for you and name the TOP 10 countries where, in the opinion of our club, active rest, definitely worth a visit!
1. Norway – a country of fjords and trolls
Few people have not heard of Norway with its very special culture. This is a country where reality and fairy tale meet - Norwegian citizens believe in trolls with all conviction and know that even in the most ordinary situations there is a place for a miracle.
Surely, you yourself have heard a lot about Norway - about the country of fjords and Vikings, where from a mixture of water in all its physical states, rocks, greenery and a very special atmosphere looms amazing world, which attracts with its unusualness. Fjords and ferries are a big part of the most popular excursions. People come here to look at the rocks from the water, swim through all the fjords, visit Lofoten Islands, learn more about the harsh life of the Vikings and go fishing.
We look at Norway from a different perspective. Active holidays with us include trekking, excursions to off-the-beaten-path places and new places that are unlike anything else. Preacher's Rock, Pea, Troll's Tongue, Folgefonna glacier, Galhepiggen mountain, Bessegen trail - we see all this with our own eyes and get to know the very soul of Norway!
2. Hospitable Georgia and the secrets of antiquities
Another important place on our trips is Georgia, a country famous for its incredible hospitality and unique culture. Georgia is not only a country of beach holidays. Of course, Batumi, Ureki and Kobuleti cannot be crossed out from the list of must-see cities, but for those who want to fully get acquainted with the sights of the country, delve into the foundations of life, appreciate all the beauty of nature and touch the secrets of one of the most ancient nationalities - this is not enough.
The active recreation club's trips to Georgia have a large excursion component. We are not only going to Georgia to try local cuisine and enjoy wine tastings, but also to touch the secrets of this country with a wide soul. Caves and cave cities monasteries, fortresses, canyons, waterfalls - this is only a small part of what we visit on our trips around Georgia. We learn about the architectural features of popular ensembles and spend a lot of time relaxing - active and not so active.
3. Iceland, the land of ice and fire
Iceland has its secrets and always excites the imagination. “A country located on another planet” is what it is sometimes called. And every time we get there, we are convinced that this is so.
Every time we come to Iceland, we are amazed by its majestic beauty. The volcanoes Eyjafjallajokull, Krapla, Grímsvetn, the geysers of Gelsir and Strokkur, the waterfalls Gullfoss and Skógafoss are the hallmark of Iceland, and on every trip we cannot afford to miss visiting them. And although the team of our active travel club has repeatedly visited the most interesting places in Iceland, each time we are again and again surprised by the inner power that sleeps in the bowels of the earth of the land of fire and ice. If you haven't been to Iceland yet, don't delay! This country is simply a must visit! Must see!
4. Ski resorts in Finland
Our TOP 10 countries also includes Finland. Most residents of the Northern capital of Russia know it like the back of their hand. Many people come here just for the sake of it - to go shopping, get a Schengen visa, walk through the parks and streets of border towns. But few people think about this country as ideal location for family active recreation. But this is where they are located two of the most comfortable ski resorts, have been combined into one for several years now - Ukkohalla and Pagliakka. But there is also Ylläs - for those who love more difficult and longer trails, who appreciate the vast expanses of snow and are ready to admire the untouched nature, combining physical activity with valuable minutes of rest.
Why are these resorts great for families? Yes, because there are a lot of skiing and cross-country trails of varying difficulty, and even the smallest tourist skier will be interested in skiing and looking at the expanses covered in snow. In addition, on active trips to Finland we stop at comfortable cottages and we don’t deny ourselves anything.
5. India, the Himalayas and places of power
We can talk about India for a long time and everything is to the point: people come here to look at a completely different world. Indians are a special people; they think completely differently from Russians. This is why we are so drawn here. And it pulls for various reasons. Some people love noisy cities, where you can get lost in the narrow streets and look at the undisguised life of the inhabitants of this country. Someone comes here to learn spiritual practices and join something greater than our material world.
We included this country in the TOP 10 primarily because of its nature and, of course, because we can touch the secret. For example, one of our favorite tours is a trip to the Roerich Himalayas, where we travel to the same places as the famous artist and traveler. We go where Nikolai Konstantinovich drew inspiration, we visit Buddhist, Hindu and Sikh shrines. Another popular trip is to the Himalayas to places of power. We are going to Rishikesh, the mecca of Buddhism and yoga, and of course, we are visiting the Gomukh glacier, from which the sacred Ganges river flows. And for those who are inspired by the nature of the Himalayas, we have specially created a route with a visit to the Valley of Flowers - we go there in August-September, at a time when most of the plants bloom here, creating an indescribable pattern. We're going up to alpine lake Heckmund, we go rafting on the Ganges and visit many sacred places and Places of Power of the Himalayas.
This is probably why every time we come back from trips to the Himalayas enlightened and in harmony with ourselves!
6. Romantic Italy
Italy needs no introduction. People come here for the atmosphere - to enjoy the most famous sights, visit romantic Venice, and pose in ancient Pisa. But few people know that the best holiday in Italy is active!
First of all, what you should pay attention to is the Dolomites. Autumn trekking or winter riding? We have not yet decided which is better, so we are going there both in the fall and in the winter so that we have the opportunity to compare and evaluate all types of outdoor activities!
Don't forget about Venice - we devote the whole day to exploring this city with all its charms, secrets and entertainment.
The third pearl of Italy, which submits to us, is Tuscany with its wonderful landscapes and cities. The province is especially beautiful in autumn - its hills are especially beautiful at this time of year! Our trip to Tuscany begins with the Path of Love, where at the very end breathtaking views of the surrounding area await us. We stop by the medieval town of San Gimignano, which seems to be stuck in the 18th century; we visit Siena with its famous Piazza Del Campo; we look into the Chianti Valley, where wine-growing lands lie; We’ll walk around Pisa and be sure to take photos with the most famous tower; We'll go on sightseeing treks and see picturesque villages.
7. Hot Greece
Who hasn't been to Greece yet? This destination is one of the most popular among our tourists. People come here to enjoy the sun, sea, beautiful weather and excellent service. But a beach holiday is not all that Greece has to offer.
Our active recreation club decided to shift interest a little. We have more than enough sun and sea, because we travel on a comfortable yacht. What's good about this trip? Yes, at least because we are not tied to one place and see not just one city, but many at once! Complete freedom of action, movement and places to visit! We visit the most vibrant and interesting places in Greece, but places where you don’t often see tourists.
Yachting in Greece is ideal for family active holidays. This trip is interesting for both children and adults, and no special preparation is required. And this, of course, attracts more and more people to such tours every time.
8. Czech Republic and its Paradise
Most of those who traveled around Europe undoubtedly visited the Czech Republic. Prague, Karlovy Vary, Brno are cities that you excitedly talk about after returning. And every traveler agrees that yes, you should definitely visit the Czech Republic.
Now imagine what will happen if you travel not to well-worn places, but where there are not many tourists. For example, visit Czech Switzerland or even Czech Paradise - don’t be surprised, there are such! Czech Switzerland slightly more than completely covered observation towers, villages with such a history that we never dreamed of! Czech Paradise is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful places on the ground. Here you can see ancient castles, rocks that were carved by nature, but look as if they were processed by man... Once there, it’s as if you’re transported to the Middle Ages. And if you add to this unique nature, then you will immediately understand that visiting the Czech capital is far from the most interesting thing that awaits us in this country!
9. Active Vietnam
Now Vietnam is one of the most popular destinations. Beach holiday here is delightful, and the active component is bright as nowhere else. This is where young people like to go – it’s interesting, fun, spacious and not too expensive.
And of course, our active recreation club goes to Vietnam with pleasure - there we go boating on Ha Long Bay, go trekking in low but very picturesque mountains, enjoy the beaches of Mui Ne - kite, surf and windsurf with virtually no sleep, rest and lunch break!
10. Vast Russia
And of course, we cannot ignore the beauty of our native country. Russia is good for everyone. And we, of course, pay tribute to her. As a rule, our trips around the country are more like weekend tours, but in some cases our trips can last for a week.
We really love winter skiing in Toksovo and walks on the ice of Ruskeala, walks in autumn Pskov, summer evenings in Pechory and Izborsk, spring trips to the Pushkin Mountains... Our team’s imagination knows no bounds - we go to the Kronstadt Dam, visit Vyborg, and visit swamp reserves. And the most important thing is that each time our trips are different, we practically do not repeat tours in Russia, but find new and new places that are interesting and a must-see.
Well, don’t forget about our traditional summer rest on Ladoga under scarlet sails! All summer we enjoy discovering the open spaces of Ladoga, spending the night in tents and exploring nature Leningrad region in the water surface. Still Ladoga lake is a unique ecological object, for the most part recognized as a protected area. And don’t forget that traveling around Ladoga under scarlet sails is not at all useless - we teach sailing skills, fish, walk through the forest and coastal rocks and, of course, swim and sunbathe. Such a trip makes you feel new, plunge into the world of nature and adventure!
We present the most beautiful places in our country, which should be seen not only by every photographer and traveler, but also by every resident of our vast Russia. Read our material and you will see: we all have something to be proud of!
Natural parks, reserves
Lena Pillars, Yakutia
Lena pillars - natural Park in Russia, located on the banks of the Lena River in the Khangalassky ulus of Yakutia, 104 km from the city of Pokrovsk. Stretching for many kilometers, the complex of vertically elongated rocks, intricately piled up along the banks of the Lena, cutting through the Prilenskoye Plateau with a deep valley, never ceases to attract photographers and travelers. The pillars reach their greatest density between the villages of Petrovskoye and Tit-Ary.
The height of the rock formations reaches 100 meters. Scientists believe that the formation of rocks began 560–540 million years ago, and the formation of the Lena Pillars as a landform began about 400 thousand years ago.
The Lena Pillars Natural Park was organized on the basis of the decree of the President of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) dated August 16, 1994 No. 837 and the government decree of February 10, 1995 and is subordinate to the regional Ministry of Nature Protection. The area of the park is 485 thousand hectares, the park consists of two branches - “Stolby” and “Sinsky”.
Valley of Geysers, Kamchatka
The Valley of Geysers, one of the largest geyser fields in the world and the only one in Eurasia, is located in Kamchatka in the Kronotsky State biosphere reserve, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the natural complex “Volcanoes of Kamchatka”.
The valley is a deep canyon of the Geysernaya River, on the sides of which there is an area of about 6 square meters. km there are numerous outlets of geysers, hot springs, mud pots, thermal areas, waterfalls and lakes. In this area there is an abnormally high biodiversity and high contrast natural conditions and microclimate. The ecosystem of the Valley of Geysers is unique throughout the country. The territory of the valley is protected by a reserve regime.
Since 1992, under an agreement with the reserve, helicopter excursions have been organized here, and there is a strict system of rules for organizing excursions in order to maintain the balance of the ecosystem. In 2008, based on voting results, the Valley of Geysers was included in the list of seven wonders of Russia.
Weathering pillars, Komi Republic
Weathering pillars (Mansi logs) are a geological monument located in the Troitsko-Pechora region of the Komi Republic on the territory of the Pechora-Ilych Nature Reserve on Mount Man-Pupu-ner (“Small Mountain of Idols” translated from the Mansi language), in the interfluve of the Ichotlyaga and Pechora rivers . With this extraordinary place There are many legends associated with it. The pillars are considered one of the seven wonders of Russia.
The weathering pillars are located quite far from inhabited places. Reaching them is in some sense a feat. To do this, by the way, you need to obtain a pass from the administration of the reserve. From the Sverdlovsk region and Perm region there is walking route, from the Komi Republic side - automobile, water and walking routes.
About 200 million years ago, in place of the stone pillars there were high mountains. Rain, snow, wind, frost and heat gradually destroyed the mountains, and especially weak rocks. Hard sericite-quartzite shales were less destroyed and have survived to this day, while soft rocks were destroyed by weathering and carried by water and wind into relief depressions.
One pillar, 34 m high, stands somewhat apart from the others. Six others lined up at the edge of the cliff. The pillars have bizarre outlines and, depending on the place of inspection, resemble either the figure of a huge man, or the head of a horse or ram. It’s true: this place is ideal for a photographer’s imagination! In past times, the Mansi were deified by grandiose stone sculptures, worshiped them, but climbing Manpupuner was considered the greatest sin.
Curonian Spit, Kaliningrad region
Curonian Spit- sand spit located on the coast Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon. It is a narrow and long saber-shaped strip of land separating the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea and stretching from the city of Zelenogradsk in the Kaliningrad region to the city of Klaipeda (Smiltyne) (Lithuania). The name of the spit comes from the name of the ancient Curonian tribes who lived here before the colonization of Prussia by the Germans.
The length is 98 kilometers, the width ranges from 400 meters (in the area of the village of Lesnoy) to 3.8 kilometers (in the area of \u200b\u200bCape Bulviko, just north of Nida).
The Curonian Spit is a unique natural-anthropogenic landscape and a territory of exceptional aesthetic value: the Curonian Spit is the largest sand body, included, along with the Hel and Vistula, in the Baltic complex of sand spits, which has no analogues in the world. High level biological diversity due to the combination of different landscapes - from desert (dunes) to tundra (raised bog) - provides insight into important and long-term ecological and biological processes in evolution.
The most significant element of the spit's relief is a continuous strip of white sand dunes 0.3 - 1 km wide, some of them approaching the highest in the world (up to 68 m). Thanks to his geographical location and orientation from northeast to southwest, it serves as a corridor for migratory birds of many species flying from the northwestern regions of Russia, Finland and the Baltic countries to the countries of the Middle and Southern Europe. Every year in spring and autumn, from 10 to 20 million birds fly over the spit, a significant part of which stop here to rest and feed.
Favorable climatic conditions allow you to relax on the Curonian Spit from May to November. In 2000, the Curonian Spit was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Nature reserve "Stolby". Krasnoyarsk region
The reserve is located on the northwestern spurs of the Eastern Sayan Mountains, bordering the Central Siberian Plateau. The natural boundaries of the protected area are the right tributaries of the river. Yenisei: in the northeast - the Bazaikha river, in the south and southwest - the Mana and Bolshaya Slizneva rivers. From the northeast, the territory borders the city of Krasnoyarsk; the border of the reserve can be reached by bus. The reserve was founded in 1925 on the initiative of city residents to preserve natural complexes around the picturesque syenite outcrops - “pillars”. Currently, its area is 47,219 hectares. Submitted to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Lakes
Lake Baikal, Eastern Siberia
It is unlikely that Baikal needs any descriptions, but still... Baikal is the most deep lake on the planet, the largest natural reservoir fresh water. The lake and coastal areas are distinguished by a unique diversity of flora and fauna. Local residents and many in Russia traditionally call Baikal the sea.
Meaning maximum depth lake - 1642 m - was established in 1983 by L. G. Kolotilo and A. I. Sulimov during hydrographic work. Average depth The lake is also very large - 744.4 m. Besides Baikal, only two lakes on Earth have a depth of more than 1000 meters: Tanganyika (1470 m) and the Caspian Sea (1025 m). One of the visiting cards of Russia, a place that you need to see with your own eyes at least once in your life!
Lake Seliger, Tver and Novgorod regions
Another place that needs no introduction. By the way, Seliger has another name - Ostashkovskoye Lake, after the name of the city of Ostashkov, located on the lake shore. The area of the lake is 260 sq. km, including about 38 sq. km. km there are islands (there are more than 160 of them on Seliger). The largest among them is Khachin Island. The area of the entire pool is 2275 sq. km.
Seliger receives 110 tributaries. The largest are the Krapivenka, Soroga and Seremukha rivers. Only one river, Selizharovka, flows out of it. The lake lies at an altitude of 205 meters above sea level and is of glacial origin. This explains its peculiar shape - it is not a lake in the usual concept, but rather a chain of lakes stretching from north to south for 100 km and connected by short narrow channels. The coastline, more than 500 km long, is rugged - forested headlands, deep picturesque bays jutting into the land, and islands of various shapes.
The water in Seliger is clear, transparency reaches 5 meters. On the shore of the southern part of Lake Seliger are the city of Ostashkov and the New Yeltsy estate.
Lake Kezenoy-am, Chechen Republic
Kezenoy-am - lake on the border of the Vedeno district Chechen Republic and Botlikhsky district of Dagestan. This is the largest and deepest lake in the North Caucasus, located at an altitude of more than 1800 meters above sea level. The surface of the lake is 2.4 sq. km.
The depth of the lake reaches 74 m. The length of the lake from north to south is 2 kilometers, and from west to east - 2.7 kilometers. The maximum width is 735 meters. The length of the coastline is 10 kilometers.
Lake Baskunchak
Akhtubinsky district, Astrakhan region
Baskunchak - salt Lake, having an area of about 115 sq. km in Akhtubinsky district Astrakhan region, approximately 270 km north of the Caspian Sea, and 53 km east of the Volga. Lake Baskunchak is part of a unique natural complex that includes Mount Big Bogdo. In 1997, the Bogdinsko-Baskunchaksky natural complex was declared a reserve (Bogdinsko-Baskunchaksky Nature Reserve), where a special environmental regime was established on an area of 53.7 thousand hectares.
On the coast of the lake there are deposits of medicinal clays. In June-August, tourists come to the lake to bathe in brine and take mud baths. There is no need to talk about the beauty of these places. There are no fewer photographers here than people who want to improve their health.
Jack London Lake, Magadan Region
Located in the upper reaches of the Kolyma River in the Yagodninsky district of the Magadan region, it lies among the mountains, at an altitude of 803 meters, the length of the lake in the northwest direction is 10 kilometers, depth is 50 meters.
There are many small lakes around Jack London Lake. The most prominent lakes in size are lakes Mechta, Anemone, Gray Chaika, Nevidimka, Neighboring, and Kudinovskie lakes. One of the most beautiful and exotic lakes Far East. Old-timers say that the lake got its name thanks to an unusual find made by the “discoverers”. When the lake was discovered, researchers found Jack London's book "Martin Eden" on the shore.
Lake Elton, Volgograd region
Elton is a salty, drainless, self-sedating lake in the Pallasovsky district of the Volgograd region, located near the border with Kazakhstan. It is considered the largest mineral lake in Europe and one of the most mineralized in the world. They say that the name of the lake comes from the Mongolian word “Altyn-Nor” - “golden bottom”.
Lake area - 152 sq. km. Until 1882, salt was mined on Elton; in 1910, the Elton medical sanatorium was founded on its shores (moved to a new location in 1945). In 2001, the lake and the adjacent territories of virgin steppes (106 thousand hectares) became part of the State Institution “Eltonsky Natural Park”.
Blue Lakes. Cherek-Balkarian Gorge, Kabardino-Balkaria
A group of five karst lakes in the Cherek region of Kabardino-Balkaria is located at the foot of the rocky ridge from where the Cherek-Balkarian gorge begins. Located at the entrance to the gorge, Blue Lake is a unique a natural phenomenon, interesting not only for Kabardino-Balkaria, but also on a national scale. The Lower Blue Lake has several names: Chirik-kel (bulk) - rotten (smelly) lake; Sherej-ana (kab.) - Cherek’s mother; Psykhurey (kab.) - round water (lake), natural artesian well.
The uniqueness of Nizhny blue lake is that with a relatively small surface (only 235×130 m), its depth reaches 258 meters. The surface water temperature in winter and summer is about +9 degrees. Not a single stream or river flows into the lake, but about 70 million liters flow out every day. The lake level remains unchanged, which is explained by powerful underwater sources. The blue color of the water is due to the presence of hydrogen sulfide and the refraction of light rays in the deep pool.
The nature here is quite picturesque: green hills, dense beech forests on steep slopes, and in the distance, in the blue haze, peaks sparkling in the sun. Closer to Babugent the greenery becomes brighter and juicier. Near the village of Babugent there is a fork in the road. At the beginning of the road to the lake in the rock there is a cave in which traces of an ancient parking lots V-X centuries AD. Now many bats live there, and sometimes, in bad weather, shepherds with flocks of sheep take shelter.
Seydozero, Kola Peninsula, Murmansk region
Lake in the Lovozero tundra on the Kola Peninsula. "Seid" translated from the Sami language means "sacred". The lake is located at an altitude of 189 m above sea level. The length of Seydozero is 8 km, width is from 1.5 to 2.5 km.
According to a number of science fiction writers and ufologists, it is one of the supposed places of existence of the Hyperborean civilization. Seekers of the unknown have been exploring these places since 1922.
Lake (reservoir) Zyuratkul. Chelyabinsk region
Zyuratkul is located in Satka district Chelyabinsk region on the territory of the same name national park. One of the highest (724 m above sea level) reservoirs in the Southern Urals. The reservoir is surrounded mountain ranges, covered with dark coniferous forests. To the southwest is the Nurgush ridge - the highest ridge in the Chelyabinsk region. The main river feeding the reservoir is the Bolshoi Kyl. Near the source of the Satka River and the dam there is the small village of Zyuratkul, connected by bus to the city of Satka.
Previously, Zyuratkul was a natural lake. Now it is a reservoir formed by a dam built on Bolshaya Satka. A giant geoglyph was found in the lake area. About forty stone tools made of quartzite were also discovered. The technique of stone chipping makes it possible to date the tools to the Neolithic and Chalcolithic (VI-III millennium BC). Researchers are still inclined to the Copper-Stone Age (IV-III millennium BC). It is noted that at that time Southern Urals there were practically no forests (they appeared only 2,500 years ago), so the figure was easy to construct and then view from the neighboring ridge until it was covered with a layer of soil.
Until the winter of 2012, another popular attraction was located on the shore of Lake Zyuratkul - Whale Pier, which was also called the “Ural Disneyland”. But in the fall of 2012, by court order, it was demolished.
Mountains and volcanoes
Elbrus, Kabardino-Balkaria
Elbrus is a stratovolcano located on the border of the republics of Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia. Elbrus is located north of Bolshoy Caucasian ridge and is the highest peak in Russia. Considering that the border between Europe and Asia is ambiguous, Elbrus is often called the highest European mountain peak, thereby including it in the list of “Seven Summits”.
The height of the western peak is 5642 m, the eastern one is 5621 m. The Adylsu, Shkheldy, Adyrsu gorges, the Donguz-Oruna and Ushba massifs are very popular among climbers and mountain tourists. The Elbrus region is the most popular ski resort Russia. The total area of Elbrus glaciers is 134.5 square meters. km. The most famous of them: Big and Small Azau, Terskol.
Altai Mountains
The Altai Mountains represent a complex system of the highest ridges in Siberia, separated by deep river valleys and vast intramountain and intermountain basins. A mountain system at the junction of the borders of Russia, Mongolia, China and Kazakhstan. It is divided into Southern Altai (Southwestern), Southeastern Altai and Eastern Altai, Central Altai, Northern and Northeastern Altai, Northwestern Altai.
The Altai, Katunsky reserves and the Ukok plateau together form the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Altai - Golden Mountains”. Thousands of tourists come to Altai. This favorite place for photo tours and independent trips.
Divnogorye plateau, Liskinsky district, Voronezh region
“Divnogorye” is a hill and museum-reserve in the Liskinsky district of the Voronezh region of Russia. It is located 10 km west of the center of the region on the right bank of the Don River and 80 km south of Voronezh. The museum here was founded in 1988, and in 1991 it received the status of a museum-reserve. Currently, the museum-reserve is one of the most popular and most recognizable attractions in the Voronezh region. Every season, from May to October, it is visited by more than 60 thousand tourists.
The area of the museum-reserve is more than 11 sq. km. Maximum height the plateau above sea level reaches 181 meters, relative - 103 meters (the mouth of the Tikhaya Sosna River at the confluence with the Don, which flows at the foot of the plateau, is located at an altitude of 78 m above sea level).
Dombay-Ulgen, Karachay-Cherkess Republic
Dombay-Ulgen - the top of the western part of the Dividing Range Greater Caucasus(on the border of Abkhazia and the Karachay-Cherkess Republic). Dombay-Ulgen is the highest peak in Abkhazia, located east of the village of Dombay, has three peaks: western (4036 m), main (4046 m) and eastern (3950 m).
From main peak A steep ridge extends to the north, ending in a depression - the “Dombay saddle”. From the Dombay saddle there is a classic route (category 3B), which can be climbed in one day with a descent to the camp.
Putorana Plateau, Krasnoyarsk Territory
Putorana Plateau - mountain range, located in the north-west of the Central Siberian Plateau. In the north and west, the plateau ends with a steep ledge (800 m or more), while the southern and eastern parts are characterized by gentle slopes. The maximum height of the plateau is 1701 m, among the highest peaks are Mount Kamen (1701 m), Kholokit (1542 m), Kotuyskaya (1510 m). In the north, the Putorana Plateau borders the Taimyr Peninsula. The name Putorana translated from Evenki means “lakes with steep banks.”
The area of the plateau is 250 thousand sq. km, which is comparable to the territory of Great Britain. On the territory of the plateau is the Putorana State nature reserve, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Marble Canyon Ruskeala, Republic of Karelia, Ruskeala village
Mountain Park "Ruskeala" is a tourist complex located in the Sortavala region of the Republic of Karelia, near the village of Ruskeala. The main object of the complex is a former marble quarry filled with groundwater.
The quarries discovered by Pastor Alopeus began to be developed at the beginning of the reign of Catherine II. The first developments were led by Captain Kozhin, who was advised by Italian specialists. Today, the length of the quarry from north to south is 460 meters, the width is up to 100 meters. The distance from the highest point of the quarry side to its bottom is over 50 meters. Water transparency reaches 15-18 meters.
Ruskeala marble was used in the construction of the most beautiful and significant buildings of St. Petersburg and its palace suburbs. Lined with it Saint Isaac's Cathedral, the floors of the Kazan Cathedral were laid out, the window sills of the Hermitage were made, the windows of the Marble Palace and the facade of the Mikhailovsky Castle were framed, as well as the underground halls of the St. Petersburg metro stations “Primorskaya” and “Ladozhskaya”. In 2010, a significant part of the filming of the film “The Dark World” took place in Ruskeala.
Eastern and Western Sayans. Eastern Siberia
The Eastern and Western Sayans are the common name for two mountain systems in southern Siberia. There are Western Sayan (length 650 km, height up to 3971 m - Mount Mongun-Taiga, which is the top of the ridge of the same name - highest peak Eastern Siberia, however, more often this ridge is not classified as the Sayan Mountains, but is classified as a separate mountain system- Tuva Mountains), consisting of leveled and pointed ridges, on which there is no glaciation, separated by intermountain basins, and the Eastern Sayan (length about 1000 km, height up to 3491 m - Mount Munku-Sardyk) with typical mid-mountain ridges bearing glaciers. The rivers belong to the Yenisei basin. The slopes are dominated by mountain taiga, turning into mountain tundra.
The Western Sayan borders Altai in its southwestern part. Main Ridge its - the Watershed Sayan Range with its highest point - Mount Kyzyl-Taiga (3121 m). The Western Sayan ridges are characterized by steep slopes, rugged terrain, and vast areas of stone placers. The height of the ridges in the west does not exceed 2500-3000 m, to the east it decreases to 2000 m.
The Eastern Sayan stretches almost at right angles to the Western Sayan. Its ridges form a system of “Belogory” (Manskoye, Kanskoye) and “belkov”, which got their name because of the snow on the peaks that does not melt all year round. In the central part, in the upper reaches of the Kazyr and Kizir rivers, several ridges form a “knot” with the highest point - the Grandiozny peak (2982 m). In the southeast are the highest and most inaccessible ranges - the Bolshoy Sayan, Tunkinskie Goltsy, Kitoiskie Goltsy, Kropotkin. The highest point of the Eastern Sayan - Munku-Sardyk (3491 m) is located in the ridge of the same name. Between the Sayan ridges there are more than a dozen basins of various sizes and depths, the most famous of which is the Abakan-Minusinsk basin, famous for its archaeological sites. It is worth noting a large number of waterfalls
Almost everywhere in the Sayan Mountains, dark coniferous taiga spruce-cedar-fir forests predominate, rising in the western and central parts to heights of 1500–1800 m or more; light deciduous cedar forests form the upper border of the forest at altitudes of 2000–2500 m. Animal world as rich as vegetable. The largest city, located in Sayany - Krasnoyarsk.
Shikhany Mountains. Republic of Bashkortostan
Shikhany are isolated hills in the Bashkir Cis-Urals, consisting of four single mountains: Tratau, Shakhtau, Yuraktau and Kushtau, which form a narrow chain stretched along the Belaya River for 20 km. Shihans are located near the cities of Sterlitamak and Ishimbay. They are unique monuments nature - the remains of a barrier reef formed in the warm sea of the early Permian period. The stones from which these shikhans are made contain imprints of ancient plants and animals.
The highest shihan is Tratau (or Toratau). Its height is 402 meters above sea level, and its relative height is 280 meters. At its foot are the ruins of a women's prison - one of the islands of the Gulag archipelago. Shikhan Tratau flaunts on the coat of arms of the city of Ishimbay, is a symbol of the Ishimbay region of Bashkiria. In the past, this mountain was considered sacred.
Volcano Krenitsyn. Sakhalin region, Onekotan island
An active volcano on the Onekotan Island of the Great Kuril Ridge. The largest two-tiered “volcano within a volcano” in the world is located in the southern part of Onekotan Island. The height of the volcano is 1324 m.
The volcanic cone rises in the form of an island inside Lake Koltsevoye, which lies at an altitude of 400 m (diameter about 7 km). The lake is surrounded by a somma - the walls of the more ancient Tao-Rusyr caldera (heights 540–920 m with a base diameter of 16–17 km).
There is only one known historical eruption, which occurred in 1952.
Volcano Tyatya, Kuril Islands
An active volcano on the Kunashir Island of the Great Kuril Ridge, on the territory of the Kuril Nature Reserve. In geographical terms, Tyatya is a stratovolcano of the somma-vesuvius type (“volcano within a volcano”). The height reaches 1819 m (the highest point of Kunashir; in 1977 and subsequent years, the southeastern part of the edge of the summit crater collapsed and most of material collapsed into the northeastern crater. As a result, the total height of the volcano has decreased by about 30-50 meters and is currently probably less than 1800 meters above sea level).
The height of the somma is 1485 m, it has a regular truncated cone with a diameter of 15–18 km at the base and up to 2.5 km at the annular ridge. The foothills of the volcano are decorated with coniferous-deciduous forests with bamboo and thickets of stone birch and dwarf cedar. In the forests at the foot you can often find a bear. The path to the volcano is difficult, but most tourists get to the volcano from Yuzhno-Kurilsk.
Caves
Orda Cave, Perm region
The Orda Cave is located on the southwestern outskirts of the village of Orda, Perm Territory, on the left bank of the Kungur River. Consists of a “dry” and underwater part. The length of the dry part is 300 meters, the underwater part is 4600 meters. Today, Orda Cave is the longest flooded cave in Russia. In addition, part of the cave is the longest siphon in the CIS - 935 meters.
The cave ranks 21st among the longest gypsum caves in the world. Famous photographer Viktor Lyagushkin dedicated Orda Cave a whole photo project.
Kungur Cave, Perm region
This is one of the most popular attractions in Siberia and the Urals, a natural monument of all-Russian significance. The cave is located in Perm region, on the right bank of the Sylva River on the outskirts of the city of Kungur in the village of Filippovka, 100 km from Perm.
A unique geological monument - one of the largest karst caves in the European part of Russia, the seventh longest gypsum cave in the world. The length of the cave is about 5700 m, of which 1.5 km is equipped for visits by tourists. average temperature air in the center of the cave is +5 °C, relative humidity in the center of the cave is 100%. The Kungur cave contains 58 grottoes, 70 lakes, 146 so-called. “organ pipes” (the highest is in the Ethereal Grotto, 22 m) - high shafts reaching almost to the surface.
Architecture
Nevyansk Leaning Tower. Sverdlovsk region, Nevyansk city
Not everyone knows that in Russia we have our own likeness Leaning Tower of Pisa- an inclined tower in the center of Nevyansk, built in the first half of the 18th century by order of Akinfiy Demidov.
The height of the tower is 57.5 meters, the base is a square with a side of 9.5 m. The deviation of the tower from the vertical is about 1.85 m, with the greatest inclination observed at the lower tier (3 ° 16"). The exact date of construction of the tower is unknown, different sources give dates ranging from 1721 to 1745.
The tower is a massive quadrangle, with 3 octagonal tiers built on top. Inside, the tower is divided into several levels - floors.
The purpose of the first floor is not precisely established. Demidov's office was located on the second floor, and during Soviet times it was a prison. On the third floor there was a laboratory: traces of silver and gold were found in the soot taken from the chimneys of the furnaces. According to one version, Demidov minted counterfeit money here. According to another, here Demidov, secretly from the state treasury, smelted silver and gold, which was mined at his mines in Altai.
Even higher is the so-called “auditory room”. Its peculiarity is that standing in one corner of the room, you can clearly hear what is being said in the opposite corner. The effect observed in the room is associated with the special shape of the ceiling - it is vaulted and at the same time slightly flattened.
On the seventh and eighth floors there are chimes with musical chimes, created by the English watchmaker Richard Phelps in 1730. The tower is completed by a roof and a metal spire with a weather vane mounted on it, made of milled iron, in which the noble coat of arms of the Demidovs is embossed.
There is a legend that the tower tilted because the basements were flooded with all the workers minting counterfeit money. By Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the RSFSR No. 1327 of August 30, 1960, the tower was included in the list historical monuments, subject to protection as monuments of national importance.
Ivolginsky datsan. Republic of Buryatia, village of Verkhnyaya Ivolga
Ivolginsky datsan is a large Buddhist monastery complex, the center of the Buddhist traditional Sangha of Russia, which is the largest Buddhist community in Buryatia. One of the most striking monuments of Russian history and architecture. Located in the village of Verkhnyaya Ivolga, 36 km from the center of Ulan-Ude.
Bird home. Republic of Crimea
Among all the attractions of Crimea, it is not easy to choose just one. But we decided to stop at one of the most inspiring places. Swallow's Nest is an architectural and historical monument located on the steep 40-meter Aurora rock of Cape Ai-Todor in the village of Gaspra (Yalta City Council).
The structure resembles a medieval knight's castle like the Belem Tower or Villa Miramare near Trieste. The first wooden structure on this site was erected for a retired Russian general after the Russian-Turkish War of 1877–1878; it can be seen on the canvases of famous marine painters: I.K. Aivazovsky, L.F. Lagorio, A.P. Bogolyubov, and also in photographs from that time.
The second owner of this amazing dacha was the court physician A.K. Tobin. There is also very little information left about him. After his death, the house was owned for some time by a widow, who sold the plot to the Moscow merchant Rakhmanina. She demolished the old building, and soon a wooden castle appeared, which she called “Swallow’s Nest.”
“Swallow’s Nest” received its current appearance thanks to the oil industrialist Baron Steingel, who loved to vacation in Crimea. Steingel acquired on Aurora Rock country cottage area and decided to build a romantic castle there, which is reminiscent of medieval buildings on the banks of the Rhine. The design of the new house was commissioned from engineer and sculptor Leonid Sherwood, the son of architect Vladimir Sherwood, author of the Historical Museum on Red Square in Moscow.
At the beginning of the First World War, the estate was bought by the Moscow merchant P. Shelaputin, who opened a restaurant in the castle. In the 1930s there was reading room local rest home, but the premises were considered unsafe and closed.
In 1927, Swallow's Nest was damaged during a strong earthquake. Only in 1967–1968 were repairs carried out. In addition to the monolithic slab, the entire structure was surrounded by anti-seismic belts. The tower, increased in height, became more decorative thanks to its four spiers. In 2013, cracks were discovered in the foundation slab, and in the fall the visit was suspended for design work to carry out reconstruction - strengthening the rock.
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Chara Sands, Trans-Baikal Territory
Chara Sands - tract in Kalarsky district Trans-Baikal Territory, which is a sandy massif measuring approximately 10 km by 5 km. Chara sands are located in the basin of the same name, in the foothills of the Kodar ridge, 9 kilometers from the village of Chara, between the valleys of the Chara, Middle Sakukan and Upper Sakukan rivers. The massif is a geological natural monument of geomorphological type of federal rank.
BAM station Novaya Chara is 10 kilometers away. The massif stretches from southwest to northeast and covers an area of about 50 sq. km. In no other basin of Transbaikalia are there such large massifs of loose moving sands. Chara sands look like deserts Central Asia. The vegetation is slightly different from the taiga: there are areas with larches, dwarf birches and moisture-loving dwarf cedar. In the northeastern part of the tract there are two small lakes- Alyonushka and Tayozhnoe.
Avachinskaya Bay, Kamchatka Territory
Avacha Bay is a large ice-free bay Pacific Ocean off the south-eastern coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, it is the main transport “gateway” of the Kamchatka Territory. The main advantage of the bay is that it is one of the largest bays in the world: it can accommodate any ship in the world!
The length of the bay is 24 kilometers, the width at the entrance is 3 kilometers, the total area of the water surface is 215 sq. km. Depth up to 26 meters. The Avacha and Paratunka rivers flow into the bay. The cities of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and Vilyuchinsk are located along the shores of the bay. The bay is the main base of the Russian Pacific Fleet in Kamchatka.
A unique symbol of the bay and its landmark are the Three Brothers rocks, located at the exit to the open Avacha Bay.
Commander Islands. Aleutsky district, Kamchatka region
The Commander Islands are an archipelago of four islands in the southwestern part of the Bering Sea of the Pacific Ocean, administratively part of the Aleutian region of the Kamchatka Territory of Russia. The islands are named after the navigator Commander Vitus Bering who discovered them in 1741. On the largest of them, Bering Island, there is the navigator’s grave. The Commander Islands are a place of mixture of Russian and Aleutian cultures. They have huge potential for the development of northern tourism.
Patomsky crater. Irkutsk region
The Patomsky crater is a cone of crushed limestone blocks on the slope of a mountain in the Patom Highlands in the Irkutsk region. Discovered in 1949 by geologist Vadim Viktorovich Kolpakov. Among the local population it is called the “Nest of the Fire Eagle”, also known as the “Kolpakov Cone”, “Dzhebuldinsky Crater”, “Yavaldinsky Crater”.
This is a unique geological object in its characteristics, which is a ring structure of a central type with a bulk cone composed of limestone and other rocks. The Patomsky crater was formed over a long period of time, about 500 years ago.
The diameter of the crater along the ridge is 76 m. The cone is crowned with a flat top, which is a ring shaft. In the center of the funnel there is a slide up to 12 m high. Overall volume the cone is estimated at 230–250 thousand cubic meters, weight - about a million tons.
Agur waterfalls. Sochi city, Krasnodar region
A cascade of waterfalls located on the Agura River in the Khostinsky district of Sochi. Distance from the Black Sea coast - 4 km. Further up the river - the Middle Falls, then the Upper.
Lower Agur waterfall - the first and most interesting of all three big waterfalls on the Agura River. It consists of two cascades: the lower one is 18 m high and the upper one is 12 m high. Below it is a wide and deep pool of blue water. From the Devil's Hole canyon to the Lower Waterfall it is approximately 1.5 km. Behind the first waterfall, a series of stairs and climbs go up, leading through 500 m to the Middle Agur waterfall - 23 meters, and then to the Upper - 21-meter waterfall. Near the Upper Waterfall, to the left of the path, there are rocks called Eagle Rocks.
Vasyugan swamps. Tomsk, Novosibirsk and Omsk regions
Some of the largest swamps in the world are located in Western Siberia, in the interfluve of the Ob and Irtysh, on the territory of the Vasyugan Plain, located mostly within the Tomsk region, and in small parts - Novosibirsk and Omsk regions and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug.
The area of the swamps is 53 thousand square meters. km (for comparison: the area of Switzerland is 41 thousand sq. km), the length from west to east is 573 km, from north to south - 320 km.
The Vasyugan swamps arose about 10 thousand years ago and have been constantly increasing since then - 75% of their current area was swamped less than 500 years ago. Swamps are the main source of fresh water in the region (water reserves are 400 cubic km), there are about 800 thousand small lakes, many rivers originate from swamps, in particular: Ava, Bakchar, Bolshoy Yugan, Vasyugan, Demyanka, etc. d.
The Vasyugan swamps are home to numerous local fauna, including rare ones. From rare species animals in swamps live, in particular, reindeer, golden eagle, white-tailed eagle, osprey, gray shrike, peregrine falcon. There are significant quantities of squirrels, moose, sable, wood grouse, partridges, hazel grouse, black grouse, and in smaller quantities mink, otter, and wolverine. Flora also includes rare and endangered plant species and plant communities. Among wild plants, cranberries, blueberries, and cloudberries are widespread.
Now the animal and vegetable world swamps are under threat due to the development of the territory during the exploration and exploitation of oil and gas fields.
Wikipedia materials were used in preparing the article.
Happy travels!
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. Blue hole annually attracts a huge number of divers from all over the world.
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 the Chinese province of Hunan, they 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, which is also called Moon Valley(The Valley of the Moon), 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 “The Land of Beautiful Horses” - unique place, located in the Goreme Valley in Turkey. Cappadocia is practically the 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 the 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 my 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 are home to local residents. The town of Monsanto consists almost entirely of one-story buildings, which are separated by narrow streets; getting here, you can feel like you are in the Middle Ages.
Types of this ice canyon Greenland is mesmerizing, its deep blue water is captivating and you can get lost in the many elaborate 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 a natural wonder of Iceland, home to the Jökulsarlon ice caves.
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. It’s an amazing sight when thousands rise into the sky at the same time glowing lights 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 everything in one place interesting places planet, because each place is unique in its own way and deserves attention, but we tried to collect many interesting places that you should pay attention to when going on your next trip.
