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Spain 🇪🇸, Castillo Colomares Castle
The small castle of Castillo de Colomares, located in Andalusia, was built at the end of the last century at the expense of a local doctor in honor of the bright memory of Christopher Columbus.
Its architecture is an embodied fantasy of long-distance travel and exotic countries, incorporating elements of Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic and Moorish styles. The construction of the complex with an area of one and a half thousand square meters was completed in 1994.
The central place in the composition is occupied by the image of the flagship "Santa Maria" - one of the symbols of the era on which Christopher Columbus discovered America at the end of the XV century. Here, on the territory of the castle, a mausoleum has been built, where - as the creators expect - the remains of the navigator will rest in the future.
France 🇫🇷, Monet's Garden in Giverny
The commune of Giverny is famous for the garden of Claude Monet, who at one time was passionate about gardening. In the XIX century, the great artist bought a house in Giverny and began to take care of the local garden. He read special literature, created an artificial pond, bred lilies and other flowers. Giving space to plants, Monet created a colorful carpet of a variety of colors — no geometry and clear lines, the whole color scheme is intertwined and merges in different colors.
Here the artist drew inspiration, many of Monet's paintings depict the same lilies on the pond. Currently, the garden is open to all visitors. On the territory of the park there are rare plants brought by both Monet himself and his friends: for example, Japanese peonies and bamboo were brought especially for the artist. The floral tunnel of roses, which Monet created almost from scratch, also impresses with its beauty.
Turkey 🇹🇷, Maiden Tower
On a small natural island off the coast of the Bosphorus, occupied by the Salajak quarter, rises the second most popular tower in Istanbul — the 23-meter Maiden Tower. This three-tiered structure with a beautiful view of the city and the sea is also known as the Leandra Tower or Kyz Kulesi. It is famous for its ancient history and is shrouded in many romantic legends. The attraction is so popular that it, as a real symbol of the city, is depicted on magnets, mugs and other tourist souvenirs sold in every shop.
Nowadays, the Maiden Tower belongs to the Management of Marine Enterprises. Since 2000, it has been open to the general public. Within the walls of the tower there is a souvenir shop, a small museum, a bar and an observation deck with a beautiful view of the Asian part of Istanbul.
During the day there is a cafe, and for those who want to taste the best dishes of Eastern and European cuisine, there are breakfasts, lunches and dinners in a colorful restaurant.
Sweden 🇸🇪, eco-hotel Treehotel
Northern Sweden is known for its natural beauty, extensive forests and distinctive biosphere. Strong climatic contrasts during the seasons required very stable architectural types incorporating local materials of wood and stone.
In close cooperation with Treehotel and Swedish ornithologist Ulf Oman, the new Biosphere Hotel room will bring 350 bird houses to the famous hotel. BIG's experimental design, suspended in the Harada Pines, is the eighth hotel room in the hotel and aims to improve the surrounding biosphere.
Having designed a hotel room on top of a tree with a facade of bird nests, Biosphere has set itself the goal of preserving the bird population in Swedish forests and strengthening the biosphere and natural habitat.
The interior of the 34 m2 hotel room combines rich dark interiors and organic materials inspired by the surrounding landscape, which further enhance the attention of visitors to the outside world and focus on the natural beauty of the surroundings.
Greece 🇬🇷, village of Naousa
A small resort and port is located on the island of Paros, the Cyclades archipelago, on the left bank of the bay of Naousa.
The village of Naousa is considered the second largest and most picturesque town on the island of Paros. It is known for its deposits of marble and wonderful architecture. The narrow streets of Naousa with snow-white arches and houses with balconies dotted with flowers, ancient churches and colorful taverns will not leave anyone indifferent.
In Naousa you will find many fish taverns, which are famous not only in Paros, but far beyond the borders of Greece. Every year in Naousa, from July 2 to August 23, a Fish and Wine Festival is held, which is popular not only among Greeks but also among many foreign tourists.
Sri Lanka 🇱🇰, Ambuluvava
The Temple of the four religions of Ambuluwawa (Ambuluwawa Temple). Built in 2006, the complex leaves no one indifferent – climbing to the top of the tower, you will be able to appreciate the grandeur of the mountains that surround it from all sides.
Ambuluwawa Temple stands on the mountain of the same name with a height of 900 meters, let's add the height of the tower itself 48 meters – the views from here are simply impressive! The ascent to the top is very specific – it is such a spiral staircase, most of which passes outside, and not inside the structure.
Another nuance is that the staircase, like the tower itself, narrows upwards, and at the end of the way, two people who meet there will hardly be able to disperse. The railings there are quite low, which will help to fully experience the extremity of such a climb!
Spain 🇪🇸, Cathedral Beach
The beach of the Cathedrals is located in the vicinity of the town of Ribadeo, in the north-west of Spain. Its second name is the Holy Water Beach. This is a unique combination of sharp rocks and ledges with the sea and a sandy area that opens to visitors only at low tide. The place is one of the favorites among tourists of all ages visiting Galicia.
Holy Water Beach is a wild place, there are no cafes, sun beds and umbrellas familiar to tourists. This is due to the unstable functioning of the beach — only at low tide. When the water arrives, almost the entire sandy strip disappears, leaving only a small island of land near the stairs specially equipped for descent. All the infrastructure is available above — at the entrance to the beach. Parking, tables and benches create a resort atmosphere here on sunny days.
Russia🇷🇺, Moscow, Flower Jam Festival
Landscape designers of Russia compete with each other and create incredibly colorful and unusual gardens from various flowers and plants. Florists admit that sometimes it takes several thousand flowers and plants to create a composition, while each element requires attention.
The largest site turned out to be the "City of Flowers", located on Manezhnaya Square, for its placement it was necessary to allocate a little more than 5 thousand square meters.
Great Britain
🇬🇧, Castle Combe village
Castle Combe is the most beautiful village in England. Its fabulous and unusual appearance will not leave indifferent even the most seasoned tourist. There are old houses here at every step, you find yourself as if on the set of a historical or fantasy film
This village is ranked second by the Times magazine — the 30 most beautiful villages in the world. Attracts many tourists with its tranquility and beauty, as well as beautiful examples of medieval buildings, including a medieval church.
The history of this village began in the XII century, when a castle was built here, the name of which later served for the name of the village. In the XIV century, the castle was destroyed, and houses for ordinary residents began to be built from its stones.
In the XV century, the village was quite prosperous, this was facilitated by the wool industry. Almost all the houses were built during this period, and have not changed their appearance since those ancient times.
Czech Republic 🇨🇿, Moravia
Moravia is one of the three historical Czech lands, the other two are Bohemia and Silesia. These regions no longer exist as administrative units, but are mentioned in the Czech Constitution, and their symbols are present on the Czech coat of arms. Moravia is the second largest and most populous of these regions, it borders Poland, Slovakia and Austria.
The second unofficial name of the region is "Czech Tuscany", because of the smooth lines of the fields, reminiscent of the hills of Tuscany and the foothills of the Austrian Alps.
Here you will find fantastic landscapes, rich local folklore and famous hills covered with dense forests and numerous vineyards, colorful and smoothly outlined fields, neat houses and ancient gardens, picturesque meadows and ascents.
Surprisingly, these landscapes resemble a woven carpet, and not the work of Mother Nature.
The landscapes of South Moravia in the spring are one of the most beautiful and photogenic places in the Czech Republic.
Armenia 🇦🇲, natural monument "Symphony of Stones"
Not far from Yerevan there is a unique natural monument "Symphony of Stones". This attraction is located on one of the most popular tourist routes, but because of the bad road, guides often avoid it.
The object is a gorge, the rocks of which consist of huge basalt pillars hanging above the ground at a height of about 50 meters. Their special shape in the form of hexagons and vertical arrangement are very similar to the pipes of the organ, in connection with which the monument has received several names — "Stone Organ", "Basalt organ", but is better known as "Symphony of Stones". Also, some tourists compare poles with pencils.
The main version of the origin of the "Symphony of Stones" is volcanic activity. Scientists agree that the unusual shape of basalt pillars was formed during natural processes and subsequent rock collapses.
Mexico🇲🇽 , Rio Lagartos
The Rio Lagartos Nature Reserve on the Yucatan Peninsula is one of the most striking natural attractions of the Caribbean coast of Mexico.
Here are the pink lakes of Las Coloradas. The water in them is really pink. Lakes are artificial reservoirs used for salt extraction. The color of the water is determined by the high concentration of salt and microorganisms living in this water.
You can't swim in lakes and even wet your feet, because the extracted salt is used for food purposes. And the lakes themselves are surrounded by a moat in many places, so it is not always possible to get close to the water. In the same place where you can approach the water, you will have to pay 50 MXN per person for entering the territory of the salt-producing plant.
The lakes got their name thanks to the pink-tinged water. The snow-white shore bordering the reservoirs and the blue azure of the sky complete the stunning picture.
Greece🇬🇷, Lefkada Island
Lefkada resort in Greece is recognized as one of the most picturesque and beautiful in the country. The island got its name, which means "white" in the local language, thanks to the sheer white cliffs along the western coast.
On this island of Greece with an area of 325 sq. km. slightly less than 23 thousand people live.
The main feature of the resort is the dense vegetation that covers almost the entire island, and several small bays. For an ideal holiday, an excellent infrastructure has been created, covering the whole of Lefkada.
The island is part of the Ionian Archipelago. It is covered with dense vegetation, especially in the southern and eastern parts. Tourists are attracted here by endless golden beaches, a gradual, gentle descent into the water.
Lefkada Island in Greece is primarily famous for its beaches. Many note that epithets in excellent form are well deserved and not at all exaggerated.
Australia🇦🇺 , Christmas Island
Christmas Island is a real paradise for diving enthusiasts. Tropical reefs overgrown with unusually beautiful corals that go into the abyss. The underwater landscape is a magnificent sight that defies description.
If we talk about fishing, then we can safely say that such a large number of huge fish can not be seen everywhere. The ocean current often brings large shoals of tuna to the coast. You can watch how these fish catch their food almost on the very surface for hours, because the weight of each fish is more than a hundred kilograms.
Tourism on Christmas Island is very poorly developed due to the fact that there are few beaches, the coast is mostly rocky, but there are a small number of picturesque coves that are located in colorful and secluded places. Therefore, people come to the island, tired of the hustle and bustle and eager for solitude and contemplation of the amazing flora and fauna of the island, almost untouched by man nature.
Italy 🇮🇹, Cala Luna Beach
Cala Luna is a fabulous beach in the Gulf of Orosei on the east coast of the island of Sardinia. This is a "pearl" of rare beauty, a small oasis immersed in the greenery of virgin nature. Crystal, like a tear, water is able to surprise an attentive observer over and over again with a thousand constantly changing shades of blue. It seems that all the azure of the sky and sunlight are concentrated in the depths of the sea washing this amazingly beautiful beach. Until the 70s of the last century, this place was a lost paradise for the elite. But Lina Wertmuller's sensational film in those years turned everything upside down, and now everyone knows this beach.
Now it is a symbol of the east coast of Sardinia. Located halfway between the communes of Baunei and Dorgali, a small bay is surrounded by the lush greenery of one of the most important nature reserves in the region. The nature that reigns supreme in these parts seems to guard a small crescent-shaped beach.
Russia 🇷🇺, Suzdal
Suzdal is a town that seems to have descended from Russian postcards or fairy—tale illustrations. Travel guides to Suzdal call it an "open-air museum". The city has an area of only 15 sq.km. There are more than 150 architectural monuments, including more than 30 temples.
The borders of Suzdal have not changed in recent centuries. The historical center of the city was "mothballed" in the middle of the XX century. There are no high—rise buildings, factory pipes and broadband roads - only picturesque flood meadows and hills, charming buildings with stone mansions and wooden huts.
The sights of Suzdal take tourists back to the times of Russia: the white-stone Kremlin walls, the domes of churches shining with gold, the measured life of the county town.
Horse-drawn teams ride through the streets of Suzdal, and traditional holidays are celebrated with a Russian scale and folk flavor. The main architectural objects of Suzdal are protected by UNESCO.
Croatia 🇭🇷, Rovinj
Rovinj is a small seaside town in western Croatia. It is located on the Adriatic coast of the Istrian peninsula.
Rovinj is one of the most picturesque and charming cities in the Mediterranean, which enchants with Venetian architecture and a maze of narrow streets, red tiled roofs and ancient buildings, a wonderful atmosphere and stunning sunsets. Its historical center is located on an island that was connected to the mainland only in the 18th century.
Rovinj combines rich traditions and modernity, provincial charm and resort status in an interesting way. This town is still a fishing port, so the seafood here is the freshest and tastiest.
The core of the old town mainly belongs to the Venetian period. Most of the old buildings are built of pale limestone, which looks amazing at sunrise and sunset.
New Zealand 🇳🇿, Cook Islands
The Cook Islands consist of 15 small islands and atolls with a total area of 236 km2. They are located to the northeast of New Zealand, their neighbors on the water border are American Samoa, Niue, Kiribati and French Polynesia.
The climate in the Cook Islands is tropical marine, which is why it is pleasant all year round, but the best time to visit is from April to November (in the dry season), when the temperature ranges from +22 to +26 ° C. From December to March (rainy season), there is a high probability of cloudy days and warm tropical showers. The highest humidity is observed in February and March.
Consisting of fifteen islands, the Cook Archipelago has not yet been greatly affected by mass tourism, so visiting these places leaves a truly indelible impression in the memory of travelers. The splendor of the unspoilt nature of the islands will dazzle any seasoned traveler.
UAE 🇦🇪, Dubai, Dubai Golden Frame
The Dubai Frame is a relatively new attraction of this city, opened on January 1, 2018. The structure is made in the form of a huge photo frame.
The cost of the project was more than $ 60 million, and the construction itself was carried out from 2013 to the end of 2017. The structure is made of glass, steel, aluminum and reinforced concrete. More than 3,000 square meters of laminated glass, about 10,000 cubic meters of cement, and more than 2,000 tons of steel were used. The frame is also known as the Golden Frame of Dubai, as its surface is lined with gilding. In total, the building has 48 floors.
The two towers, each of which has a height of 150 meters, are connected by a 93-meter glass bridge at the top (the golden section principle was used during construction). There, at the top, there is an observation deck, which offers incredible views of the city, on the one hand — to its new part, and on the other — to the old one, what Dubai was like many, many years ago.
Chile 🇨🇱, Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine is a picturesque and impressive mountain range in Chile and a national park. 12 million years ago, retreating glaciers formed a bizarre landscape: granite towers and ledges, turquoise and emerald lakes. Staying in this national park for a long time will leave in your memory memories of beautiful mountain peaks, glaciers, icebergs, waterfalls, wildlife. No matter how many days you visit here, you will be rewarded with magnificent landscapes and unforgettable moments.
It is visited annually by more than 100,000 people a year. Despite a significant increase in visitors (in 1981, the park received only 5,000 people), it can hardly be called a visited park. For example, Yosemite National Park with an area slightly larger than the Chilean Park receives about 5 million visitors, ten times more.
Georgia 🇬🇪, Eco House Merisi Hotel
The most amazing hotel in Georgia is located on the mountainside in the village of Merisi in mountainous Adjara. It's not difficult to get there. A good road, only 50 km or an hour and a half by car from Batumi.
The main distinguishing feature of the houses is a fully glass bedroom hanging over a cliff with a giant bed more than two meters wide, breathtaking and giving stunning panoramic views.
Another business card of the hotel is a Jacuzzi located on a huge outdoor veranda. Enjoy the view of the Caucasus mountains sitting in the bathroom in foam and a glass of wine in your hand – what could be more pleasant?! Bath foam is provided free of charge.
Large hammocks (about 2 meters wide) also attract tourists. And, of course, beautiful photos are obtained here.
Each cottage has a wood-burning stove with a glass door through which you can admire the burning wood.
Eco House Merisi is a boutique hotel, so all the houses have different designs, but one common idea.
USA 🇺🇸, New York, Oculus Transport Hub
One of the main attractions of Downtown New York is the new transport hub “Oculus". The stunning glass and steel structure connects 11 metro lines, a commuter train station and accommodates a shopping center with beautiful transitions to the nearest skyscrapers of the business center. It is easy to get here from different points of New York to walk, shop and, of course, take pictures.
This incredible creation of architect Santiago Calatrava has spread its wings among the complex of buildings of the World Trade Center in the financial quarter of Lower Manhattan. The station is the terminus of a line of commuter trains running from New Jersey Newark - World Trade Center and the Hoboken - World Trade Center line.
The most unexpected part of this complex is a pedestrian underpass 180 meters long, which connects two different parts of the World Trade Center. Its construction cost $ 225 million, and now it is the most expensive underpass in the world.
Hungary🇭🇺, Budapest, Fisherman's Bastion
The Fisherman's Bastion is one of the most popular and recognizable sights of Budapest. It is located on a hilltop in Buda and is visible from almost anywhere in the city.
This is a favorite place of tourists for several reasons at once: firstly, a stunningly picturesque view opens from the bastion. The main bridges of the capital of Hungary, spanning the Danube River, appear before you in the palm of your hand, immediately behind them the Basilica of St. Stephen, as if descended from souvenir postcards, and the rest of the historic district of Pest, and a little to the left stretches Orsaghaz — the Hungarian Parliament building.
Secondly, the place itself seems unusual and fabulous: towers, terraces, balustrades resemble the scenery for a historical film. Walking along the walls of the bastion, it seems that even time stopped here several hundred years ago.
Russia 🇷🇺, Cape Evstafia
Cape Evstafia is one of the most beautiful places on Sakhalin. The arrival of numerous tourists to the place is certainly accompanied by delight and admiration. Fogs, thick clouds or bright sun — all this can flash there in a few hours. The road to the cape is not easy, it is necessary to overcome about 150 km, of which 23 km along a very impassable segment, but it is worth seeing the cape with your own eyes.
The cape is known for its unusual shape: almost the entire island of the rock goes into the sea, and only a narrow isthmus seems to hold it on a leash near the shore.
After spending the day and evening on the seashore and observing the beauty of nature, travelers are filled with energy, feel spiritual harmony and fullness of life.
Cape Evstafia is only 51 meters high, but it offers stunning views and panoramas, where you can experience an extraordinary feeling of flight.
Italy 🇮🇹, Rome, Pantheon Temple
The Pantheon Temple is one of the main attractions of Rome. The structure was erected by the son-in-law of the emperor Augustus, Agrippa, in 27 BC. At the beginning, the temple had a square shape, after that it was repeatedly restored, as a result, it became round during the reign of Hadrian, in 118-125.
Until the 7th century, the temple was dedicated to seven gods: Jupiter, Mars, Venus, Pluto, Neptune, Saturn and Mercury. In the 600s, it was almost destroyed, but the Pantheon was saved by the fact that it became Christian.
The temple is considered a unique structure: its dome and walls merge into a single whole. The walls are 6 meters thick each, they are held thanks to a massive foundation. Today it is unknown what kind of material the dome of the Pantheon is made of. In its center is the so-called "Eye of the Pantheon", which is a round-shaped hole measuring 9 meters.
Spain, Port Aventura Amusement Park
The Port Aventura Amusement Park is located in Spain, in the city of Salou, which is located near Barcelona.
This is the most popular Spanish family recreation park and resort, where more than three million tourists from all over the world relax every year, which also makes it the sixth most visited entertainment park in Europe. The Port Aventura complex opened in 1995 and now occupies an area of 117 hectares, where more than 40 attractions are located.
The Port Aventura theme park is thematically divided into six zones -"countries" — according to the geographical principle, which allows you to present a walk in the park as a trip around the world, and visiting the attractions as an unforgettable adventure on the way. "Countries" in order (from the entrance to the park): the Mediterranean, the Wild West, Mexico, China, Polynesia and the bright children's country of Sesame.
Germany🇩🇪, Hamburg, Elbe Philharmonic
The Elbe Philharmonic is a cultural center in Hamburg, located on the island of Gasbrook. Quite often, the Elbe Philharmonic is called a "musical ship" — the building looks very much like a floating vehicle.
This building is a masterpiece of modern architecture. The Philharmonic Hall has an extremely unusual design, and the facade of the building is lined with sparkling quartz.
The architectural structure is quite "young" — it was built on the roof of the port warehouse, which is currently part of the coastal quarter of HafenCity, and was commissioned in 2014.
The Elbe Philharmonic serves as a concert venue for performances of modern musical groups. Concerts here are very large—scale - modern equipment allows you to accommodate large orchestras on stage and broadcast performances with excellent sound.
Russia 🇷🇺, Moscow, Petrovsky Travel Palace
Petrovsky Travel Palace in Moscow — a monument of Russian Neo—Gothic architecture - was built in the 1776-1780-ies by decree of Catherine II. The building served as a temporary residence for the nobility traveling from St. Petersburg to Moscow. In addition to its practical function, the palace had a symbolic character — its construction was timed to coincide with the victory in the Russian-Turkish war.
From the moment of its foundation to the present day, the Petrovsky Palace has undergone many changes, but today it is reopened to guests: on the second floor of the main building there is a luxury boutique hotel, on the ground floor there is a museum. The architectural ensemble of the XVIII century oversees the Reception House of the Moscow City Hall and high-level guests often stay in the palace.
Building "A" - for those who are in the subject
Australia🇦🇺, Christmas Island, crab migration
Christmas Island is a relatively small (135 sq. km) island of volcanic origin in the Indian Ocean, belonging to Australia.
The main attraction of the island is the annual migration of 100 million red crabs (Gecarcoidea natalis), during the mating season, which takes place around mid-October to January, setting off on a multi-day journey from the rain forests to the shores of the ocean, while covering everything that comes in the way with an orange-red carpet: roads, playgrounds, courtyards, buildings.
It is difficult to accurately predict the date of migration, it all depends on when the wet season begins. In order to reach the shore, the crabs need about 18 days. One of the most impressive natural migrations is taking place – the synchronous movement of tens of millions of crabs for several kilometers.
The ground red crab is a species of crustacean that lives only on Christmas Island.