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Portugal🇵🇹, Azores, Vila Franca do Campo island
The island of Vila Franca do Campo is located about 1300 km from the European continent and is part of the archipelago of the Azores.
The island of Vila Franca do Campo was once part of the crater of a huge underwater volcano. It took him thousands of years before an impressive strip of land appeared above the water. That is why the island has the appearance of an incomplete ring. At the same time, you should pay attention to what an ideal shape the ring island has.
Portugal 🇵🇹
In winter, in the resort town of Nazare, you can observe the formation of giant waves that fall on the coast almost at arm's length.
This phenomenon, incredible in its power and amazing in its beauty, attracts both travelers and the most desperate surfers.
Norway 🇳🇴
An exciting flight on a throne over the Lofoten Islands
Austria🇦🇹, Vienna Opera
The Vienna State Opera is the largest opera house in Austria, the center of musical culture. The Vienna Opera is known not only in Austria and Europe.
The Opera House was built in 1869 by the architect August Sicard von Sicardsburg. The interior decoration and interiors were designed by Eduard van der Null. The opening of the Vienna Opera (Wiener Staatsoper) took place on May 25 with a production of Mozart's Don Juan.
And although the theater building was recognized as one of the best in the world in terms of acoustics and decoration, Emperor Franz Joseph did not like it very much. His unflattering review drove Eduard van der Null to suicide, and the architect August Sicard von Sicardsburg to a heart attack.
China 🇨🇳, Beijing, Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven is located in the south of Beijing in the central Dongcheng district and is one of the main symbols of the city, a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998. In 2005-2006, due to the upcoming Olympic Games in Beijing, the complex was reconstructed at a total cost of 47 million yuan.
Originally it was the place where the emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) held a ceremony of worship of Heaven. It is the largest and most representative example of an ancient sacrificial temple in China. Built in 1420 under the Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, the Temple of Heaven was expanded and rebuilt during the reigns of the Ming Jiajing Emperor and the Qing Qianlong Emperor.
Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Puerto Viejo is a region of "Caribbean" Costa Rica, known for its magnificent nature and mild tourist climate
Israel 🇮🇱, Ein Bokek resort
Ein Bokek is a resort town on the western shore of the Dead Sea.
Of all the cities on Earth, Ein Bokek is the lowest: it stands 404 m below sea level. And this is only 18 m above the lowest point on the planet.
The beaches are half sandy, half salt-covered, in some places there are areas with healing mud. The bottom of the lake is completely covered with salt chips, in some places on the shore, near the water there are huge salt stones.
The water here is a very beautiful color! And it is also so saturated with minerals and salts that its consistency is more like vegetable oil.
Kashmir is the northern most geographical region of the Indian subcontinent. Kashmir's blissful aura can never be expressed in words, Snowy glaciers, pristine lakes, picturesque mountains, dense forests, green meadow, gushing rivers everything about Kashmir is supremely beautiful.
from our subscriber Faisal Wani
Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮, Notre-Dame de la Paix Cathedral
Surprisingly, the largest church in the world is not located in Europe or America.
Notre-Dame de la Paix Cathedral is a Catholic church in Yamoussoukro, the capital of Ivory Coast, listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest church in the world. The basilica was built in 1989 on the model of St. Peter's Cathedral. Interestingly, although Notre Dame de la Paix surpasses its Vatican counterpart in area – 30,000 m2, as well as the height of the dome – 158 m, it accommodates 18,000 people, and St. Peter's Cathedral – 60,000 people.
The consecration of the church on September 10, 1990 was performed by Pontiff John Paul II. In the same year, on October 30, the cathedral was awarded the honorary status of a minor basilica. In addition to the records, Notre Dame de la Paix is unique in that it is located in Ivory Coast, where only 20% of the population professes Christianity.
China 🇨🇳, Tian Shan Natural Bridge in Taihang Mountains
An amazing place for inspiration and contemplation of the beautiful.
The stone arch, created by nature, rose 300 meters above the ground.
The dimensions of the bridge are 40 m in length, 2 in width and 5 in thickness.
Afghanistan 🇦🇫, Lake Band Amir Band Amir lake is located in Bamyan province and next to the Hindu Kush mountains. This lake was recognized as the first national park of Afghanistan in 2009 and has more than 6000 local and foreign tourists every year.
Band Amir is located about 75 kilometers northwest of the ancient city of Bamyan and close to the city of Yekavlang. Together with the Bamyan Valley, they are the heart of Afghanistan's tourism and attract thousands of tourists from every corner of the world every year.
Many foreign tourists consider Amir Band as one of the bluest lakes in the world.
Greece 🇬🇷
Crete, Agios Nikolaos and many other cities from a bird's eye view.
Turn on the sound and enjoy!
Indonesia 🇮🇩, Nusa Penida
Paradise place - Diamond Beach in the east of the island of Nusa Penida
China 🇨🇳
The most powerful Hukou waterfall, located on the Yellow River
China 🇨🇳
An impressive observation deck in China's Guangxi region
Indonesia
🇮🇩, Sulawesi Island
Mandel Beach is famous for its white sand and calm waves, great for a relaxing holiday
Costa Rica 🇨🇷
A paradise place is the Quebrada Gata waterfall, practically untouched by man. There are no organized hiking trails to it, so here you can observe the pristine nature of Costa Rica.
USA 🇺🇸
A very unusual residential building for New York was built by the Danish architectural bureau Bjarke Ingels Group.
The building is a hybrid of a European apartment building and a New York skyscraper.
Three corners of the house are located relatively low, and the fourth soars up, which is why the building VIA 57 West looks like either a distorted pyramid or a glass spire, depending on the viewing point.
There is a garden in the courtyard, which is planted with 47 species of local plants.
Indonesia🇮🇩, Sulawesi Island
The unique Tendetung Lake, the water in which recedes during the rainy season, and during the dry season it rises.
The video just shows the ebb tide. The phenomenon is associated with karst springs.
USA 🇺🇸, Alaska
Fantastic sunset in Alaska
Canada 🇨🇦
British Columbia is the westernmost province of Canada, located between the Pacific coast and the Rocky Mountains. It is known all over the world for its natural attractions,
The total area of the province exceeds the area of Germany, France and the Netherlands combined.
Thailand 🇹🇭
Chic glamping in the jungles of Thailand. Welcome to Norden Glamping, Changmai.
Indonesia 🇮🇩, Paisu Pok Lake
Paisu is also known as mirror lake, because the water is so transparent that you can see flora and fauna from the surface.
Thailand 🇹🇭, Krabi, Lao Lading Island
Lao Landing Island is located about 2.5 km north of Hong Island. There are two small coves on the island with magnificent sandy beaches. The beaches are not very wide, but very picturesque and have good shady places where you can relax on a hot day and enjoy the sound of the gentle sea.
Guyana🇬🇾, Kayetur Waterfall
Kayetur Waterfall is one of the most powerful waterfalls on our planet, located on the territory of western Guyana, near the border with Venezuela. A huge amount of water falls from a rocky ledge 226 m into a fog-covered abyss.
Kayetur Waterfall is almost 2 times higher than the famous African Victoria Falls and more than 4 times higher than the height of Niagara Falls. Due to the wide spillway – from 90 to 105 meters – the Kayetur waterfall throws down a huge amount of water.
Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬, Kel-Suu Lake
Kel-Suu is a high—altitude lake of glacial origin, located in the southeastern part of the Naryn region, near the Kyrgyz-Chinese border, at an altitude of 3,500 meters.
The lake is stunning with its views — the water in it is bright blue in color and contrasts very beautifully with the harsh rocks surrounding it. This is one of the most beautiful and at the same time inaccessible places in Kyrgyzstan.
Finland🇫🇮, Lapland, Levin Iglut Hotel
The Levin Iglut Hotel with a glass roof offers its guests comfort next to wildlife: a view of the harsh mountain landscape and the northern sky, cozy rooms and impeccable service.
Igloo Hotel is located on a hillside at an altitude of 340 meters, and the center of Levi, one of the most popular holiday destinations in Lapland, is just 10 km away. The distance from the lights of civilization and the unobstructed view of the northern sky from the slope make the hotel an ideal place to admire the Northern Lights.
Portugal, Madeira Island, trail to Pico do Arieiro
The ascent to Pico do Arieiro is the most famous and popular hiking route for admiring the high-altitude landscapes in Portugal.
The trail from Pico Ruivu to Pico Areiro cannot be called wild - there are fences in dangerous places, most of the route is paved with stone, there are steps on the ascents.
Thailand 🇹🇭, Yi Peng Festival
Many festivals and festivals of modern Thailand are associated with the worship of spirits and the forces of nature. One of them is the Yi Peng Festival, which is usually held in November, on the night of the full moon of the 12th lunar month in the North of Thailand, in the city of Chiang Mai.
This is a very spectacular and beautiful holiday, consisting in the mass lowering of burning lanterns into the sky, as a sign of respect for the gods.
Launching a heavenly flashlight, you need to make a wish. Thais believe that the flashlight will take it to the gods and it will definitely come true.