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We present the most beautiful places of our country, which should be seen not only by every photographer and traveler, but also by every inhabitant 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

The Lena Pillars is a 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. The complex of vertically elongated rocks stretching for many kilometers, bizarrely piled up along the banks of the Lena, a deep valley cutting through the Prilenskoe plateau, never ceases to attract photographers and travelers. The pillars reach the highest 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 form of relief - about 400 thousand years ago.

The Lena Pillars Nature Park was organized on the basis of Decree of the President of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) dated August 16, 1994 No. 837 and government decree dated 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 - "Pillars" 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 Volcanoes of Kamchatka natural complex.

The valley is a deep canyon of the Geysernaya River, on the sides of which, on an area of ​​​​about 6 square meters. km there are numerous outlets of geysers, hot springs, mud pots, thermal sites, waterfalls and lakes. On this territory, there is an abnormally high biodiversity and a high contrast of natural conditions and microclimate. The ecosystem of the Valley of Geysers is unique for the whole country. The reserve regime operates on the territory of the valley.

Since 1992, helicopter excursions have been organized here, under an agreement with the reserve, there is a strict system of rules for organizing excursions in order to maintain the balance of the ecosystem. In 2008, according to the voting results, the Valley of Geysers was included in the list of seven wonders of Russia.

Weathering pillars, Komi Republic

Pillars of weathering (Mansi blockheads) is a geological monument located in the Troitsko-Pechora region of the Komi Republic on the territory of the Pechoro-Ilychsky reserve on Mount Man-Pupu-ner (“Small mountain of idols” translated from the Mansi language), in the interfluve of the Ichotlyaga and Pechora rivers . There are many legends associated with this extraordinary place. Pillars are considered one of the seven wonders of Russia.

Weathering Pillars are located quite far from inhabited places. Getting to them is already a feat in a sense. For this, by the way, you need to get a pass from the administration of the reserve. From the side of the Sverdlovsk region and the Perm Territory there is a walking route, from the side of the Komi Republic - automobile, water and foot routes.

About 200 million years ago, there were high mountains in the place of stone pillars. Rain, snow, wind, frost and heat gradually destroyed the mountains, and first of all the weak rocks. Hard sericite-quartzite shales were less destroyed and 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, either resemble the figure of a huge man, or the head of a horse or a ram. Indeed, this place is ideal for a photographer's fantasy! In the past, the Mansi deified the grandiose stone sculptures, worshiped them, but climbing the Manpupuner was considered the greatest sin.

Curonian Spit, Kaliningrad Region

The Curonian Spit is a sandy spit located on the coast of the Baltic Sea and the Curonian Lagoon. It is a narrow and long strip of saber-shaped 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 tribes of the Curonians, who lived here before the colonization of Prussia by the Germans.

Length - 98 kilometers, width ranges from 400 meters (near the village of Lesnoy) to 3.8 kilometers (near Cape Bulviko, just north of Nida).

The Curonian Spit is a unique natural and anthropogenic landscape and a territory of exceptional aesthetic significance: the Curonian Spit is the largest sand body, which, along with the Hel and Vistula, is part of the Baltic sand spits complex, which has no analogues in the world. The high level of biological diversity due to the combination of different landscapes - from desert (dunes) to tundra (raised swamp) - gives an idea of ​​important and long-term ecological and biological processes in evolution.

The most significant element of the relief of the spit is a continuous strip of white sand dunes 0.3 - 1 km wide, partly approaching the highest in the world (up to 68 m). Due to its geographic location and northeast-southwest orientation, 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 Central and Southern Europe. Every year, in spring and autumn, 10 to 20 million birds fly over the spit, most of which stop here for rest and feeding.

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, bordering on 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 on the city of Krasnoyarsk, the border of the reserve can be reached by bus. The reserve was founded in 1925 on the initiative of the city residents to preserve natural complexes around the picturesque syenite remnants - "pillars". At present, 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 deepest lake on the planet, the largest natural reservoir of fresh water. The lake and coastal areas are distinguished by a unique diversity of flora and fauna. Locals and many in Russia traditionally call Baikal the sea.

The value of the maximum depth of the lake - 1642 m - was established in 1983 by L. G. Kolotilo and A. I. Sulimov during hydrographic work. The average depth of the lake is also very high - 744.4 m. In addition to 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 standing on the lake shore. The area of ​​the lake is 260 sq. km, including about 38 sq. km. km falls on the islands (there are more than 160 of them on Seliger). The largest among them is the island of Khachin. The area of ​​the entire pool is 2275 sq. km.

Seliger receives 110 tributaries. The largest are the rivers Krapivenka, Soroga and Seremukha. Only one river Selizharovka flows from it. The lake lies at an altitude of 205 meters above sea level and is of glacial origin. This explains its peculiar form - it is not a lake in the usual sense, but rather a chain of lakes stretching from north to south for 100 km and interconnected by short narrow channels. The coastline with a length of more than 500 km is notable for its indentation - capes overgrown with forests, deep picturesque bays protruding into the land, various island shapes.

The water in Seliger is clear, transparency reaches 5 meters. On the shores of the southern part of Lake Seliger are the city of Ostashkov and the estate "New Yeltsy".

Lake Kezenoy-am, Chechen Republic

Kezenoy-am is a lake on the border of the Vedeno region of the Chechen Republic and the Botlikh region 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 is a salt lake with an area of ​​about 115 sq. km in the Akhtubinsky district of the Astrakhan region, about 270 km north of the Caspian Sea, and 53 km east of the Volga. Lake Baskunchak is part of a unique natural complex, which includes Mount Bolshoye Bogdo. In 1997, the Bogdinsko-Baskunchaksky natural complex was declared a reserve (Bogdinsko-Baskunchaksky 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 swim in brine and take mud baths. There is no need to talk about the beauty of these places. There are no less photographers than those wishing 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, lies among the mountains, at an altitude of 803 meters, the length of the lake in the north-west direction is 10 kilometers, the depth is 50 meters.

There are many small lakes around Jack London Lake. The most prominent in size are the lakes Mechta, Anemone, Gray Gull, Invisible, Neighboring, Kudinovskie lakes. One of the most beautiful and exotic lakes in the 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, on the shore, the researchers found Jack London's book "Martin Eden".

Lake Elton, Volgograd Region

Elton is a salty drainless self-sustaining 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" - "gold mine".

The area of ​​the lake is 152 sq. km. Until 1882, salt was mined on the Elton, in 1910 the medical sanatorium "Elton" was founded on its shore (moved to a new location in 1945). In 2001, the lake and the surrounding areas of virgin steppes (106 thousand hectares) became part of the State Institution "Natural Park" Elton "".

Blue Lakes. Cherek-Balkar Gorge, Kabardino-Balkaria

A group of five karst lakes in the Cherek region of Kabardino-Balkaria is located at the foot of a rocky ridge, from where the Cherek-Balkar gorge begins. Located at the entrance to the gorge, Blue Lake is a unique natural phenomenon, interesting not only for Kabardino-Balkaria, but also on a national scale. Lower Blue Lake has several names: Chirik-kel (balk.) - rotten (stinking) lake; Sherej-ana (kab.) - mother of Cherek; Psykhurei (kab.) - round water (lake), natural artesian well.

The uniqueness of the Lower Blue Lake lies in the fact that with a relatively small surface (only 235 × 130 m), its depth reaches 258 meters. The water temperature on the surface 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 daily. At the same time, the level of the lake is 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 a deep pool.

The nature here is quite picturesque: green hills, dense beech forests on steep slopes, and in the distance, in a blue haze, peaks sparkling in the sun. Closer to Babugent, the greenery becomes brighter, juicier. Near the village of Babugent there is a fork in the road. At the beginning of the road to the lake, there is a cave in the rock, in which traces of an ancient site of the 5th-10th centuries AD were found. Now many bats settle there, and sometimes, in bad weather, shepherds with flocks of sheep hide.

Seydozero, Kola Peninsula, Murmansk region

Lake in the Lovozero tundra on the Kola Peninsula. "Seid" in translation 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, the width is from 1.5 to 2.5 km.

According to a number of science fiction writers and ufologists, one of the alleged 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 the Satkinsky district of the Chelyabinsk region on the territory of the national park of the same name. One of the highest (724 m above sea level) reservoirs of the Southern Urals. The reservoir is surrounded by mountain ranges covered with dark coniferous forests. To the southwest is the Nurgush ridge - the highest ridge in the Chelyabinsk region. The main river that feeds the reservoir is the Bolshoi Kyl. Near the source of the Satka River and the dam is the small village of Zyuratkul, connected by bus with the city of Satka.

Previously, Zyuratkul was a natural lake. Now - a reservoir formed by a dam built on the Big Satka. A giant geoglyph was found near the lake. About forty stone tools made of quartzite were also found. The stone chipping technique makes it possible to date the tools to the Neolithic and Eneolithic (VI-III millennium BC). Researchers are still inclined towards the Copper-Stone Age (IV-III millennium BC). It is noted that at that time there were practically no forests in the Southern Urals (they appeared only 2,500 years ago), so the figure was easy to build and then view from a neighboring ridge until it was covered with a layer of soil.

Until the winter of 2012, another popular attraction was located on the shores of Lake Zyuratkul - Kitova Pier, which was also called the "Ural Disneyland". But in the fall of 2012, by a court decision, 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 the Greater Caucasus Range and is the highest peak in Russia. Considering that the border between Europe and Asia is ambiguous, often Elbrus is also called the highest European mountain peak, thereby referring it to the list of "Seven Peaks".

The height of the western peak is 5642 m, the eastern one is 5621 m. The gorges of Adylsu, Shkhelda, Adyrsu, Donguz-Orun and Ushba massifs are very popular among climbers and mountain tourists. Elbrus is the most popular ski resort in Russia. The total area of ​​Elbrus glaciers is 134.5 sq. km. The most famous of them are: Big and Small Azau, Terskol.

Altai mountains

The Altai Mountains represent a complex system of the highest ranges in Siberia, separated by deep river valleys and vast intramountain and intermountain basins. The 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 nature reserves and the Ukok plateau together form the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Altai - Golden Mountains". Thousands of tourists come to Altai. This is a favorite place for photo tours and independent trips.

Plateau "Divnogorie", Liskinsky district, Voronezh region

"Divnogorye" - a hill and a museum-reserve in the Liskinsky district of the Voronezh region of Russia. It is located 10 km west of the district center on the right bank of the Don River and 80 km south of Voronezh. The museum was founded here 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 sights of 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. The maximum height of the plateau above sea level reaches 181 meters, relative - 103 meters (the mouth of the Quiet Pine 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 is the peak of the western part of the Dividing Range of the Greater Caucasus (on the border of Abkhazia and the Karachay-Cherkess Republic). Dombay-Ulgen is the highest peak of Abkhazia, located east of the village of Dombay, has three peaks: western (4036 m), main (4046 m) and eastern (3950 m).

A steep ridge extends from the main peak to the north, ending in a lowering - the "Dombay saddle". From the Dombai saddle, there is a classic route (category 3B) going up, accessible for climbing in one day with a descent to the camp.

Putorana Plateau, Krasnoyarsk Territory

The Putorana Plateau is a mountain range located in the northwest of the Central Siberian Plateau. In the north and west, the plateau breaks off 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 the Kamen (1701 m), Holokit (1542 m), Kotuyskaya (1510 m) mountains. In the north, the Putorana Plateau borders on the Taimyr Peninsula. The name Putorana, translated from Evenki, means "lakes with steep banks."

The area of ​​the plateau is 250 thousand square kilometers, which is comparable to the territory of Great Britain. On the territory of the plateau is the Putoransky State Natural 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 Sortavalsky district 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 experts. 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 wall to its bottom is over 50 meters. The transparency of water reaches 15-18 meters.

Ruskeala marble was used in the construction of the most beautiful and significant buildings in St. Petersburg and its palace suburbs. St. Isaac's Cathedral was lined with it, 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 Primorskaya and Ladozhskaya stations of the St. Petersburg metro. In 2010, a significant part of the filming of the film "The Dark World" took place in Ruskeala.

Eastern and Western Sayans. Eastern Siberia

Eastern and Western Sayans - a common name for two mountain systems in southern Siberia. They distinguish the Western Sayan (length 650 km, height up to 3971 m - Mount Mongun-Taiga, which is the top of the ridge of the same name - the highest peak in Eastern Siberia, however, more often this ridge is not classified as the Sayan, but is isolated into a separate mountain system - the mountains of Tuva), consisting from 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. Mountain taiga prevails on the slopes, turning into mountain tundra.

The Western Sayan in the southwestern part borders on Altai. Its main ridge is the Dividing Sayan Range with the highest point - Mount Kyzyl-Taiga (3121 m). The ridges of the Western Sayan are characterized by steep slopes, indented relief, and vast areas of stone placers. The height of the ridges in the west does not exceed 2500-3000 m, in the east it decreases to 2000 m.

The Eastern Sayan stretches almost at right angles to the Western. Its ridges form a system of “white mountains” (Manskoye, Kanskoye) and “squirrels”, 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 - Grandiose Peak (2982 m). In the southeast there are the highest and hardest-to-reach ridges - Big Sayan, Tunkinskiye Goltsy, Kitoyskiye 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, known for its archaeological sites. It is worth noting a large number of waterfalls.

Almost everywhere in the Sayans, dark coniferous taiga spruce-cedar-fir forests prevail, rising in the western and central parts to altitudes of 1500–1800 m and more; light deciduous-cedar forests form the upper boundary of the forest at altitudes of 2000–2500 m. The fauna is as rich as the flora. The largest city located in the Sayans is Krasnoyarsk.

Mountains of Shikhany. Republic of Bashkortostan

Shikhany - 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. Shikhany are located near the cities of Sterlitamak and Ishimbay. They are unique monuments of nature - the remains of a barrier reef formed in the warm sea of ​​the early Permian period. The imprints of ancient plants and animals have been preserved in the stones of which these shikhans are made.

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, the ruins of a women's prison, one of the islands of the Gulag archipelago, have been preserved. 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 Koltsevoe lying at an altitude of 400 m (diameter about 7 km). The lake is surrounded by somma - the walls of the more ancient Tao-Rusyr caldera (heights 540–920 m with a base diameter of 16–17 km).

Only one historical eruption is known, which happened in 1952.

Volcano Tyatya, Kuril Islands

An active volcano on the Kunashir Island of the Great Kuril Ridge, on the territory of the Kuril Reserve. In geographical terms, Tyatya is a stratovolcano of the somma-vesuvius type ("volcano in 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 the material collapsed into the northeastern crater. As a result, the total height of the volcano 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 foot slopes of the volcano are decorated with coniferous-broad-leaved forests with bamboo and thickets of stone birch and elfin cedar. In the forests at the foot you can often meet a bear. The path to the volcano is difficult, but most tourists get to the volcano from Yuzhno-Kurilsk.

caves

Orda cave, Perm region

Orda Cave is located on the southwestern outskirts of the village of Orda in the Perm Territory, on the left bank of the Kungur River. Consists of "dry" and underwater parts. The length of the dry part is 300 meters, underwater - 4600 meters. To date, the 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 is ranked 21st among the longest gypsum caves in the world. Famous photographer Viktor Lyagushkin dedicated a whole photo project to Orda Cave.

Kungur cave, Perm region

This is one of the most popular sights of Siberia and the Urals, a natural monument of all-Russian significance. The cave is located in the Perm Territory, 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 tourists. The average air temperature in the center of the cave is +5 °C, the relative humidity in the center of the cave is 100%. The Kungur cave contains 58 grottoes, 70 lakes, 146 t. "organ pipes" (the highest - in the Etheric grotto, 22 m) - high shafts, reaching almost to the surface.

Architecture

Leaning tower of Nevyansk. Sverdlovsk region, city of Nevyansk

Not everyone knows that we in Russia have our own kind of 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, and the greatest slope is 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 exactly established. Demidov's office was located on the second floor, and during the Soviet era there was a prison in it. On the third floor there was a laboratory: traces of silver and gold were found in the soot taken from the chimneys of 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 in 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 they say 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 chiming 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 hoisted on it, made of perforated iron, in which the noble coat of arms of the Demidovs is engraved.

There is a legend saying that the tower tilted due to the flooding of the cellars with all the workers who minted counterfeit money. By Decree of the Council of Ministers of the RSFSR No. 1327 of August 30, 1960, the tower was included in the list of historical monuments to be protected as monuments of national importance.

Ivolginsky datsan. Republic of Buryatia, the village of Verkhnyaya Ivolga

Ivolginsky datsan is a large Buddhist monastic complex, the center of the Buddhist traditional Sangha of Russia, which is the largest Buddhist community in Buryatia. One of the brightest 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 sights of Crimea, it is not easy to choose one thing. But we decided to stop at one of the most inspiring places. The Swallow's Nest is a monument of architecture and history, located on a sheer 40-meter Aurora cliff 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 the Miramare villa near Trieste. The first wooden building 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 of the time.

The second owner of this amazing dacha was the court physician A. K. Tobin. There is also very little information about him. After his death, the house was owned by a widow for some time, 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".

The Swallow's Nest got its present form thanks to the oil industrialist Baron Steingel, who liked to relax in the Crimea. Steingel bought a summer cottage on the Aurora Rock and decided to build a romantic castle there, which resembles medieval buildings on the banks of the Rhine. The project of the new house was commissioned by engineer and sculptor Leonid Sherwood, son of architect Vladimir Sherwood, author of the Historical Museum on Red Square in Moscow.

At the beginning of World War I, the estate was bought by the Moscow merchant P. Shelaputin, who opened a restaurant in the castle. In the 1930s, there was a reading room of the local Rest House, but the premises were recognized as emergency and closed.

In 1927, the Swallow's Nest was damaged during a strong earthquake. It was not until 1967–1968 that repairs were made. In addition to the monolithic slab, the entire structure was surrounded by anti-seismic belts. The tower, increased in height, acquired more decorative effect thanks to four spiers. In 2013, cracks were found in the foundation slab, and in the autumn the visit was suspended for design work on the reconstruction - strengthening the rock.

And 6 more amazing places:

Chara Sands, Trans-Baikal Territory

Chara Sands is a tract in the Kalarsky district of the Trans-Baikal Territory, which is a sandy massif about 10 km by 5 km in size. The 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 monument of nature of the geomorphological type of federal rank.

BAM station Novaya Chara is 10 kilometers away. The massif is elongated from the southwest to the northeast and occupies an area of ​​about 50 sq. km. There are no such large massifs of free-flowing moving sands in any basin of Transbaikalia. The Chara sands are outwardly similar to the deserts of Central Asia. The vegetation is slightly different from the taiga: there are areas with larch, dwarf birch and moisture-loving dwarf pine. In the northeastern part of the tract there are two small lakes - Alyonushka and Tayozhnoye.

Avacha Bay, Kamchatka Territory

Avacha Bay is a large non-freezing bay of the Pacific Ocean near the south-east 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 kind of symbol of the bay and its attraction are the Three Brothers rocks, located at the exit to the open Avacha Bay.

Commander Islands. Aleutsky District, Kamchatka Territory

Commander Islands - an archipelago of four islands in the southwestern part of the Bering Sea of ​​the Pacific Ocean, administratively part of the Aleutsky District 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 a grave of a navigator. Commander Islands - a place of mixing of Russian and Aleutian cultures. They have great potential for the development of northern tourism.

Patomsky crater. Irkutsk region

Patomsky crater - a cone of crushed limestone blocks on the slope of a mountain in the Patomsky Highlands in the Irkutsk region. Discovered in 1949 by geologist Vadim Viktorovich Kolpakov. Among the local population it is called the "Nest of the Fiery Eagle", also known as the "Kolpakov's Cone", "Dzhebulda Crater", "Yavaldinsky Crater".

This is a geological object unique in its characteristics, which is a ring structure of the central type with a bulk cone composed of limestone and other rocks. The Patom 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 an annular shaft. In the center of the funnel there is a hill up to 12 m high. The total volume of the cone is estimated at 230-250 thousand cubic meters, the mass is about a million tons.

Agura waterfalls. City of Sochi, Krasnodar Territory

Cascade of waterfalls located on the Agura River in the Khostinsky district of Sochi. The distance from the Black Sea coast is 4 km. Further up the river - the Middle waterfall, then the Upper.

The Lower Agur waterfall is the first and most interesting of the three large 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. Under it is a wide and deep pool of blue water. From the Devil's hole canyon to the Lower waterfall is approximately 1.5 km. Behind the first waterfall, a series of stairs and rises lead up through 500 m to the Middle Agur waterfall - 23 meters, and then to the Upper - 21 meters waterfall. Near the Upper waterfall, to the left of the path, there are rocks called Eagles.

Vasyugan swamps. Tomsk, Novosibirsk and Omsk regions

Some of the largest swamps in the world are located in Western Siberia, between the Ob and Irtysh rivers, on the territory of the Vasyugan plain, which is mostly within the Tomsk region, and in small parts - the Novosibirsk and Omsk regions and the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug.

The swamp area 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.

Vasyugan swamps arose about 10 thousand years ago and have been constantly increasing since then - 75% of their modern area was swamped less than 500 years ago. Marshes are the main source of fresh water in the region (water reserves - 400 cubic km), there are about 800 thousand small lakes, many rivers originate from swamps, in particular: Ava, Bakchar, Big Yugan, Vasyugan, Demyanka, etc. d.

Vasyugan swamps are home to numerous local fauna, including rare ones. Of the rare species of animals in the swamps, in particular, reindeer, golden eagle, white-tailed eagle, osprey, gray shrike, peregrine falcon live. Squirrels, elks, sables, wood grouses, white partridges, hazel grouses, black grouses are present in significant quantities, mink, otter, wolverine are in smaller quantities. The flora also includes rare and endangered plant species and plant communities. Cranberries, blueberries, and cloudberries are widely distributed among wild plants.

Now the fauna and flora of the swamps is under threat due to the development of the territory during the exploration and exploitation of oil and gas fields.

In preparing the article, materials from Wikipedia were used.

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Many people believe that now there are no more places on our planet that can be called the most beautiful. Such a statement could only be made by a person who has no idea that the planet Earth is rich in truly beautiful natural places and creations. Moreover, they were created both by Mother Nature and by the activity of the people themselves.

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Of course, it is quite problematic to make any rating of the most beautiful places in the world, since it is impossible to talk about every amazingly beautiful place on the planet. In addition, the very meaning of the word “beauty” is extremely subjective. True, there are amazing corners that differ not only in picturesque beauty, but also in world fame. That's what we'll talk about in today's article.

Grand Canyon

Today, the Grand Canyon is without a doubt a wonder of nature, perfectly explored, studied by scientists. The moment of its alleged formation falls on a period of time more than 100 centuries ago. At that time, it was a plain formed from shale, sand and limestone rocks, through which the Colorado River flowed. Under the pressure of natural influence, the plain began to rise, while the unstable rocks were washed away by the river, forming the outlines of the current miracle of nature.

And today, the Colorado, flowing at an intensity of 20 km / h, washes away about 500 thousand tons of rock layers in 24 hours, giving the water a muddy, red tint. In the region, climatic conditions are not identical. From above, the temperature is +150, while from below the surface of the soil is heated up to +400. The color scheme of the Grand Canyon is the most diverse. The palette of colors shimmers from purple-brown, black to bluish-gray, pale pink.

True, you can appreciate the beauty of the canyon only by being close to it. It should be noted that not a single bridge is thrown across the gorge. Therefore, anyone wishing to move from North Rim Headwaters to the village located on the south side of the canyon (the distance between which is no more than 19 km) will have to travel over 322 km.

Great Barrier Reef

One of the most beautiful places on our planet is the Australian Great Barrier Reef. In addition, it is on a place of honor in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The structure of the reef "metropolis" is coral formations, providing an amazing combination of its inhabitants. The rarest dolphins and whales, green turtles and a large number of various mollusks live here.

The Australian reef is the largest coral organism. It is located in the northeastern region of the coast of Australia and stretches along the length of the mainland shoal for 2.3 thousand km. The width in the northern part is 2 km, while in the southern part it is about 150 km. Australia is proud of this famous and very beautiful place, which attracts a huge number of tourists from every corner of the planet.

The Great Barrier Reef is the formation of billions of tiny microorganisms called polyps. Moreover, the result of their vital activity is noticeable even from space. This coral ecosystem is represented by 2.9 thousand isolated reef formations and 900 islets. The area of ​​this work of art is 348,698 km².

Cape Town

The settlement rightfully belongs to the best corner of the earth and at the same time the most beautiful city. Cape Town is surrounded by mountain ranges, while natural beauty can amaze the most unimpressive imagination. Towards the end of the day, the light show is another evidence that Cape Town really belongs to one of the most amazing points on earth.

In the city center you can observe the accumulation of the traditions of the English colonies. It is lined with old Dutch style mansions and Victorian era buildings. But Table Mountain is more popular with tourists. This miracle of nature has a flat top, located at an altitude of 1 km. It is the biggest attraction in Cape Town and a completely free range for rock climbers.

Taj Mahal

Of course, one cannot deprive oneself of attention and not include the masterpiece Taj Mahal in the Top 10 most amazing corners of the planet. The mausoleum was built over 20 years in Agra. The structure is quite symbolic and imbued with the most beautiful feeling - after all, white marble slabs, which are considered the emblem of love, were used for its construction.

The Taj Mahal was built according to the standard style of Persia and is a whole complex of magnificent, rich buildings made of white marble. The main place is given directly to the mausoleum, located in the center of the site.

It is made in a cubic shape with cut corners, and is crowned with a giant dome. Taj Mahal was erected on a square base, high minarets are located at 4 corners. Inside, this miracle has a significant number of halls and rooms, which are decorated with mosaics, paintings of ornate ornaments and fine patterns.

Rokis mountains

Another great place worth mentioning is in Canada. Moreover, a landmark was formed only by the efforts of the natural elements themselves. This miracle is called the Rokis Mountains. On their square there are 6 national parks, where there are monuments included in the UNESCO list. The mountain range includes amazing cave, canyon formations, waterfalls and lakes of amazing beauty.

The Rokis Mountains are part of the Pacific Cordillera. The highest point of the ridge is Mount Robson, because. its height is 3954 m, while the lowest mark is Mount Liard with a height of 305 m. The length of the mountain range is 603 km from north to south Canada. The indicator of the total area of ​​the ridge is 93409 m2.

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is one of the most astonishing structures of the ancient American peoples, an amazing archeological ruin located in what is now Peru. Machu Picchu, otherwise known as the "Lost City", is on the UNESCO list, and in 2007 received the status of a New Wonder of the World. The discovery of the "Lost City" fell on 1911 and this was done by Hiram Bingham of Yale University.

But the name of the city is hidden in ancient times to this day. Machu Picchu is a mountain peak located near this miracle. Only a select few could enter the fortress. Priests, the highest nobility, servants and artisans lived here. Basically, the place served as an abode for mamakunas - chosen virgins, whose whole life was devoted to serving the deity of the Sun.

The Lost City is a sector of dungeons, cemeteries, temples and a residential area. In total, the city has about two hundred buildings. In the center of the city rises the Temple of the Sun - Intihuatan. Moreover, this sacred place of the supreme deity of the Incas has been preserved to this day in a single copy.

Valley of the Pyramids at Giza

The list of the most beautiful and amazing corners of the earth would be incomplete without mentioning the valley of the pyramids in Giza. We were able to get acquainted with the greatest buildings from the school history program. However, the secret of the construction of the pyramids is still unknown today. The scientific community is increasingly discovering truths that point to the impossibility of erecting these structures only by human hands.

Now these pyramids belong to the amazing and most important architectural monument of the ancient Egyptian people. After all, it’s not for nothing that they are on the list of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The ancient complex is represented by the three largest pyramids - the Pyramid of Cheops, which is also a preserved miracle from the list of "Seven Wonders of the World".

The complex is also represented by the pyramids of Khafre and Minkaura and the pyramids of queens, the Great Sphinx and the valley. The three main pyramids were built by the ancient people of Egypt for the burial of the pharaohs. They are an impressive sight, since the pharaohs were distinguished by their love of grandeur and luxury.

Petra

Today, Jordan has its main attraction - Petra, which millions of tourists come to see from all over the world. The architects who built the city in an unthinkable way hollowed out caves in the rock, giving the dead stone the appearance of majestic temples and tombs. But in those days, after all, there were no improved tools, while the technological level did not reach even 50% of the modern one.

But people with their bare hands were able to create real masterpieces that survived for centuries. According to the available legend, the Nabataeans, who were descendants of Shem, the world-famous son of Noah, did this. In the 3rd century BC they formed the state of Nabatea. The most important caravan routes for the economic development of that time passed through its territory.

For this reason, the Nabatean state was an attractive "piece of the pie" for neighboring kingdoms, which led to regular attacks. However, the Nabataeans not only repulsed all the attacks of the invaders, but also managed to subjugate part of Syria, retaining independence even during the expansion of the strong Roman Empire. Petra was the former capital of an ancient vanished state.

the great Wall of China

Another truly amazing point on our planet is the Great Wall of China, which is not only an incredible monument of Ancient China, but also its symbol. No wonder it is referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World." At the same time, this historical monument is the longest defensive structure, hiding a large number of mysteries even today. Moreover, the structure is a subject for heated debate of the scientific community.

According to some data, the length of the wall is 4 thousand km, while according to others - 6 thousand km. The straight line has a length of 2450 km. True, it should be remembered that the wall is not a direct structure - it either turns or bends. The average height of the wall is 6-7 m, with individual places at 10 m. Its width is 6 m, i.e. 5 people can walk along the wall in one row or even a small car can drive.

Iguazu

Amazing, with amazingly beautiful landscapes, Argentina annually attracts crowds of travelers and tourists from every corner of the planet Earth. The country is very picturesque, while its virgin nature is protected by 29 National Parks.

And in the midst of this splendor, like a pearl of the first importance, the Iguazu National Park grows. The natural miracle is represented by 3 protected areas - "Talampaya" together with "Ischigualasto" in Cuno, "Los Glaciares" in the south in Patagonia and "Iguazu", which are on the UNESCO heritage list.

Without a doubt, this is a global treasure. "Iguazu" is surrounded by rain subtropical jungle and is formed in the northern part of Misiones, province of Argentina. 3 rivers flow through it - Iguazu, Uruguay and Parana, forming the natural borders of the province. This interfluve is called Argentine Mesopotamia.

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In conclusion, I would like to note that today, due to the destructive, and sometimes barbaric attitude on the part of mankind, many wonders of nature can completely disappear. Therefore, today we need to make every effort to preserve them for future generations.

Planet Earth is amazing and unique. She shows the unprecedented diversity of nature, and each of her creations amazes and attracts. You can find pristine beauty anywhere in the world and capture its magnificence in a photo.

The most beautiful places on the planet (photos of these points of the world will be presented later in the article) annually attract thousands of tourists. Their incredible landscapes fascinate, and the unique flavor is remembered for many years.

Lake Uyuni in Bolivia

The Salar de Uyuni is called by the locals the "Mirror of God". The lake is the largest salt marsh in the world. Depending on the time of day and weather, the surface of the lake is painted in different colors.

This is due to the reflection of the sky in the salt crystals. During the rainy season, the salt marsh fills with water and creates a mirror effect. During the drought period, moisture evaporates and the salt crystallizes, forming cells like honeycombs.

It is considered a unique phenomenon that several species of pink and white flamingos migrate to Lake Uyuni in the warm season. Other attractions of this place are salt hotels and vast areas of salty lands.

Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre - 5 fishing villages in western Italy, built in the Middle Ages. The ancient architecture of these places will appeal to art lovers and ordinary people.

The Cinque Terre is a national park on the UNESCO heritage list.

Villages attract attention, first of all, with colorful buildings located on the rocks. Combined with the natural beauty of the seaside, the houses in the Cinque Terre look truly fabulous.

Communication between the villages takes place by rail. The Cinque Terre receives its main income from tourism, fishing and winemaking. Local rocky and sandy beaches attract visitors with warm waves and amazing scenery.

Pamukkale

Pamukkale literally means "cotton castle". This area in southwestern Turkey is truly unique as it hosts unparalleled geothermal springs.

Unusual recesses in the rocks - travertines were formed due to mineral waters flowing from the slopes, heated to + 30- + 100 ° С. An excess of calcium in the liquid led to the formation of a snow-white sediment on the surface of the rocks.

Pamukkale is now considered the best spa resort in Turkey. Many people who have been here note that the healing mineral waters helped to cure skin diseases, rheumatism and vascular problems. Therefore, in Pamukkale you can not only enjoy the marvelous expanses of boiling white mountains and swim in hot springs, but also take care of your health.

Yunnan Rice Terraces

The rice fields of the Chinese province of Yunnan are man-made. Over the years, people have gradually carved out the terraces and installed a canal system that fills the pools with water that helps the rice ripen successfully.

The best way to see the beauty of rice fields is from a height of 1-2 thousand meters. It is impossible to say exactly what time of year is ideal for visiting Yunnan, as each season has a different effect on the appearance of the terraces without detracting from their charm.

In summer, the fields are covered with bright green growing rice. In autumn, the vegetation begins to turn yellow, turning the hills golden. In the spring, the first shoots begin to break through on the slopes, and flowering trees add white and pink hues to the landscape. In winter, the sky is reflected in the empty, water-filled terraces, and on sunny days, their surface resembles a mirror surface.

Great Blue Hole in Belize

The sinkhole is part of Lighthouse Reef near the Yucatan Peninsula. These maritime territories belong to the state of Belize. The blue hole was discovered during the expeditions of the French explorer of the seas, Jacques-Yves Cousteau. During a large-scale analysis of this place in the ocean, he discovered the natural nature of this reef.

It is assumed that before the Ice Age there was a limestone cave in this zone, which was flooded after the rise in the level of the World Ocean. This explains the bizarre coloration of the funnel. Along the edge of the atoll, it is light blue, and inside it is dark blue, which is associated with great depth.

All the beauty of the blue hole can only be seen from a great height, so helicopter tours are popular here. The funnel also attracts diving enthusiasts who dive underwater to explore rare species of fish and algae.

Arizona wave

The outlandish sandstone cliffs, called the Arizona Wave, are located on the border of the states of Utah and Arizona in the United States. They are composed of very ancient sand and are dunes that have been shaped into rocks by wind and water over many years.

The Arizona wave is a smooth transition between rock formations. They have depressions and grooves, the surface of which is covered with smooth lines and transitions. The most beautiful view of the area takes on at noon in the absence of shadows. However, during the dawn and dusk hours, these shadows create atmospheric landscapes.

Due to the influx of tourists, a special service monitors the number of visitors to this place. Access is open to only 20 people per day. This measure is due to the fact that the Arizona wave exists thanks to a special ecosystem that must be maintained in a natural state.

Jiuzhaigou National Park

Jiuzhaigou Chinese Park is located in Sichuan Province. The national park is spread among the Minshan mountain range. The amazing beauty of the local nature remained untouched and was preserved only because official access to this territory was impossible until 1972.

Jiuzhaigou is rich in rare species of plants and animals, among which there are endemics - living only in this area. In addition, there are 108 lakes and many cascading waterfalls in the national park. All reservoirs have an interesting color, which was obtained due to the sediment of carbon dioxide at their bottom, due to which the waters shimmer with blue, blue and purple.

Plitvice lakes

The most beautiful places on the planet, photos of which have spread all over the world, cannot be imagined without the Plitvice Lakes. This group of reservoirs in Croatia is famous for its picturesqueness. Lakes with light blue water surrounded by pines and beeches form a really beautiful view.

Environmental organizations are fighting to preserve the ecosystem of the lakes, therefore it is forbidden to swim in them, and in the adjacent forest it is forbidden to make fires and arrange family holidays. Excursions include exclusively viewing the natural beauties of the Plitvice Lakes and the park, where you can also admire the graceful waterfalls.

Valley of the Ten Peaks in Canada

The most beautiful places on the planet (photos and images with them are often posted by regular travelers) cannot but include the Valley of the Ten Peaks in Canada. It is located in Banff National Park, Alberta. A small mountain range consists of 10 hills, the peaks of which gave the name to this place.

The Valley of the Ten Peaks is one of the five most visited places in Canada. The discoverer of this territory, Walter Wilcox, said that the mountain range and Moraine Lake were the most magnificent sight he had ever seen.

The beauty of the valley is multiplied by Lake Moraine, located at the foot of the mountains. This pond with amazingly clear azure water is especially beautiful on clear days. Mountains, floating clouds and centuries-old fir trees are reflected on the surface of the water.

Mount Roraima

Mount Roraima is one of the South American mountains, which the local people call "tepui", which means "refuge of the gods." They are the remnants of the ancient plateau. The peculiarity of these mountains is a flat and truncated surface. For their shape, these hills were nicknamed "table mountains".

Roraima stands out from the general mass of similar mountain formations in that it is located on the border of 3 states - Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana. In addition, this mountain is considered the highest tepui and reaches almost 3 thousand meters.

The top of the mountain is constantly covered with clouds, which is why frequent and heavy precipitation falls on its surface. Water flows down to the ground in waterfalls and remains on Roraima, dotting it with lakes, rivers and swamps. Tourists come here to climb Roraima and appreciate its mystical power. From the top of the mountain, a striking view opens up, giving the impression that a person is among the clouds.

Maldives

The Maldives archipelago consists of 1000 coral islands united in atolls - a chain of islands in the shape of a semicircle. Tourists rightly call the Maldives "heaven on earth." People come here for a feeling of lightness and tranquility.

The islands are distinguished by the cleanest beaches with fine white sand and the azure coast washed by the warm ocean. In the Maldives, you can find colorful gardens with exotic flowers, see unusual animals and enjoy the abundance of greenery.

Vaadhoo beach is noted for its special beauty. At night, the coast is covered with thousands of shining blue lights. This happens due to the local species of plankton, which has luminescent properties. Such a spectacle resembles a scattering of night stars reflected on the surface of the ocean.

Machu Picchu in Peru

Machu Picchu or the "city in the clouds" is one of the main attractions of Peru. The mysterious settlement was built in the Middle Ages by the Inca tribe to protect themselves from the Spanish conquistadors. It is known that the conquerors never reached this place, and all the inhabitants once mysteriously disappeared.

The city is located high in the mountains, and the road here was inaccessible for a long time. Later, explorers discovered a path through the valley. Striking is not only the view of the green mountain landscapes, but the very architecture of this place. Strong buildings are built without any additional means, except for stone.

The structure of the city has a clear structure. There are temples, squares and other important elements of city life. Now Machu Picchu almost year-round receives tourists from all over the world, and the main inhabitants of the city are llamas and alpacas.

Monument Valley in the USA

The territory of Monument Valley belongs to the reservation of the Navajo Native American tribe. The area itself is a plateau with bizarrely shaped hills. These sandstone formations previously filled the entire valley, and in ancient times the entire area was occupied by the prehistoric sea.

Over time, the sandstone, under the influence of winds and rains, turned into shale rock, which made the rocks stronger. This place attracts travelers with a variety of monuments. Some of them look so unusual that they seem to be man-made. However, all of the rocks in Monument Valley are of natural origin.

Many hills have acquired names thanks to the imagination of tourists. This area also remained unnoticed by Hollywood directors, who used the Valley to shoot many westerns.

Colored rocks of Zhangye

Zhangye Danxia National Park in China is famous for its colorful hills. Geologists say that this place was once a huge reservoir. After its disappearance, the rock and sandstone oxidized, acquiring an outlandish color.

The color of the rocks is dominated by brown and red shades, alternating with yellow, blue and green. The very shape of the rock formations, which received it under the influence of weather conditions, climate and time, is also surprising.

For the convenience of visitors, safe walking paths and viewing platforms have been installed between the hills of the park. Most of the tours are held before sunset, because it is at this time that the rocks take on a delightful view.

Halong bay in Vietnam

The most beautiful places on the planet, photos of which have spread all over the world, necessarily include the Vietnamese Halong Bay. This area is a lagoon of incredible beauty, surrounded by a series of rock formations in the middle of sea waters.

Halong has over 1800 small islands and cliffs. The nature of these places fascinates an inexperienced traveler, and the life of the indigenous people allows you to touch a foreign culture.

In the cliffs of the bay there are caves equipped for excursions. They are the most famous attraction in Halong. Each of the caves is unique and has its own characteristics, such as the presence of waterfalls and strange acoustic effects. Here, tourists can not only enjoy exotic views, but also find a way to relax for every taste.

Halong Bay offers activities such as:

• fishing;
• diving;
• sea ​​cruises;
• beach leisure;
• visiting the floating village;
• excursions to the caves;
• kayaking.

The most beautiful places on the planet, not included in the rating

The most beautiful places on the planet, of course, are not limited to the points of the globe indicated in the rating. There are many incredible and attractive places around the world. Their beauty can be appreciated even in the photo, and the real view of these places leaves tourists speechless.

Nature pacifies, gives calmness and a sense of peace in the soul. Nowadays, it is not necessary to travel the globe, just look at the photos with the most picturesque places on the planet and plunge into the magical world of their beauty.

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The Sea of ​​Stars in the Maldives, the Colored Rocks in China and the Grand Canyon in the USA - these are unique and beautiful places in the world that everyone should see.

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The unique colored rocks of Zhangye Danxia are located in China, in the province of Gansu. The colored rocks are composed of red sandstones and conglomerates mostly from the Cretaceous period. Such formations are a unique type of petrographic geomorphology, existing only here. Colored rocks are included in the World Heritage List.

Swing "End of the World" (End of the World), Ecuador

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This extreme attraction is located in the mountains of Ecuador (the city of Banos). The unique swing over the abyss is located at an altitude of 2660 meters above sea level, offering a breathtaking view of the Andes.

Great Blue Hole, Belize (Central America)

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Another amazing place on the planet is the Great Blue Hole, located in the center of Lighthouse Reef, near the Yucatan Peninsula (the territory of Belize in Central America). The hole, which became known thanks to the French explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, is a round funnel with a diameter of 305 m and 120 m deep. Today it is one of the best diving sites in the world.

Tulip fields in the Netherlands

The real tulip season in the Netherlands begins in the second half of April and lasts until about the tenth of May.

The most numerous fields with tulips are located along the coast of the North Sea behind a strip of dunes, also on the road to the cities of Leiden, The Hague and Delft, and near the city of Enkhuizen. Not far from Amsterdam, tulip fields can be seen in the once drained lake, and now the most fertile land of Beimster, which is under the protection of the UNESCO society.

Mountain river cave in Quang Binh province, Vietnam

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Mountain river cave (Son Doong), almost 6 km long, is the largest in the world. Its largest part reaches 200 meters in height and 150 meters in width, and some parts of the space are so massive that they can fit the city with all its streets. From constant erosion, part of the cave collapsed, forming passages and the so-called cave halls.

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Hitachi Park is located in the Japanese city of Hitachinaka (Ibaraki Prefecture). The park was founded in 1991 on the site of a former American military base and currently occupies 120 hectares.

In a certain season, a certain type of flowers blooms in the park - tulips, poppies, daffodils, lilies, sakura. The plantations are located on the slope of Miharashi, offering a picturesque view of the Pacific coast.

Ice cave under a glacier in Juneau, Alaska (USA)

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A cave in the 12-kilometer Mendenhall Glacier is located near the city of Juneau in Alaska. It is unique in that it changes its appearance every year - the ice in the cave melts, creating springs.

Mount Roraima (junction of Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil)

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The unique Mount Roraima is located in the north of South America, at the junction of Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana.

The highest point of the mountain is 2723 m above sea level, and the flat top is a plateau with an area of ​​about 34 km². It is considered a sacred place, and local Indians call it the navel of the earth.

A fantastic view opens from the mountain: it was Roraima who inspired Arthur Conan Doyle to write a novel. lost World.

Cappadocia, Türkiye

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Cappadocia is one of the tourist centers of Turkey with unique volcanic landscapes, canyons, cave and underground cities.

The history of Cappadocia dates back to 5000 BC. e. All this time, the region was at the crossroads of civilizations, being alternately part of the Hittite, Persian, Roman and Ottoman empires.

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The unique luminous waves in the Maldives are explained by bioluminescence - chemical processes in the body of animals, in which the released energy is released in the form of light. It seems that the stars from the sky are reflected in the Sea of ​​Stars.

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Victoria Falls is the only waterfall in the world that is over 100 meters high and over a kilometer wide. Tourists can walk along the very edge of the waterfall in the Devil's Pool, which is located on the Zambian side.

The waterfall is one of the main attractions of South Africa, belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In the world there are a huge number of interesting and beautiful places located on different continents. Everyone should see these places.

Troll tongue, Norway

Troll's Tongue is a stone ledge on the mountain Skjeggedal, near the city of Odda in Norway. The ledge rises above Lake Ringedalsvatn at an altitude of 350 meters.

This is a place of pilgrimage for tourists, although it will take at least 5 hours to climb there.

Great Wall of China, China

As you know, the Great Wall of China is one of the main wonders of the world, which was included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 1987. The Chinese wall is somewhat reminiscent of a snake that coils for 8852 kilometers (the length of the Chinese wall). Of course, the years take their toll, the Chinese wall is more than two thousand years old and the walls are being destroyed in some places, but despite this, the Chinese wall is one of the most famous historical sights.

Machu Picchu, Peru

The Lost Inca City of Machu Picchu. The ancient city of the Incas is located in the picturesque tropics, at an altitude of more than 2400 meters above sea level on the slopes of the Andes. Everything that you will see here is made by ancient craftsmen from special stone, which was carefully processed. The city was built in the 15th century, but due to the invasion of the Spaniards, the Incas were forced to leave it. Of course, all the locals were well aware of the monument of ancient architecture, but it gained worldwide fame only after it was found and described by the American historian Heenan Bingham in 1911.

Geirangerfjord, Norway

The Geirangerfjord is one of the most picturesque and most visited Norwegian fjords, located in the Sunnmøre region in the southwest of Møre og Romsdal. It stretches between the mountains for 15 km and is a natural extension of the Storfjord (Great Fjord). Its maximum width is 1.3 km. On the outskirts of the Geiranger Fjord, where the Geirangelva River flows into it, is the village of Geiranger, from which it takes its name. The population of the village is 300 people. In 2005, the fjord and its surrounding areas were added to the list of UNESCO natural heritage sites. It is this status that today hinders the implementation of the local authorities' plan to build power lines across the fjord.

The ancient city of Petra is another of the wonders of the world, the main attraction of Jordan. The Nabateans, an ancient Arab tribe, built this city in a narrow canyon among sheer cliffs about 2,000 years ago. Petra was at the crossroads of important trade routes connecting India, China, southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria and Rome, and for a long time was the center of trade, a rich and famous city.

Statue of Christ the Redeemer (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

The statue of Jesus Christ is the youngest of the new wonders of the world. It was built in 1931 on Mount Corcovado. The figure of the Savior towering over the city with arms outstretched for blessing immediately became the main symbol of Rio.

Bora Bora Island, French Polynesia

This island was formed eight million years ago and is located in Polynesia. Like other volcanic islands, it slowly goes under water. The island is very beautiful and surrounded by many small islands with beautiful beaches and white sand. There are many marine life in the water, so if you scuba dive you can meet tropical fish, sharks, rays, etc.

Mount Roraima, Venezuela-Brazil-Guyana

The unique Mount Roraima is located in the north of South America, at the junction of Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana.

The highest current of the mountain is 2723 m above sea level, and the flat top is a plateau with an area of ​​about 34 km². It is considered a sacred place, and local Indians call it the navel of the earth.

A fantastic view opens from the mountain: it was Roraima who inspired Arthur Conan Doyle to write a novel. lost World.

Socotra Island is one of the most beautiful and wonderful places on Earth. Here, in a harsh desert climate, unique representatives of the animal and plant world have been preserved. Many species of flora and fauna can not even be found in other parts of the world, due to the isolation of the island from the rest of the world.

Swing at the end of the world (End of the World), Ecuador

This extreme attraction is located in the mountains of Ecuador (the city of Banos). The unique swing over the abyss is located at an altitude of 2660 meters above sea level, offering a breathtaking view of the Andes.

Pyramid of Cheops, Egypt

The Pyramid of Cheops is one of the seven wonders of the world. Its construction is still shrouded in secrets and myths. Many interesting archaeological finds belong to these lands.

Skala Pulpit, Norway

This rock is called Preikestolen in Norwegian and is a 604-meter-high cliff located in southwestern Norway near the Lysefjord fjord. Tourists really like the platform at its top, which offers stunning views and great photos.

Easter Island, Chile

Easter Island is one of the most amazing habitats on the planet. It is located in the Pacific Ocean. The closest points are South America and inhabited Pitcairn Island.

Angel Falls, Venezuela

The highest waterfall in the world is Angel Falls in Venezuela. The total height of the Angel Falls is 979 meters, the height of the continuous fall is 807 meters. Water falls from the top of Mount Auyantepui. Canaima National Park, where the waterfall is located, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here is how the modern traveler Alexander Klenov describes the Angel Falls: “It remains a mystery where the waterfall feeds from. There is no lake, no river, nothing. Only strange vegetation, unseen animals, fog and silence… The place is enchanted.”

The unique colored rocks of Zhangye Danxia are located in China, in the province of Gansu. The colored rocks are composed of red sandstones and conglomerates mostly from the Cretaceous period. Such formations are a unique type of petrographic geomorphology, existing only here. Colored rocks are included in the World Heritage List.

Beachy Head, England

Beachy Head rock appeared 100,000,000 years ago, in the late Cretaceous period. People often call it the end of the earth. Standing close to a cliff, you feel small and weak, because the ground abruptly leaves from under your feet and there are only endless expanses of water ahead.

Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada

Located in Banff National Park in Canada. The most interesting thing here happens in June, when the water level in the lake reaches its maximum and the water begins to shimmer with amazing shades of blue and blue, which are obtained due to the sunlight refracting on the rocky bottom.

This charming home is located on an island near Vestmannaeyjar, a small archipelago south of Iceland. The archipelago consists of the island of Heimaey, which is inhabited, and thirteen small ones that are uninhabited.

There is a beautiful legend on the Internet that this is a small island and a country house, was presented to the singer Bjork in 2009. However, she refused such an extraordinary gift ...

Neuschwanstein Castle is a historic German castle located in Bavaria. It is located near the town of Füssen near the border with Austria. The castle is considered one of the most visited and photographed attractions in the world.

For those who have never seen it with their own eyes and have not looked at photos with him, the appearance of the castle will seem familiar, because it is he who occupies a central place on one of the most recognizable logos - the emblem of the Walt Disney company.

Mountain river cave in Quang Binh province, Vietnam

Mountain river cave (Son Doong), almost 6 km long, is the largest in the world. Its largest part reaches 200 meters in height and 150 meters in width, and some parts of the space are so massive that they can fit the city with all its streets. From constant erosion, part of the cave collapsed, forming passages and the so-called cave halls.

Stonehenge, England

Stonehenge is by far the UK's greatest national landmark, symbolizing mystery, strength and power. The original purpose of Stonehenge is not clear to us, but some believe that it served as a temple for the worship of the ancient deities of the earth. It has been called an astronomical observatory for marking significant events on the prehistoric calendar. Others claim that it is a sacred place for the burial of high-ranking citizens of the ancient society.