On our planet, along with modern, technologically and industrially developed megacities, there are many places created by ancient masters or nature itself.

Each such attraction has its own legend and, naturally, is silent about a lot of things. Mysterious places raise a huge number of questions among scientists, confusing them with anomalous phenomena and the unknown.

1. Devils Tower, USA

The so-called Devil's Tower is actually a natural rock of amazingly regular shape and consists of columns with sharp corners. This truly mysterious place, which, according to research, is more than 200 million years old, is located in the USA, in the territory of the modern state of Wyoming.

In size, the Devil's Tower is several times larger than the Cheops Pyramid and from the outside resembles a man-made structure. Thanks to its unrealistic size and unnaturally correct configuration, the rock has become the object of attention of many scientists, and local residents claim that Satan himself built it.

2. Cahokia Mounds, USA

Cahokia or Cahokia is an abandoned Indian city, the ruins of which are located near Illinois, USA. This place is reminiscent of how ancient civilizations lived, and its complex structure proves that this area was inhabited by a highly developed people 1500 years ago. The ancient city is striking in its scale; a network of terraces and 30-meter earthen mounds, as well as a huge solar calendar, have been preserved on its territory.

It is still unknown why a society of almost 40 thousand people left their settlement, and which Indian tribes are direct descendants of the Cahokians. Despite this, the Cahokia mounds are a favorite place for many tourists who come here in the hope of unraveling the mystery of the ancient city.

3. Chawinda, Mexico

This mystical place, according to Aboriginal beliefs, is the center of intersection of the real and other worlds. That is why incredible things happen here that are difficult for modern people to understand.

Chawinda is of interest to many treasure hunters, because according to legend, this area hides unprecedented wealth. Unfortunately, no one has yet managed to find the treasure. Would-be treasure hunters often attribute their failures to otherworldly forces.

4. Newgrange, Ireland

Newgrange is the oldest building on the territory of modern Ireland, it is already about 5 thousand years old. It is believed that this long corridor with a transverse room is a grave, but scientists have not yet been able to determine for whom.

It is still unknown how ancient people were able to build such a perfect structure, which for five thousand years was not only lucky enough to survive, maintaining its primitive appearance, but also to remain completely waterproof.

5. Pyramids of Yonaguni, Japan

Mysterious underwater pyramids near the western Japanese island of Yonaguni are causing a lot of controversy among modern archaeologists and surveyors. The main question is whether the structures are a natural phenomenon, or whether they were created by the hand of an ancient man.

In the course of numerous studies, it was possible to establish that the age of the Yonaguni pyramids is more than 10 thousand years. Therefore, if the Yonagun monuments created mysterious civilizations unknown to us, then the history of mankind should be rewritten.

Mysterious civilization. Underwater cities of Yonaguni

6. Geoglyphs of Nazca, Peru

The Nazca geoglyphs in Peru are one of the most mysterious places on the planet. They were discovered in the middle of the last century and are still actively discussed by scientists who cannot say unambiguously what the ancient people wanted to express with these giant drawings of animals and for what purpose were they used?

Unfortunately, it is no longer possible to ask the creators, but scientists offer 2 main versions: some, leaning towards the cosmic theory of the origin of geoglyphs, believe that they are landmarks for alien ships, others claim that they are giant lunar calendars. In any case, the Nazca rock paintings are proof of the existence on the territory of modern Peru of an ancient and mysterious civilization that lived here long before the famous Incas and was distinguished by a high level of development.

7. Black Bamboo Hollow, China

Black Bamboo Hollow or Heizhu is perhaps the most terrible place on Earth. Local residents have nicknamed it the Valley of Death, and they do not even want to get close to it at any cost. Just the memory of the ravine fills them with great horror.

They say that children and pets disappear here without a trace, and there is a lot of documentary evidence of this. Scientists have been interested in the hollow of black bamboo for decades; they have been able to prove that the valley in the Chinese province of Sichuan is an anomalous area with a harsh climate and sharply changing weather conditions, which together provoke soil subsidence, which, according to scientists, is the cause of missing people .

8. Giant's Causeway, Ireland

The Giant's Causeway, or Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland is an amazing coastal area formed many centuries ago as a result of a volcanic eruption. It consists of approximately 40 thousand basalt columns that look like giant steps.

The natural attraction is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This place deserves admiration, which is why more than one thousand tourists from all over the world visit it every year.

9. Goseck Circle, Germany

The Goseck Circle is an ancient Neolithic structure in the German district of Burgenlandkreis. The circle was accidentally discovered in the early 90s of the last century while surveying the area from an airplane.

The original appearance of the building was restored only after complete reconstruction. Scientists have little doubt that the Goseck Circle was used for astronomical observations and calendaring. This proves that our ancestors also studied cosmic bodies, their movements and kept track of time.

10. Moai monuments on Easter Island

Easter Island is famous throughout the world for the giant Moai statues located throughout its territory. Each such megalithic figure is a large monument created by the masters of an ancient civilization in the crater of the local volcano Rano Raraku.

In total, about 1,000 remains of such man-made monuments were discovered on the island. Most have already gone under water.

Today, the vast majority of the statues are once again placed on platforms facing the ocean, from where they continue to greet visitors to the island and remind of the former power of the ancient people who inhabited these spaces.

Easter Island - Moai Message

11. Georgia Tablets, USA

The Georgia Tablets are 20-ton polished granite slabs with inscriptions in eight of the world's most famous languages. The inscriptions represent commandments for future generations on how to rebuild civilization after a global cataclysm. The monument was erected in 1979, the customer is listed in the documents under the name Robert C. Christian.

The height of the monumental structure is just over six meters, and the slabs are oriented towards the four sides of the world and have holes. In one of them you can see the North Star at any time of the year, in the second - the Sun during the solstice and equinox. Several years ago, the monument was vandalized and was damaged by paint, which has not yet been removed.

12. Rishat (Eye of the Sahara). Mauritania

On the territory of modern Mauritania, the largest desert in the world hides an amazing natural phenomenon of the Proterozoic period, whose name is Richat or the Eye of the Sahara.

This object is incredibly huge (up to 50 kilometers in diameter), so it can be seen even from space. The structure consists of several ellipsoidal rings formed by sedimentary rocks and sandstones about 500 million years ago.

13. “Gateway to Hell” – Darvaza crater in Turkmenistan

In the Turkmen Karakum desert there is the Darvaza gas crater, which in appearance resembles a gate to hell. This fire pit, about 60 meters in diameter and up to 20 meters deep, is the result of excavations carried out here during the Soviet Union.

During such geological research, a group of scientists discovered an underground cavern with natural gas, which almost led to the death of a huge number of people. Therefore, the management decided to set fire to the gas so that it would not threaten local residents. But the fire, which was supposed to burn for no more than 5 days, is still burning, bringing fear to everyone who approaches it.

Brave people are ready to take selfies at the Gates of Hell

14. Arkaim, Russia

Arkaim is an ancient settlement, reminiscent of ancient civilizations, which was discovered several decades ago in the vicinity of Chelyabinsk. It is believed that this landmark of Russia is the birthplace of the ancient Aryans, who gave rise to European, Persian and Indian civilizations.

Arkaim is not only a unique architectural monument with a thousand-year history, but also a place of concentration of healing energy flows that can save a person from any disease.

15. Stonehenge, England

English Stonehenge is a real place of pilgrimage for tourists from all over the world. It attracts with its mystery, legends and mystical beginnings. Stonehenge is a megalithic structure up to one hundred meters in diameter, which is located on Salisbury Plain.

12.09.2014

Tourist flows wash the Colosseum and the Eiffel Tower, hotels in Antalya and the Maldives, but there are places in the world that are clearly underestimated by the tourism industry.

And it's great! There are much fewer people there than on the well-trodden tourist routes, but at the same time they are no less beautiful and amazing.

Restaurant Grotta Palazzese, Italy

This restaurant, located in the Polignano cave on Mare beach, is one of the most amazing places on the planet to dine.

Chichilyan, Rhône-Alpes, France

The magnificent Mont Aiguil mountain rises 2000 meters above the French community of Chichillan. Mont Aiguil is known as the “Unattainable Mountain” - its slopes are equally steep on all sides. The peak was not conquered until 1492 and became the first mountain that people decided to climb just like that, out of pure curiosity. It is believed that mountaineering was born with its conquest.

Tiger's Nest Monastery, Paro Valley, Bhutan

This 17th century temple is located on the edge of a cliff, almost 1000 meters above the Paro Valley. The holy place was built to protect the cave in which Guru Padmasambhava, a Buddhist leader, meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours.

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik is an ancient city with a rich history. Passing generations have left stunning architectural treasures in Dubrovnik, which, combined with the beauty of the local nature, has made the city the “Pearl of the Adriatic”. Among other things, the series “Game of Thrones” was filmed there.

Albarracin, Aragon, Spain

A beautifully preserved medieval town in northern Spain, Albarracin is famous for its cave paintings (important evidence of Levantine prehistoric art) and its Picaportes - unique door handles. Every door in the city and its handle are unique and created by local craftsmen in accordance with ancient customs and technologies.

Bagan, Burma (Myanmar)

Bagan is the ancient capital of the kingdom of the same name on the territory of modern Myanmar. Currently, on the site of the ancient city there is an archaeological zone with thousands of pagodas, temples, stupas, and monasteries.

Hotel Aescher, Switzerland

The hotel is so high in the Alpine mountains that it can only be reached on foot or by cable car. Therefore, the hotel is available only in the summer season and operates from April to October. Living conditions at the Aescher Hotel can be called Spartan. Guests come here to hike and walk through the picturesque mountainous terrain, visit natural caves, and look into the museum of prehistoric finds.

Haiku Stairs, Hawaii

Known as the “Stairway to Heaven,” this hiking trail winds through the highlands of Oahu, Hawaii. The 3,992 steps rise to a height of 850 meters above sea level and offer magical views of the island.

Lake Thingvallavatn, Iceland

The lake is part of Thingvellir National Park. The islands on the lake are of volcanic origin. The faults around the lake show that this is where the tectonic plates of Europe and America oppose each other. Lucky divers can swim between the tectonic plates of the continents, which move away from each other by 2 centimeters every year.

Chefchaouen, Morocco

Chefchaouen is a small town located on the slopes of the Rif Mountains in northwestern Morocco. It was founded in 1471, and until 1920 only 3 foreigners visited it. Nowadays the city is known primarily for its old part, almost all of the houses in which are painted in different shades of blue. The reason for this choice is religion. In addition to Muslims, Chefchaouen has long been home to a fairly large community of Sephardic Jews. They brought with them beliefs that blue is the color of the tassels of the prayer shawl, the tallit.

Lord Howe Island, Australia

This island is still virtually untouched by humans: a very small indigenous population and only 400 tourists allowed here annually. This restriction is intended to protect the unique landscape of Lord Howe, whose crystal clear lagoon is home to a coral reef.

Marble Caves, Patagonia, Chile

Bright blue grottoes partially submerged in the turquoise waters of Lake Carrera on the border of Argentina and Chile. Locals call them the Marble Cathedral.

Bishop's Castle, Colorado, USA

America is home to one of the craziest castles in the world, created single-handedly by builder Jim Bishop. It's worth a visit for inspiration - and you can also get married here.

Huacachina, an oasis in the Sechura Desert, Peru

Just over a hundred people permanently live in the village of Huacachina. According to local legend, the lake was created after a beautiful princess was surprised by a young hunter while swimming in the pool. The girl managed to escape, and the pool turned into a lake. The folds of the fleeing princess's robe became the dunes surrounding Huacachina, and she herself soon returned to the lake and still lives in it as a mermaid.

Bastei Bridge over the Elbe River, Germany

The Bastei Bridge in Saxony is an engineering marvel of the first half of the 19th century. The monumental structure was built of wood in 1824 and replaced a quarter of a century later with a more durable sandstone structure. The length of the architectural monument is 76.5 meters.

Cappadocia, Türkiye

Cappadocia is famous for its unique landscape of volcanic origin, underground cities created in 1 thousand BC. e. and vast cave monasteries, dating back to the times of the early Christians. Goreme National Park and the cave settlements of Cappadocia are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. All this is better seen from hot air balloons , from which an amazing view opens view .

Hallstatt, Austria

Hallstatt is a medieval village with a population of less than 1,000 people. Its main attraction is the salt mines, the oldest in Europe, the development of which has been going on for three thousand years. Information about the village has appeared in written sources since 1311. Almost no data has been preserved about the medieval history of Hallstatt due to its remoteness from communication routes.

Leptis Magna, Tripoli, Libya

Once Leptis Magna was one of the main cities of the Roman Empire, and for its layout it was even nicknamed “Rome in Africa”. Now its ruins are an excellent playground for an adventurer.

Alcazar in Segovia, Spain

The Alcazar of Segovia is the palace and fortress of the Spanish kings in the historical part of the city of Segovia. Located on a rock located at the confluence of the Eresma and Clamores rivers, near the Guadarrama mountains. This position on the cliff makes it one of the most beautiful and recognizable palaces in Spain. The Alcazar was originally built as a fortress, but managed to be a royal palace, a state prison and a royal artillery academy.

Alter do Chao, Brazil

Surrounded by the Amazon forest and boasting a stunning beach, this city is known as the Island of Love. A few meters from the beach is the huge Lago Verde lagoon, home to many animals. You can only reach it by canoe.

Le Moulin du Roc Hotel, France

Deep in the Dordogne region, you'll find an old mill converted into a charming hotel on the banks of a quiet river. There is nothing around for kilometers. And in the hotel itself there is one of the famous Michelin-starred restaurants.

Hall of the Peacocks in Sammezzano Castle, Tuscany, Italy

The abandoned Sammezzano Castle, which housed a luxury hotel in the last century, is now practically closed to the public. You can get there only on special occasions. The most beautiful hall of the castle, the Hall of Peacocks, got its name for its unique bright ceilings with carved ornaments in the Moorish style.

Deception Island, Antarctica

This ring-shaped island, difficult to reach by tourists, has become a refuge from storms and icebergs for many creatures, including thousands of penguins. If you want to escape the cold, know that the island is an active volcano and is replete with hot springs.

Melissani Cave, Kefalonia, Greece

In Greek mythology, nymphs inhabited this mysterious cave and lured men with their beauty. Through a huge hole in the “ceiling” sunlight penetrates into the cave, shining on the surface of the clearest Lake Melissani.

Meghalaya State, India

The hills of Meghalaya are constantly drenched in tropical rainfall and the valleys in this beautiful but remote forest often turn into rivers, and then vice versa.

Craco, Italy

Not far from the Gulf of Taranto in Italy, on a high cliff rises the ancient city of Craco, whose inhabitants abandoned it. There were people here for about a thousand years, but then they abandoned this place, which has now turned into ruins. They say it is now haunted.

Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra, Portugal

Quinta de Regaleira Castle, included as part of the palace complex on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is one of the most romantic places in Portugal. The main mystery of Regaleira is a well that goes deep into the earth. The spiral gallery running around it has nine levels, each level having fifteen steps. These nine levels symbolize the nine circles of hell, the nine circles of purgatory and the nine circles of heaven described by Dante.

Weissgerbergasse street, Nuremberg, Germany

Weissgerbergasse is a historic street in Nuremberg, famous for its stunning wrought iron signs.

Procida, Italy

Procida is the smallest of the islands in the Gulf of Naples. The inhabitants of Procida still lead a very patriarchal lifestyle: instead of converting all their houses into apartments for rental, they still prefer to grow lemons in the old gardens and fish in the rocky bays.

Lofoten Islands, Norway

The Lofoten Islands group is located above the Arctic Circle. Here you can see quaint fishing villages, the world's deepest coral reef and the northern lights of incredible beauty.

Cocos Island, Costa Rica

The largest uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean. It is known for the fact that, according to popular legends, the largest treasure is hidden on it, which has not yet been discovered by anyone. This island is also a paradise for divers thanks to its rich underwater fauna.

Rock tombs in Myra, Türkiye

The city of Mira was located 5 km from the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. The ruins of a magnificent Greco-Roman theater and rock-cut tombs remain from the city. The uniqueness and originality of the tombs can be explained by the fact that the peoples of Lycia had a custom of burying the dead in elevated places, as it was assumed that this would help them get to heaven.

During the Christian era in 300 AD. e. Nicholas of Patara, known in the Orthodox tradition as Nicholas the Wonderworker (aka Santa Claus), having studied in Xanthus, became the bishop of Myra, where he preached until his death.

Herrenchiemsee Castle in Bavaria, Germany

According to the plans of King Ludwig II, the “New Versailles”, the Temple of Glory, was to appear here, in which the king wanted to organize festivities in memory of Louis XIV. As a result, the king himself lived in this palace for only 9 days, but after him there was almost a copy, although reduced by 8 times, of Versailles itself.

Fes, Morocco

You are now looking at the oldest leather workshop in the world. In fact, this sight is not for the faint of heart - there is always a specific smell of leather and tannins, which will remind tourists of visiting Morocco for a long time.

Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The town of Blagaj itself is nothing special, it’s more like just a village. But next to it is the source of the Buna River, it is very picturesque. In the 16th century, a “tekiya” (from the Turkish - “tekke”), a monastery of dervishes, was erected here.

Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic

This city was founded in the 13th century and little has changed since then . A unique opportunity to visit the entire medieval city.

Nauru, Micronesia

Nauru is a tiny island nation with a population of less than 10,000 people. It is one of the least visited places in the world - simply because few people know about it. Nauru hides kilometers of untouched beaches and forests - so if you want to relax on an island paradise, hurry up and buy a ticket there. Until other tourists came running.

Illokqortoormiut, Greenland

Getting to Illokqortoormiut is as difficult as pronouncing its name: only once a week from the capital of Iceland by plane to Greenland, and then by helicopter or boat to the town itself. But it's worth it: this colorful little city sits on the longest glacial river system in the world.

Marsaxlokk, Malta

Even in ancient times, this place was used by the Carthaginians, and then by the Romans as the main harbor of Malta. In 1565, when Ottoman Türkiye tried to capture the island, Marsaxlokk had a Turkish navy stationed there.

Monument Valley, Utah USA

The valley is a unique geological formation located on the territory of the Navajo Indian tribe reservation, one of the national symbols of the United States. The valley serves as one of the most famous tourist attractions in the United States; Scenes of many films, as well as music videos and commercials dedicated to the “cowboy” theme, were filmed on its territory.

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July 2, 2016

We bring to your attention ten fantastic places on planet Earth that will amaze you with their unique, perhaps one might even say unearthly, beauty. Everyone should definitely visit these mysterious and amazing corners of the planet at least once in their life.

The most unusual places on earth

1. Easter Island, Chile

Easter Island, Chile. Easter Island or Rapa Nui is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous mainly for its main attraction - the Moai stone statues. There is probably no more mysterious, mysterious, even mystical island in the world. The impressive monuments of Moai sculptures instill in the viewer incredible delight and unjustified fear, indescribable joy and an inexplicable feeling of anxiety. Everyone should definitely visit Easter Island and become immersed in the fascinating history of the Rapa Nui people.

2. Antelope Canyon, USA

Antelope Canyon, USA Antelope Canyon is probably the most beloved and popular tourist attraction in the United States. Antelope Canyon received its quaint name due to the color of its rocks: reddish-red hues reminiscent of the color of an antelope skin. Over the centuries, water and wind created that fantastic relief that today is impossible to stop admiring. The play of intricate shapes and graceful lines of the canyon rock walls is an extraordinary and unforgettable sight.

3. Zhangye Danxia, ​​China

Zhangye Danxia, ​​China. Zhangye Danxia is rocks, but the rocks are not simple, but colorful! Variegated rock formations were formed due to various natural anomalies. The result is truly stunning - bright rainbow colored stripes adorn the mountains. To believe in the existence of such fabulous landscapes you need to see them with your own eyes; the picture that opens is truly breathtaking.

4. Petra, Jordan

Petra, Jordan. The ancient city of Petra is considered one of the wonders of the world. The city is located in the narrow Siq canyon. At one time, the city of Petra was a rich and prosperous trading center. Now Petra is not only an architectural monument, but also a vast tourist area that attracts crowds of foreign guests. The main advantage of Petra is the facade of the Al-Khazneh temple building, carved from a single rock. Petra makes an indelible impression; be sure to visit this amazing city.

5. Phi Phi Islands, Thailand

Phi Phi Islands, Thailand. The Phi Phi Islands are truly heaven on Earth. More impressive landscape beauties cannot be found in the whole world. Beautiful beaches, clear turquoise waters and stunning cliffs covered with dense tropical greenery make this an ideal holiday destination.

Caño Cristales means crystal river in Spanish. Thanks to the various types of mosses and algae growing on the bottom, the illusion is created that the waters of the river are colored in different colors: red, blue, green, yellow and even black. Therefore, Caño Cristalis is sometimes called the river of five colors. It’s a real miracle to see such indescribable beauty with your own eyes.

The Socotra Islands are a World Heritage Site. They are quite inaccessible and suitable only for ecotourism. Restaurants, hotels and high level of service? Forget about it, because the first roads were built here just a couple of years ago. However, visiting Socotra will be the most unforgettable trip of your life if you decide to endure the discomfort. Being here is like being on another planet. The flora of this land is unique: you will not see a huge number of plants growing on the island anywhere else. Such exceptional flora originated here due to the island's isolation and suitable climate.

8. Uyuni, Bolivia

Uyuni, Bolivia. Uyuni is the largest salt lake in the world. But the interesting feature of this lake is not only its scale. Uyuni is a solid salt marsh with a smooth mirror surface on which you can drive a car. In fact, Uyuni is a huge block of salt. The lake has high economic value for Bolivia due to the extraction of its colossal salt reserves. Here salt is used not only for food, it is even used as a building material. Therefore, travelers have the opportunity to stay in a real salt hotel.

The wonderful Kliluk Lake is located in British Columbia. The waters of the lake are rich in various minerals and when evaporated, many spots of minerals are formed on the surface, which, depending on the time of year, turn into different colors - an incredibly amazing sight. In addition to its magical view, Kliluk is also famous for its healing properties.

There are a huge number of places and attractions in the world that you want to visit. They are all something special and attract the attention of thousands of tourists every year. When planning your next trip, take a look at this list and perhaps visiting one of these amazing places will leave a lasting impression on you.

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A large castrum sinkhole located in the center of Lighthouse Reef, an atoll within the Belize Barrier Reef. The diameter of this natural miracle is 305 meters, and it goes 120 meters deep. The Blue Hole annually attracts a huge number of divers from all over the world.

2) "Wave" in Arizona, USA

In the state of Arizona in the USA, there are rocks covered with intricate layered patterns that give the place an unearthly appearance. is located near large settlements, so it has gained great popularity among tourists.

These hills, called chocolate hills, are located on the island of Bohol in the Philippines. In total, there are more than 1,200 such hills covered with greenery in this area.

This place in the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan is nicknamed the Gateway to Hell, it was formed after a failed gas drilling operation. During drilling in 1971, all equipment, including the drilling rig, fell into the resulting crater, which was filled with gas. To avoid accidents and poisoning, it was decided to set this gas on fire and since then, it has continued to burn for more than 40 years.

In the Chinese province of Hunan, they became the prototype for the fantastic landscapes from the movie "Avatar". More than 3,000 thousand sand mountains rise to a height of up to 800 meters and are of great interest to tourists, especially after the success of Cameron's film.

One of the most accessible amazing places on the planet, many Russian tourists have already visited it, since Pamukkale is located just a few hours from the popular Turkish resort of Antalya. Pamukkale, which means “Cotton Castle,” is a snow-white terrace filled with water from mineral springs. The water in these terraces is believed to have healing properties.

7) Antelope Canyon, USA

Antelope Canyon is located in the southwestern United States, 240 kilometers from. Wind and water have done a lot of work over many thousands of years, resulting in this amazing canyon of red-red flowers.

Did you know that the most active volcano is in Antarctica? Volcano Erebus (Ice Towers of Mount Erebus) was discovered on January 28, 1841 by an English expedition led by polar explorer Sir James Clark Ross on the ships Erebus and Terror. The height of this volcano is 3794 meters, making it one of the highest points in Antarctica. Inside the volcano there is a large lava lake.

9) Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks Monument, USA

This national monument is located in the state of New Mexico, 60 kilometers from the city of Santa Fe and was formed due to sedimentation of volcanic rocks.

10) Ischigualasto Natural Park, Argentina

This park, also called The Valley of the Moon, is located in the province of San Juan in Argentina. Not the most popular place among tourists, as it is located far from the main tourist routes, but this is where NASA tested its Mars rovers. The landscape of this place looks alien.

11) Salt Flat of Uyuni, Bolivia

The Salt Lake (Salar de Uyuni) in Bolivia is located near Lake Titicaca - this is one of the most amazing and photogenic places on our planet. Everything in this area is saturated with salt, it is everywhere, but the most amazing sight occurs when the rains fall and everything is covered with a thin layer of water, the ideal surface of which turns into a mirror.

12) Danxia Landform, China

This incredible landscape may appear to be just the result of Photoshop, but it is a real geological feature formed by the overlapping of sandstone and other mineral rocks. This natural site is located in the Chinese province of Gansu. In 2010, the Danxia Landscape was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

13) Crystal Cave of the Giants, Mexico

This cave containing the world's largest crystals was recently discovered in 2000 near the city of Chihuahua in Mexico. These giants measure up to 15 meters in length and 1.5 meters in width and are composed of zinc-silver-lead salts. The cave has a special climate (almost 60 degrees Celsius and 100% air humidity), in which a person cannot spend more than 5-10 minutes.

14) Dry Valleys, Antarctica

A dry valley is the territory of three oasis valleys (Victoria, Wright, Taylor) in Antarctica west of McMurdo Sound. Hurricane winds, lack of precipitation, and low temperatures created a unique climate in this place. Rare lakes have long turned into ice wells, in which, according to some scientists, unknown microorganisms live.

15) Socotra Island, Yemen

Socotra is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, consisting of 4 islands, located off the coast of Somalia. These islands preserve unique plant and animal life, many of which can only be found here. The symbol of the archipelago is the endemic dragon tree.

16)Giants Causeway, Ireland

More than 40,000 basalt columns form a path that leads to the foot of the volcano, thanks to the eruption of which these amazing columns were created. The Giant's Causeway is one of Northern Ireland's most popular tourist attractions.

17) Kliluk, the Spotted Lake, Canada

Local indigenous Indians consider this lake sacred. The water of this lake has bright colors, as it is saturated with sodium sulfates, calcium, magnesium and other minerals. During the hot season, the water in the lake dries up and many small puddles form, which have different colors, depending on which element of the periodic table predominates in them.

18) "Pulpit" or Preikestolen, Norway

Preikestolen Rock, a favorite place for photographers and just tourists, is a huge rock-cliff with a flat platform 25 by 25 meters. The height of the cliff is 604 meters and from its top there is a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape. The Preikestolen cliff is one of Norway's most popular attractions.

19) Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

Plitvice Lakes is the main attraction of Croatia. There are 16 large and several small lakes, about 20 mysterious caves and 120 waterfalls. In this place you can find many species of plants and animals that are unique and found only in the Plitvice Lakes region, which is why they are strictly protected by UNESCO.

20) Cappadocia, Türkiye

Cappadocia, or “The Land of Beautiful Horses,” is a unique place located in the Goreme Valley in Turkey. Cappadocia is practically a whole world, which is hidden in caves of volcanic origin, there are houses, monasteries, unique multi-tiered underground cities and much more, all this appeared before our era. This unique place is rightfully popular among tourists coming to Turkey.

21) Yellowstone National Park, USA

Yellowstone National Park is a unique natural park known throughout the world. The most famous and most visited national park in the USA. Yellowstone is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This park is located in three states: Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. Yellowstone is famous for its unique geological features: geysers, geothermal springs and the largest dormant volcano on the entire continent - Caldera.

22) Tunnel of love in the city of Klevan, Ukraine

This tunnel of trees envelops the railway tracks that pass near the city of Klevan. Because of its amazing beauty and romance, this place was nicknamed the Tunnel of Love. In the summer, when the tunnel is in its prime, newlyweds like to come here; taking a photo against its background is considered a good sign.

23) Corinth Canal, Greece

It is impossible to believe that this channel was created by human hands. The construction of the Corinth Canal began under Emperor Nero in 67 BC, and was completed only in 1893. This unique man-made creation connects the Saronic Gulf of the Aegean Sea and the Corinthian Gulf of the Ionian Sea. The depth of the Corinth Canal is 8 meters and the width is 24 meters.

One of the most beautiful places in Chile is Lago General Carrera, where the Marble Caves are located. This unique natural cave consists entirely of multi-colored marble (pink and blue), there are more than 5000 million tons of it.

25) Monsanto village, Portugal

This small Portuguese town is built among huge stone boulders, many of which serve as homes for local residents. The town of Monsanto consists almost entirely of one-story buildings, which are separated by narrow streets; getting here, you can feel like you are in the Middle Ages.

The views of this ice canyon in Greenland are mesmerizing, its deep blue water is captivating and you can get lost in the many intricately crafted ice arches. This canyon is the largest on the island, and its waters are home to bowhead whales, seals and walruses.

27) Skaftafell, Iceland

Skaftafell Park is a natural wonder of Iceland, home to the Jökulsarlon ice caves.

28) Multnomah Falls, USA

29) Seljalandfoss waterfall, Iceland

This temple carved into the rocks truly deserves the title of one of the wonders of the world. The construction of this city began before our era, and it is currently included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

32) Town of Riomaggiore, Italy

A small town in Italy, where houses are piled on the rocks right at the edge of the sea. Cars are prohibited in Riomaggiore.

33) Loy Krathong Festival, Thailand

Every year a festival is held in Thailand, the unchanging tradition of which is the launching of sky lanterns. This amazing sight, when thousands of luminous lights rise into the sky at the same time, is simply mesmerizing. If you're in Thailand in November, don't miss this festival.

34) Mount Roraima, Venezuela

The height of Mount Roraima is 2723 meters, and the summit plateau has an area of ​​35 square kilometers. Reports of an expedition to the mountain area inspired Arthur Conan Doyle to write his novel The Lost World.

35) Etretat, Normandy, France

It is impossible to list all the interesting places on the planet in one place, because each place is unique and deserves attention, but we tried to collect many interesting places that you should pay attention to when going on your next trip.

Many people think that since modern technology has allowed us to begin exploring the Moon and Mars, launching spacecraft to Jupiter, Saturn and other planets, then there are no longer any secret and unexplored corners on Earth. In fact, this is completely true.

But today there are quite a lot of areas on the globe that remain, for one reason or another, little studied, where a person’s foot has stepped at most a couple of times. We have collected 10 of the most unexplored corners and places of our planet.

1. Northern Columbia Mountains

Multi-tiered mountain ranges with a system of caves, picturesque areas and dense vegetation are unlikely to be suitable for your solitude, since they serve for the solitude of other people - namely Colombian drug dealers. Having captured this completely unexplored territory, they keep it in complete submission, thanks to the fact that the mountains are very difficult to storm, and the lush year-round green vegetation provides excellent cover.

However, dedicated scientists, who conduct scientific expeditions there at their own risk, talk about new unique discoveries in the animal and plant world, especially in isolated intermountain valleys.

2. Angel Falls

Also known as Kerepakupai vena, which means "Waterfall of the Deepest Place". This is the tallest continuous waterfall in the world. It is located in the tropical forests of Venezuela, in the Canaima National Park. Water cascades from the top of Auyantepui, the largest of the Venezuelan tepuis - its name means “mountain of the devil” in Russian.

The water falls from a staggering height of 979 m. The waterfall was named after Jimmy Angel, the US pilot who was the first to fly over this waterfall. This place remains one of the most inaccessible on Earth due to dense jungle and lack of means of transportation.

3. Papua New Guinea

An open but unexplored land, which amazes with its landscapes, diversity of fauna and other natural beauties, also delights researchers with discoveries in the human world. The whole point is that more and more new tribes and cultures are found there, most often cannibalistic, which, by the way, interfere with the exploration of this territory.

If you still decide to admire the pristine beauty of nature without smoking chimneys, admire the rivers without waste flowing into it, and still go to Papua New Guinea, then remember that you will have to be extremely careful in this little-explored area - the population is unfriendly, and If help comes, it will be extremely untimely.

4. Greenland Ice Sheet

Greenland has the second largest ice sheet in the world (after Antarctica), and the island is used as a testing ground for fundamental research on glaciers: glaciologists here study glacier dynamics, microbiologists study ancient life trapped in ice. However, the most significant aspect remains the study of the paleoclimatic aspects of the research, since the ice has air inclusions that can provide information about the atmosphere of the past. A total of six deep wells have been drilled in Greenland, and the least explored place is the Northern edge of Greenland, the Lincoln Sea and other surrounding ice-covered waters. Throughout their history, only a few ships have visited here, among them were our nuclear icebreakers. But this entire icy desert is gradually melting, and at current rates the shield will disappear in 2,000 years.

5. Tristan da Cunha

Moderate warm climate, rich fauna and flora, the south of the Atlantic Ocean - what could be better than solitude and quiet old age? In addition, it is extremely difficult to get here, there is no way by air - only by sea, and only on certain days when the sea is calm and there is no danger of running into a rocky ridge.

However, there is Internet on the island, there is radio communication, so everything a modern person needs to be happy can be found there. Disadvantages - about 300 more people have chosen such a heavenly place; you will have to put up with this company, as well as the fact that you will have to produce food yourself - catch fish with homemade nets or plow on plantations like those same 300 people.

6. Amazon Rainforests

7. Tibetan plateau

To travel 20 days on foot, travel 81 days and not see a single person, do you think this is only possible on the surface of the Moon? No, this Tibetan plateau is one of the most mysterious places on Earth. With the exception of a handful of monks in certain areas, you risk running into no one here at all, even if you move permanently to a small village.

Cartographers still do not have a general map of the area, and if we talk about blank spots anywhere, then only about Tibet. The championship is held by the border mountains of Gankar Punsum; having chosen these heights, you will have to get to the nearest populated area for about a month and a half without the possibility of using any transport.

8. Mariana Trench

Almost the entire bottom of the World Ocean can be called the least explored space on our planet. However, the most mysterious known point is the oceanic deep-sea trench in the western Pacific Ocean. The depression is named after the nearby Mariana Islands, and its deepest point, “Challenger Deep,” is located in the southwestern part. According to measurements in 2011, its depth is 10,994 ± 40 m below sea level. Only 3 people have visited this place: Jacques Picard and Donald Walsh on the bathyscaphe Trieste in 1960, and James Cameron on the bathyscaphe Deepsea Challenger in 2012. The pressure at this depth is 1,106 times the pressure at sea level, but 20 thousand microorganisms were discovered at the bottom of the Challenger Deep. Fauna collected included isopods and six species of shrimp-like amphipods. Further study of the depression, according to scientists, can tell us more about the adaptation of organisms to high pressure and, perhaps, even reveal the secret of the origin of life.

9. Cape York Peninsula

The natural reserve on the northern peninsula of Australia is also famous for the fact that it is extremely difficult to reach, only by air. Large flat areas, where absolutely no one lives, are interspersed with small settlements of aborigines, who are extremely unfriendly to tourists trying to penetrate their protected area.

It is not called a reserve for nothing - only there you can find up to 150 different species of animals and plants, which on Earth are found only in Cape York and nowhere else. Beautiful hilly landscapes and ocean bays still attract extreme tourists, who say that traveling to Cape York is very expensive due to the absolutely undeveloped infrastructure of this part of the mainland.

10. Naica Crystal Cave

This is a giant cave of natural crystals, including some of the largest ever found. It is located adjacent to the city of Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico. The cave was discovered by miners during excavations of a new tunnel in 2000. It has the shape of a horseshoe. Temperatures reach up to 58 °C (136 °F) and humidity ranges from 90 to 99 percent. Without proper protective equipment, people can only stay inside for about ten minutes due to the high temperature. It is noteworthy that access to the cave is provided through the pumping activities of the mining company. If it stops, the cave will again plunge under water.