Beauty is a purely subjective concept. Looking at the most fascinating places on our planet, a person begins to realize that true beauty is around him, and it is impossible not to enjoy it. For endless millions of years, mother nature has created so many masterpieces that still not all the most beautiful places on Earth cover tourist routes.

Uyuni Salt Flat (Bolivia)

This is the largest in size salt Lake world, here time seems to slow down. You can even walk on its surface! This salt marsh during the rains becomes a huge and unusual mirror. Salt is mined here, which is taken out with the help of antediluvian trains, the cemetery of which is located three kilometers from the city of Uyuni. The ideally even and stable surface of the salt marsh, better than the ocean surface, makes it possible to align satellite instruments that probe our planet. There are islands on the salt lake where cacti manage to grow - pictures of such vegetation against the background of the sparkling whiteness of the salt marsh are incredibly spectacular.

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Pamukkale (Turkey)

In the southwest of Turkey there is a very beautiful geological formation - a limestone tuff rock - Pamukkale. Here begins the river, which descends along the stone terraces in the form of waterfalls and forms multi-tiered pools. The locals quite poetically called this place "cotton castle". Calcium-rich water provided this unusual landscape with incredible whiteness. Thousands of tourists began to come to natural terraces and thermal springs near the foot of the mountains every year.

Yunnan Rice Terraces (China)

Rice fields located on the mountain terraces of the Chinese province of Yunnan are extremely picturesque. They stretch for several tens of kilometers, exactly repeating all the curves of the earth's relief. The local ecological system is unique in its formation. In February, rice is planted in the land renewed by mountain springs, and the harvest is harvested in early autumn. The tourist season continues here from late autumn to mid-spring. Inexperienced travelers are attracted by the mirror surfaces of rice fields, reflecting the rays of the sun, which, when refracted, give the entire solar spectrum.

Great Blue Hole (Belize)

There is a barrier reef off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean Sea, in the center of one of its atolls there is an unusual object - a mysterious, beautiful blue hole, perfectly round and going far into the depths. However, in nature, such phenomena are common, in this case, the dimensions of the hole are striking - a diameter of 300 meters and a depth of 120 meters. Extreme divers like to come here to get new portions of adrenaline. Once this hole was explored by Jacques Yves Cousteau himself, after him it became famous all over the world.

Arizona wave (USA)

Near the border separating the states of Arizona and Utah, on the Colorado Plateau, there is an unusual formation of sandstone, which has uneven, bizarre shapes with smooth bends and is painted in rich ocher colors, which was given the name "Arizona wave". All self-respecting professional landscape photographers strive to get here, but for this they have to overcome many obstacles, because good roads does not exist here. The peculiar structure, reminiscent of a frozen caramel stream, arose as a result of a long process of petrification. sand dunes into hard rock.

Jiuzhaigou National Park (China)

There are many attractions in the southeastern Chinese province of Sichuan, one of which is the incredibly beautiful national park Jiuzhaigou. It is located in the north of the province. There are many lakes and waterfalls, and the special composition of the local water gives them an incredibly beautiful turquoise color. They look especially magnificent in autumn, when the crowns of trees with leaves of various colors are reflected in their waters.

Plitvice Lakes (Croatia)

In the Balkan country of Croatia there is also a mysterious, colorful and incredibly beautiful place - Plitvice Lakes. They are included in the largest in Croatia national park. The landscapes of the park smell of mysticism: it is surrounded by impenetrable dense thickets, which locals They call them the "devil's forest". The chain of lakes is located in one mountain valley, water from each upper lake overflows with numerous waterfalls into the lake located below. Since the water quickly destroys the limestone rock, the waterfalls change every year. In winter, frozen waterfalls are no less spectacular than in summer period. All Plitvice lakes are divided into upper and lower.

Valley of the 10 Peaks (Canada)

The nature of Canada is very beautiful, especially its icy beauty attracts. One of the notable natural objects is the Valley of 10 peaks, which is located at the base of the many-headed Vekchemna mountain range, which has 10 peaks. Nearby is Moraine Glacial Lake, a prominent attraction in Banff National Park. For a better view of the local attractions, there are many trails for tourists. One of the views is called "$20" because the $20 bill was once issued with this scenery.

Mount Roraima (Brazil and Venezuela)

On the border between Brazil and Venezuela, there is a very beautiful peak of Roraima. In fact, several mountain ranges towering among the Amazonian wilds are called Roraima at once. This place became especially famous after the publication of Arthur Conan Doyle's most popular novel " lost World”, it was here that he transferred the main events of the novel and inhabited the local lands, closed from the whole world impregnable mountains. Indeed, these places can serve as a powerful source of imagination and creative inspiration.

When a tourist is going to travel to any country, it is useful for him to think over the plan of his movements in advance and choose those attractions.

Monument Valley (USA)

In the northeast of Arizona, on the border with Utah, is the Colorado Plateau with a desert that has an unusual and bewitching landscape. It was called the valley of monuments, because in the middle of a flat desert, rocks of an unusual shape, turned by the wind, are scattered, creating an alien landscape. Almost all American westerns were filmed here, we have long been accustomed to seeing on the screen dashing cowboys galloping through the desert against the backdrop of these reddish rocks.

Colored rocks of Zhangye (China)

There are many amazing places in China, for example, unusually beautiful colorful rocks in Gansu province. They originated in the Cretaceous period. The unusual color scheme is explained by the fact that, among other rocks, red sandstone clearly predominates, as well as sedimentary silt rocks that have undergone oxidation, after the waters receded from these places. Currently, the Chinese authorities have turned this place into one of the popular tourist destinations. Landscape painters adore the local colorful rocks.

Halong Bay (Vietnam)

The poetic name Ha Long in Vietnamese means "the bay where dragons find shelter." Following the bay, the same name was inherited by the city located on its shores. Perhaps the bay fully corresponds to its mystical name, because it contains over 3 thousand small islands, mysterious caves and rocky mountains along the coast. Amusements are arranged in some caves that penetrate deep into the rocks, exciting adventure routes are prepared for tourists here, multi-colored lighting is made. Any guest here feels like in a cave of a real dragon.

Iguazu Falls (Brazil and Argentina)

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Iguazu Falls refers to a large complex that includes 275 waterfalls. They are taller and wider than the famous Niagara Falls twice. The waterfalls owe their origin to volcanic activity: after the eruption, a huge crack formed in the ground, right under the bed of the Iguazu River, which caused the appearance of a whole cascade of waterfalls. The waterfall looks especially impressive during the rainy season, which falls on November-March, when a stormy river brings down 13 thousand cubic meters of water every second.

Crystal River (Columbia)

Although officially this Colombian river is called Caño Cristales, the Indian tribes living in the wilds of Central Colombia call it "escaped from paradise" or "river of five colors." There are many wonders of nature in the tropics, but this fabulously picturesque colorful river! In different places, its bottom is painted in pink, red, yellow, green, blue and black. It's all because of the amazing multi-colored algae that turn the river into a rainbow flowing among the Amazonian forests.

Enchanted Well (Brazil)

The magic of this unusual attraction is manifested daily for only an hour and a half - from 10:30 to noon, when the sun's rays penetrate the cave. This well, 37 meters deep, lies at the bottom even more deep cave(80 m). But the water in it is so pure that at the bottom of the well you can see fragments of trees that have fallen there in time immemorial. As if by magic, the walls of the cave and the lake at its bottom suddenly light up with a magical blue light. Access to this cave, located in the Chapada Diamantina National Park, is strictly regulated due to the abundance of visitors and the fragility of the local ecosystem.

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Marble Caves (Chile and Argentina)

This place is located on the border between Argentina and Chile and has three names: the Argentines - Buenos Aires, the Chileans - General Carrera, and the tribes of local Indians - Chelenko (storm lake). Here, in fact, the mountain climate is very severe. But there are a lot of fish in the lake, including salmon and trout. On the Chilean side is the most interesting place- marble caves. There are huge reserves of this valuable stone, and in different shades, including even the rarest saturated blue. Sunlight entering the cave is refracted in different colors.

Sagano Bamboo Grove (Japan)

In the west of the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto, there is an extraordinary bamboo forest. Thousands of bamboo trunks, like masts, sway gracefully in the wind, while they rub against each other, making a thin ringing. Near the grove stands the ancient Buddhist temple Tenryu-ji, protected by UNESCO.

Hamilton Basin (USA)

This unusual ecosystem is located near the city of Austin in Texas and is a lake hidden under the dome of a cave. Many thousands of years ago, an underground river flowed through the karst rocks at this place and gradually undermined them until the cave vaults collapsed in the center, revealing the river hiding under them to the sun. It turned out to be a very cozy secluded bay with a beach under the canopy. In the lake, the water has a rich blue color. Moss and climbing plants hang from the vaults of the grotto in some places, while beautiful limestone stalactites descend in others. Swallows build their nests under the dome, and a waterfall falls from a 15-meter height nearby.

Valley of Flowers (India)

In the western Himalayas, in the upper reaches of the Ganges, there are incredibly beautiful flowering meadows. Almost all plants growing here are endemic. Scientists are closely monitoring the local alpine meadows, spread over 88 square meters. km. Magnificent flower meadows coexist with mountains, forests and waterfalls.

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Grand Canyon (USA)

One of the oldest national parks in the United States became the Grand Canyon. This is one of the largest creations of nature, which attracted the attention of man. The canyon is located in the state of Arizona, and the Colorado River has done it for millions of years. Until the middle of the 16th century, a tribe of Pueblo Indians lived in the canyon, who settled in small gaps in the walls of the canyon. These are the most beautiful places in the world, so now the Grand Canyon has turned into a giant tourist complex- there are many slopes, places for overnight stays and parking lots.

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Beauty is a subjective concept, however, looking at the bewitchingly beautiful places on Earth created by nature itself, one comes to realize that beauty is all around us, and it is impossible not to perceive it. Traditional tourist routes often do not cover even a small part of what was created by the tandem of the most talented "architects" - time and nature. An overview of amazing in their aesthetics and unique features landscape beautiful places planets will allow you to understand that true beauty is not accessible, but overcoming obstacles is worth it to see with your own eyes a real miracle - most beautiful places in the world.

1. Lake Uyuni in Bolivia

Undoubtedly, this unique, largest salt lake in terms of area is included in the top of the most beautiful places in the world - a place where time slows down. Surprisingly, you can walk on its surface! In the rainy season, it turns into a large-scale beautiful mirror square. 3 km from city ​​of the same name there is a cemetery that has become the last stop for many steam locomotives that once served as vehicles for transporting minerals mined in local mines.

The surface of the salt marsh has become an optimal alternative to the ocean expanses in testing and tuning the operation of sounding instruments on satellites in orbit. Within the salt desert there are entire islands, the flora of which is represented by cacti. The spectacle is so contradictory and beautiful that it is unforgivable not to capture it with a camera!

- the most beautiful national park in Italy in the east of the Bohemian Riviera. This beautiful place is imbued with the spirit of the Italian Middle Ages. There are five small villages on the territory, the architecture of which is represented by defensive buildings dating back to the distant times of pirate raids on this area. Reliable protection of the lands was provided by a rocky coast, which is as picturesque as it is dangerous.

This beautiful corner is full of romance - stone beaches and narrow paths, one of which bears mysterious name"the road of love" and hides many legends about the most noble and temperamental inhabitants of Europe.

Southwestern Turkey is interesting for a unique and very beautiful geological phenomenon - a calcareous tufa rock. In this place, streams originate, falling down the stone steps, forming waterfalls and pools unique in their origin. Cotton Castle - this is how the inhabitants poetically call this beautiful landscape. thermal springs and natural terraces at the foot of the mountains attract many tourists, as they are a storehouse of calcium-rich water against the background of a majestic landscape in white tones.

4. Yunnan Rice Terraces

Another incredibly beautiful place on our Earth is rice fields in China, located on the mountains of the province. Terraces have a length of several tens of kilometers, and exactly repeat the curves of the terrain. The uniqueness of this area lies in the nature of the formed independent ecological system. Rice is planted in the soil renewed by mountain springs in February, the beginning of autumn is the harvest time. The tourist season opens in late autumn and lasts until mid-spring. At this time, the terraces attract inexperienced glances with a mirror surface, from which the sun's rays are reflected, forming a bewitchingly beautiful color spectrum.

5. Great Blue Hole in Belize

In the central part of the atoll (one of the objects of the coral barrier reef off the coast of Belize), there is an amazing blue hole, which is a cave that goes into the depths. Such a phenomenon is common in nature, but this blue abyss is striking in its size (depth is 120 meters, diameter is 300). A favorite place for extreme divers, a paradise for those who have made diving the meaning of life. Jacques Yves Cousteau conducted his research here, which brought world fame to this place.

On the border between the states of Utah and Arizona, on the territory of the Colorado Plateau, there is a beautiful formation of sandy rocks, called a wave, due to its bizarre uneven shape and the predominance of saturated colors. To get to this place of pilgrimage for all experienced landscape photographers, it is necessary to overcome a full-fledged "obstacle course", which arose due to the lack of roads. The peculiar structure of the beautiful landscape has been created for a long time by the transformation of sand dunes into solid rocks.

7. Jiuzhaigou National Park

In the southeastern part of China, the province of Sichuan is located, which attracts many tourists: a delightfully beautiful nature reserve, located in the north of the region, is a unique protected natural object. Many waterfalls and lakes, which are called colored due to the special composition of the water, are hidden from prying eyes by the mountains of Tibet.

For a long time, not everyone was able to get here, but the recently opened airport in a mountainous region created the opportunity to get here from Shanghai by direct flight. For tourists, mountain trails have been ennobled here.

Earlier, nine settlements were founded on the territory, which gave the name to the future reserve - "Valley of Nine Villages".

One of the most beautiful places in the world not far away Croatia can also boast - a mysterious and colorful land. We are talking about the Plitvice Lakes, located on the territory of the largest national park in the state. The surrounding nature plunges into the atmosphere of mysticism. Around the park there are dense impenetrable thickets, called the "Devil's Forest" by the locals.

All 16 lakes are located in the mountain valley. They are connected with each other, as a result of which the purest water flows form grandiose noisy waterfalls. Every year the number of waterfalls is growing, as the water destroys the limestone rocks. The total area of ​​the water area is two square kilometers. located on different levels, reservoirs form two picturesque complexes - Upper and Lower Lakes.

9. Valley of the Ten Peaks in Canada

Canada is a land of harsh, but attractive, icy beauty of nature. Here we find one of the most beautiful natural places world - the valley of the "Ten Peaks", located at the foot of ten mountains with a single name Vekchemna, not far from the lake of glacial origin Moraine. The lake is the gem of Banff National Park. There are many laid out here hiking trails allowing you to appreciate the local attraction. One of the mountain views is called "20 dollars", since at one time an identical image appeared on the denomination of this denomination.

This beautiful mountain is a kind of symbol of the neighborhood of the South American states of Venezuela and Brazil. - these are several mountain ranges rising among the wilds of the Amazon. This place gained fame after it was indicated in Conan Doyle's novel about the times when the Earth was inhabited by dinosaurs, and the mountains served as a safe haven for them. The landscape and atmosphere really gives the impression of isolation from real world and are an endless source of inspiration.

An archipelago of many (more than a thousand) small islands, each of which is a separate paradise for tourists, is located in Indian Ocean. Turquoise water, sandy white beaches, exotic fruits - this is the Maldives, the perfect, heavenly beautiful place for family vacation, active entertainment or honeymoon.

Diving is an activity that can be mastered here to perfection, since visibility under water is close to perfect. Separate uninhabited islands dispose to solitude and romantic dates.

12. Machu Picchu in Peru

The beautiful city of Machu Picchu was founded in the 13th century by the Inca leader Pachacutec. A hundred years later, his empire was conquered by the Spaniards, but the city still has the glory of the lost sacred refuge of the Incas. The mystery of this beautiful place is due to a historical mystery: after a foreign invasion, all the inhabitants of the city disappeared for unknown reasons.

The architectural content of the city is represented by temples and premises for the needs of the population. All buildings are made from stone slabs. The ephemeral spirit of worship of the God of the Sun is present in this mountainous space and makes one experience a penetrating awe. It is also worth noting that Machu Picchu is included in the "" list.

13. Monument Valley in the USA

In the northeastern region of Arizona, you can observe a geological object that is justifiably the pride of the American people and our list of the most beautiful places on Earth. Located in the valley where the Navajo Indians used to live, the park is unique in that it is a complex of fantastically defined rocks against the backdrop of the desert landscape of one of the parts of the Colorado Plateau.

This beautiful corner was chosen by Hollywood directors working in the Western style, and therefore, permeated with the atmosphere of the alleged presence of dashing cowboys and exciting adventures.

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China is a country rich in beautiful natural wonders. One of these is the beautiful rocks, painted in colorful shades in the province of Gansu. The origin of the unusual geological formation dates back to the Cretaceous period. The variety of colors observed when looking at the mountain range is explained by the predominance of red sandstone among other rocks, as well as the products of oxidation of silt sediment, which arose during the drainage of the area over the centuries. The modern environment is fully adapted for a significant cross-country tourists. Mountains of rust and ocher shades are the dream of any landscape painter.

15. Halong Bay in Vietnam

“The bay where dragons find shelter” is the poetic translation of the name “Halong”. It belongs not only to the bay itself, but also to the city, off the coast of which it is located. Rocky mountains, mysterious caves, more than 3000 islands - beautiful bay justifies its mystical name. Separate deep caves formed in the rocks are equipped for attractions: tourists can go through a breathtaking route illuminated by multi-colored lamps and feel like a guest in the palace of an ancient mythological monster.

16. Bora Bora

The Pacific coast is a seductive prospect for beach holiday. One of - Bora Bora in French Polynesia is the most preferred vacation spot for sophisticated tourists who value comfort and "view from the window". This is evidenced by a huge number of hotels focused on wealthy guests.

The island is surrounded by small separate areas of land (motu), between which a delightful blue Lagoon. The motus are formed from sand and corals, while the central part of the island is made from volcanic lava, since the three highest mountain peak on Bora Bora - the edges of the volcanic crater, now inactive.

17. Tulip fields in the Netherlands

Holland and tulips are concepts that are in the same associative series. In the western part of the country, tulips are grown in areas comparable to full-fledged plantations. This process is organized on an industrial basis and has a huge scale.

Outwardly, these beautiful fields resemble a whole sea of ​​flowers, which cannot but delight a person who has not previously observed such a riot of rich colors. From April to May, the Netherlands turns into a blooming garden and does not stop being even in August, when tulips are replaced by gladioli.

Iguazu Falls - a complex of 275 beautiful cascades, formed as a result of a volcanic eruption. It is twice as tall and wider than Niagara. After the eruption, a significant crack formed in the ground, which led to the formation of large-scale falling streams of water in the channel of the river of the same name. During the rainy season (November to March), the waterfall manifests itself in all its might, in a second a stream of 13,000 cubic meters collapses.

The ancient Egyptian civilization remains to live in the monuments of its unique architecture. In the suburbs of Cairo, there is a complex of structures that are over 4,500 years old. Until now, scientists cannot establish how the builders who erected the pyramids managed to fix huge blocks weighing several tons. Some do not even deny the intervention of alien intelligence. You can believe this, or you can treat it with irony, but the fact is that many buildings of that era were irretrievably lost over time, and the pyramids of Giza are undoubtedly included in the list of the most beautiful places in the world, and remain a symbol of Egypt and a reason for the controversy of mystics and skeptics.

Another beautiful place in Turkey is Cappadocia, which is recognized as an element of the world cultural heritage. It is located at an altitude of about one kilometer above sea level, on the territory of the Anatolian plateau in the central part of the country. Parts of underground monasteries from the time of the birth of Christianity have been preserved here. The terrain has been completely shaped by volcanic eruptions and their residual processes.

21. Mount Tianji in China

The beautiful Tianji Mountain reaches a height of more than 1200 meters and is located within the boundaries of Wulingyuan Park. The name translates as "son of heaven". So called himself one of the leaders of the rebels, whose camp was set up near this mountain. If you reach the peak, but from above, a bewitching panoramic view of many individual peaks will open mountain ranges, symbolizing the soldiers of the glorious leader. Appreciating the local beauties, the Chinese like to repeat that once they see Tianji, a person will not want to conquer other peaks.

Of course, this review does not list all the beautiful places in our world. Manifestations of nature are so diverse and often bizarre that in almost every country there are amazing corners of nature hidden from a superficial glance, and therefore preserved in their original form. Enjoying their beauty is the only reasonable duty of man.

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 rather problematic to compile 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

to one of the most beautiful places our planet also includes the Australian Big 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 a variety of shellfish.

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 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 point is Mount Liard with a height of 305 m. The length of the mountain range is 603 km from north to south Canada. Indicator total area ridge is 93409 m2.

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is one of the most striking buildings of the ancient American peoples, an amazing archaeological 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. Opening time " Lost City”was in 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 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. And this sacred place the highest deity of the Incas, 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. scientific community Truths are being revealed more and more regularly, pointing to the impossibility of erecting these structures only by human hands.

Now these pyramids belong to the amazing and most important architectural monument 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 most great 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, Great Sphinx and valleys. The three main pyramids were built by the ancient people of Egypt for the burial of the pharaohs. They are impressive sight, since the pharaohs were distinguished by their love for 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 former capital ancient lost state.

the great Wall of China

Another truly amazing point on our planet is the Great Chinese Wall, 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- the longest defensive structure, concealing 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. natural wonder 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.

The most beautiful places in the world, video version

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.

One of the most amazing and beautiful rivers worldwide is located in Colombia. Its name is Crystal, but the local population prefers to call it in its own way, namely the “River of Five Flowers” ​​or “The River that Escaped from Paradise”. And the locals do not lie, there are indeed five primary colors in the river: black, green, red, blue and yellow. And all thanks to the underwater inhabitants, they are the reason that the river has colorful, pronounced shades.

Bend of the Colorado River (USA)

One of the most beautiful places on the planet worth visiting is rightfully considered the bend of the Colorado River. This natural formation is located 8 kilometers downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell, near the city of Page, Arizona, in the USA. The riverbed bends intricately, forming a shape that looks like a horseshoe for a horse.

Arizona wave (USA)

The Arizona wave is such an amazing natural formation that it would be unfair not to mention it in the top 10 list - the most beautiful places on the planet. This ancient rock formation looks very beautiful, as if a talented artist painted it by hand. To get to this place, you need to make a lot of effort. Why? It's all about the fragility of these mountains. Since they are made of soft sandstone, careless human intervention can simply destroy them. Therefore, no more than 20 people can visit here per day. Vouchers for visiting these unusual mountains are played in the lottery.

Huge Crystal Cave (Mexico)

This most beautiful place on our planet was found relatively recently, in 2000. Where is this miracle of nature located? In Mexico, namely in the city with the fancy name of Chihuahua. What makes the "Crystal Cave" unique in its kind? First - the depth, the cave reaches 300 meters deep. Secondly - crystals, their greatest length reaches 15 meters, and the width is 1.5 meters. The conditions prevailing in the cave, namely, air humidity of 100% and a temperature of 60 degrees, could lead to the emergence of such crystals.

Salar de Uyuni (Bolivia)

The Salar de Uyuni is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in the world. The Uyuni salt marsh is a huge salt field, formed as a result of the drying up of the lake. Located in Bolivia, near Lake Titicaca. The beauty of it amazing place amazing, especially when it rains, at this time the entire salt marsh becomes a mirror and it seems as if the surface of the earth does not exist.

Lake Kliluk (Canada)

In the city of Osoyoos, in Canada, there is a truly extraordinary lake - Kliluk. It is also called spotted lake. Why? Because thanks to the minerals contained in this miracle lake, the water becomes spotty. From a distance, the lake looks more like a tile of stones. The thing is that when the temperature rises, the water dries, and due to this, stains form. The change in color depends on what the mineral composition of the lake is at a given period of time.

Enchanted Well (Brazil)

In Brazil, namely in the state of Bahia, you can find the “Enchanted Well”. This well is located at the very bottom of a deep cave, the height of which is 80 meters. The well itself is 37 meters deep. The water of this well is crystal clear and transparent, you can even look at the bottom in great detail. This mysterious corner really enchants with its beauty, the play of light gives the water a bluish tint. The entire water surface shimmers, creating a colorful spectacle.

Marble Caves (Chile)

marble caves are one of the most popular attractions in Chile and, in our opinion, the most beautiful place on the planet. The caves are located on one of the deepest alpine lakes in the world. The material of which the caves are composed contains a large amount of limestone, which contributed to the appearance of colorful landscapes with a predominance of shades of blue. For fans of diving "Marble Caves" will be a real find.

So we have finished our small but very eventful journey through the most beautiful places on the planet. It is a pity to say goodbye to this beauty, but as we said, you will have impressions for a long time. Of course, not everyone has the opportunity to visit these places. But besides them, there are quite a few others on our planet that are beautiful and unique in their own way. It is worth taking a closer look and maybe in your city you can find the same wonderful places created by nature itself.