Countries that are interesting to visit. Places to visit while you're alive

Many people associate tourism only with foreign countries, and in order to experience something mysterious and mysterious, they go to Peru or Mexico.

However, in Russia there are many unique and outlandish places for which foreign tourists come to our country, but we live very close and do not know about these wonders.

Lena pillars

The most majestic places in Russia are located along the Lena River, in Yakutia, near the Khangalsky ulus, 100 km from the city of Pokrovsk.

These geological formations stretch vertically along the beautiful valley of the Prilensky plateau for a distance of 80 km.

A particularly beautiful place is located between the villages of Petrovkoye and Tit-Ary.

The height of rocky formations made of Cambrian limestone reaches 100 meters. Square natural park is 485 thousand hectares.

In addition to the unique rock formations in the parks, you can see blowing sand-tuculans, a parking lot ancient man, unique permafrost ecosystems.

Fossilized remains of bison, mammoth, and woolly rhinoceros were found in these territories.

Diamond-bearing pipe "Mir"

In Yakutia, on the outskirts of the city of Mirny, there is one of the largest diamond quarries in the world. The quarry has a depth of 525 meters and a diameter of 1.2 kilometers. It is clearly visible even from space.

Mining of diamond-bearing kimberlite ore ceased in June 2001. Currently, an underground mine of the same name is being built on board the quarry to develop the remaining sub-quarry reserves, the extraction of which by open pit mining is unprofitable. Here you can learn everything about diamond mining and buy diamonds at cost.

Lake Baikal

There are a lot of tourist areas, bases and sanatoriums around the lake. The Bolshaya River passes along the shores of Lake Baikal hiking trail- a system of ecological routes with walking and horseback excursions.

The most deep lake on the planet (1642 meters) is located in the southeast of Siberia. The shape resembles a large crescent. The lake is surrounded by mountains or hills. It is very clean and transparent. The composition of the water contains few salts. Therefore, Baikal water can be compared to distilled water.

The area surrounding Baikal is unique in that many species of its plants and animals are present only here. The lake is home to 2,600 species and subspecies of animals, more than half of which are not found anywhere except Baikal. Baikal sturgeon and omul, burbot, taimen, pike, and whitefish are found here.

IN winter time in extreme cold, you can see very beautiful natural phenomenon when the ice breaks into large cracks. This phenomenon occurs accompanied by a loud sound reminiscent of thunder.

There are 27 islands on Baikal, the largest is Olkhon Island. It is there that many tourists flock to live in tents, feel the romance, and enjoy the surrounding splendor. The peculiarity of this island is that there are only 48 cloudy days per year.

When you go to Baikal, you can visit natural monuments: Mount Chersky Peak, Cape Burkhan, Shaman Rock, Peschanaya Bay. Be sure to take a train ride along the Circum-Baikal railway, which passes through the most beautiful places, revealing magnificent landscapes from the windows of the cars.

Volcanoes of Kamchatka

More than a thousand volcanoes located in Kamchatka are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, but belong to different geological eras. Among them, 28 are active. Height itself big volcano Klyuchevskaya Sopka is 4750 meters above sea level. It is the highest in Eurasia and one of the most active on the peninsula.

Along with the volcanoes world heritage The surrounding areas are also included by UNESCO because of their picturesque landscapes and unique diversity of flora and fauna.

At the foot of the Uzon volcano there is the hottest body of water on Earth. The water temperature in Lake Fumarole is 50 degrees.

Also in the southeast of the peninsula there is the Valley of Geysers - a unique natural complex of 20 large geysers and several hundred inthermal water outlets, from which almost boiling water flows and hot streams of steam rise.

The fountains gushing out of the ground reach a height of 40 m. They are located 160 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

Saint Petersburg

The historical center of the northern capital and palace and park ensembles were included in the list of the World cultural heritage UNESCO.

The UNESCO list includes 36 St. Petersburg sites, uniting about 4,000 outstanding monuments of architecture, history and culture.

Here are just the most significant ones that you must see: the palace and park ensembles of Gatchina, Pavlovsk, Peterhof, Pushkin, Ropsha, Tsarskoe Selo, the old part of Kronstadt and its forts, the stunningly beautiful Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood on the banks of the Griboyedov Canal, built on the site of Alexander’s murder II and majestic St. Isaac's Cathedral- symbol of St. Petersburg.

One of the most beautiful places The city is considered Elagin Island - an oasis of peace among the bustle of the city.

The Summer Garden is the oldest and beautiful park St. Petersburg with many sculptures and a forged fence, recognized as an independent masterpiece of decorative art.

Thanks to his geographical location In St. Petersburg there is such a thing as “white nights”. At midnight the sun drops below the horizon by only 7°, so the morning and evening dawns converge and light twilight sets in. The period of white nights lasts from late May to mid-July. This event additionally attracts tourists from all over the world.

Kizhi Museum-Reserve

Reserve of Russian wooden architecture.

According to legend, the 22-domed Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord, consecrated in 1714, was built with one ax without nails, which the master then threw into the lake.
Built half a century later, the Intercession Church complements the Transfiguration Church, echoes it, reflecting an architectural echo.

If the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord is directed upward, then the nine-domed Church of the Intercession is wide and steep. The ensemble is complemented by a tented bell tower, built in 1863 on the site of the old one.

The Kizhi churchyard, consisting of two multi-domed churches and a bell tower in a single fence, is distinguished by ideal proportions and harmoniously fits into the surrounding landscape.

In 1966, at the base architectural ensemble Kizhi Pogost, the State Historical and Architectural Museum "Kizhi" was founded, where chapels, houses and outbuildings were brought from different areas Karelia.

Divnogorye Landscape Reserve

If you want to relax in an amazingly beautiful place, feel the coolness of the chalk vaults cave churches- come to Divnogorye. This place considered reserved.

It is located in the Voronezh region on the right bank of the Don River in the Liskinsky district.

Cretaceous deposits of bizarre shape surround the plateau.

Chalk churches were built in these natural rock formations in the 17th century.

The Church of the Sicilian Icon of the Mother of God is carved right into the rock. Believers can even hold a service on the occasion of a major church holiday.

In addition to the cave churches, there are many ancient archaeological sites: Mayatskoye settlement (remains medieval fortress and necropolis), Mayatsky pottery complex, Holy Dormition Divnogorsky Monastery, amazing Diva pillar mountains.

Nature has created a unique landscape here: more than 250 species of plants grow here, and local residents themselves nicknamed the chalk pillars above the river “divas” - from the word “miracle, miracle.”

Arkaim ancient settlement

Arkaim is one of the most iconic places in the Urals, surrounded by numerous legends and an aura of mystery.

It appeared on Earth during the construction of the Egyptian pyramids, it is called a wonder of the world. Scientists believe that the city stands on an unusually strong energetic place planets. It’s not for nothing that it is so often visited by shamans, magicians, esotericists and UFOs.

The ancient city is located in Chelyabinsk region, but it’s more convenient to get there by bus from Yekaterinburg. You will have to live in a tent.

Arkaim is a fortified Bronze Age settlement. Archaeological site date back to the turn of the third or second millennium BC and consisted of a fortified city, two necropolises and animal pens.

Arkaim burned out as a result of a fire, but something was still preserved - defensive ditches and walls form two concentric circles, 60 dwellings were attached to them, and in the center there is a free area.The settlement received its name from Mount Arkaim.

Moscow Kremlin and Red Square

From the point in the center of the Moscow map, where the main clock of the country runs and the zero kilometer sign is driven into the ground, the countdown of Russian time and space always begins. Kremlin - historical center Moscow, spiritual and state symbol Russia.
The oldest part of Moscow and the official residence of the President of Russia. Initially, the Kremlin was wooden; the first fortifications on Borovitsky Hill in 1238 were destroyed by the Mongol-Tatars. In 1330, the oldest church in Moscow, the Cathedral of the Savior on Bor, appeared in the Kremlin. During the construction of the Grand Kremlin Palace in the 19th century, the cathedral was neatly integrated into its courtyard and is carefully preserved to this day.

In the second half of the 15th century, the Moscow Kremlin was rebuilt by Italian architects, who took the Sforza ducal residence in Milan as a basis. Then the Arkhangelsk, Annunciation and Assumption Cathedrals, the Faceted Chamber and the Ivan the Great Bell Tower appeared. In the 17th century, the Kremlin towers received tiered and hipped roofs, acquiring a modern look.

St. Basil's Cathedral is located on Red Square. According to legend, after the completion of construction, Ivan the Terrible ordered the architect to be blinded so that he could not build anything similar again.

On Red Square there is also the Mausoleum of V.I. Lenin, necropolis near the Kremlin wall, where prominent people of the USSR are buried, Execution place, monument to Minin and Pozharsky, Upper Trading Rows (GUM), opened in 1883 Historical Museum and Kazan Cathedral.

Man-Pupu-Ner plateau

This unique geological natural monument is located in the Troitsko-Pechora region of Komi.

It is called the Ural Stonehenge for the huge stone pillars scattered across the mountain, reaching 40 meters in height. A hike to this wonder of the world is possible on foot (200 km in 5-6 days of travel) from the side Sverdlovsk region, Perm region and the Komi Republic or by helicopter.

About 200 million years ago in place stone pillars were high mountains. Rain, snow, wind, frost and heat gradually destroyed the mountains, and especially weak rocks. The hard sericite-quartzite shales, from which the remains are composed, were destroyed less and have survived to this day, while the soft rocks were destroyed by weathering and carried by water and wind into depressions of the relief.

One pillar, 34 m high, stands somewhat apart from the others; it resembles a huge bottle turned upside down. Six others lined up at the edge of the cliff. The pillars have bizarre outlines and, depending on the place of inspection, resemble either the figure of a huge man, or the head of a horse or ram. In past times, the Mansi deified grandiose stone sculptures and worshiped them, but climbing Man-pupu-ner was the greatest sin.

The stars are reflected and this place is made for romance. That’s right - here you need to enjoy each other, however, the glow is explained by the bioluminescence of plankton - chemical processes in its body, during which the released energy is released in the form of light. Luminous single-celled organisms trigger their illumination from movement in the water column.

2. Colored rocks of Zhangye Danxia in Gansu, China

There are only such beautiful rocks. Rock formations represent a unique type of petrographic geomorphology. In fact, colored rocks are nothing more than red sandstones and conglomerates of the Cretaceous period. The study shows that approximately 100 million years ago there was a huge inland basin. The water carried silt here. As a result of global high temperatures, the basin dried out and under these arid conditions the sediment oxidized and took on a rust color.

3. End of the World swing in Banos, Ecuador

Deep in the wilds of Ecuador lies a seismic monitoring station. Its goal is to monitor the activity of the Tungurahua volcano, which awoke on August 19, 1999. Since then, climbing it has been prohibited, and it itself is under close scrutiny. The station is a small tree house. Which can already be considered a landmark, since it is located on the edge of a rather deep cliff. But of much greater interest are the swings that hang from the branches of the tree.

4. Great Blue Hole in Belize, USA

The Great Blue Hole in Belize is a large blue hole located in the center of Lighthouse Reef, an atoll in the Belize barrier reef. It is a round karst sinkhole with a diameter of 305 m and a depth of 120 m. This geological formation was originally a system of limestone caves formed during the last ice age.

Based on the votes and ratings of readers of the prestigious magazine Condé Nast Traveler, a rating of the most attractive countries for tourism was compiled. Almost 130 thousand people took part in the survey, which is simply incredibly large. And the opinions of so many travelers can actually be trusted. So it's time to find out which countries you should travel to first.

Morocco

Morocco is a treasure trove filled with spice markets, surreal landscapes, incredible mosques and world-class surfing spots. The local cuisine is unlike any other in the world, as it combines elements of Arab, African, Persian and French schools.

Canada

This country offers travelers a wide variety of experiences - from being united with wildlife on Vancouver Island before overnighting in the oldest in the territory North America at the Ritz-Carlton in Montreal. And sledding in Quebec is something everyone should try in the winter.

Japan

Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka are just the most interesting of the many places you should visit in Japan. This year, Kyoto, where more than two thousand ancient temples can be found, was recognized the best city in the world.

Ireland

You can enjoy many different aspects of Ireland - from hotels set in former castles to bustling, world-famous Irish pubs. It is also recommended to rent a car and take the world's longest road trip along the Wild Atlantic Route.

Portugal

A small but respectable country neighboring Spain, it has its own distinct culture, cuisine and language. In summer, head towards the western village of Comporta to visit world-famous Ibiza. And, of course, no trip to Portugal would be complete without a glass of wine from the Douro subregion.

Mexico

Mexican cuisine in lately enters the ring with such giants as Spain and Italy. Over the past year, three restaurants located in Mexico City have been ranked among the top fifty in the world.

Netherlands

Travel to Amsterdam, Rotterdam and other impressive cities to visit incredible museums, taste incomparable coffee, and admire awe-inspiring landscapes.

Sri Lanka

If you feel lost, this is the place that will help you find yourself again. Buy a ticket and board an old but sweet train that will take you into the unknown. Admire the scenery and buy pancakes and curry from the train vendors, but don't forget to get off for a closer look at the main attractions.

Vietnam

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain said his trip to Vietnam changed his life. He said that Vietnam was like a completely different planet that sucked him in and never let go. You can sip Vietnamese coffee and enjoy pho noodles all day long, or you can go down into the world's deepest cave.

South Africa

Cape Town was ranked sixth on this year's list of best cities. People are most drawn to Table Mountain and the local hotel resorts, but the rich vineyards and safaris are also worth checking out.

India

The second most populous country in the world has a huge variety of places to visit - from sandy Goa beaches to the ancient Buddhist caves of Ajanta. Northern Kashmir is often called the Switzerland of India - time slows down there and the winter resorts are simply magnificent.

Türkiye

Travel to Turkey to see magnificent mosques, magical castles, and natural wonders, such as Pamukkale (cotton castle), consisting of a set of travertines filled with mineral-rich water.

Thailand

Thailand will tempt you with incredible culture, exotic cuisine and utopian resorts, whether you decide to simply enjoy unfamiliar and exotic cuisine, travel from island to island, or choose another way of relaxation. Recently, there has been a rise in the number of holistic health resorts where you can relax and get rid of illnesses.

New Zealand

This best place for adventure seekers. You can live in harsh conditions in a hut without electricity, immerse yourself in the healing waters of Maruya Springs, or hike through volcanic lands National Park Tongariro.

Australia

Melbourne has been named the city with the most high level life this year, so going there on a trip is also good idea. There you can find the Mornington Peninsula, with vineyards, beaches and its own food scene.

Greece

Athens is a city that also made it onto the list of top places you should see in 2015. In the midst of the financial crisis, museums, hotels and shops are thriving, fueling the capital's cultural renaissance. And the turquoise waters and salty wind of Mykonos will always attract travelers.

USA

Travelers to the United States are drawn to glittering cities, family-friendly theme parks and natural beauty.

Spain

Spain has been the epicenter of the world's cutting-edge cuisine for quite some time. It would be a good idea to plan your trip here, including visits to the most vibrant and famous restaurants. The best time to visit Spain is in April.

France

The country that gave its people cabarets, champagne and hundreds of varieties of cheese is also one of the most... romantic places on Earth. In the spring, traveling around this country will be simply exciting.

Italy

Who can resist the call of pasta and beautiful people? For five years in a row Italy has been called the best country for tourism. And here you can have a great rest - drink wine, make friends with sociable local residents or soak in the sun on the beach.

There are places on our planet that everyone should see at least once in their life. FullPicture offers you a list of the 20 most interesting places which you should definitely visit. And if you don’t have the funds for this, then take out a loan from the lending center SudaKredit.rf. After all, we only live once!

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1. Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Türkiye. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, better known as the Blue Mosque, was visited in 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI himself, who became the second Pope in history to visit a Muslim shrine. (Photo: Tim Graham/Getty Images)
2. Palace of Westminster(London, UK). Since the 16th century, the palace has been the seat of the British Parliament, and before that it was the residence of kings for four centuries. Palace tower with famous watch is a symbol of London. (Photo: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
3. Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Germany. It was built as the residence of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. After his death it became open to visitors. About 1.3 million tourists visit it annually. (Photo: Image Broker/Rex Features)
4. Petra (Jordan). Petra was once inhabited by about 30,000 people who left the city for unknown reasons. The carved rock architecture has made this deserted abandoned city Jordan's biggest tourist attraction. (Photo6 Geoff Moore/Rex Features).
5. Iguazu Falls in Brazil. This amazingly beautiful complex, consisting of 275 waterfalls, stretches over more than 2.7 kilometers in length. (Photo: WestEnd61/REX).
6. Dome of the Rock (Jerusalem, Israel). This is one of the most sacred places for both Muslims and Jews. The temple hides a stone that is sacred to both religions: Jews believe that it was placed there by God during the creation of the world and is a link between the earthly world and the supernatural; and Muslims, in turn, believe that from this stone Muhammad ascended to heaven to speak with God. (Photo: AMMAR AWAD/Reuters).
7. Kinkaku-ji (Kyoto, Japan). A two-story Buddhist temple, which is completely covered in pure gold, is part of the complex historical monuments Kyoto, included in the UNESCO list. (Photo: JASON REED/Newscom/Reuters).
8. Chichen Itza (Mexico) - ancient city, built by the Mayans in pre-Columbian times. It is one of Mexico's most popular tourist attractions, with 1.2 million tourists visiting each year. (Photo: F1 Online/Rex Features)
9. Taj Mahal (Agra, India). The white marble mausoleum was built by the Great Mughal Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. (Photo: Image Broker/REX).
10. Easter Island, Chile. The UNESCO-listed island is home to about a thousand moai - giant sculptures supposedly protecting against evil forces, created by the island's longtime local inhabitants, the Rapanui people. (Photo: Karen Schwartz/AP Photo)
11. Egyptian pyramids in Giza. Built between 2589 and 2504 BC, the pyramids still remain a mystery: why and, most importantly, how they were built. (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
12. Great Chinese wall(China). This is one of the greatest construction achievements of mankind. The wall was built along China's northern borders to keep out invaders. (Photo: Bloomberg News/Adam Dean)
13. Statue of Liberty in New York, USA. This is a gift to Americans from the French people. In one hand, the statue holds a plaque engraved with the date of American Independence Day - July 4, 1776. They also say that spirits live in the statue... (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images).
14. Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain. Museum contemporary art, which opened in 1997, is considered one of the masterpieces modern architecture. You will not see another building like this anywhere. (Photo: David Ramos/Bloomberg).
15. Niagara Falls(Canada and USA). Three waterfalls, collectively known as Niagara Falls, are located on the US-Canadian border, and their beauty attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. (Photo: Alan Copson/JAI/Corbis).
16. Machu Picchu (Peru). This amazing evidence of the Mayan civilization, located at an altitude of 2,430 meters above sea level, remained unknown to the world until 1911. Currently, its existence is under threat due to earthquakes and erosion caused by the huge number of tourists. (Photo: Roger Parker/Bloomberg News)
17. Blue-domed churches on the island of Santorini in Greece are the most recognizable landmarks in Greece. (Photo: Image Broker/Rex Features)
18. Gibraltar. On a cliff overlooking British territory, there is a reserve in which hundreds of Gibraltar macaques live. (Photo: JON NAZCA/Newscom/Reuters).
19. Buddha statue (Kamakura, Japan). Known as Daibutsu Kamakura, this bronze sculpture was probably created in 1252. The statue has an opening through which visitors can look inside the Buddha. (Photo: Franck Robichon/REUTERS).
20. St. Basil's Cathedral (Moscow, Russia). The temple was built by order of Ivan the Terrible to celebrate the conquest of Kazan in 1552. Collection of amazing beauty included in the List World Heritage UNESCO. (Photo: USA TODAY).

What attracts modern tourists? Historical places, variety of architectural forms, gorgeous beaches, opportunity profitable shopping, amazing natural landscapes. World tourism has long decided on the top 10 countries that definitely need to be visited. The leaders included France, Türkiye, and Italy. Australia, Austria, Germany, China, UK, Spain and USA. Why are these states so attractive to travelers?

France

France, which is associated with endless romance, is ready to offer tourists entertainment for every taste! This country combines both modernity and antiquity: the Louvre and, a walk along the banks of the Seine and a visit to the Moulin Rouge extravaganza, Notre Dame Cathedral and glass skyscrapers. Add in top-notch luxury boutique shopping, some of the world's finest wines, unparalleled cuisine and endless attractions, and it's easy to see why more than 79 million travelers flock here each year.

Türkiye

“All-inclusive” Türkiye, which has won the love of our compatriots, is famous not only luxury hotels and well-kept beaches. The abundance of historical, natural and archaeological attractions that are located here force travelers to get out of the hotels, tempted by exciting excursions.

Italy

Thanks to centuries of rich culture, high fashion, glorious history, amazing climate and national cuisine Italy has been at the peak of tourism success for many years. In addition to the azure sea and golden beaches, here you will admiringly contemplate the exquisite simplicity of Ravenna, the nobility and tranquility of Siena, the patriarchal nature of Pesaro, the luxury of San Remo or the somewhat frightening Volterra. But you shouldn’t be afraid of the notorious mafia. It has long become a tourism brand attracting travelers.

Australia

If you manage to get to Australia, you will definitely fall in love with it! In addition to exciting excursions, the best cafe au lait, golden beaches and endless ocean, here you will immediately feel like a citizen of the world, because the futuristic architecture of Australian cities erases all boundaries.

Austria

The splendor of crystal clear lakes, caps of snow-white snow, amazing alpine landscapes, the unforgettable taste of Viennese coffee and the bitterness of chocolate - this is only a small part of what awaits any tourist who finds himself in Austria! It’s not for nothing that the treasury of this country is annually replenished with money left here by grateful guests.

Germany

Amazing country! There is neither Leaning Tower of Pisa, nor the creations of Gaudi, but the Germans create a unique tourism product. Various festivals, recognizable gastronomic delights, fairs - there is something to do here.

China

This country amazingly combines urban, minimalist modernity and the richness of thousand-year-old culture. It is not surprising that China is truly exotic for Europeans.

United Kingdom

For a traveler who has traveled outside his native country more than once, visiting the UK is a tourist must-have. After all, listening to stories about Wilkshire, Big Ben and the Thames is one thing, but seeing this splendor with your own eyes is quite another.