1. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
This romantic castle was built by the Bavarian King Ludwig II in 1868.
Now it is one of the most visited castles in Europe.
Rumor has it that it was he who inspired the creation of Peter Tchaikovsky's
"Swan Lake", and, in addition, he became the prototype of Sleeping Beauty
Castle in Disneyland Paris.
2. Cave fireflies, New Zealand
The main feature of the caves - thousands of fungus gnats, which are found
only in New Zealand, covering a set of caves. When you look at them, the
impression is that before you fairy starry sky.
3. Colmar, France
Is one of the most charming places in France, with well-preserved old quarter.
Reminiscent of the fabulous town of "Beauty and the Beast," only better.
Although it is a relatively small city, there are 3 theaters, a new music hall
Le Grillen, 4 libraries, Center for Contemporary Art and 5 museums, including
the world-famous Unterlinden Museum of Sacred Art (Musée d'Unterlinden).
4. Batu Caves, Malaysia
This operating temple in Malaysia, where every year comes a huge number
of pilgrims. Batu - one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India.
They were formed about 400 million years ago. Here is the highest statue
of the god Murugan, the second son of Shiva, is worshiped southern Tamils.
5. St. Basil's Cathedral, Russian
Orthodox church, located on Red Square in Moscow. For many it is a symbol
of Russia. The cathedral was built on the orders of Ivan the Terrible to
commemorate the capture of Kazan and the victory over the Kazan Khanate.
6. Wisteria Tunnel, Japan
It is a real flower "Heaven" is located in the Japanese city of Kitakyushu.
Colorful brush Wisteria - white, blue, lilac, violet, lilac-purple and blue
hues - grow directly overhead.
7. The monastery Paro Taktsang, Bhutan
It hangs over the precipice on the rock height of 3120 meters, towering
above the valley of Paro to 700 m. The name of the monastery means
"tiger's den." According to legend, the cave was transported teacher
Padmasambhava, sitting on the tigress, which has become his wife.
You can get here on the mountain trails, equipped with just over 100 years ago.
8. Cave of Crystals, Mexico
Located at a depth of 300 meters below the city Nike, unique huge transparent
crystals, reaching 11 meters in height. Unfortunately, the entrance to the
cave to tourists because of the high temperature (48° C), humidity and hydrogen
sulfide, as well as the fragility of crystal is closed.
9. Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Is largest ever created religious buildings, whose history goes back almost
9 centuries. This is a huge Hindu temple complex dedicated to the god Vishnu.
Rouge believed that Angkor Wat gods live, so access to the central part of
the temple has long been open only to a select few.
10. Angel Falls, Venezuela
The highest waterfall in the world. Its name in Russian means "Mountain
of the Devil." Angel water flow has to fly almost a kilometer to reach
the ground. It is 20 times higher than Niagara Falls. To get to the Angel
is not easy, since it is in a dense tropical forest. And there are no roads
leading to it.
11. City of Petra, Jordan
"Pink city half as old as time itself," - talking about Peter. This is
definitely the most famous attraction in Jordan. Petra - the ancient
capital of the Nabataean kingdom, carved directly into the rock more
than 2 thousand years ago.
12. Colored rocks Danks Zhangye, China
These amazing mountains in Gansu province is a dream of any photographer.
Rainbow colors they have earned through the red grains of sand and
conglomerates mainly Cretaceous period.
13. The island of Mont Saint-Michel, France
Striking literally fabulous views. It is a small rocky island, turned into
an island fortress. At the top of the cliff, at a height of almost 80 meters,
rises to the sky walls of the ancient abbey. It literally towers over the sea
abyss. Victor Hugo at one time was so much impressed by the Mont Saint-Michel,
which called him "a pyramid in the ocean."
14. Pamukkale, Turkey
"Cotton Castle" - a cluster of unique hot springs. Local places resemble
snowy valley. There Andrei Mikhalkov-Konchalovsky filmed Ogygia for
television movie "The Odyssey", as the film was shot in Pamukkale
"Ghost Rider 2".
15. Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scotland
This is the most famous road that passes the Hogwarts Express. In addition,
Glenfinnan - very picturesque place, which is definitely worth a visit.
16. Halong Bay, Vietnam
Imagine more than 3 thousand picturesque islands sprouting directly from
the emerald waters of the Gulf Tonkiyskogo. With Vietnamese Halong word
translated as "the place where the dragon plunged into the sea."
Legend has it that the islands of the bay were created by the great dragon
who lived in the mountains.
17. Las Lajas Sanctuary, Colombia
Las Lajas Cathedral in Colombia stands out not so much its gorgeous
neo-Gothic architecture, as its location. He stands on the bridge over
the gorge at around 2,600 m above sea level.
18. Vaadhu Beach on the island, Maldives
There is one beach in the world, which is especially beautiful at night.
Plankton, thrown on the beach of the island Vaadhu colors the coast
thousands of lights. The glow is due to bioluminescence - chemical
processes in animals in which the liberated energy is released in
the form of light. Blue glowing waves reflect like stars in the sky over
the Maldives!
19. The town of Sintra, Portugal
Ancient Portuguese town with a rich history. There are many exotic parks,
ancient forests, castles, palaces, monasteries amazing. Sintra - a beautiful
city with fantastic scenery and romantic landscapes that do not leave indifferent.
20. Peles Castle, Romania
Is one of the most fabulous places in Europe, which is certainly worth a visit.
It was built in the mountains of King Charles I as a summer house. Inside, it
looks really like a king.
21. Zhangjiajie National Park, China
Remember a place called Pandora with its fabulous mountains of the film "Avatar"
by James Cameron? Here it is. According to rumors, it is this fantastic area has
inspired the director to create a fairy-tale world.
22. Taj Mahal, India
Infinitely majestic pride of India. Sung by poets symbol of love Shah Jahan for
his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth 14th child.
23. Dark Alley, Ireland
Avenue of beech trees was planted Stewart family in the XVIII century. On it
already goes a lot of creepy at the same time attractive legends. The most
famous - an unusual Grey Lady, who glides silently along the road and near
the last tree is dissolved. Grey Lady - a ghost of a girl who died a few
centuries ago under mysterious circumstances in a house near the road.
24. Versailles, France
Palace and park ensemble, the former residence of French kings, who intended
to build King Louis XIV - and all because of jealousy he felt when he saw the
castle of his Finance Minister in Vaux-le-Vicomte. King made a firm decision
that his palace should certainly outperform luxury palace minister.
And it had happened.
25. Tulip fields in Skagit Valley, USA
The vibrant colors make this a million tulips unique valley. Every year
thousands of tourists come here in April to enjoy the festival of colors.
That's where you start to feel a real spring and fairy tale.
26. Avenue of Baobab, Madagascar
Where baobabs grow right on the dirt road. This baobabs more than 800 years.
This is all that remains of the dense tropical forest that was covered with Madagascar.
