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Even the most avid traveler will always be able to find unexplored places, countries and cultures, because our planet is so diverse. Rice terraces, waterfalls and clear ponds - we have collected for you 30 sights that everyone should see at least once!
1Pamukkale, Turkey
A natural site in the Turkish province of Denizli is 17 geothermal springs that look extraordinary! The dazzling white terraces are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. And besides, they are open for swimming.
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Rice terraces, China
The most famous rice terraces in China, Longji Rice Terraces, are called "Dragon Ridge" due to their unusual shape. They are located near the Guilin district and rise above the sea by 300-1100 meters. This place gets its most spectacular view in the spring, when the blue sky and the sun are reflected in the water.
Photo: mybirdie.ca 3 Temples of Bagan, Myanmar
The ancient city of Bagan in the state of Myanmar today is an archaeological area with pagodas, temples and monasteries. The most famous and beautiful of them are the Buddhist temple of Damyanji and Ananda. Once you see this ancient city, you will remember it forever.
Photo: hotels-myanmar.com 4 Monasteries of Meteora, Greece
The largest complex of monasteries in Greece impresses primarily with its location: it is located on the tops of cliffs reaching a height of 600 meters. The monasteries are a unique landmark, because they were built in 950-970, when there were no roads, no equipment, and all the materials were lifted onto the rocks by hand.
Photo: lovethesepics.com Uyuni Salt Flat, Bolivia
A dry lake in the south of the Altiplano desert plain is the largest salt marsh in the world. The mirror surface of Uyuni reflects the clouds, which creates an incredible sight!
Photo: hofmag.com 6 Hitachi National Park, Japan
In the park of the Japanese city of Hitachinaka, you can admire the beauty of nature at any time of the year, because there are plants that bloom every season.
Photo: yokotatravel.com 7 Ad Deir and Al Khazneh, Jordan
Temples in the city of Petra in Jordan are unique sights. Back in the 1st century AD. they were completely carved out of the rocks.
Photo: owegoo.com 8 Machu Picchu, Peru
"City among the clouds" is considered one of the most mysterious sights in the world, located on top of a mountain range at an altitude of 2450 meters above sea level. It is believed that the city was created as a sacred mountain shelter by the Inca ruler Pachacutec. 1200 people lived in it, and all of them mysteriously disappeared from the city in the middle of the 16th century.
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Cave in Algarve, Portugal
Situated on a beach in the Portuguese region of Algarve, this cave creates an amazing view with its perforated vault. Especially when the rays of the sun pass through them.
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Lencois Maranhensis National Park in Brazil
A national park in the Brazilian state of Maranhao is known for its sand dunes. It takes on a particularly charming look during the rainy season, when lagoons form between the dunes.
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Moraine Lake, Canada
Glacial Lake is located in Banff National Park at an altitude of 1885 meters. It is completely filled only from the middle to the end of June, being fed by a glacier. At this time, the rocky bottom of the lake creates an amazing reflection on the surface.
Photo: wallpaperfolder.com 12 Son Doong Cave, Vietnam
In the Vietnamese province of Quang Binh is the largest cave in the world - Shondong. It is assumed that its total volume is 38.5 million square meters. There is a river flowing in the cave, and there are also grass and trees.
Photo: thethaovanhoa.vn 13 Tulip fields, Netherlands
Flower fields in the Netherlands occupy vast territories, which is why they look so fabulous. The largest number of tulips bloom from early April to mid-May - it is at this time that you can see an incredible riot of colors!
Photo: kartunlucu.com 14 Mount Roraima, South America
Table Mountain Roraima is located at the junction of Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana. Its main feature is that a large cloud constantly hovers over the mountain.
Photo: feel-planet.com 15 Cave of Crystals, Mexico
At a depth of 300 meters under the city of Naica in Mexico is a cave of crystals. The largest crystal found here reached a height of 11 meters and had a width of 4 meters. You can stay inside the cave for no longer than 20 minutes, since the temperature in it can rise to 60 degrees.
Photo: tourism-spot.com 16 Colored rocks of Zhangye Danxia, China
In the Chinese province of Gansu, the Zhangye Danxia National Geopark is located, the main attraction of which is colored rocks. Formed by deposits of sandstone and other minerals, they reach a height of several hundred meters.
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Sea of stars, Maldives
Thanks to the bioluminescence of millions of living organisms, the beaches on the Maldivian island of Vaadhoo seem to be covered with stars. The sight is simply incredible!
Photo: thousandwonders.net 18 Antelope Canyon, USA
Located in northern Arizona, this canyon gets its name from its incredible antelope-like coloration. A special magic to this place is added by sunlight breaking through the rocks.
Photo: planetden.com 19 Fingal's Cave, UK
The rock-cut cave is located on the Scottish island of Staffa. Its walls are vertical basalt columns up to 20 meters high. For boats, the entrance to the cave is too narrow, so you can get into it only on foot along the edge above the water.
Photo: ml.southlive.in 20 Bamboo forest, Japan
Amazing beauty The Sagano Bamboo Forest is a natural landmark located near Kyoto. It is a picturesque alley of tall trees that look very impressive.
Photo: bonappetour.com 21 Spotted Lake, Canada
The Spotted Lake body of water near the town of Osoyoos is also called Kliuk. Its water is saturated with various minerals and has the highest concentration of magnesium sulfate in the world. Due to this, in the summer, during evaporation, spots of various shapes and colors form on the surface of the lake.
Photo: ppcorn.com 22 Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina
One of the most famous tourist sites in Argentina is the Perito Moreno Glacier, located in national park Los Glaciares. It has an area of 250 square kilometers.
Photo: en.wikipedia.org 23 Iguazu Falls, South America
The complex of 270 waterfalls is located on the border of Brazil and Argentina and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. They are the most visited attraction in South America, with up to 2 million visitors annually.
Photo: tedytravel.com 24 Giants Road, Northern Ireland
An amazing attraction was formed as a result of an ancient volcanic eruption near Bushmills in Northern Ireland.
Photo: iexplore.com 25 Flathead Lake, USA
The largest lake in the United States is located west of the Mississippi River and is known for its incredibly clear water. Despite the fact that at first glance it seems shallow, in some places the depth of Flathead Lake reaches 113 meters.
Photo: tumblr.com 26 Pongour Falls, Vietnam
The waterfall in the vicinity of the city of Dalat reaches a height of 40 meters and has a width of 100 meters. It is considered one of the main attractions of Vietnam - and no wonder, because its beauty is amazing!
Photo: reddit.com 27 Great Barrier Reef, Australia
The world's largest coral reef stretches for 2.5 thousand kilometers along the northeast coast of Australia. It is the largest in the world natural object formed from living organisms. Moreover, it can be seen from space.
Photo: alterra.cc Guijiang River, China
The river in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is one of the most scenic in China. Clear water and the surrounding nature create a simply amazing atmosphere!
Photo: toonts.com 29 Monolith Devils Tower, USA
The natural monument Devils Tower is located in the state of Wyoming and is a monolith of volcanic origin 386 meters high. It is believed that its age is from 195 to 225 million years.
Photo: npca.org 30 Troll tongue, Norway
A stone ledge on the Skjeggedal rock, near the Norwegian city of Odda, has a similar name due to its unusual shape: it looks like a big tongue. But in fact, this is a fallen piece of rock, horizontally frozen on its edge.
Photo: earthtrekkers.com What places do tourists visit most often? Journalists from Travel Leisure decided to find out. Based on the data provided by the institutions responsible for tourism in different countries, was compiled a list of the most visited places in the world by tourists. What is the most popular place among tourists? Find out at Fullpicche.
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30th place. The Universal Studios Japan amusement park in Osaka, which opened in 2001. It is visited by 10.1 million people annually. (A photo: [email protected]/flickr.com). 
29th place. The Disney's Animal Kingdom amusement park in Florida is the largest of all the amusement parks owned by Walt Disney World Resort. It is also the second largest amusement park in the world. It is visited by 10.2 million people annually. (Photo: Ana Paula Hirama/flickr.com). 
28th place. Disneyland Paris, which opened in 1992, is located on the outskirts of Paris, in Marne-la-Vallee. It is visited by 10.4 million people annually. (Photo: Christian Bortes/flickr.com). 
27th place. Sacré-Coeur Basilica, which is located on the picturesque hill of Montmartre in Paris. Its bell tower houses one of the largest bells in the world. This cathedral attracts 10.5 million people annually. (Photo: Son of Groucho/flickr.com). 
26th place. The Great Wall of China (Wanli Changcheng) is the largest building structure of ancient China, consisting of defensive fortifications erected in different time in order to protect the northern borders of the country from the nomadic peoples of the North. It is visited by 10.7 million people annually. (Photo: Shutterstock) 
25th place. With 11 chapels, 45 altars and countless statues, Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican was created by the greatest architects and artists of the Renaissance and Baroque eras. 11 million people visit this place every year. (Photo: Chris Yunker/flickr.com). 
24th place. Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This amusement park, located on a plot of 12,000 hectares, is one of the largest entertainment complexes in the world. It is visited by 11.2 million people annually. (Photo: Evan Wohrman/flickr.com). 
23rd place. The San Antonio waterfront in San Antonio, Texas. For a long time, this embankment was neglected and overgrown with weeds. However, the city authorities decided to change this, and by investing 72 million dollars, they created the most picturesque place in the city, which attracts thousands for tourists and locals. Every year 11.5 million people go there. (Photo: jjsala/flickr.com). 
22nd place. South Street of the Seaport in New York. The cobbled streets, buildings, and waterfront that formed this 19th-century New York waterfront, known as "Sail Street," have now become one of the city's most popular attractions. Every year this tourist center is visited by 12 million people. (Photo: Patricia Hallstein/flickr.com). 
21st place. Balboa Park is the largest tourist attraction in San Diego. There are a large number of museums and historical buildings of the 19th and 20th centuries, built in the Spanish style and with colorful gardens. More than 12 million people visit this place every year. (Photo: Osbornb/flickr.com). 
20th place. Golden Gate Park is located in San Francisco and covers an area of 4.1 square kilometers. It is visited by 13 million people a year. (Photo: Mila Zinkova/Wikimedia). 
19th place. Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, is visited by 14 million people every year. (Photo: Shutterstock). 
18th place. Tokyo Disney Sea is an amusement park whose main motive is various myths and legends associated with the sea. More than 14 million tourists visit it every year. (Photo: JoshBerglund19/flickr.com). 
17th place. Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco. This is an ideal place for a picnic and just relaxing among the greenery. 14.2 million people come there every year. (Photo: Frank Schulenburg/flickr.com). 
16th place. The Forbidden City in Beijing is the former residence of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties, which houses about 800 palaces. For five centuries the residence was closed to the outside world. Every year 15.3 million people come here. (Photo: Shutterstock). 
15th place. Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Every year, 16.2 million people have fun there. (Photo: HarshLight/flickr.com). 
14th place. Disneyland Tokyo opened in 1983 and was the first Disney theme park outside of the United States. Every year it is visited by 17.2 million people. (Photo: fortherock/lickr.com). 
13th place. Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston is a lively marketplace where you can buy a wide variety of goods from all over the world. About 18 million people visit it every year. (Photo: Masayuki (Yuki) Kawagishi/flickr.com) 
12th place. Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, which opened in 1971, has 18.5 million visitors annually. (Photo: versageek/flickr.com). 
11th place. The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico is the largest temple of the Virgin Mary in the world, visited by 20 million people every year. (Photo: Janothird/wikimedia.org). 
10th place. Grand Central Station in New York is the largest train station in the world. It is visited by 21.6 million people annually. (Photo: Rob Young/wikimedia.org). 
9th place. A total of 21.6 million people a year come to admire Niagara Falls from the Canadian and American sides. No wonder, because this place makes a huge and indelible impression, regardless of the season. (Photo: Michael Muraz/flickr.com). 
8th place. Senso-ji is the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, built in 628. It is visited by 30 million people every year. (Photo: Wei-Te Wong/flickr.com). 
7th place. The Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo was built over 100 years ago in honor of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Currently, it is visited by at least 30 million people annually. Despite such a large number of visitors, one can find peace and tranquility there. The temple is surrounded by a forest with more than 100,000 trees. (Photo: Meiji Jingu/flickr.com) 
6th place. The Las Vegas Strip is a part of Las Vegas Boulevard about 6.8 kilometers long. The Las Vegas Strip is home to nineteen of the twenty-five largest hotels in the world by number of rooms. The Las Vegas Strip is visited by 30.5 million people annually. (Photo: David Stanley/flickr.com). 
5th place. Train Station in Washington - Union Station - ranked fifth among the most visited tourist places in the world. It is visited by 40 million people every year. (Photo: F Delventhal/flickr.com). 
4th place. Central Park is the green symbol of New York. Every year, about 40 million people pass through its streets, for whom this the best place for relaxing on the grass in a densely built-up city. (Photo: Abir Anwar/flickr.com). 
3rd place. Times Square in New York has topped the list of the world's most visited tourist destinations for many years. In the latest ranking, however, he took only third place. This most famous square in the US is visited by 50 million people every year. (Photo: MK Feeney/flickr.com). 
2nd place. Zocalo Square (Constitution Square) in Mexico City is one of the largest in the world. It was founded by conquistadors in the 16th century on the site where the center of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan used to be. Nowadays it is a very busy square where people like to sit on benches, stone steps or high curbs. It is visited by 85 million people annually. (Photo: David Jones/flickr.com). 
1st place in the ranking of the most visited places in the world by tourists was taken by the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. The Grand Bazaar is a vast maze of thousands of shops, stalls, fountains and cafes, and a mixture of scents, colors and people. You can buy almost everything at the Grand Bazaar: clothes, trinkets, carpets, spices and even aphrodisiacs. Buying here is a relentless bargaining and an interesting adventure. This is probably why the Grand Bazaar is the most visited place in the world. Every year, 91.2 million people shop there! (Photo: george ruiz/flickr.com).
From the impressive Burj Khalifa to the stunning Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, the famous travel site TripAdvisor has compiled a list of popular attractions around the world according to tourists.
The most famous landmarks in the world
Going on a trip to various countries, tourists think in advance about the itinerary and what sights are worth visiting.
Below in the article will be a list of attractions that are the most popular, according to TripAdvisor.
The navigable Panama Canal is located in the state of Panama. It consists of two lakes that were created by man, and locks.
The Petronas Towers are located in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. 
The symbol of Australia - the opera house in the city of Sydney 
The ancient city of the Mayan tribe is located on the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula. 
The oldest temple of Wat Pho. To see it, you need to go to Thailand to the city of Bangkok 
Memorial complexes and ancient temples
Complex in New York (USA) - National Memorial dedicated to the victims of a series of terrorist attacks committed on September 11 
Khalifa Tower, or Burj Khalifa (skyscraper) in Dubai, UAE 
The Lincoln Memorial is located in Washington D.C. 
Great Chinese Wall, Mutianyu section with magnificent mountain scenery 
Charles Bridge in Prague, Czech Republic. It was built in the Middle Ages, it was called Prague. 
Suspension Bridge Golden Gate, California 
Hagia Sophia (currently a museum), Istanbul, Turkey 
Alhambra Palace, Granada, Southern Spain. Today it is a museum of Islamic art 
Notre Dame Cathedral in France. Catholic church in Paris 
Church of the Savior on Blood in the northern capital of Russia - the city of St. Petersburg 
Who has not dreamed of flying to France and admiring the beauties of Paris from the Eiffel Tower 
prison island
Alcatraz Island in California. Currently a museum, but there were times when this island served as a prison for dangerous criminals. It was impossible to escape from there. 
Milan Cathedral in Italy 
St. Peter's Catholic Cathedral is located in the Vatican 
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, UAE 
Taj Mahal in India - mosque-mausoleum 
Machu Picchu city in modern Peru 
Angkorvoat is the largest temple complex in Cambodia. 
Brazil is famous for its aromatic coffee, football and the statue of Christ the Redeemer towering over Rio de Janeiro 
Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain 
Where to go first is up to you.
How many attractions do you think are located on the territory of the largest country in the world? We think no one will name the exact number, because there are so many amazingly beautiful and unique places in Russia!
This country is rich in both natural and man-made attractions, it will surprise you with historical buildings and cultural traditions. In Russia, you can find both incredibly beautiful wooden temples and picturesque corners created by nature just for a pleasant stay.
Of course, most tourists begin their acquaintance with Russia precisely from and where the tourist infrastructure is especially well developed. However, today tours are becoming more and more popular, for example, on the lakes of Karelia, on Baikal and Altai.
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1. St. Basil's Cathedral
Probably the most famous Russian temple, bright and unusual, a real visiting card not only of Moscow, but of the whole country. Basil's Cathedral is remarkable not only for its location right on Red Square, but also for its history, architecture, original decoration and a collection of icons and church valuables.
2. Moscow Kremlin and Red Square
The Kremlin is not just an amazing historical building, but also a symbol of Russian power. It takes a very long time to talk about everything that can be seen on the expanses of Red Square and the Kremlin, this object is still the subject of study by scientists and creates new legends. Of course, visiting Russia and not visiting her heart would be a huge omission!
3. Lake Baikal
Every schoolchild knows that Baikal has the deepest depth on the planet. But to say that this is just the deepest lake means not to note the amazing atmosphere and beauty of this place. Be sure to rate the cleanliness blue ice Lake Baikal, its amazingly delicious fish and just take a break from the bustle of the city alone with nature.
4. Valley of Geysers in Kamchatka
This valley looks like it was transferred from another planet. This is the most extensive territory with geysers in the world and the only one in all of Eurasia! If you want to see one of the Seven Wonders of Russia, take a helicopter tour, which is carried out in accordance with strict rules and only under the supervision of a guide.
5. The architectural ensemble of Kizhi
This amazing creation is located on an island on Lake Onega and is unique in its kind. The openwork church, built, just imagine, without a single nail, exclusively with an ax, the bell tower, a beautiful fence and the unique color of the Kizhi ensemble do not leave anyone indifferent.
6. Kazan Kremlin
This is not just a historical object of cultural heritage, but a museum-reserve, the only center of Tatar culture and traditions on the planet. The Kazan Kremlin has been perfectly preserved, retaining its unique features and appearance. This Tatar fortress is located in the very center, so you definitely won’t pass by.
7. Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin
Built back in the 16th century, the Kremlin in Novgorod surprises with impregnable walls with narrow loopholes, blind towers stretching for several levels, and fortifications. The Cathedral of the Archangel Michael is also located here. Until now, the Kremlin remains the cultural and administrative center of the city, there are two museums and the Center for Contemporary Art.
8. Golden Ring of Russia
Of course, the ring is symbolic, uniting eight ancient Russian cities. The Golden Ring routes have become very popular weekend tours, during which you can see the most interesting places, and so on. Monasteries, churches, original souvenirs and simply beautiful nature will make a trip around the Golden Ring memorable and interesting.
9. Church of the Intercession on the Nerl
A masterpiece of world architecture, an elegant building that stands on a meadow, in a place where the Nerl River joins the Klyazma. This architectural monument is surely called the most lyrical, unusual and beautiful. The temple, standing alone on the banks of the river, harmoniously blended into the surrounding nature, it seems to be an integral part of it.
10. State Tretyakov Gallery
The largest Russian museum, which has collected a lot of masterpieces by Russian masters and not only. Starting with a private collection, today the Tretyakov Gallery is known throughout the world and is a federal museum. You can wander through the halls of this gallery for hours, and many paintings deserve a separate story, they are so important for world culture.
11. Hermitage
This St. Petersburg museum celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2014 and is one of the most extensive collections of art masterpieces on the planet. The Hermitage collection contains more than 3 million exhibits, including not only paintings, but also sculptures, numismatics, archaeological artifacts, as well as objects of applied art.
12. Bolshoi Theater
One of the most important, significant opera and ballet theaters on the planet. The Bolshoi Theatre, which not so long ago "survived" a large-scale reconstruction, is located in the center of Moscow and attracts not only theater-goers, but also those who would just like to get to know its features and magnificent decoration better. We warn you that it will not be easy to get tickets for the premiere at the Bolshoi Theater, and their price may unpleasantly surprise the provincials.
13. Peterhof
A luxurious, truly royal residence near St. Petersburg, founded by Peter the Great, is known for its parks and fountains, the magnificent decoration of the Grand Palace and pavilions. The system of cascades and fountains of Peterhof is the largest in the world! Moreover, all the fountains are decorated in the same style, with numerous sculptures.
14. Street Old Arbat
The most famous street in Moscow, sung by poets, writers and artists. Now the Arbat is the most touristic street in the capital, closed to cars and famous for its souvenir shops, shops, street musicians and artists. It is nice to sit in a cafe here, just take a walk along the street, which has retained its historical charm.
15. Mamayev Kurgan and the sculpture "The Motherland Calls"
Mamaev Kurgan during the Great Patriotic War played a very great strategic importance, became a place of bloody battles. Now there is a memorial complex here, the most noticeable part of which was the statue "Motherland Calls". The complex has become the most visited in Russia, due to its location it is clearly visible from a distance of tens of kilometers.
16. Cable-stayed bridges in Vladivostok
The need to build bridges that should connect different parts scattered along the banks of the Golden Horn has been talked about for more than a hundred years. However, this large-scale project, which changed the face of the city, was only realized in 2012. Now Vladivostok is adorned with two of the largest cable-stayed bridges in the country, and the bridge to Russky Island with the longest span on the planet is included in the Guinness Book of Records.
17. Pillars of weathering - Manpupuner
The Manpupuner Plateau is located in the northern part of the Urals and is famous for its weathering pillars - massive stone statues created by nature. Now it is a reserve, which can be visited only on the basis of a special permit. The height of individual pillars reaches 42 meters; this place was important in the religious beliefs of the Mansi.
18. Kungur cave
This is the pearl of the Urals - an ice cave, which is considered the most beautiful of all the gypsum caves on the planet. Today, the Kungur cave, located in the ancient city of the same name, is the only one in the country specially equipped for excursions. You can walk between the frozen "sculptures" of ice and stone, visit the restaurant at the entrance and stay right at the local hotel.
19. Volcanoes of Kamchatka
It is noteworthy that the inhabitants of Kamchatka are not afraid of their volcanoes. They are not very active, decorating the landscape with their dark silhouettes. Which of the Kamchatka volcanoes is the most beautiful? You can argue about this for a very long time! Usually called Kronotsky, Koryaksky and Klyuchevsky volcanoes, which have become real symbols of the region, as the highest.
20. Lena Pillars
This natural park is located in Yakutia, on the Lena River. Boat tours along the majestic, simply striking in their size and unusual appearance of the pillars created by nature, are very popular. In general, the complex consists of two separate sections, occupying a total area of about 81,000 hectares.
21. Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP
This is already a landmark, if you can call it the largest hydroelectric power station in the country, created by man. It took a very long time to build the Sayano-Shushenskaya HPP, faced with such difficulties as cracks in the dam. In 2009, a major accident occurred at the station, and it was only possible to restore it in the fall of 2014.
22. Kul Sharif Mosque
According to legend, after Russian troops took Kazan in the 16th century, the mosque was burned to the ground, and Kul Sharif himself, the warrior and prophet of Muhammad, was killed. However, the outlines of that mosque remained, which simply amazed the conquerors. As a result, Ivan the Terrible repeated them in St. Basil's Cathedral. The mosque in Kazan was rebuilt and opened in 2005 and has now become an ornament of the whole city.
23. Shikhans in Bashkiria
This is the highest rocky massif of the entire Upper Urals, three mountains that appear to be warriors protecting this region - Kush-Tau, Tra-Tau and Yurak-Tau, the three brothers of Shikhan. The fourth mountain was almost completely used in the extraction of raw materials for the plant in Sterlitamak. Shikhany in Bashkiria are known for their wonderful nature and amazing geology - they are from coral reefs, because the Ural Sea once raged here.
24. Elbrus
The highest mountain in Russia. And if we take into account the fact that there is still no clear border between Europe and Asia, then throughout the European territory. Of course, not everyone can climb its 5642 meters, but the surroundings of Elbrus still enjoy the glory of one of the most beautiful regions of Russia, with its ancient history and special atmosphere.
25. Trans-Siberian Railway
The Trans-Siberian is the longest railway line in the world. This highway stretches for 9298 kilometers! Almost across the country. The Trans-Siberian Railway connects the European part of Russia with Siberia and the Far Eastern regions, plays a huge role in the history and economy of the country. The construction of the Trans-Siberian began in 1891, so now the authorities intend to reconstruct the line.
26. Golden Mountains of Altai
Steppes and tundra, semi-deserts and mountains, pristine lakes and amazing caves, fast rivers and alpine meadows are united in this section of the vast expanses of Russia. In the Golden Mountains of Altai, cedar forests have been preserved, it is here that the highest mountain of Siberia - Belukha, the Altai pearl - Lake Teletskoye and a lot of other interesting things are located.
27. Krasnoyarsk Reserve Stolby
Just a few kilometers from the outskirts is the Stolby nature reserve, which was founded back in 1925. The main feature of the reserve is the cliffs that rise above the taiga, surprising with their variety of shapes and colors, as well as their sizes - up to 100 meters. The nature of the Stolby reserve is very beautiful and diverse, which attracts tourists.
28. Wrangel Island
One of the most inaccessible nature reserves not only in Russia, but throughout the world, is located in the Arctic and is primarily known as a favorite place for polar bears, whose females breed their cubs here. In winter, Wrangel Island is very deserted, but in summer, on a polar day, you can come to admire the untouched nature of the Arctic.
29. Cruiser Aurora
It makes no sense to describe the most famous Russian ship. Everyone who studied in a Soviet school is well aware of the song dedicated to him, and the history, and participation in the 1917 revolution. Now it is a museum cruiser, which has now left the "eternal parking" and went to the shipyards for a major overhaul. The Aurora should return to the berth of the northern capital in 2016.
30. Pole of Cold Oymyakon
Yakutia is the coldest of all inhabited regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Exactly locality Oymyakon was recognized as the coldest place - the temperature here dropped to minus 71.2 degrees! In honor of this, a memorial sign, the so-called "Pole of Cold", was erected. At the same time, already at minus 50 degrees, local residents hear the “whisper of the stars”, a noise that looks more like wind or falling grains. It actually freezes the person's breath.
Tourists annually: 9–10 million
The Great Wall of China sounds simple yet powerful. The 8851.9 km long structure stretches across China, and its most impressive section, Badaling, is located 75 km from Beijing. Most of the wall has survived to this day, although it was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and the beginning of the construction of individual sections dates back to 770 BC. Such a large-scale construction was possible thanks to the work of millions of slaves and prisoners of war, on whose backs to the tops of the most high cliffs granite blocks, stones and bricks were delivered.
2. Colosseum, Rome
Tourists annually: 6.9 million
After construction was completed in 80 AD, the arena of the Colosseum accommodated 50 thousand spectators who were going to watch various theatrical performances (mythological dramas), reenactments of land and sea battles, as well as executions and gladiator fights. In 2010, underground floors were opened for tourists, where gladiators were waiting for their exit to a deadly duel. From the upper floors of the Colosseum, a picturesque panorama of the Eternal City opens up.
3. Roman Forum, Rome
Tourists annually: 5.1 million
The Roman Forum remained the civic center of the city for 1200 years, from the fifth century BC. On this square were commercial buildings and the main government institutions of Rome. The ruins of temples, columns and ancient frescoes take us back two thousand years and remind us of the former greatness of the city.
4. Terracotta Army, Xi'an, China
Tourists annually: 3.6–4.5 million
The Terracotta Army was discovered in 1974. This sculptural composition consists of more than 8 thousand statues of warriors made of clay in full size: generals, infantry, cavalry, archers, chariots, more than 400 horses. Each with unique facial features, hair, clothing elements, which makes the sculptures even more convincing. The statues are buried with Emperor Qin Shi Huang, becoming part of the majestic acropolis. It is assumed that some of the warriors have not yet been excavated, since the excavations were stopped until a way was invented to protect the paints with which the statues were painted from fading in the open air.
5. Pyramids at Giza, Egypt
Tourists annually: 4 million
Created 4.5 thousand years ago, the pyramids are still considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a symbol of Egypt. We still don't know exactly how the ancient Egyptians were able to build them, which adds to the intrigue and even more attraction for tourists. Three huge sarcophagi for the pharaohs are located 25 kilometers from the center of Cairo - a city with 11 million inhabitants.
6. Pompeii, Italy
Tourists annually: 2.5 million
Visiting Pompeii, walking along its ancient stone streets, you can imagine how people lived in the Roman Empire in the 1st century AD. Coastal city in 79 AD was completely covered with ash and pumice during a sudden eruption of Mount Vesuvius. People, animals, houses were imprinted under a layer of ash, creating a kind of frozen cast of the life of the ancient city.
7. Acropolis, Athens
Tourists annually: 2 million
The Acropolis is located on one of the hills of Athens and is crowned on top with the Parthenon - a temple to the goddess Athena, a kind of symbol of classical Greece and the origins of democracy. Built in the 5th century BC, the Parthenon has lost most of its decoration, and the marble sculptures that adorned it, "mysteriously" appeared in European museums (unsuccessful negotiations are still underway to return them to Greece).
8. Ephesus, Turkey
Tourists annually: 2 million
Literally 30 years ago, Ephesus was almost completely abandoned Roman ruins in a sparsely populated region of Turkey. But now, thanks to this attraction, the local economy has begun to develop dramatically. The ancient library and other buildings were restored, recreating the atmosphere of a big city from the beginning of our era, and theatrical performances based on ancient dramas are held in the amphitheater, with a capacity of 25 thousand seats.
9. Teotihuacan, Mexico
Tourists annually: 1.9 million
Pyramid-shaped terraces dedicated to the Sun and Moon rose above the ancient square of the sacred city, built from the first to the seventh century AD. With a base of more than 200 meters and a height of 64.5 meters, the Pyramid of the Sun is considered the third largest pyramid in the world. At the same time, the Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent (Quetzalcoatl) has a brighter decorative finish: with unique sculptures and bas-reliefs.
10. Hieropolis, Turkey
Tourists annually: 1.6 million
The dazzling white terraces of Pamukkale's hot spring pools have attracted people's attention to these places for more than two thousand years. Therefore, it is not surprising that the ancient Greco-Roman city, Hieropolis, was built here. Extruded from travertine in 190 BC, this "resort town" has ruins of temples, a well-preserved amphitheater and a Sacred Pool where you can swim among the ancient Roman columns.
11. Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico
Tourists annually: 1.4 million
The stepped terraces of the pyramid of Kukulkan, called by the Spaniards El Castillo or the Castle, rise above the ancient city, surrounded by tropical jungle. The Maya began building the city in the seventh century AD, and then, three centuries later, it was captured by the Toltec tribes. A huge balustrade with a feathered head of a snake - the deity Kukulkan, borders the stairs leading to the top of the pyramid.
12. Ellora, India
Tourists annually: 1.2 million
34 temples, monasteries in honor of the Buddha and Hindu gods, and numerous caves were carved into the basalt rock between 600 and 1000 AD. Buildings made of solid stone and the passages between them are decorated with thousands of different intricate bas-reliefs and sculptures.
13. Hadrian's Wall, England
Tourists annually: 1.2 million
When the Roman army failed to defeat the "barbarians" in northern Britain, Emperor Hadrian in 122 AD. ordered the construction of a stone wall a little south of the modern border between England and Scotland, which has survived to this day. Today, Hadrian's Wall has become a source of pride among the "barbarian" Scots, praising their invincible spirit. The popular Path National Trail runs along the 117 km defensive fortification.
14. Roman Baths, Bath, England
Tourists annually: 1.1 million
The Celts were the first to declare these springs sacred and dedicated them to their goddess Sulis. Then, in 43 AD, the Romans came and renamed Sulis to their goddess Minerva and built a resort town with the Latin name Aquae Sulis, with baths and a temple to Sulis-Minerve. Later, the city was renamed Bath (from the English. Bath - bath), and in the 18th century, public buildings were built in the neoclassical style.
15. Longmen, China
Tourists annually: 1.1 million
A complex of Buddhist cave temples from the 5th to 9th centuries, with many statues of Buddha and Bodhisattva carved into 1,350 caves and 750 niches, is located along the limestone bank of the Yihe River. Some of the statues, of which there are more than 110 thousand, are over 7 meters high. One of the caves even displays numerous medical recipes.
16. Stonehenge, England
Tourists annually: 1.1 million
The meaning of the mysterious megaliths, put in a circle more than 6 thousand years ago, people interpret as they wish. Perhaps they had some astronomical significance or were part of druidic rituals. Now it's a place of pilgrimage for neo-pagans, feminists (linking Stonehenge to matriarchy times), aliens and science fiction fans. Especially many people visit this attraction, located 100 kilometers from London, on the day of the summer solstice.
17. Tulum, Yucatan, Mexico
Tourists annually: 1.1 million
This famous Mayan city, walled on the north, west and south and facing the Caribbean Sea on the east, reached its height in the 1200s AD. The temples, walls, frescoes and carvings of the city of Tulum (the original name is Zama, meaning “sunrise”) have withstood the salty sea wind, hurricanes for centuries and have lost most of the features inherent in other Mayan ruins. However, Tulum is popular with tourists due to its affordable and convenient location.
18. Machu Picchu, Peru
Tourists annually: 1 million
To get to Machu Picchu, you can take train tickets or go on foot, as the ancient Incas did, along the path leading to 2450 meters mountain range towering over the Urubamba River. Many people dream of visiting Machu Picchu, because this city looks older than it actually is; its construction began relatively recently - around 1400 AD. So many people come here that it is being considered to limit the number of visitors to 2,500 people a day, or 912,500 a year.
19. Canyon de Chey, Arizona
Tourists annually: 828.1 thousand
Native Americans have lived around Red Rock Canyon for more than 5,000 years, and 800 years ago they built their homes on the bottom of the rocks. The protected area of Canyon de Chey is located within the reservation of the Navajo Indian people, so you can visit the monument only with a guide from this tribe. The exception is the White House Ruins tourist track. The name of the canyon comes from its Native American name Tséyi', which means "canyon"; they pronounced the word "say-ee," but it sounded like "de-she."
20. Angkor Wat, Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia
Tourists annually: 804.7 thousand
The original temple of Angkor Wat, built between the 9th and 15th century AD. during the formation of the Khmer Empire, was dedicated to various Hindu gods. Despite the fact that Angkor Wat eventually became a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists, the architecture of the temple still reflects the significant Indian heritage of those times.
21. Masada, Masada National Park, Israel
Tourists annually: 786 thousand
At the end of the first century BC. King of Judea Herod I the Great built a luxurious three-level palace on top of a mountain plateau stretching over the desert at an altitude of 400 meters. Roman mosaics, wall paintings, reservoirs for collecting water, baths and military barracks, due to the dry climate and the sufficient remoteness of the fortress, are quite well preserved. The story is known that this fortress remained the last stronghold for the survivors after the Great Jewish Revolt, which took place in 66 AD, and only five years later the Roman legionaries managed to capture the defenders.
22. Mogao Grottoes (Cave of a Thousand Buddhas), Dunhuang, China
Tourists annually: 750 thousand
At the crossroads of the Great Silk Road, Buddhist monks carved 492 caves and more than 2,000 sculptures decorated with clay and paint from stone. For thousands of years (from 6 to 16 centuries ago), monks created frescoes on 45 thousand m² of the walls of these caves, striking both in their scale and beauty. The frescoes reflect paintings about Buddhism, local history and the daily life of the inhabitants of the region.
23. Knossos, Crete, Greece
Tourists annually: 705.3 thousand
There is an opinion that the ruins of this Minoan city, built during the Bronze Age, are the lost Atlantis, information about which has come down to us from the descriptions of Plato. It is assumed that Knossos was destroyed by a volcanic eruption on the island of Santorini, which occurred around 1500 BC. The only thing that has survived and managed to be restored is the so-called Palace of Minos, where frescoes with images of dolphins, fish, griffins and people of that era have been preserved.
24. Petra, Jordan
Tourists annually: 629.8 thousand
The ancient city was created by the Arab people of the Nabataeans. Temples and monuments skillfully carved from stone, the majestic Temple-mausoleum of El-Khazneh and more than 500 tombs were created along the narrow gorge. A thousand years ago, this once prosperous city was located at the crossroads of trade routes that brought frankincense, spices and silk; thanks to this, the cultural influence of other ancient civilizations is noticeable here: the Romans, Greeks, Arabs, Egyptians and Phoenicians.
25. Montezuma Castle, Arizona
Tourists annually: 573.7 thousand
The name of this place can be misleading: after all, this building is not a castle at all and has nothing to do with the Aztecs and their ruler. The building, consisting of 20 cave rooms in a sheer cliff at a height of 20 meters, was created by the Pueblo Indians (Anasazi culture) 800 years ago. Small T-shaped entrance openings kept heat in the dwelling and protected from the wind. This is one of the best preserved ancient rock settlements of the American Indians.
26. Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
Tourists annually: 572.3 thousand
The rock dwellings of the Anasazi Indians (ancestors of modern pueblos) were built of sandstone cemented with mud mortar between the 6th and 12th centuries AD, becoming one of the largest and best preserved ancient settlements in North America. On the walls plastered in red, brown and white, there were images of people, animals, handprints and various geometric patterns. Perhaps the colors had some generic meaning.
27. Mira (St. Nicholas Church), Antalya, Turkey
Tourists annually: 544.8 thousand
Lycian tombs with square pillars, looking like houses, were carved into limestone rocks in the 4th century BC. They rise above a well-preserved Roman amphitheater with a double vaulted corridor. However, this ancient city is now better known for its restored 9th-11th century church named after the local saint who did good to people, St. Nicholas (now better known as Santa Claus).
28. Pergamon (Bergama), Izmir, Turkey
Tourists annually: 536 thousand
Izmir is nowadays the closest major city to Pergamon, the ancient Hellenic cultural center with an acropolis rising 250 meters above the valley, marble temples to Athena and Troyan, a Greek amphitheater and a library with 200 thousand manuscripts found in it. In the 2nd century AD. in this valley, Galen, one of the most famous doctors of antiquity, opened the largest medical center, based at the temple of Asklepion.
29. Troy, Canakkale, Turkey
Tourists annually: 515.9 thousand
Troy was immortalized in Homer's Iliad, which tells of a misfortune that happened to the city around 1183 BC. Until the 19th century, the location of Troy was unknown. Now tourists come here to see the 10-meter Trojan horse with windows and preserved sections of the city walls, reminiscent of the heroic fate of Troy.
30. Delphi, Greece
Tourists annually: 500 thousand
The site of the construction of majestic temples, created among the mountains in the Neolithic period 6 thousand years ago, was considered by the ancient Greeks as the center or “navel” of the whole world. A temple to Apollo, Athena and other gods was erected here, as well as stone terraces and rest houses for parishioners. The famous Oracle reached its greatest influence between the 6th and 4th centuries BC.
31. Gaochang, Xinjiang, China
Tourists annually: 500 thousand
An oasis city located on the Silk Road between the Fire Mountains and the Takla Makan Desert, from the 1st century BC. until the 14th century was the Western Chinese cultural, economic and political center. Reconstruction works of buildings in Gaochang, created in the image of the city of Xi'an, once largest cities of the world are still ongoing.
32. Ajanta, India
Tourists annually: 416 thousand
Using only hammers and chisels, it took Buddhist monks from 15 to 21 centuries to create 30 caves - each with separate interiors and holes that overlooked the gorge and the river. The monasteries are decorated with paintings and stone statues of Buddha and bodhisattvas. Samples of magnificent works of art reveal the way of life of Indians in those distant times.
33. Coba, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tourists annually: 400.6 thousand
In this 2000 year old Mayan city, from the very high pyramid on the Yucatan Peninsula there was a center for 46 sakbe or "white roads" connecting different parts of the mesostate, built of rubble, pebbles and limestone. Koba is surrounded by five dips filled with water (cenotes) and impenetrable tropical jungle.
34. Perge (Perga), Antalya, Turkey
Tourists annually: 399.8 thousand
The ruins of Perge now surround the fields and countryside near Antalya, but two thousand years ago there was a flourishing Roman city here. Alexander the Great passed through these places with his army, then the Romans came and built baths, fountains, a 60-meter agora (a market square in ancient policies), an amphitheater for 12 thousand spectators and a boulevard with a colonnade. This place is also known for its unusual stone gate towers, built with a combination of Greek and Roman styles, and for the fact that the Apostle Paul preached here.
35. Herculaneum, Italy
Tourists annually: 320.5 thousand
This town, covered in ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, is even better preserved than nearby Pompeii. Here opens a dramatic picture of the last minutes of the life of the ancient Roman city, with its public baths, warehouses and living quarters, luxurious villas, hidden for many years under a 20-meter layer of volcanic rock.