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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. The palace tower with the famous clock 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). The two-story Buddhist temple, which is completely covered in pure gold, is part of the UNESCO-listed Kyoto Historical Monuments complex. (Photo: JASON REED/Newscom/Reuters). 
8. Chichen Itza (Mexico) is an 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 Wall of China (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. The Museum of Modern Art, which opened in 1997, is considered one of the masterpieces of 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 is a nature reserve that is home to hundreds of Gibraltar macaques. (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. The collection of amazing beauty is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. (Photo: USA TODAY)
The Grand Canyon, United States Grand Canyon, USA
One of the deepest canyons in the world. Located in Colorado, Arizona. Its length is 446 km, its width ranges from 6 to 29 km - this is at the plateau level, and at the bottom level it is less than a kilometer. Depth - up to 1600 meters.
Great Barrier Reef. Australia.
One of the natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef off the east coast of Australia. This is the world's largest coral reef.
It includes 2,500 reefs - from the smallest, less than a hectare in area, to large ones, occupying 100 sq. km. Its total area is 348,698 sq. km, more than the area of Great Britain. 
Cape Town, South Africa
Aptly called “paradise on earth”, this beautiful city at the tip of the African continent, surrounded by huge mountains, makes a person feel like a small grain of sand among the beautiful. 
Taj Mahal, India
The Taj Mahal in India is one of the wonders of the world and is one of the most beautiful mausoleums. The Taj Mahal is a five-domed structure 74 m high on a platform, with 4 minarets in the corners (they are slightly tilted away from the tomb so as not to damage it in case of destruction), which is adjacent to a garden with fountains and a swimming pool.
The walls are made of polished translucent marble (brought 300 km away for construction) with inlaid gems. Turquoise, agate, malachite, carnelian were used... Marble has such a peculiarity that in bright daylight it looks white, at dawn it looks pink, and on a moonlit night it looks silver.
More than 20,000 craftsmen from all over the empire, as well as craftsmen from Central Asia, Persia and the Middle East, were invited to build the complex. There was supposed to be a twin building made of black marble on the other side of the river, but it was not completed. A gray marble bridge was supposed to connect these two buildings. 
Canadian Rockies, Canada
These are the most beautiful mountain landscapes, lakes, canyons, waterfalls, glaciers, peaks, limestone caves. Included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 
Machu Picchu, Peru
It is sometimes called the "lost city of the Incas". This city was created as a sacred mountain retreat by the great Inca ruler Pachacutec a century before the conquest of his empire, around 1440, and functioned until 1532, when the Spanish invaded the Inca Empire. In 1532, all its inhabitants mysteriously disappeared.
The city is located on the top of a mountain range at an altitude of 2057 meters above the Urubamba River valley in what is now Peru.
Due to its modest size, Machu Picchu cannot claim to be a large city - it has no more than 200 buildings. These are mainly temples, residences, warehouses and other premises for public needs. For the most part they are made of well-processed stone, slabs tightly fitted to each other. It is believed that up to 1,200 people lived in and around it, who worshiped the sun god Inti there and cultivated crops on the terraces. 
Pyramids, Egypt
Egyptian pyramids are massive monuments :)
The Egyptians began construction after 2700 BC. and they were built as tombs for the pharaohs. A total of 118 pyramids have been discovered in Egypt (as of November 2008). When mentioning the Egyptian pyramids, they usually mean the Great Pyramids located in Giza, near Cairo. But they are not the only pyramids in Egypt. Many other pyramids are much less well preserved and now resemble hills or piles of stones, so scientists and tourists pay much less attention to them. 
Petra, Jordan
Included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was the capital of Edom or Idumea, later the capital of the Nabataean kingdom, the main city of the sons of Esau. The city is located on the territory of modern Jordan, at an altitude of more than 900 meters above sea level and 660 meters above the surrounding area, the Arava Valley, in the narrow Siq canyon. 
Great Wall of China, China
Of course, a grandiose creation with a length of 6350 km. Construction began in the 5th century BC. This wall was originally built from stone, grass, earth and wood, and the bricks were used after production began. It is believed that about 2-3 million Chinese died as part of this project. 
Iguazu Falls, Argentina
The complex is 2.7 km wide and includes approximately 270 individual waterfalls. The height of the water fall reaches 82 meters, but at most waterfalls it is a little more than 60 meters. The largest waterfall is Garganta del Diablo (“Devil's Throat”) - a U-shaped cliff 150 meters wide and 700 meters long. This waterfall marks the border between Brazil and Argentina. 
“Three things make a person happy: love, interesting work and the opportunity to travel...” said Ivan Bunin. We hope everything is fine with your love and interesting work. But we will help you with travel! After all, it’s already spring, and you can feel it most clearly on the road. PEOPLETALK offers you a small guide to the most beautiful places on our planet that you might want to go to.
Colored rocks of Zhangye Danxia, China
It seems that these mountain ranges are the creation of an artist who generously painted the canvas with bright colors. According to many researchers, the rocks acquired this color due to the fact that this area was under water for approximately 100 million years. After the drought, the water evaporated, and the remaining silt gave the rocks a riot of colors. In 2010, Zhangye Cliffs were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
"Sea of Stars" on Vaadhoo Island, Maldives
This place is the dream of all romantics. The shore is strewn with thousands of glowing lights, as if reflecting the starry night sky. This phenomenon is easily explained: flickering is created by single-celled organisms - phytoplankton. This sight is worth a sleepless night!
Great Wall of China, China
One of the largest architectural monuments in the world, with a length of 21,196 km, undoubtedly deserves attention. About 40 million tourists visit this place every year. This incredible structure is also included in the list of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Northern lights, Iceland
Everyone should see this magical phenomenon at least once in their life! The lights can be observed from many parts of our vast northern country, for example in Murmansk. But in Iceland you can kill two birds with one stone: you will see the northern lights on clear nights from October to April, and from February to March you can see the largest mammals in the world - whales and killer whales - from the shores. Agree, the trip is worth it.
Taj Mahal, India
People from different countries come to see one of the most famous landmarks in the world. In a year alone, the Taj Mahal is visited by 3 to 6 million people. The incredibly beautiful structure was built by Emperor Shah Jahan after the death of his third wife Mumtaz Mahal. More than 22 thousand craftsmen worked on the creation of this architectural masterpiece. The Indian Pearl is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Park Shinjuku-gyoen, Japan
The very place where beautiful sakura blooms every spring! The incredible beauty of natural wild cherry blossoms in Japanese gardens is called Hanami. This holiday is a national tradition; admiring flowers lasts from 7 to 10 days. Shinjuku Gyoen Park has become one of the most visited places in Japan due to its beauty. So, when going to the Land of the Rising Sun, choose the end of March and the beginning of April.
Venice, Italy
Venice is one of the most beautiful cities not only in Italy, but in the whole world! The city literally stands on the water: it is built on 122 islands and connected by 400 bridges. Venice has its own amazing atmosphere that attracts tourists and forever sank into the heart of everyone who has been there.
Mountain river cave Hang Son Dung, Vietnam
This cave, by the way the largest in the world, was discovered in 2009. At the moment it has been explored only 2.5 km deep. The width of the giant cave reaches 100 m, and the height is 250. This underground kingdom is filled with incredible beauty. Inside there is a river whose depth reaches 200 meters! This place is a real find for tourists, photographers and lovers of unforgettable experiences. Hang Son Doong is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent!
Angel Falls, Venezuela
One of the most beautiful and highest waterfalls in the world is located in Venezuela. The scale of this creation of nature is difficult to imagine! The total height of the waterfall reaches 1054 m, and the height is 807 m. Angel is located in the Canaima National Park, and in 1994 UNESCO included it in the World Heritage List.
Antelope Canyon, USA
You've probably come across the amazing beauty of the canyon more than once in photographs, movies and music videos. The canyon is located in the southwestern United States. The tawny-red walls are naturally formed giant crevices in the sandy rocks. Its length is just over 100 m. If you decide to visit this magical place, know that it is best to observe the beauty of the canyon when the sun is at its zenith.
Lake Ritsa, Abkhazia
Another magical place that is not so far away, but will definitely delight you with its beauty, is the high-altitude Lake Ritsa, surrounded by majestic mountains. This is one of the most important attractions of Abkhazia. Its length reaches almost 2 km, its depth is about 150 m, and the height of the surrounding mountains is 3200 m. The spectacle is so beautiful that it is difficult to believe that it is real! We recommend!
Short link to this post: http://go.levik.blog/top10Lately, links like “Forty incredibly beautiful places you need to visit this summer” have been flashing on various LiveJournals and Facebook. You open it, and there are simply forty unearthly beauties presented, with incredibly smart contrast. It’s clear that such lists are collected by people sitting at home and surfing the Internet in search of beautiful photos.
I decided to make my own list. "Leva"s world Top 10" - ten incredible places where I myself have been, I can vouch for them, and getting to them is not very difficult. Moreover, nine of them are places that I knew nothing about before planning a trip there - let's say that for the most part these places are widely known in narrow circles (The list is not in order, so don’t think that standard one is more beautiful and incredible than number ten.)
1. Fushimi Inari, Kyoto, Japan
Shrine of the goddess Inari, in the town of Fushimi on the outskirts of Kyoto. It is famous for its orange torii gate. The gates line the paths so tightly that they form orange tunnels through which you can walk. The symbolism of the fox - the messenger of Inari - is visible throughout the territory. You can easily wander here all day.
The entire complex is located on a healthy wooded hill. The gate harmonizes perfectly with the surrounding greenery. Going out and looking at the tunnel from the outside is just as interesting as walking inside.
The paths climb up the hill where the temples are located, and from there a beautiful view of the southern part of Kyoto opens up. There are about a dozen small shops along the paths. Their caretakers sell drinks and cookies, and can even pour you some tea. Houses are passed down from generation to generation. The owners also monitor the cleanliness and order in their area.
Getting to Fushimi Inari from the center of Kyoto is easy - you can walk for an hour, or you can take the subway in 15 minutes. By the way, this is the only place on the list where I have been three times!
2. Huangshan Mountains, China
The Huangshan Mountains Nature Reserve is probably the most beautiful place in the mountains I have ever been. Having recently returned from China, I wrote a lot about our trip to these mountains: , .
In the park there are good concrete paths through all the mountains; there is no need to climb there, but you do have to walk a lot up and down steps. Try to go in the spring, when it is still cool and there are not many tourists. I advise you to spend at least one night there in the mountains (there are hotels). If you don’t have a lot of time, it’s better not to waste it (and energy) on walking up - take a cable car and take a longer walk at the top.
We traveled from Shanghai - by night train, then by minibus and bus. .
3. Petra, Jordan
Petra is an abandoned city in the desert mountains of Jordan. After a long narrow gorge, which served as a natural defense in ancient times, a view opens up to huge classical facades carved into the rocks. (One of them appeared at the end of the third Indiana Jones film.)
I remember when I visited Petra, it made a huge impression on me (much more than, say, the Pyramid of Cheops and the Sphinx, which I visited on the same trip). I wrote about this place then.
The easiest way to get here is from Eilat in Israel - it is located right at the Jordanian border, and from there it’s a one and a half to two hour taxi ride. Taxi drivers on the Jordanian side are just waiting to take tourists to Petra - the main thing is to bargain with them (in 2009 we paid about 50 dinars). Don't be alarmed if you have to change from one taxi to another a couple of times. In the end you will pay as much as agreed. You can probably also fly to Amman and take a taxi from there.
4.Machu Picchu, Peru
Perhaps the only place on this list that I knew about long before going there. Basically, I went to Peru to see him. But it's worth it. Like Petra, Machu Picchu is an abandoned city that has been forgotten by everyone for many centuries. (Although there is a version that the city was a monastery.) It was “discovered” again about a hundred years ago, excavated and turned into a world-class tourist attraction.
Due to huge demand, it is worth taking care of tickets in advance (only a limited number of people are allowed per day). You can also come to the city along the Inca Trail - there are options for this hike for a week, half a week, and a couple of days (of which you actually walk the first day, and the second - in the city). When booking, be sure to pay extra money to climb the small mountain Huayna Picchu. The forty-minute climb is worth the effort - the mountain offers an amazing view of the entire complex.
To get to Machu Picchu you need to fly to Cusco, and from there take a couple of hours by train. By the way, we were informed that in the second part of the name it is important to pronounce the letter “k”. The word "picchu" means "mountain" in the local language, and "picchu" means "pussy".
5. City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia, Spain
This "City" is a complex of several ultra-modern buildings by the architect Santiago Calatrava. Each of them rivals the much more famous Sydney Opera House in beauty, and together they form one of the more futuristic compositions you will see anywhere outside of a cinema. The complex includes buildings for an opera, a three-dimensional cinema, a science museum and an aquarium. All this is framed by beautiful gardens and swimming pools.
The “City” is located on the outskirts of Valencia, about an hour’s walk from the historical center. A river once flowed here. It was redirected due to floods, and a city park was made in the riverbed. The city of the future was built on its territory in the late 1990s - early 2000s. Don’t be lazy to get to it - I personally know a couple of people who, being in Valencia, never saw this beauty.
But you can actually get to Valencia from Barcelona - the train takes a couple of hours, and in principle it’s possible to go for a day if you get up early enough.
6. Jokulsarlon - ice lagoon, Iceland
Don't try to pronounce the name of this magical place. At least I never tried - I called it “Jo-something lagoon”, but Google understands “ice lagoon” perfectly well. It is located a few hours' drive from Reykjavik, and is a bay connected to the sea by a narrow canal. A glacier descends from the mountains into the bay, from which blocks of ice break off.
These blocks, the size of a car to a subway car, float slowly and quietly. But sometimes they collide and then you can watch in slow motion how mountains turn over. The ice is pure, gives off a blue color, but sometimes with black layers - this is a mark of volcanic eruptions.
At low tide, icebergs float through a narrow channel into the sea, and at high tide they turn back. When the former encounter the latter, a unique “wall to wall” action occurs.
Fly to Reykjavik, take a car. You can also take a boat ride around the lagoon, but even this is not necessary. The main thing is to sit on the shore and take in the greatness of nature.
7. Mont Saint Michel, France
Imagine a castle like from Disneyland, only real, medieval. Now imagine that he is standing on a huge rock in the middle of the sea. Here it is - the fabulous Abbey of Saint-Michel. Situated near the coast of Normandy, at low tide Saint-Michel stands in the middle of an expanse of wet sand. And at high tide, the entire space around it is filled with water. Until an isthmus was built in the last century that never floods, getting into the castle was a life-threatening adventure.
Inside the castle-fortress there is a small town. It seems like there is even a place to stay overnight (but there are few places and they are expensive). It’s much more affordable to stay in one of the hotels outside, and then, at dawn, go wander around the territory of Saint-Michel before it fills with tourists.
In the evening the abbey is illuminated, but the lights are turned off quite early - we were never able to photograph it. We visited Saint-Michel by car, but it is quite possible to get here from Paris without it - by train and bus. There are even one-day tours, but then you won’t be able to see the castle either in the evening or in the first rays of dawn.
8. Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA
The only place on this list in the United States, Antelope Canyon is located near the much more famous Grand Canyon. You will most likely visit both in one trip. So, don’t be lazy to drive an extra hour by car to look at Antelope.
It is located near the town of Page, Arizona. Actually, from there you will be picked up on a special tour bus by the Indians who take tourists to Antelope. It seems like you can’t get there on your own - you have to go with one of the tour operators, since the canyon is located on the land of a frost reservation.
The visit takes no more than a couple of hours, including travel there and back. The canyon is small, one might even say intimate, but the beautiful sandy curves of the walls, on which the rays streaming from above play, are a very worthwhile sight.
We flew to Phoenix, from which it was about five hours away by car, but it seemed like we could fly directly to Page.
9. Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Lauterbrunnen is a hidden valley in the middle of Switzerland. She was huddled among two steep walls of the Swiss Alps. The houses of several villages located in the valley look funny and miniature in comparison with the gigantic steep walls, from which powerful waterfalls flow in many places.
To get to Lauterbrunnen you need to take a mountain train up from a town called Interlaken. Fortunately, the railway system in Switzerland works about as well as their famous clock. You won't get lost anywhere, you won't be late anywhere.
Once in Lautenbrunnen you can walk along the valley itself, or you can go further up, choosing the left or right “bank”. There will be beauty on both sides, mountains and waterfalls. From here you can climb to a place called Schilthorn - my friend Macatun's favorite place in the world.
10. Chefchaouen, Morocco
The last place on my list is in Africa. Don't worry - it's safe, North Africa - Morocco. The city of Chefchaouen is traditionally painted in sky blue and white, and is very different from the other cities of the Maghreb that I have seen. (Those wear sandy ocher shades.) In the color and randomness of its old town, Chefchaouen is a bit like Santorini, but with a much more exotic flavor.
Unlike most of Morocco, where, in addition to Berber and Arabic, they mostly speak French, Chefchaouen speak Spanish quite well (which, in principle, did not help us much during the visit).
Walking through the labyrinthine streets of the local medina is beautiful in different ways both day and night - you feel like you are in a Middle Eastern fairy tale.
You can get here by taking a taxi from Tangier (where ferries go from Spain). Don’t forget to bargain with the driver (regardless of the “official” list of prices that he will show you). A very unique place lies a little out of the way - in the western part of the country, but deserves a detour to look there.
Finally
This list does not pretend to be objective, and someone will probably have objections like “How could you not include XXXXXX?!” or “But YYYYYY is a complete tourist crap!” (yes, I’m thinking about you right now!) Share. I'll know where to go next.
Many European cities deserve your attention, dear readers. To make it easier for you to choose your holiday destination, we offer you a list of the most beautiful cities on the continent.
Each of them has unique attractions that simply need to be seen with your own eyes.
1. Florence
Italian style
Florence is the capital of Tuscany, as well as the most populated city in the region.
The city is famous for being a European center of trade and finance in the Middle Ages, which is why it was often called the Athens of its time. The city has a lot of interesting things, especially the historical center.
The center has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1982. Of particular interest are architectural and artistic monuments such as statues, museums and galleries.
Also, Florence is one of the capitals of world fashion, which also attracts tourists. History and modernity are successfully combined here.
Not to be missed: Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore
Doumo Cathedral
The city's main church, also known as the Duomo Cathedral, was built over a century, from 1296 to 1436. It is also included in the UNESCO list.
2. Barcelona
City streets
It is the second largest city in Spain and the capital of Catalonia, as well as the largest metropolis in the Mediterranean.
The city was founded by the Romans and made it the capital of the Catalan region, and then it joined the Kingdom of Aragon, where it also became the most important city.
Ras Lambras
Barcelona is one of the most important cultural centers due to its enormous architectural heritage. Antonio Gaudi and Luis Domenech i Montaner built their houses here.
Barcelona gained enormous popularity and status as a leading city in such areas as economy, culture and sports after the 1992 Summer Olympics. It is also the main European port.
Not to be missed: Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (Temple of the Holy Family)
Sagrada Familia
This world-famous temple was conceived by the architect Antonio Gaudi. It was included in the UNESCO list in 2010, although it is still not finished.
3. Rome
Trevi Fountain
It is impossible to go to Europe and not visit Rome. It is not only the capital of Italy, but also the fourth most populous city in the European Union.
The rich history of this place dates back two and a half thousand years ago! Founded in 753 BC, Rome is one of the oldest European cities.
At one time it was the capital of the Roman Kingdom, the Roman Republic and the Holy Roman Empire.
Roman forum
Moreover, since the 1st century AD the Pope has been sitting here, and since the 8th century it has been considered the Papal capital.
Bramante, Bernini, Raphael and Michelangelo had a hand in the architecture of the city. Places such as the Vatican Museum and the Colosseum have long been included in the World Heritage List.
Not to be missed: the Colosseum
Also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, the Colosseum is located in the heart of the city. This is the largest amphitheater in the world. It was built in 80 AD. entirely made of concrete and stones.
4. Paris
Triumphal Arch
The capital of France is also called the city of lights. Situated on the banks of the Seine, this city has long been recognized as a center of science and art.
It is now also a world center for business and culture, politics and education, entertainment and research.
The city is home to 4 UNESCO-listed sites and many other beautiful attractions.
Paris got its name from the Parisi tribe, whose members were among the first settlers. The city amazes with its architecture.
The abundance of old churches and cathedrals, including the famous Notre Dame, gives it a special spirit.
Not to be missed: Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower
Of course, this is the calling card of the city. Built in 1889 by the architect Gustave Eiffel, the tower is the most recognizable structure in the world.
5. Vienna
Streets of Vienna
Vienna is not only the capital, but also the economic, political and cultural center of Austria. The offices of major international organizations, such as the UN and OPEC, are also located here.
Until the beginning of the last century, Vienna had the largest German-speaking population in the world.
Christmas market
Located close to the borders of the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary, Vienna has become the center of all Central Europe. The city is also often called the City of Music and the City of Dreams.
The last epithet is used due to the fact that it was here that Sigmund Freud lived and worked. Baroque castles, gardens, monuments, parks - these are just a few of the things that Vienna is rich in.
Not to be missed: Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace
It is the former summer residence of monarchs and is also one of Austria's most important cultural monuments. The doors of the palace were opened to tourists only in the 60s of the last century.
6. Venice
Restaurant
Venice is one of the most magnificent cities in Italy. It is located in the northeast of the country and is a collection of more than 100 islands, which are separated by canals and connected by many bridges.
The city owes its name to the ancient Veneti tribe, which inhabited this region until the 10th century BC.
Taxi in Venice
This city has many names - the City of Water, Masks, Bridges, the Floating City and the City of Canals.
Venice is also considered one of the most romantic destinations in Europe, which is why it is often chosen for honeymoon trips. There are a great number of attractions here: St. Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal and Piazza San Marco.
Don't miss: Piazza San Marco
Piazza San Marco
Here it is simply called the Square. This is the main gathering place for the inhabitants of Venice, its historical, political and religious center.
7. Budapest
Szechenyi Baths
Budapest is the capital of Hungary and its largest city, as well as a political, cultural, economic and industrial center. Budapest was founded by the Celts, then it became one of the capitals of the Roman Empire.
But the ancestors of today’s Hungarians arrived here much later, in the 9th century. The city suffered greatly from the Mongol invasion, but was rebuilt.
City in winter
There are many cultural monuments included in the UNESCO list: the Danube River, Buda Palace, Andrássy Street and Heroes' Square.
And in Budapest you can visit thermal baths, the second largest synagogue in Europe and the third largest Parliament in the world.
The headquarters of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology is also located here. The city's name is a combination of the names of two neighboring cities, Buda and Pest, which merged in 1873.
Not to be missed: Buda Palace
The palace attracts not only with its beauty, but also with an unsurpassed view that opens onto the entire historical center of the city from its observation deck.
8. Krakow
Horses of the city
It is the second largest and oldest city in Poland. The history of the city is very interesting: it was founded in the 7th century and was considered the center of Polish cultural and academic life. He even managed to visit the capital from 1038 to 1596.
The Bishop of Krakow, John Paul I, became one of the most famous Popes and the first non-Italian Pope in more than 4 centuries when elected in 1978. In the same year, the entire historical center of the city was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Don't miss: Cloth Halls
Cloth rows
These rows are a symbol of the city and are part of the composition of the main shopping square of the city.
9. Prague
Prague Castle and Old Town Square
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and Bohemia, as well as its cultural, political and economic center. The city was founded during the Roman Empire and two Roman emperors sat here.
Prague Castle Gardens
This city was an important part of Austria-Hungary. After World War II, Prague became the capital of Czechoslovakia.
Among the cultural historical monuments here are the famous Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter, the Lennon Wall and Petrin Hill.
Prague is home to a dozen museums, theaters, galleries and cinemas. The historical center of the city was included in the UNESCO list in 1992.
Not to be missed: Prague Castle
Prague Castle
The kings of Bohemia, the Holy Roman Empire, as well as the presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic lived here. The treasures of the Bohemian Crown are still kept in the secret chambers of the castle.
10. Salzburg
Night streets
Another Austrian city that deserves special attention is Salzburg. Translated, the name of the city means “salt fortress”.
The city center, famous for its Baroque architecture, was listed by UNESCO in 1997.