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Ten beautiful exotic places.

If the purpose of your trip is to go where no man has gone before (and if he has, it is not visible), then this article is an invaluable source of options for you.

10 Bagan

Bagan is home to the largest number of Buddhist temples and decorated tombs in the world. The once powerful city was eventually sacked by the Mongols. Interestingly, it was never included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

9 Arashiyama (Arashimaya Bamboo Forest, Japan)

The famous bamboo forest is literally littered with famous tombs and temples. Not far from it you can see “MoonCrossingBridge”. Both places are definitely worth a visit.

8 Juneau, Alaska - Mendenhall Ice Caves

After watching the movie “Frozen,” you just want to find yourself in such a magical castle made of ice. So what's the problem? Ice caves Mendenhall are waiting for you. The melting ice gives the caves this unusual shape. However, it not only decorates, but also slowly destroys it natural miracle. So hurry up to see everything with your own eyes!

7 Belovezhskaya Pushcha – Białowieża Forest

Ever wondered what Europe looked like in the 14th century? Even if not, here's your answer. The Białowieża Forest is one of the best preserved forests in the world. Walking along it, you can imagine yourself, say, King Arthur and admire in the 21st century what he admired one and a half thousand years ago.

6 Phowintaung cave complex

Phowintaung is Buddhist complex caves in Burma. Yes, the topic of Buddhism is already hackneyed and not interesting. But this place is different from anything Buddhist you have seen before. In essence, these are 947 richly decorated Buddhist caves, collected into a whole complex.

5 North Tanzania

Now let's look at something completely different from the previous options. Tanzania is one of the best destinations for safari lovers. Place at the foot of Kilimanjaro. Here you should definitely visit Tarangire National Park - one of the last unexplored pearls of Africa.

4 Psychedelic river Caño Cristales

This river is known as the most beautiful river in the world. Some call it "Pure Rainbow". Traveling around South America, be sure to find out how you can get to this miracle of nature. There is not a single fish in the river itself. It must be fun to swim there.

3 Canaima National Park Mount Roraima

Want to see something between Conan Doyle's The Lost World and Avatar? This place is definitely not from our world. Mount Roraima in South America was home to many legends for the Aboriginal people before the arrival of Europeans on the continent. According to them, there once was a tree on which everything grew known to the world fruits and vegetables.

2 Angkor

The capital of the ancient Khmer Empire is home to the magical Angkor Wat - the largest temple in the world. This is the best place for exotic tourists in Cambodia. When you stand near the temple, admiring its beauty and grandeur, everything around you seems - the forest, grass, streams - everything speaks to this great temple.

1 Kawachi Fuji Gardens, Japan

This place is a little difficult to find. It's a five hour drive away high speed train from Tokyo towards Nozomi. In essence, this is a blooming 15-kilometer tunnel, full of vibrant colors. It's best to visit in April.

Our world can be endlessly amazing and beautiful. And in order to be convinced of this, sometimes it is enough to take just one single step. Truly magical and bewitching beauties can be found in almost every corner of our planet. After all, most of them are hidden away from established tourist trails.

In our article today, we decided to present to your attention a selection of the most beautiful and, which for one reason or another usually fall out of sight of modern Belarusian tour operators. Their names are rarely pronounced with aspiration, like, for example, the names of Paris or Barcelona, and the existence of most of them can only be learned by chance, as if there is something reserved and mysterious about these routes. But precisely because of this, such unexplored directions only become more valuable and attractive. After all, such unusual travels and allow us to fully understand how multifaceted and amazing our planet can be.

Salar de Uyuni (Bolivia)

Salar de Uyuni is a huge prehistoric lake located in the southwestern part of Bolivia. However, this place resembles a real lake (in the traditional sense of the word) only from November to March, when, due to rain, the salt honeycombs are covered with a thin layer of water, constantly glistening in the sun. At such hours, the Salar de Uyuni becomes like a giant mirror, reflecting the endless heavens. And this makes the border between the two worlds almost indistinguishable. Thick Bolivian clouds suddenly appear right under your feet. And the surrounding landscapes lose all connection with reality. That is why Salar de Uyuni is often called a place frozen between heaven and earth. After all, no language in the world has enough words to convey all the enchanting beauty of this place.

In the absence of rain, the salt marsh turns into a huge desert, covered with white salt instead of yellow sand. And in places where drying water still manages to make its way up through a thin salt crust, small cone-shaped volcanoes are formed that look like playing pieces, arranged in the correct order on a huge chessboard.

Another attraction of the salt marsh is the famous steam locomotive cemetery, located in the vicinity of Uyuni. Once upon a time, all the trains assembled here were part of a large project to mine minerals and valuable minerals in the desert. To carry out industrial work, a railway was built from Chile to Bolivia. However, the economic value of the project turned out to be insignificant. And on railway and Indian tribes began to frequently attack the trains following it. As a result, already in the fifties of the 20th century, the road was closed, and suddenly the trains, which turned out to be unnecessary, were left to rust in the middle of the desert.

Only in 2006, the Bolivian government suddenly remembered the old steam locomotive cemetery again, deciding to turn it into a kind of museum under open air. Now they're like that unusual travels The famous salt marsh and the old locomotives resting in its vicinity attract thousands of people to Bolivia. I wonder what the Bolivian Indians think about this?

Lake Bled (Slovenia)

Despite the fact that Slovenia is located relatively close to our homeland, the resorts of this tiny country remain a real “terra incognita” for Belarusian tourists (especially in comparison with the cities of nearby Croatia, Italy and Montenegro). The magical Lake Bled is no exception, surrounded by the Julian Alps and surrounded by hundreds of legends associated with ancient history of the local castles. In this place you will not meet the usual crowds of tourists. And the local air, saturated with the magical smell of the mountains, is still filled with a ringing silence. And it is this amazing atmosphere of privacy, coupled with the magical beauty of the local landscapes that makes these lands truly magical and an unusual place to travel.

However, Lake Bled is a place that cannot be called boring. In addition to many first-class hotels, there are dozens of sports centers in these parts, offering tourists a wide range of all kinds of entertainment (from kayaking to hang gliding over the enchanting mountain slopes).

In winter, there are several ski resorts in the vicinity of the lake. In addition, the convenient location of the city of Bled makes it a convenient starting point for subsequent trips around Slovenia. Just a few tens of kilometers from the lake is the capital of the country - Ljubljana, as well as the famous Triglav National Park, the mystical Škocjan Caves and another picturesque reservoir - Lake Bohinj.

Tien Shan (Kyrgyzstan)

When you talk about Kyrgyzstan, even some are quite experienced travelers They begin to wrinkle their nose contemptuously: “What could be interesting in this country?” However, in fact, far and near Kyrgyzstan is a country that can present tourists with many pleasant surprises. What is the majestic and enchanting mountainous region Tien Shan, with its amazing cold beauty of crystal lakes, snow-covered slopes and endless fields overgrown with unusual grass and strange flowers? Everything in this place is imbued with an exciting spirit of adventure and a fabulous atmosphere of romance. It’s not for nothing that the legendary “seven-thousandth” mountain Pobeda Peak was once considered one of the most impenetrable mountains throughout the entire territory of the former Soviet Union.

Besides, unusual journey in the Tien Shan is also a great opportunity to go in pursuit of the fabulous Santa Claus. It would seem, what does he have to do with it? I answer: the whole point is that several years ago, Swedish scientists from the Sveko company, having calculated the speed of rotation of the earth, the distance to largest cities and comparing other geographical and demographic factors, we found out that it was on the territory of Kyrgyzstan that the optimal “take-off and landing” base of the legendary fairy-tale character should be located. Otherwise, in one night you can fly around the whole Earth he simply won't succeed.

Rhine River Valley (Germany)

The Rhine River Valley is probably one of the most famous and popular routes on our list unusual places to travel. Thousands of European tourists follow it every year. However, despite this, among Belarusians and travelers from other CIS countries, this region The Federal Republic of Germany still remains rather little known.

And this fact seems to be a completely blatant misunderstanding. After all, it is here, in the Rhine River valley, that you can feel the spirit of real Germany. In these parts, tiny villages dotted with half-timbered houses are adjacent to proud castles, looking out at the world from the heights of the coastal slopes. High mountains, covered with the greenery of green forests, give way to picturesque valleys and famous vineyards...

That is why the Rhine River Valley is considered one of the most amazing places throughout Germany. After all, even the most beautiful cities This country is unlikely to be able to compare with the quiet charm of the local nature.

Cappadocia (Türkiye)

When talking about trips to, we usually mean a fun and noisy holiday on one of southern resorts Turkish seaside. However, far from large tourist centers this country is transforming in the most amazing way. Proof of this is Turkish Cappadocia - a unique natural region, famous for its unusual natural landscape and a huge number of cave cells, crypts, monasteries and temples, the history of which dates back to the birth of Christianity.

In addition, it is in this place that the oldest in the world (!) underground cities. The most famous among them are the settlements of Kaimakli and Derinkuyu, which stretch many kilometers inland rock. These cave cities were found by archaeologists in the sixties of the last century. And since then, these places have been the object of constant study for dozens of scientists.

Among other things, Turkish Cappadocia is also one of the most popular aeronautics centers in the world.

In short, by going to these places, you guarantee yourself the most unusual journey in life.

Troy (Türkiye)

The semi-legendary ancient Greek “polis” is another reason to go to Turkey from now on. For many years in a row, the city of Achilles and other ancient heroes, glorified in legends, was considered only a figment of the imagination of the great Homer. However, about 140 years ago, a self-taught German archaeologist named Heinrich Schliemann practically proved that some legends have a very real historical basis. Since then, the legendary Troy, the remains of which are now located in the area of Hisarlik Hill, seven kilometers from the Dardanelles Strait, has become one of the main historical treasures modern Turkey. And Heinrich Schliemann himself, who, among other things, also found the legendary “Priam’s treasure,” went down in history as one of the world’s most successful adventurers, as well as the founding father of the so-called “field (practical) archaeology.”

Kamchatka (Russia)

Wild, majestic, rebellious Kamchatka is the land where the heart beats real Russia. Here, among sleeping volcanoes, bubbling geysers and crystal lakes, you can feel like a real traveler, finding yourself somewhere at the very edge of the world. This place is home to a mind-boggling number of national parks, biosphere reserves and unique conservation areas, many of which are included in the list of natural and cultural heritage UNESCO. Is this not enough to call Kamchatka one of the most fascinating and unusual places to travel on our entire endless planet?

In addition, Kamchatka is the habitat of many rare animals, including Kamchatka brown bears, which have long become a symbol not only of this peninsula, but of all of Russia as a whole.

In addition to getting to know living and inanimate nature, a trip to Kamchatka can be interesting thanks to its numerous active recreation centers. Riding on alpine skiing(including extreme helly-skiing), snowmobile and dog sled rides, swimming in thermal springs, as well as rafting, diving, kayaking and much more - all this makes the Kamchatka Territory a very interesting place to relax. It’s not for nothing that these places are so often called Russian Iceland.

Ksamil Beach and Vlora (Albania).

The Albanian seacoast is probably one of the most underrated tourist regions in Europe. In these parts, the Adriatic Sea shimmers with turquoise, and the majestic mountains, frozen at the very horizon, remain amazingly beautiful and picturesque. The best examples of this are resorts such as Ksamil Beach and Vlore. The first is a very small but very colorful town, perched on south coast Albania. The second one is more Big City However, even here, due to the relatively small number of tourists, the beaches remain surprisingly clean and picturesque.

The mild Mediterranean climate, low prices, abundance of fruit, as well as the amazing beauty of the local nature - all this makes the Adriatic coast of Albania a truly worthy of attention tourists.

Moreover, Albania is a country with rich history and culture. Here, on a relatively small piece of land (comparable in size to the Mogilev region) is located great amount ancient monasteries, fortress bastions and ancient buildings that this country inherited from the Greek and Roman conquerors.

Mosque in the city of Korça

A striking example of this is ancient city Durres, located just two hours from Vlora. Over its long history, this region has become a stumbling block for many European nations. Just think: over 2,500 years, this town managed to be part of the Bulgarian, Greek, Turkish, Byzantine, Italian, Kerkyra, Corinthian and, of course, the Albanian state.

Wouldn't it be interesting for you to see an ancient city for which so many ancient peoples fought? What is not the route for unusual journey?

Patagonia (Argentina)

Patagonia, which also often includes the more famous archipelago Tierra del Fuego– this is an absolutely unique place. Wild mountain landscapes, crystal glaciers, picturesque fjords and endless plains of frozen land that have not changed their shape since the birth of the first people - all this natural diversity cannot be compared with anything else. When you get to these regions, it’s as if you find yourself in a parallel reality. Here, right on the beaches, you can find colonies of penguins and elephant seals, and on the slopes of the high Andean mountains you can see thousands of bonfires that local Indian tribes burn at night.

In addition, it is in these parts that there is famous Cave A hand that is already 90 centuries old! Add to this unique nature reserves, national parks and uninhabited islands that still retain their primitive prehistoric charm - and you will understand why these regions can safely be called one of the most amazing and interesting places on our planet.

Yes, of course, to get to Patagonia you will need a lot of effort and financial resources. However, once you are in these parts, you guarantee yourself the most unusual journey In my life. After all, how could it be otherwise if we are talking about the real edge of the Earth!

Curonian Spit (Lithuania/Russia)

The Curonian Spit is a thin strip of land stretching for one hundred kilometers along the Lithuanian coast and separating the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic basin. In essence, this place is a long series of sand dunes and pine forests, growing right in the middle of the endless sea. There is no usual bustle here, and the surprisingly clean air is filled with the smells of pine needles, salty waves and amazing crystal silence, which in this place seems almost endless.

In 2000, the Curonian Spit was classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage. And nine years later, the international Foundation for Environmental Education included the local beaches in the list of the cleanest and most comfortable coastal areas on the planet. Experts from the popular Lonely Planet guide also contributed to the popularization of this place, calling pine forests and sandy beaches The Curonian Spit is one of the most beautiful places Baltic states. Since then, thousands of tourists have visited these areas. However, even despite this, the Curonian Spit has not lost even a tiny part of its natural charm.

Despite the fact that the population of the spit is only a few thousand people, these parts have not only their own coastal villages with all the necessary infrastructure, but also their own unique attractions. The mystical Mountain of Witches, dotted with dozens of wooden idols, the unique “Dancing Forest”, the remains of the Kopgalis fortress with Maritime Museum, as well as the Klaipeda Dolphinarium and the Museum of Fishing Boats, located right in the open air. In a word, the Curonian Spit is a place that clearly proves that interesting and unusual places to travel can be found just a few hundred kilometers from your home. After all, every corner of our planet is capable of presenting many pleasant surprises to those travelers who truly know how to appreciate true beauty.

Our planet is beautiful, and in it you can find the most best places recreation . You can travel to popular tourist destinations, or you can choose places where you will not encounter large crowds of tourists.

Here are some less popular places among tourists where you can relax and have a good time:

1. Unusual places to relax: underground beach

Hidden underground secret beach one of the Marieta Islands in Mexico boasts crystal clear water. You can get to it by boat along a long tunnel or by swimming.

2. Savage holiday in Peru

Huacachina is an uninhabited oasis in Peru. It is located near the city of Lima, Peru. Today this place is visited by those who like wild holidays - people come with backpacks, lay out tents, swim and practice sandboarding (riding a board on the dunes) and quad biking on the sands.

3. Holidays abroad: a village in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Those who have ever been to the village of Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina, were delighted with the incredibly beautiful monastery of Blagaj Tekija, built right next to the cliff in a cave where the Buna River originates. Tourists can see the beautiful wooden interior of the monastery.

4. Relax on the pink lake

Lake Hillier on Middle Island, southwestern Australia, is pink in color. Even if you put water in a bottle it will be pink. Why the water is pink is still unknown, but scientists suggest that the reason lies in the salinity and specific microorganisms that live in the lake.

5. Scuba Dive Between North America and Europe

Silfra is a rift located in Lake Thingvallavatn in national park Thingvellir, Iceland is part of the divergent boundary between the North American Plate and the Eurasian Plate. Not only does the water here have the cleanest water, but the rift itself is so narrow that divers can touch it with their hands at the same time North America and Europe.

6. Where to go on holiday: Isola Bellu

In the 1600s, Isola Bella was transformed from an ordinary stone island in the center of Lake Lago Maggiore, Italy, in flower garden, surrounding the palace. In addition to the palace, the island area is also famous for its Baroque gardens.

7. Family holiday in the Maltese village

Popeye's village in Malta was originally created for the filming of the 1980 film Popeye, but was later remade into theme park. Three truckloads of paint (about 2,000 gallons) were used to create the film's sets. Today, tourists can ride boats here, visit a wine house and jump on water jumps.

8. Holidays in China: red land

Red Earth in Dongchuan District is 250 km from Kunming City. High temperatures and frequent rainfall in the region have turned the soil color of Dongchuan red. The soil contains oxidized iron and minerals, which affect the color of the post and flowering plants all year round.

9. Unusual places on earth: Darvaza

Darvaza is a gas crater in Turkmenistan. How local residents, so tourists nicknamed this place “The Door to the Underworld”, or “The Gate to Hell”. This huge fire hole was created in 1971 when Soviet geologists foundunderground gas accumulationnear the village of Darvaza.

When drilling of an exploration well began, experts discovered an underground void - at that moment the earth collapsed, after which a large hole filled with gas formed. To avoid gas poisoning of people and livestock, it was decided to set the gas on fire. Geologists believed that the fire would go out after a few days, but they were wrong. Natural gas, which constantly escapes from the crater, has continued to fuel the fire around the clock for several years.

10. Holidays on the island of Flores

Flores Island, an island off the coast of Portugal, is famous for the flowers that dot the entire island. The name Florish came about precisely because of this feature. The island also has natural hot springs and lagoons where you can take a dip.

11. Active holidays in Greece

Giola on the island of Thassos in Greece is an isolated lagoon that arose naturally. This lagoon is located near the settlement of Astris. Getting here is not easy, as the nearest road is about 1 km away, and if you leave your car, you will have to walk. But if you succeed, you will not only enjoy beautiful view, but you can also swim in unusual place with sea views.

12. Vacation without the sea: an unusual cathedral over the rocks

The Church of Las Lajas is located 7 km from the city of Ipiales, Colombia, on the border of Colombia and Ecuador. It is located in the canyon of the Guaitara River, above green cliffs and waterfalls, and is one of the most popular temples in the country. The cathedral, created in the neo-Gothic style, stands right on the bridge.

13. Where to go on vacation in the summer: dunes in Brazil

During the rainy seasons, national park Lençois Maranhenses in the state of Maranhão, Brazil, appears in an unusual form. Thanks to frequent rainfall and 40-meter sand dunes, there are a large number of lagoons, but no vegetation.

The best time to visit this place is between July and September, when the deepest lagoons are most abundant.

14. Holidays in the jungle of Guatemala

The Guatemalan natural monument Semuc Champey is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful places in the country and in the world. This place is hidden from the eyes of tourists deep in the jungle. The name was given to it by the Kekchi Indians, and it is translated as “the place where the river goes underground.” There is jungle all around, and you can relax among them in the cool waters of natural pools.

15. Unusual city in New Zealand

Take a dip in Rotorua's hot springs on the shores of the lake of the same name. They are located on North Island, New Zealand. The city of Rotorua is also famous for its geysers, thermal waters and mud pools. This city was nicknamed "Sulfur City".

16. Holidays in Spain

The town of Setenil de las Bodegas appears among a network of caves in the rocks above the Rio Trejo River, Spain. The white houses of this rock city are built into the rock, and some even use it as a roof.

Here you can find many bars and restaurants serving delicious dishes.

17. Unusual park in South Africa

Namaqualand National Park in South Africa received its name in honor of the Nama people living in those places. Just once a year (usually in the spring) it rains in these arid valleys and turns them into colorful flower carpets of orange and white daisies.

It is worth noting that tourists are prohibited from visiting this place, but during the daisy season, a huge number of people from all over the world come, settle in towns and set up camps on the periphery of the park.

18. Cave in France

Discovered by a hunter in 1836, the cave in Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche, France, contains a network of underground reservoirs and rock formations with a total length of more than 60 km.

19. Holidays in French Polynesia

Rangiroa is the largest atoll of the Tuamotu archipelago and is located in French Polynesia. Here you can find a large number of oysters that produce black pearls.

The land area is 79 square meters. km, and it itself consists of a cluster of 415 small islands. This place is also famous among divers and dolphin lovers. In addition, manta rays, green sea turtles and hammerhead sharks.

20. Unusual city in Italy

The small Italian town of Castelluccio, Italy, is located near the commune of Norcia. It is known for its huge variety of flowers, which bloom between late May and July.

Bonus

Marble Cave

The Marble Caves are located on Lake Buenos Aires (or General Carrera).

Over thousands of years, the waves crashed against the calcium carbonate walls and eventually formed the marble patterns on the cave walls.

This lake of glacial origin can be found on the border of Chile and Argentina.

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Places where every cultured person dreams of visiting.

Experts from the world's largest travel site TripAdvisor have compiled a ranking of 25 cultural sites that were most highly rated by tourists from around the globe.

In general, if you have not yet decided on your vacation plans, in this review website you can find some great ideas. For the next 25 holidays.

1. Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu, recognized as one of the New Wonders of the World, is located in modern Peru, at the top mountain range at an altitude of 2450 meters above sea level. It is called the “city in the sky” or “city among the clouds”, sometimes called the “lost city of the Incas”. Some archaeologists believe that the city was created as a sacred mountain retreat by the great Inca ruler Pachacutec around 1440, and functioned until 1532, when the Spanish invaded the Inca Empire. In 1532, all its inhabitants mysteriously disappeared.

2. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the six largest mosques in the world. Named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, the founder and first president of the United Nations United Arab Emirates. Unlike many other Muslim temples, everyone is allowed into it, regardless of faith.

3. Taj Mahal, Agra, India

The Taj Mahal Mausoleum is one of the most recognizable landmarks not only in India but throughout the world. The structure was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and also a symbol of eternal love.

4. Mezquita, Cordoba, Spain

Walls decorated with intricate patterns, mosaic ornaments, hundreds of thin openwork columns - this is how it appears Cathedral Mosque Cordoba today. Many centuries ago, there was an ancient Roman temple on this site, then it was replaced by a Visigothic church, and in 785 the Mezquita appeared. It became the second most important mosque on the planet, and the pilgrimage to Cordoba was even equated to the obligatory hajj to Mecca for every Muslim. But then the Catholics replaced the Moors, and Mezquita was turned into a Christian temple.

5. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Italy

The heart of the Vatican and the entire Catholic world, St. Peter's Basilica is one of the main attractions of Rome. Here you can view Ancient Rome from a bird's eye view, admire the interior of the cathedral from the top of the dome, celebrate Mass and even receive the blessing of the pontiff.

6. Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

The Cambodian temple Angkor Wat is the largest religious building ever created, the history of which goes back almost 9 centuries. Even its name speaks about the monumentality of the temple complex, because Angkor Wat literally translates as Temple City. It covers an area of 200 hectares and is surrounded by a moat 190 meters wide. This colossal structure is dedicated to the god Vishnu, revered in this area.

7. Bayon Temple Complex, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Bayon is one of the most amazing temples located on the territory of Angkor Thom and was its religious center. The “highlight” of Bayon are the towers with many faces carved from stone, silently looking from above over the vast territory of Angkor Thom, and during the heyday of the state, over the entire Khmer Empire. Initially, there were 54 towers, which symbolized the 54 provinces under the rule of the king. Today, only about 37 towers remain.

8. Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ on the Blood, St. Petersburg, Russia

The Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, better known as the Church of the Savior on Blood, became the only Russian attraction on Trip Advisor's list. The Savior on Spilled Blood attracts tourists from all over the world not only with the splendor of its domes and interiors, but also with its unusual history, which has given rise to many legends and speculations. Many of them are related to the fact that the temple was erected on the spot where on March 1, 1881, the Narodnaya Volya member I. Grinevitsky mortally wounded Alexander II, who was popularly called the Tsar Liberator for the abolition of serfdom.

9. Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

10. Walls of the old city, Dubrovnik, Croatia

In 1979, UNESCO introduced Old city Dubrovnik is a World Heritage Site, including a significant part of the ancient city walls. They surround the city on all four sides and house a venerable collection historical monuments, including towers, fortresses, churches, monasteries, squares and streets, schools, museums and galleries. Built for defensive purposes, these stone walls have protected its citizens since the founding of Dubrovnik in the 6th century.

11. Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar

Shwedagon Pagoda is the tallest spiritual building in Myanmar, or, as it is also called, the Land of Pagodas. The entire complex of the giant pagoda occupies more than five hectares of land, on which, in addition to the main structure, there are many smaller spiers and countless sculptures of mythical and real animals : golden griffins and elephants, dragons and lions. The Shwedagon Pagoda became what it is today in the 15th century, during the reign of Queen Shinsobu. It was then that the gigantic temple was finally given the shape of an inverted begging bowl and sheathed in gold from top to bottom.

12. Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, Washington, DC

The Lincoln Memorial is a majestic temple made in the ancient Greek style and somewhat reminiscent of the Parthenon. It is supported by 36 white marble columns, representing the number of states that belonged to the United States at the time of President Lincoln's death. In the center of the temple is a statue of the world's most respected American president sitting in a chair. Its height is 5.79 meters.

13. Ancient City of Petra, Petra/Wadi Musa, Jordan

In the heart of Jordan, in the Wadi Musa valley, deep in sandy mountains located amazing city antiquity of Peter. Petra was originally a temporary refuge for the nomadic Nabatean tribes. From several fortified rock caves, it gradually grew into a large fortified city. There is only one way to get to the city - through the narrow Siq gorge, which was once the bed of a mountain stream. Petra still belongs to the Bedouins, who warmly welcome guests to their land.

14. Section of the Great Wall of China Mutianyu, Beijing, China

On no other section of the Great Chinese wall restoration work was not carried out as well as at the Mutianyu site. This section, from 22 watchtowers, which have retained their original appearance, are a real architectural masterpiece. The phrase Mutianyu from Chinese is translated as “a valley in which you can admire the views of the fields.” Among all the sections of the Great Wall of China, Mutianyu is the longest fully restored section open to tourists.

15. Ancient city of Ephesus, Selcuk, Türkiye

The largest and best preserved ancient city on the coast Aegean Sea and second in importance after Pompeii in the Mediterranean, ancient Ephesus is the most visited attraction in Turkey. Legends connect the appearance of the city with the name of Androcles, the son of the ruler of Athens, Codra, who, on the advice of an oracle, arrived in these places to found the temple of Artemis. The city got its name from the Amazon Ephesia, Androcles' lover.

16. Alhambra, Spain

Alhambra (Arabic Al Hamra - literally "Red Castle") is ancient palace and the fortress of the Moorish rulers of the province of Granada in southern Spain. The castle occupies the top of a rocky plateau on the southeastern border of Granada. The name Alhambra probably comes from the color of the sun-dried clay or bricks from which the castle walls are made. However, some historians suggest that the name came from the “red flame of torches” that illuminated the many years of construction of the castle, which went on around the clock.

17. Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia

The Australian War Memorial is the main memorial dedicated to the memory of soldiers killed during the First and Second World Wars. Today it is considered one of the most significant monuments this kind in the world. The memorial is located near the Parliament building, from the balcony of which a 360-degree panorama of the monument opens.

18. Siena Cathedral, Siena, Italy

According to the chronicles, at the beginning of the 13th century, the inhabitants of the city-state of Siena, which acted as the main competitor and adversary of Florence, “called upon their leaders to build a temple more magnificent than that of their neighbors.” So, between 1215 and 1263, on the site of the old temple, the Duomo of Siena was founded according to the plan of the Gothic master Niccolo Pisano. Today this majestic temple is the main attraction of the city.

19. Milan Cathedral (Duomo), Milan, Italy

The most important place in Milan is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente (Duomo), a pearl of Italian Gothic architecture, which was built from 1386 to the beginning of the 19th century. The third largest Catholic church on the planet can easily be considered one of the wonders of the world. Its hundred-meter-tall spiers tower over the center of Milan, and the golden statue of the Madonna on the longest spire (four meters high) is visible from many parts of the city.

The named places remain aloof from the popular ones for now tourist routes, despite the amazing local architectural monuments and natural wonders.

When thinking about where to go in 2018, you should choose not only among popular locations. There will probably be long lines and inflated prices.. And, besides, there are many areas that remain little-known, but incredibly beautiful and interesting.

So, in 2018 it is worth visiting countries that are not yet overloaded with tourists, or where some really worthwhile events will take place: like Eurovision or the Olympic Games. About this in my selection of new interesting directions writes CNN. TSN.Tourism has selected 10 of the most amazing and colorful of them.

Cape Verde

The Cape Verde Islands are the perfect destination for an exotic vacation. They are located near west coast Africa and combines African, Pyrenean and Brazilian cultural heritage. At the same time, Cape Verde has an absolutely heavenly atmosphere. This applies to both the weather and the surrounding landscapes.

The islands are located 570 kilometers from the nearest city in mainland Africa – Dakar. They are of volcanic origin, and therefore cozy beaches and bays contrast with jagged peaks and gorges. Among these opposites there are many luxury hotels and tropical bungalows, connected by winding cobbled alleys surrounded by Drakensberg trees.

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One of the most popular places in the archipelago is the city of Mindelo on the island of São Vicente. Vacationers swim in the bays here Atlantic Ocean, drink local rum and various dishes, listening to folk melodies in the national dialect.

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Botum Sakor National Park, Cambodia

In the southwestern corner of Cambodia lies the vast Botum Sakor National Park. The country's natural wonders are concentrated here, from evergreen rainforests to coastal plains and cliffs.

About 180 hectares of the park are occupied by the so-called South-West Elephant Corridor. It is here that the largest population of Asian elephants lives, as well as a number of rare birds and animals.

In the vicinity of the park there are a number of hotels and bungalows built in vintage style for relaxation among wildlife. They are located near rivers, picturesque rock waterfalls and on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Here you can not only observe nature from the inhabited area and swim in the bay, but also go on a safari deep into the reserve.

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Valletta, Malta

The capital of Malta, Valletta, was named the cultural center of Europe for 2018. The country is located in the Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Tunisia. The cultures of these countries are intertwined on the island and in just 20 minutes you can “move” from Ancient Greece to the Middle East. A similar contrast is noticeable in architecture, as well as in cooking, thanks to the dishes that are served here.

So far, Valletta is not included in the popular tourist and cruise routes, as opposed to Venice and Rome. Therefore, here you can relax on the island beaches and explore local attractions without excessive crowds. The pearl of the city is Cathedral Saint John - a knight who came from Malta. And a pleasant bonus to the sparsely populated resorts of the island will also be Instagram photos, which few can boast of.

Gozo is an island of the Maltese archipelago, which is also worthy of attention. Previously, there was a rock arch "Blue Eye" located above the bay, which became famous thanks to the TV series " Game of Thrones", but it collapsed in 2017. However, in Gozo it will be interesting to explore the steep, rocky shores that form cozy bays with deserted beaches and azure-green water.

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Serbia

The countries of the former Yugoslavia are becoming increasingly popular destinations for holidays in Europe. This, in particular, applies to Croatia and Montenegro, which attract vacationers with their luxurious coastlines Adriatic Sea. But Serbia, among the former Soviet republics, remains the least visited. One of the reasons is that the country is not washed by any sea.

However, Serbia has a number of other advantages. So, you should go to the country to learn about the history of the region, to explore amazing monuments architecture and natural wonders, and also try different varieties of local cheeses. At the same time, a holiday in Serbia will be much cheaper compared to neighboring countries.

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It’s worth going to Serbia in winter for National parks"Kopaonik" and "Zlatibor". Here you can go skiing or boarding and explore the karst rocks covered with pine needles. In addition, another park - "Tara" - will good option for summer travel. It attracts travelers with untouched mountain landscapes, rivers, animals and the huge artificial lake Zaovine.

It is worth adding that a lot of ancient architecture, among Soviet buildings, has been preserved in the capital of Serbia, Belgrade. In addition, traveling here is also an opportunity to see the Danube. And from Belgrade you can take a direct route to the seaside town of Bar in Montenegro.

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Nagano, Japan

Nagano is a health and ski resort in Japan. It is popular thanks to its onsen hot springs, around which the sanatoriums and infrastructure of the city arose. In addition, the 1998 Winter Olympics were held here. In the vicinity of Nagano there are a number of mountain slopes for skiing and boarding, as well as hotels with varying levels of service. Some of them were built last year and are being prepared in every possible way for the 2020 Summer Olympics, which will be held in Tokyo.

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It’s worth going to Nagano not only for an active or healthy holiday - there are also many monuments of ancient Japanese architecture. Thus, not far from the city it is worth visiting the 16th century Motsumoto Castle.

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Essaouira, Morocco

Essaouira is an ancient port city with numerous beaches washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. In addition, the buildings of the old quarters and a huge fort of the 18th century have been preserved here. However, the resort has best hotels in Marocco. Also, in Essaouira, local fishermen constantly bring fresh fish, which can be bought at the market or tasted in one of the restaurants.

Despite all its charms, Essaouira is less popular among Moroccan resorts compared to Marrakech, Agadir and Casablanca. That’s why it’s not very crowded on the ocean coast and near popular architectural landmarks.

One of the disadvantages of the resort is the powerful winds that blow from the Atlantic Ocean and raise waves. But it allows surfing and windsurfing.

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Crete Island, Greece

The island of Crete is worth a visit for those who want to see the architecture of the ancient Greeks, learn a little more about mythology and soak up the Mediterranean beaches.

In 2017, the capital of Crete, Heraklion, became the most popular city among the new tourist destinations Europe. Travelers are attracted to the island by the mountains and valleys that occupy a significant part of it, as well as the picturesque landscapes of the embankments.

History buffs come to explore the archaeological treasures left behind by the Minoan civilization, one of the oldest in Europe. Archaeological Museum Heraklion houses many statues, bas-reliefs, amphorae, decorations, drawings and miniatures of ancient buildings, which will be of interest to those who are interested in mythology. Another iconic place– Knossos Palace with the Minotaur Labyrinth.

The best period to travel to Crete is from April to October. At this time, you will not only be able to explore the nature and sights of the island, but also swim in the sea and go diving. Diving here is especially interesting because, in addition to the landscapes, you can see sunken ships from the Second World War.

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Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea

Experienced travelers have long known about ski resort South Korea– PyeongChang, but it has never been among the popular tourist destinations. However, in 2018, the city gained worldwide fame by hosting the Winter Olympic Games from February 9 to 25.

The mountains around Pyeongchang are gentle, there are no cliffs with steep slopes like those in northern Japan. But the city has modern hotels, quality ski slopes incredible length and high-speed sky passes. And in connection with the Olympics, the infrastructure of the resort has been significantly improved and a number of new tourist routes have been opened.

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Lisbon, Portugal

The capital of Portugal, Lisbon, is located on the hills descending to Atlantic coast and to Tahoe Bay. The coast here is dotted with many elegant public gardens with sculptures, which are bordered by small harbors and luxurious beaches.

The city itself is famous for its ancient buildings: the Triumphal Arch of Rua Augusta and the Castle of St. George, as well as a number of various fortresses and squares, cathedrals and monasteries. In addition, Lisbon is famous for its panoramas with colorful ancient buildings, covered with brick-colored roofs, above which the Atlantic Ocean can be seen.

And the most romantic place near Lisbon – natural Park Sintra. This is a kind of resort area with hotels, palaces and castles among the mountains on the ocean coast.

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