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  • Crystal cave
    Mexico | North America

    The Giant Crystal Cave: a Mexican Wonder Underground

    ByIlya July 6, 2016January 28, 2023

    The city of Chihuahua, Mexico, hides one of the world’s greatest treasures, which became a landmark for the location. In the Naica mine dozens of large crystals have been lying for over a century. Since most of the crystals weight over 55 tons, they hold a record for the largest selenite crystals in the world….

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    🏷️ cave, caves
  • The Golden Rock Temple – The Wonder Of a Sacred Place
    Asia | Burma

    The Golden Rock Temple – The Wonder Of a Sacred Place

    ByAdela June 28, 2016

    When it comes to interesting places to visit, Asia is definitely on the top of the list. The history, culture and religion have turned it into a piece of land filled with endless surprises. One of them is the Golden Rock Temple. This unique monument provides an incredible view, history and tradition. The Golden Rock…

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    🏷️ Buddhist temple
  • Trundle Manor: House of Oddities
    North America | Pennsylvania | USA

    Trundle Manor: House of Oddities

    ByIlya June 27, 2016June 27, 2016

    Pittsburgh’s most nefarious tourist trap and house of oddities is located 10 minutes from downtown in the suburb of Swissvale. It is home to the private collection of Mr Arm and Velda Von Minx. Trundle Manor is featuring both vintage and crypto- taxidermy, antique weaponry and medical tools, wet specimens in jars, steampunk sculptures, art…

    🏷️ house, tourist attraction
  • The Hidden Beach: a Small Paradise Below The Island
    Mexico | North America

    The Hidden Beach: a Small Paradise Below The Island

    ByIlya June 24, 2016

    Generally, beaches are considered to be a romantic location. However, Playa Del Amor or Hidden Beach seems to beat them all, as it is a small paradise hidden by the rocks of the Marieta Islands in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This is one of the few places in the world, where a man-made mistake combined with…

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    🏷️ beach
  • The Catacombs of Paris: 10 Centuries of Human Remains In One Place
    Europe | France

    The Catacombs of Paris: 10 Centuries of Human Remains In One Place

    ByAdela June 10, 2016

    The capital of France is filled with incredible sightseeing objectives. Although Paris is considered to be the city of love, it has a macabre spot: the Catacombs of Paris, that are included in top 10 tourist attractions in Paris. It is the only ossuary in the world, that contains the skeletons of over 6 million…

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    🏷️ catacombs, cemetery
  • The Door to Hell: an Everlasting Burning Crater
    Asia | Turkmenistan

    The Door to Hell: an Everlasting Burning Crater

    ByAdela June 6, 2016

    Over 160 miles away from the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, lies an incredible and unique place. The Darvaza Crater, also known as the β€œDoor to Hell” or the Crater of Fire, is an underground cavern. It has been burning continuously for over 40 years and has become a surprisingly beautiful tourist attraction. A team of…

    🏷️ craters
  • Monastery of the Holy Trinity: a Church 400 Meters Closer To the Sky
    Europe | Greece

    Monastery of the Holy Trinity: a Church 400 Meters Closer To the Sky

    ByAdela June 2, 2016

    Although many tourists visit Greece for the sea, somewhere above 400 meters higher lies an unforgettable sightseeing objective. Holy Trinity Monastery has a history of over 6 centuries and offers a breathtaking view. This UNSECO World Heritage Site is only one of the 24 Meteora monasteries located in the central part of Greece. Meteora, means…

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    🏷️ monastery
  • Mano del Desierto: a Giant Symbol of Human Sorrow
    Chile | South America

    Mano del Desierto: a Giant Symbol of Human Sorrow

    ByAdela May 25, 2016

    Somewhere in the Atacama Desert of Chile lies a surprising monument Mano del Desierto, or the Hand of the Desert. What initially seems to be a science-fiction item, is in fact a 36 feet high sculpture. Mano del Desierto is a symbol of the contrasting ideas. It shows how small, vulnerable and helpless humans are….

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    🏷️ monument, statue

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