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….
On the dark side of the sightseeing objectives located in Pennsylvania, there is an eleven acres building, that used to host America’s most notorious criminals. Nowadays, Eastern State Penitentiary is a museum, that’s open for anybody who wants to take a look at the first penitentiary ever built. Back in 1829, the architect John Haviland…
There are a lot of places ideal for relaxation, but some truly drift away from the reality. Located in Zwolle, nearby Amsterdam, the village of Giethoorn is far more than a small town. Those who enjoy walking down the Venetian streets covered by water, will definitely be thrilled to be in this fairy tale-like location….
Gothic architecture is often perceived as strange or even macabre. However, one of the Gothic Czech chapels located in Kutna Hora is much more than a Gothic building. While its exterior look may not be as spectacular as others, the interior of the Sedlec Ossuary can leave anybody breathless. With an estimated amount of 70,000…
Somewhere at 270 feet deep in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland, lies one of the greatest inspirations of Jules Verne, Queen Victoria and Pink Floyd. Being formed over 60 million years ago, the Fingal’s Cave is an unique, marvelous rock formation. Being surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Fingal’s Cave appeared during the Paleocene epoch, which lasted…
Sometimes, the incredible landscapes seen in pictures are much closer than tourists might think. The best example of this, is Svaneti: Georgian historical region that looks surreal. The mysterious beauty of the area starts from miles of green forests and the highest peaks of the Caucasus Mountains, that merge into deep blue sky. Still, what…
The coastal state of Rhode Island hosts a wide range of sightseeing spots, that could make even the most stressed tourists relax and forget about their worries. Besides the amazing view, the coast hosts an unique sightseeing objective known as βThe house on the rock.β Built over 100 years ago, Clingstone is a massive cottage…
The coast of Spain hides many treasures β and the Iron Age settlement is definitely among them. What initially seems to be a portion of tangled fences, used to be a well placed fort during Roman times. The construction remained the same ever since the 1st century A.D. During that time, the peninsula became more…