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BASTEI - SAXON SWITZERLAND BASTEI - SAXON SWITZERLAND Bastei translated from German means Bastion, and at a glance you can guess why this place is called so. It is situated on the river Elbe near Dresden in the German state of Saxony.  Bastei was formed in the process of erosion over a million years ago. In the first half of the XIX century it became so popular that there have built a bridge connecting several rocks - which itself has become a miracle of engineering. The monumental building was built of wood in 1824. Just off the bridge you realize how high it is situated on the Elbe - almost 200 meters it rises on the river. In fact, the bridge leads nowhere. He simply thrown over the cliff, forming bastei. Soon, when the number of tourists has increased significantly and the bridge could not withstand such loads in 1851 it was replaced by a more rugged sandstone. Length architectural monument extends 76.5 meters.  Within a century the construction of the bridge, Bastion

Shefshauen - a small town that lies on the reef skolnah mountains in northwest Morocco. It was founded in 1471, and by 1920 it visited only 3 stranger. Now the city is known primarily for its old part, almost all the houses which are painted in different shades of blue. The reason for this choice - religion. Besides Muslims, Shefshauen long been the residence of a fairly large Sephardic Jewish community. They brought with them the belief according to which blue - the color brushes prayer shawl, Talita.  But there is a city and the "dark" side - is considered "narkotsentr" Morocco.   http://gazeta.ua/articles/travels/_30-najkrasivishih-misc-planeti-de-vi-ne-zustrinete-turistiv/554473

Lake Þingvallavatn, Iceland The lake is part of the National Park Tinhvellir. The islands on the lake are of volcanic origin. Faults around the lake indicate that at this point the tectonic plates of Europe and America are opposed to each other.Lucky-divers can swim between tectonic plates over the world every year removed from each other by 2 centimeters                              All information is taken from here

The trail Hoyku: grand stairway to heaven  Oahu - one of the largest islands in the Hawaiian chain. On vacation in Hawaii wants almost half Ukrainian tourists. But what do you know about Hawaii, except that there are ideal conditions for beach and beautiful nature?  On Oahu is the state capital Honolulu. And it is here filming the famous TV series Lost.  I remember airliner flying from Sydney to Los Angeles, and had an accident. 48 passengers were on the paradise island in the middle of the ocean. Remember the incredibly beautiful landscapes of the film?  All these mysterious places in the film - it is a real island of Oahu.  • Kinoturyzm, where they filmed the series Lost The island of Oahu is the most romantic beach in the world - Lanika. Clear, warm water, white sand and palm trees that pohytuyutsya the wind - all more like a pleasant dream. Beach Lanika recognized as the best place in all of Hawaii to observe the sunset.  • Best beaches in the world: a paradise for

Romantic Tunnel of Love in Klevan  There never lived kings or princesses never occurred dramatic historical events. This memorial tour earned recognition for its beauty alone. Beauty created by the magic of the world's greatest architect - Nature. A story here doing romance. Every day, those who come here in search of love. After all, they say, here it is and lives. Wandering in the long track rides then green, then purple-red, the golden branches. If you want to find love - need only ask, standing here. This place is called - Tunnel of Love.   Botanical phenomenon - "live" green tunnel in the forest, formed thickets of trees and shrubs. Interwoven together branches and leaves, they look like a tunnel accurate arched shape . Said arch has a symbolic meaning. Those who have visited here, tell a very strong aura that you can feel. A track on two rails - a symbol of the way as if two lives. If a lone man standing in this tunnel, make a wish to find your soul mate, it

 Hotel Aescher, Switzerland The hotel is so high in the Alpine mountains, you can only get there on foot or by cable car.  Therefore, the only hotel available in the summer season and is open from April to October. Accommodation in hotels Aescher be called Spartan. Some rooms can accommodate four people. The toilet, like a bath, and is common on the floor, the soul at all. The hotel offers simple but hearty meal in the tradition of the inhabitants of the Swiss Alps. Guests come here to make trips and walks along the picturesque highlands to visit natural caves, look at the museum of prehistoric finds. All information is taken from here

Albarracin, Spain Perfectly preserved medieval town in northern Spain Albarracin famous rock paintings in caves (Levantyyskoho important evidence of prehistoric art) and its Picaportes - unique door handles.  Every door in and handle them unique and created by local craftsmen in accordance with ancient traditions and technologies. All information is taken from here

Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery   Guru Padmasambhava, popularly known as Guru Rinpoche visited and sanctified Bhutan in the 8th century when evil spirits abounded and harmed people.   Legend has it that Guru Rinpoche flew to this site on a tigress’ back to subdue a local demon. Thereafter, he meditated here  for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours. Taktshang Goemba or Tiger’s Nest Monastery was blessed and sanctified as one of Bhutan’s most sacred religious sites. It hangs on a cliff and stands above a beautiful forest of blue pine and rhododendrons.    Tourists can enter the monastery as per these timings as long as your guide has arranged the standard permit in advance:   8 AM to 1 PM and 2-5 PM daily, October – March    Until 6 PM, April – September.   You have to register with the security at the entrance and deposit your bags and cameras.   Camera and Photography is not allowed inside the monastery. All inform

Nauru,  Micronesia Nauru - a tiny island nation with a population of less than 10,000 people.   It is one of the least visited places in the world - simply because of her few know.   Nauru hide kilometers pristine beaches and forests - so if you want to relax on the paradise island, hurry to buy a ticket there.   So far, no other tourists came running. All information is taken from here

An unusual hotel in this grotto   Romantic area, arranged in this grotto overlooking the Adriatic sea. In the Apulia region the natural cave was converted into an exquisite hotel and restaurant.   Visitors of this unusual restaurant offers beautiful views of the crystal clear waters of Polignano a Mare (Polignano A Mare), the province of Bari. The largest grotto in the area Palazzese grotto (Grotta Palazzese) certainly is impressive in itself. But after in the very heart of the enterprising residents staged a restaurant, this place was a real gem of the region.    Grotto Palazzese is the largest and most famous of the eighty natural caves that interrupt the rocky coast near the tourist town of Polignano a Mare which resides only 17 000 inhabitants. From the road to get to the grotto can only be climbed by a steep staircase carved directly into the rock. In this place the sea washed two large natural opening. It's a huge semi-circular hall with a diameter of about 30 mete

Chichilianne, Rhône-Alpes, France Beautiful mountain Mont Э hyy at 2000 meters towers over the French community chichilianne.   Mont Э hyy known as the "Unreachable mountain" - its steep slopes equally on all sides.   The top was not conquered until 1492 and was the first mountain on which people decide to climb just out of curiosity.   It is believed that the conquest of the world was climbing. All information is taken from here