Unique and Intriguing Modern and Ancient Structures in the World

These iconic landmarks are popular tourist destinations in the world. These structures are either unique or intriguing. Keep that mouse scrolling…

Rock Garden – India

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The Rock Garden is well known for its sculptures made from recycled ceramic. This sculpture garden is located in Chandigarh, India hence it is also called Rock Garden of Chandigarh. Also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden after its founder Nek Chand, the garden spread over an area of 160,000 m². All the structures are completely built of industrial & home waste and thrown-away items.

Terra Cotta Army – China

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The Terracotta Army or the "Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses", is a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Shi Huangdi, the First Emperor of China and the builder of the Great Wall of China. Theses thousands of figures are more than 2,000 years old and were discovered in 1974.

These statues are located near the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. The figures vary in height 1.83–1.95 meters and were arranged according to their roles, with the tallest being the generals. It is estimated that are 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses in the site.

Moai – Easter Island, Chile

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There are 887 Moai statues in the Easter Island. These intriguing figures were created by early Rapanui people that inhabited the island. The island is part of Chile and is located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. The place is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stonehenge – United Kingdom

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Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English county of Wiltshire, about 3.2 km west of Amesbury and 13 km north of Salisbury. One of the most famous sites in the world, Stonehenge is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones.

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This iconic stone monument is believed to have been erected around 4500 years ago. It is situated at the center of the densest complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred burial mounds.

Plain of Jars – Laos

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The Plain of Jars is a megalithic archaeological landscape located in Laos in Southeast Asia. These thousands of jars are scattered in the landscape of the Xieng Khouang plateau Xieng Khouang, Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

Prambanan Temple Complex – Indonesia

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Prambanan Temple Complex was built in the 9^th century. This Hindu temple compound is located in Central Java, Indonesia.

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This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, and is one of the largest Hindu temples in Southeast Asia.

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Seven Wonder Fountains in the World

Fountains are beauties to behold that is why many places in the world like parks and plazas contain one or more fountains. They attract people more than anything else. Here are some of the most amazing fountains in the world.

1.) El Alamein Fountain – Sidney, Australia

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The El Alamein Fountain is a fantastic fountain located in the beautiful city of Sidney in Australia. It was designed by Robert Woodward. It was the first "dandelion" fountain created between 1959 and 1961. It is also called El Alamein Memorial Fountain because it was commissioned as a memorial to soldiers who died in 1942 during the Second World War in two battles at El Alamein, Egypt.

2.) Peterhof Sun Fountain – St Petersburg, Russia

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The simple but captivating Peterhof Sun Fountain is an antique fountain created in 1723. This more than 200 year-old fountain is actually a musical fountain and is one of the oldest of its kind.

3.) Canberra Metal Fountain – Canberra, Australia

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The Canberra Metal Fountain is a uniquely designed and structured fountain located in Canberra – the city capital of Australia. This metal fountain looks like a multiple half-open umbrellas.

4.) Eve Fountain – St. Petersburg, Russia

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Another beautiful fountain located in the lower gardens of Peterhof is the Eve Fountain. The central figure of the structure is the statue of Eve, hence the name. it is one of the oldest functioning fountain in the world.

5.) Fontaine de l'Observatoire – Paris, France

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The Fontaine de l'Observatoire is a monumental fountain located south of the Jardin du Luxembourg, one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. It is located in the 6^th arrondissement of Paris. The central figure in the fountain is the sculpture created by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. It was dedicated in 1874. This structure is also known as the Fontaine des Quatre-Parties-du-Monde, for the four parts of the world embodied by its female figures, or simply the Fontaine Carpeaux.

6.) Cloche Fountain – St. Petersburg, Russia

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The Cloche Fountain is a uniquely structured and designed fountain in the Peterhof garden of St. Petersburg, Russia. It was constructed in 1732 and is one of the oldest fountains in the world.

7.) Pyramid Fountain – St. Petersburg, Russia

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Another mesmerizing fountain located in the Peterhof Gardens f St. Petersburg, Russia is the so-called Pyramid Fountain.

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The Most Spectacular Waterfalls of Europe

Europe is one of the most visited continents in the world. European countries are among the wealthiest in the world. Europe is known for its centuries old castles and buildings but at the same time it is famous for the many wonderful and beautiful and scenic natural attractions.

There are numerous waterfalls in Europe. Here are the most impressive waterfalls in the continent.

*Cascate delle Marmore – Italy

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The beautiful Cascata delle Marmore is known in English as Marmore's Falls. Although it is not a natural attraction because it is a manmade waterfall, I included it on the list because it doesn’t look like a man-made waterfall at all. This 165 meter tall attraction was created by the ancient Romans. It is the tallest man-made waterfall in the world and one of the tallest in Europe.

1.) Skradinski Buk – Croatia

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Skradinski Buk is a captivating waterfall on the Krka River in Croatia. This 45 meter tall waterfall is part of the Krka National Park, a park which was formed to protect the Krka River and is intended primarily for scientific, cultural, educational, recreational, and tourism activities.

2.) Skogafoss – Iceland

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Skogafoss is one of the most beautiful waterfalls not only in Iceland but in the entire European continent. One of the biggest in the country, this 60 meter tall waterfall consistently produces a single or double rainbow due to the amount of spray.

3.) Plitvice Falls – Croatia

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The mesmerizing Plitvice Waterfalls on the Plitvice Lakes is part of the Plitvice Lakes National Park of Croatia. They are the highest waterfalls in Croatia with a height of 78 meters. The park is one of Croatia’s major tourist attractions.

4.) Keila Waterfall – Estonia

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The beautiful Keila Waterfall, known in the Estonian language as: Keila juga, lies on the Keila River. It is only 6 meters in height but it is one of the most powerful waterfalls in the country with a width of about 70 meters.

5.) Pliva Waterfall – Bosnia and Herzegovina

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The Pliva Waterfall is a 30 meter tall waterfall in the town of Jaice in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located in the Pliva River where it meets the Vrbas River. This natural beauty, which is located in the middle of the town, is the 6^th largest waterfall in the world and is considered as the 12^th most beautiful in the world.

6.) Duden Waterfalls – Turkey

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Turkey is not only known for its many historic sites as tourist destinations. It is also famous for its natural attractions such as the Duden Waterfalls, a group of waterfalls in Antalya province. These waterfalls lie on the Duden River.

7.) Dettifoss – Iceland

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The magnificent Dettifoss in Iceland is the largest waterfall in Europe. It is 100 meters in width and has a drop of 44 meters. In terms of volume discharge, the waterfall has an average water flow of 200m³/s.

8.) Valaste Waterfall – Estonia

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Valaste Waterfall is another beautiful waterfall located in Estonia. It is known in the Estonian language as Valaste juga. This astonishing waterfall is thye country’s tallest waterfall with a height of 30.5 meters. This popular tourist attraction is situated between Ontika and Valaste in the Kohtla Parish of the Ida-Viru County.

9.) Smolare Waterfall – Macedonia

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Smolare Waterfall is a beautiful waterfall in Macedonia. It is the country’s tallest waterfall with a height of 39.5 meters. This popular natural attraction of Macedonia is located above the village of Smolare in the Municipality of Novo Selo.

10.) Cascade del Serio – Italy

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Cascate del Serio or Serio Falls in English are the tallest waterfall in Italy. It is also one of the tallest waterfalls in Europe. These falls in the upper Valle Seriana, Bergamo province in Lombardy have 3 main steps with a total of 315 meters.

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The Seven Wonder-Falls of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is formerly known as Ceylon. This island country is located south of the sub-continent of India. Let’s explore the beautiful and wonder-falls of Sri Lanka.

1.) St. Clair’s Falls

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St. Clair's Falls are amongst the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka or "Bomburu Ella" in Welhmada is the Widest Waterfall in Sri Lanka. It is called as the St. Clair’s Falls called, the "Little Niagara of Sri Lanka".

2.) Ravana Falls

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The Ravana Falls, which is popularly known as Ravana Ella in Sinhala, is a popular tourist attraction in the country. It is one of the widest falls in Sri Lanka with a recorded height of about 25 m.

3.) Dunhinda Falls

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One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Sri Lanka is the Dunhinda Falls. It is located about 5 km off Badulkla town. This fascinating natural wonder64 meters in height. It gets its name from the smoky dew drops spray,

4.) Diyaluma Falls

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Diyaluma Falls is the most popular waterfalls in Sri Lanka. This wonder-fall is 220 meters in height and the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka as the 361st highest waterfall in the world.

5.) Devon Falls

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Devon Falls is an attractive waterfall in Sri Lanka. It’s named was after a pioneer English coffee planter called Devon, whose plantation is situated nearby the falls. The Waterfall is 97 meters high and ranked 19th highest in the Island.

6.) Bambarakanda Falls

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Bambarakanda Falls is also known as Bambarakele Falls. This is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka with a height of 263 m. this awesome waterfall is rank as the Top 200 highest waterfall in the world.

7.) Baker’s Falls

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Baker’s Falls is a well-known waterfall in the Sri Lanka and is part of Horton Plains National Park. It is 20 meters high.

*Bopath Ella Falls

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Bopath Ella is an astounding waterfall located in the Rtanapura District of Sri Lanka. It has a shape very similar to the leaf of the Sacred Fig more popularly known as Buddha.

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