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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The Seven Lesser Known But Magnificent Wonders of The World

These awesome structures are among the most popular tourist attractions in their respective place of locations.

1.) Pena National Palace – Portugal

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The Pena National Palace is a magnificent palace in Sintra, Portugal. This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands on the top of a hill above the town of Sintra, and on a clear day it can be easily seen from Lisbon, the country’s capital. This national monument is one of the “Seven Wonders of Portugal”.

2.) Saint Basil’s Cathedral – Russia

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The official name of St. Basil’s Cathedral is Cathedral of the Protection of Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat. This Russian Orthodox Church is located on the Red Square in Moscow, the capital of Russia. This UNESCO World Heritage Site building's design, shaped as a flame of a bonfire rising into the sky, has no analogues in Russian architecture: "It is like no other Russian building. Nothing similar can be found in the entire millennium or Byzantium tradition from the 5^th to 15^th century.

3.) St. Giles’ Church – United Kingdom

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The classical St Giles' Church is the parish church of Wrexham, Wales in the UK. The tower of this edifice is traditionally one of the “Seven Wonders of Wales”. Its richly-decorated tower is 135-feet high and has four striking hexagonal turrets.

4.) Kiev Pechersk Lavra – Ukraine

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Kiev Pechersk Lavra or Kiev Monastery of the Caves in English is a historic Orthodox Christian monastery located in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. It was founded in 1015 and had been the center of Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Eastern Europe. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the “Seven Wonders of Ukraine”.

5.) Las Lajas Sanctuary – Colombia

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Las Lajas Sanctuary is a basilica church built in the most peculiar site – inside the canyon of the Guaitara River in Ipiales, Colombia. Its construction lasted for 33 years from 1916 to 1949. There was a claim that an apparition of the Virgin Mary was seen in the area. The miraculous image on the stone is still visible today.

6.) Malbork Castle

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The Malbork Castle is the largest castle in the world by area. This more than 500-year-old edifice was the largest brick Gothic castle on its completion in 1406. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

7.) Studenica Monastery – Serbia

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The Studenica monastery is a 12th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery in Serbia. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the largest and richest Serb Orthodox monasteries. The monastery is best known for its collection of 13th- and 14th century Byzantine-style fresco paintings.

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*Cathedral of Saint Sava – Serbia

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The Cathedral of Saint Sava is an Orthodox Church located in the capital of Serbia – the City of Belgrade. It is the largest Orthodox cathedral on the Balkans, and one of the largest Orthodox cathedrals in the world. The church bells are tuned to play "Hymn to Saint Sava", and can be heard in the entire city.

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The Most Beautiful Tourist Attractions of Angola

Angola is a beautiful country in south central Africa. Its capital is the city of Luanda. The country is bounded by Namibia in the south, Zambia in the east and Democratic Republic of Congo in the north. The western portion of Angola is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean.

Here are some of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the country.

Valley of the Moon

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One of the most unique landscapes in Angola is the Valley of the Moon. It is also known as Miradouro da Lua or Wwatchpoint. This peculiar tourist attraction is situated at the coast 40 kilometers south of Luanda, Angola.

Kalendula Waterfalls

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One of the most stunning waterfalls, not only in Angola but also in the whole world, is the Kalendula Waterfalls. This geological beauty of nature lies on the Lucala River in Malange, Angola.

Black Stones

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Another unusual geologic formation in Angola is the "Black Stones" of Pungo Adongo near Malage, Angola.

Coatinha Beach

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If you want to go on swimming in Angola, the best destination is the beautiful Coatinha Beach in Benguela, Angola. The city of Benguela is located in western Angola, south of Luanda. This unique beach is part of the Benguela Bay.

Tazua Falls

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If you found Kalendula Waterfalls captivating, you will surely be attracted also by the stunning beauty of Tazua Falls in Rio Cuango. This tourist spot is one of richest sources of gem diamonds in Angola.

Luanda Island

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The Island of Luanda or Ilha de Luanda or Ilha do Cabo is a beautiful tourist destination in Angola. This island is located off the shore of Luanda. There are several resorts in the island and it is noted as the location to collect Zimbo, the shells that constituted the currency of the Kongo king before the arrival of the Portuguese.

Bay of Luanda

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One of the most beautiful bays in Angola and n Africa is the Bay of Luanda. The above photo shows a captivating view of the Bay of Luanda from Ilha de Luanda or Island of Luanda.

Big Welwitschia

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The largest known Welwitschia, nicknamed "The Big Welwitschia" is one of the wonder of natures that can be found in Angola and Namibia. This intriguing plant stands 1.4 meters tall and is more than 4 meters in diameter. The plant is considered a living fossil.

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Top 10 Most Visited Countries in the World

The most beautiful countries in the world are the most visited countries. Here are the most progressive and most visited countries in the world.

10.) Mexico

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Mexico is a North American country which is the 11th most populous country in the world.its capital is Mexico City. despite the fact that the countries capital is one of the 10 most polluted cities in the world, the country is still one of the most visited countries in the world. Mexico receives an annual visitor of about 21.4 M people.

9.) Turkey

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Turkey, with 22.2 M visitors every year is one of the ten visited countries in the world. Turkey is a unique country because part of it is Europe and the other portion is part of Asia. Ankara, the country's capital and Istanbul, the country's largest city, are the two most visited cities of Turkey.

8.) Ukraine

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Despite the fact that Ukraine is a very young country, it is one of the world's most visited countries in the world. This country that became independent in 1991 receives an annual visitor of about 23.1 M tourists.

7.) Germany

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With a visitor of more than 24.4 M every year, Germany is one of the most visited countries in the world. this European country is one of the most historic countries in the world. Germany is the the instigator of World War I & II.Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt are the country's most visited cities.

6.) United Kingdom

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The complete name of UK is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is one of the few remaining constitutional monarchies in the world. It receives about 30.6 M tourists every year making it the 6th most visited countries in the world. London, its capital, is its leading city visited by tourists.

5.) Italy

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The capital of Italy is Rome - the center of Catholicism. Rome is where the Vatican City is located. it is completely enclosed by Rome. St. Peter's Basilica - the most iconic structure of Catholicism is one  of the holiest sites and important Christian pilgrimage site.The country receives approximately 43.6 M tourist every year.

4.) China

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China, the fastest growing country in the world and will soon be the world's richest country is one of the most visited countries in the world receiving about 54.7 M tourists annually. one of its most visited cities is its capital - Beijing.

3.) USA

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The United States of America - the so-called mother of democracy, is still the 3rd most visited countries in the world despite the recession. It caters around 55.9 M tourists every year. its most visited city is New York.

2.) Spain

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Spain, which is located in the Iberian Peninsula, was once the most powerful nation in the world. because of its rich cultural heritage and many historic destinations; it became one of the most visited nations in the whole wide world. it receives about 59.1 M visitors every year making it the 2nd most visited country in the world. Barcelona and Madrid are the country's most visited cities

1.) France

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Receiving over 81.9 M visitors annually, France is indeed the leading tourist destination in the world. With the amusing Eiffel Tower and the fascinating Louvre, the city if Paris, including many other astonishing attractions, is indeed the most visited city and capital city in the world. The country is very rich with historic and educational sites,

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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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