Many people believe that now there are no more places on our planet that can be called the most beautiful. Such a statement could only be made by a person who has no idea that the planet Earth is rich in truly beautiful natural places and creations. Moreover, they were created both by Mother Nature and by the activity of the people themselves.
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Of course, it is quite problematic to make any rating of the most beautiful places in the world, since it is impossible to talk about every amazingly beautiful place on the planet. In addition, the very meaning of the word “beauty” is extremely subjective. True, there are amazing corners that differ not only in picturesque beauty, but also in world fame. That's what we'll talk about in today's article.
Today, the Grand Canyon is without a doubt a wonder of nature, perfectly explored, studied by scientists. The moment of its alleged formation falls on a period of time more than 100 centuries ago. At that time, it was a plain formed from shale, sand and limestone rocks, through which the Colorado River flowed. Under the pressure of natural influence, the plain began to rise, while the unstable rocks were washed away by the river, forming the outlines of the current miracle of nature.
And today, the Colorado, flowing at an intensity of 20 km / h, washes away about 500 thousand tons of rock layers in 24 hours, giving the water a muddy, red tint. In the region climatic conditions are not identical. From above, the temperature is +150, while from below the surface of the soil is heated up to +400. The color scheme of the Grand Canyon is the most diverse. The palette of colors shimmers from purple-brown, black to bluish-gray, pale pink.
True, you can appreciate the beauty of the canyon only by being close to it. It should be noted that not a single bridge is thrown across the gorge. Therefore, anyone wishing to move from North Rim Headwaters to the village located on the south side of the canyon (the distance between which is no more than 19 km) will have to travel over 322 km.
to one of the most beautiful places Our planet also includes the Australian Great Barrier Reef. In addition, it is on a place of honor in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The structure of the reef "metropolis" is coral formations, providing an amazing combination of its inhabitants. The rarest dolphins and whales, green turtles and a large number of a variety of shellfish.
The Australian reef is the largest coral organism. It is located in the northeastern region of the coast of Australia and stretches along the length of the mainland shoal for 2.3 thousand km. The width in the northern part is 2 km, while in the southern part it is about 150 km. Australia is proud of this famous and very beautiful place, which attracts a huge number of tourists from every corner of the planet.
The Great Barrier Reef is the formation of billions of tiny microorganisms called polyps. Moreover, the result of their vital activity is noticeable even from space. This coral ecosystem is represented by 2.9 thousand isolated reef formations and 900 islets. The area of this work of art is 348,698 km².
The settlement rightfully belongs to the best corner of the earth and at the same time the most beautiful city. Cape Town is surrounded by mountain ranges, while natural beauty capable of capturing the most unimpressive imagination. Towards the end of the day, the light show is another evidence that Cape Town really belongs to one of the most amazing points on earth.
In the city center you can observe the accumulation of the traditions of the English colonies. It is lined with old Dutch style mansions and Victorian era buildings. But Table Mountain is more popular with tourists. This miracle of nature has a flat top, located at an altitude of 1 km. It is the biggest attraction in Cape Town and a completely free range for rock climbers.
Of course, one cannot deprive oneself of attention and not include the masterpiece Taj Mahal in the Top 10 most amazing corners of the planet. The mausoleum was built over 20 years in Agra. The structure is quite symbolic and imbued with the most beautiful feeling - after all, white marble slabs, which are considered the emblem of love, were used for its construction.
The Taj Mahal was built according to the standard style of Persia and is a whole complex of magnificent, rich buildings made of white marble. The main place is given directly to the mausoleum, located in the center of the site.
It is made in a cubic shape with cut corners, and is crowned with a giant dome. Taj Mahal was erected on a square base, high minarets are located at 4 corners. Inside, this miracle has a significant number of halls and rooms, which are decorated with mosaics, paintings of ornate ornaments and fine patterns.
Another great place worth mentioning is in Canada. Moreover, a landmark was formed only by the efforts of the natural elements themselves. This miracle is called the Rokis Mountains. On their square there are 6 national parks, where there are monuments included in the UNESCO list. The mountain range includes amazing cave, canyon formations, waterfalls and lakes of amazing beauty.
The Rokis Mountains are part of the Pacific Cordillera. The highest point of the ridge is Mount Robson, because. its height indicators are 3954 m, while the lowest mark is Mount Liard with a height of 305 m. mountain range equals 603 km with a length from north to south of Canada. Index total area ridge is 93409 m2.
Machu Picchu is one of the most amazing buildings of the ancient American peoples, an amazing archaeological ruin located in what is now Peru. Machu Picchu, otherwise known as the "Lost City", is on the UNESCO list, and in 2007 received the status of a New Wonder of the World. Opening time " Lost City”was in 1911 and this was done by Hiram Bingham of Yale University.
But the name of the city is hidden in ancient times to this day. Machu Picchu is Mountain peak located near this miracle. Only a select few could enter the fortress. Priests, the highest nobility, servants and artisans lived here. Basically, the place served as an abode for mamakunas - chosen virgins, whose whole life was devoted to serving the deity of the Sun.
The Lost City is a sector of dungeons, cemeteries, temples and a residential area. In total, the city has about two hundred buildings. In the center of the city rises the Temple of the Sun - Intihuatan. And this sacred place the highest deity of the Incas, preserved to this day in a single copy.
The list of the most beautiful and amazing corners of the earth would be incomplete without mentioning the valley of the pyramids in Giza. We were able to get acquainted with the greatest buildings from the school history program. However, the secret of the construction of the pyramids is still unknown today. scientific community Truths are being revealed more and more regularly, pointing to the impossibility of erecting these structures only by human hands.
Now these pyramids belong to the amazing and most important architectural monument ancient Egyptian people. After all, it’s not for nothing that they are on the list of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The ancient complex is represented by the three most great pyramids- The Pyramid of Cheops, which is also a preserved miracle from the list of "Seven Wonders of the World."
The complex is also represented by the pyramids of Khafre and Minkaura and the pyramids of queens, the Great Sphinx and the valley. The three main pyramids were built by the ancient people of Egypt for the burial of the pharaohs. They are an impressive sight, since the pharaohs were distinguished by their love of grandeur and luxury.
Today, Jordan has its main attraction - Petra, which millions of tourists come to see from all over the world. The architects who built the city in an unthinkable way hollowed out caves in the rock, giving the dead stone the appearance of majestic temples and tombs. But in those days, after all, there were no improved tools, while the technological level did not reach even 50% of the modern one.
But people with their bare hands were able to create real masterpieces that survived for centuries. According to the available legend, the Nabataeans, who were descendants of Shem, the world-famous son of Noah, did this. In the 3rd century BC they formed the state of Nabatea. The most important for economic development caravan routes of that time.
For this reason, the Nabatean state was an attractive "piece of the pie" for neighboring kingdoms, which led to regular attacks. However, the Nabataeans not only repulsed all the attacks of the invaders, but also managed to subjugate part of Syria, retaining independence even during the expansion of the strong Roman Empire. Petra was former capital ancient lost state.
Another truly amazing point on our planet is the Great Wall of China, which is not only an incredible monument Ancient China, but also its symbol. No wonder it is referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World." At the same time, this historical monument- the longest defensive structure, concealing a large number of mysteries even today. Moreover, the structure is a subject for heated debate of the scientific community.
According to some data, the length of the wall is 4 thousand km, while according to others - 6 thousand km. The straight line has a length of 2450 km. True, it should be remembered that the wall is not a direct structure - it either turns or bends. The average height of the wall is 6-7 m, with individual places at 10 m. Its width is 6 m, i.e. 5 people can walk along the wall in one row, or even a small car can drive.
Amazing, with amazingly beautiful landscapes, Argentina annually attracts crowds of travelers and tourists from every corner of the planet Earth. The country is very picturesque, while its virgin nature is protected by 29 National Parks.
And in the midst of this splendor, like a pearl of the first importance, the Iguazu National Park grows. The natural miracle is represented by 3 protected areas - "Talampaya" together with "Ischigualasto" in Cuno, "Los Glaciares" in the south in Patagonia and "Iguazu", which are on the UNESCO heritage list.
Without a doubt, this is a global treasure. "Iguazu" is surrounded by rain subtropical jungle and is formed in the northern part of Misiones, province of Argentina. 3 rivers flow through it - Iguazu, Uruguay and Parana, forming the natural borders of the province. This interfluve is called Argentine Mesopotamia.
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In conclusion, I would like to note that today, due to the destructive, and sometimes barbaric attitude on the part of mankind, many wonders of nature can completely disappear. Therefore, today we need to make every effort to preserve them for future generations.
The world has a huge number of places and attractions that you want to visit. All of them are something special and attract the attention of thousands of tourists every year. When planning your next trip, take a look at this list and maybe visiting one of these amazing places will leave you with a lasting impression.
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A large sinkhole located in the center of Lighthouse Reef, an atoll in the Belize barrier reef. The diameter of this natural wonder is 305 meters, and it goes 120 meters deep. The blue hole annually attracts a huge number of divers from all over the world.
2) "Wave" in Arizona, USA
In the state of Arizona in the USA, there are rocks covered with intricate layered patterns that give this place an ethereal look. It is located near large settlements, therefore it has gained great popularity among tourists.
These chocolate hills are located on the island of Bohol in the Philippines. In total, there are more than 1200 such hills covered with greenery in this area.
This place in the Karakum desert in Turkmenistan, nicknamed the Gate to Hell, was formed after unsuccessful drilling in search of gas. During drilling in 1971, all equipment, including the drilling rig, fell into the resulting crater, which was filled with gas. To avoid accidents and poisoning, it was decided to set fire to this gas, and since then, it has continued to burn for more than 40 years.
IN Chinese province Hunan became the prototype of fantastic landscapes from the movie "Avatar". More than 3,000 sandy mountains rise to a height of up to 800 meters and are of great interest to tourists, especially after the success of Cameron's film.
One of the most accessible amazing places on the planet, many Russian tourists have already been there, since Pamukkale is only a few hours from the popular Turkish resort- Antalya. Pamukkale, which means "Cotton Castle", is a snow-white terrace filled with water from mineral springs. The water in these terraces is believed to have healing properties.
7) Antelope Canyon, USA
Antelope Canyon is located in the southwestern United States, 240 kilometers from. Wind and water for many thousands of years have done a great job, which resulted in this amazing canyon of reddish-red flowers.
Do you know that the most active volcano located in Antarctica? Erebus Volcano (Ice Towers of Mount Erebus) was discovered on January 28, 1841 by an English expedition led by polar explorer Sir James Clark Ross on the ships Erebus and Terror. The height of this volcano is 3794 meters, which makes it one of the most high points Antarctica. Inside the volcano is a large lava lake.
9) Kasha-Katuwe-Tent Rocks Monument, USA
This national monument is located in the state of New Mexico, 60 kilometers from the city of Santa Fe and was formed due to the deposition of volcanic rocks.
10) Ischigualasto Natural Park, Argentina
This park, which is also called The Valley of the Moon, is located in the province of San Juan in Argentina. Not the most popular place among tourists, as it is located far from the main tourist routes, but this is where NASA tried out its rovers. The landscape of this place looks alien.
11) Uyuni Salt Flat, Bolivia
Salt Lake (Salar de Uyuni) in Bolivia is located near Lake Titicaca - this is one of the most amazing and photogenic places on our planet. Everything in this area is saturated with salt, it is everywhere, but the most amazing sight happens when it rains and everything is covered with a thin layer of water, the ideal surface of which turns into a mirror.
12) Landscape Danxia (Danxia Landform), China
It may seem that this incredible landscape is just the result of the work of Photoshop, but it is a real geological feature, formed due to the overlay of sandstone and other mineral rocks. This natural object located in the Chinese province of Gansu. In 2010, the Danxia Landscape was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
13) Crystal Cave of the Giants, Mexico
This cave with the largest crystals in the world was found recently in 2000 near the city of Chihuahua in Mexico. These giants are up to 15 meters long and 1.5 meters wide and are composed of zinc-silver-lead salts. The cave has a special climate (almost 60 degrees Celsius and 100% humidity), in which a person cannot spend more than 5-10 minutes.
14) Dry Valleys, Antarctica
The dry valley is the territory of three oasis valleys (Victoria, Wright, Taylor) in Antarctica to the west of McMurdo Sound. Hurricane winds, lack of precipitation, low temperatures created a unique climate in this place. Rare lakes have long turned into ice wells, in which, according to some scientists, unknown microorganisms live.
15) Socotra Island, Yemen
Socotra is an archipelago in Indian Ocean, consisting of 4 islands, located off the coast of Somalia. These islands have preserved unique plant and animal life, many of which can only be found here. The symbol of the archipelago is the endemic dragon tree.
16)Giants Causeway, Ireland
More than 40,000 basalt columns form a path that leads to the foot of the volcano, thanks to the eruption of which these amazing columns arose. The Trail of the Giants is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Northern Ireland.
17) Kliluk Lake, the Spotted Lake, Canada
The local native Indians consider this lake to be sacred. The water of this lake has bright colors, as it is saturated with sodium sulfates, calcium, magnesium and other minerals. During the hot season, the water in the lake dries up and many small puddles form, which have different colors, depending on which element of the periodic table prevails in them.
18) Pulpit or Preikestolen, Norway
Preikestolen Rock - a favorite place for photographers and just tourists, is a huge rock-cliff with a flat area of 25 by 25 meters. The height of the cliff is 604 meters and from its top there is a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape. Preikestolen Rock is one of Norway's most popular attractions.
19) Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
Plitvice Lakes are the main attraction of Croatia. There are 16 large and several small lakes, about 20 mysterious caves and 120 waterfalls. In this place, you can find many species of plants and animals that are unique and found only in the Plitvice Lakes region, so they are strictly protected by UNESCO.
20) Cappadocia, Turkey
Cappadocia, or "Land of beautiful horses" - unique place located in the Göreme Valley in Turkey. Cappadocia is almost a whole world that is hidden in caves of volcanic origin, there are houses, monasteries, unique multi-tiered underground cities and much more, all this appeared before our era. This unique place is rightfully popular with tourists coming to Turkey.
21) Yellowstone National Park, USA
Yellowstone National Park - unique natural Park known throughout the world. The most famous and most visited national park in USA. Yellowstone is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This park is located on the territory of three states at once: Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. Yellowstone is famous for its unique geological objects: geysers, geothermal springs and the largest dormant volcano of the entire continent - Caldera.
22) Tunnel of love in the city of Klevan, Ukraine
This tunnel of trees envelops railways that pass near the city of Klevan. Because of its amazing beauty and romance, this place is called the Tunnel of Love. In summer, when the tunnel is in its prime, newlyweds like to come here, taking a photo against its background is considered a good sign.
23) Corinth Canal, Greece
It is impossible to believe that this channel was created by human hands. The construction of the Corinth Canal began under the emperor Nero in 67 BC, and ended only in 1893. This unique creation Man's hands connect the Saronic Gulf Aegean Sea and the Gulf of Corinth ionian sea. The depth of the Corinth Canal is 8 meters and the width is 24 meters.
One of the most beautiful places in Chile is Lake Lago General Carrera, where marble caves. This unique natural cave consists entirely of multi-colored marble (pink and blue), there are more than 5,000 million tons of it.
25) Village of Monsanto, Portugal
This small Portuguese town is built among huge stone boulders, many of which serve as homes for local residents. The town of Monsanto almost entirely consists of one-story buildings, which are separated by narrow streets, getting here, you can feel like in the Middle Ages.
The views of this icy canyon in Greenland are mesmerizing, its deep blue waters are mesmerizing and you can get lost in the many artfully crafted ice arches. This canyon is the largest on the island, and its waters are home to bowhead whales, seals and walruses.
27) Skaftafell, Iceland
Skaftafell Park is Iceland's natural wonder, containing the ice caves of Jökulsarlon.
28) Multnomah Falls, USA
29) Seljalandfoss waterfall, Iceland
This temple carved into the rocks truly deserves the title of one of the wonders of the world. The construction of this city began before our era, and at present it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
32) The town of Riomaggiore, Italy
A small town in Italy, in which houses are piled on the rocks right at the edge of the sea. In Riomaggiore, driving is prohibited.
33) Loy Krathong Festival, Thailand
Every year a festival is held in Thailand, the unchanging tradition of which is the launch of sky lanterns. This amazing sight, when thousands of luminous lights rise into the sky at the same time, is simply mesmerizing. If you are in Thailand in November, do not miss this festival.
34) Mount Roraima, Venezuela
The height of Mount Roraima is 2723 meters, and the summit plateau has an area of 35 square kilometers. Reports of an expedition to the mountain region inspired Arthur Conan Doyle to write The Lost World.
35) Etretat, Normandy, France
Impossible to list everything in one place interesting places planets, because each place is unique in its own way and deserves attention, but we tried to gather a lot of interesting places that you should pay attention to when setting off on your next trip.
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The authoritative analytical company Economist Intelligence Unit has published a rating best cities in the world to live for 2011. Two were included in the rating. Russian cities: St. Petersburg took 68th place, and Moscow - 70th.
The quality of life in 140 cities of different countries was assessed by the company's experts according to 30 parameters, including security, healthcare, social stability, education, infrastructure development, availability of goods and services, the state of the environment and the diversity of cultural life.
By tradition, let's start from the last, 10th place. So…
10th place. Auckland, New Zealand, 95.7 points
In 10th place is Auckland. This The largest city New Zealand with a population of about 1.3 million people, which is a quarter of the total population of the country.
Today Auckland is the economic and cultural center of New Zealand. The city is not rich in historical sights, but Auckland strikes many hearts of those who come here for the first time with its picturesque beauty.
high-rise tower sky tower (sky tower) 328 meters high - tallest building in the southern hemisphere:
Auckland is surrounded by three sea bays, within the city there are 48 extinct volcanoes.
Night Auckland:
Panorama of Auckland from the Sky Tower (clickable 2500 x 651 px):
9th place. Adelaide, Australia, 95.9 points
9th place belongs to the capital and to big city state of South Australia, fifth largest city in the country with a population of more than 1.1 million people - the city Adelaide.
It is named after the Queen - the wife of the King of Great Britain and Hanover, William IV, who sat on the throne from 1830 to 1837.
The city is located on the ocean. central part Adelaide is multi-storey, with a few modern skyscrapers is not large, and the rest of the city is one or two storey in nature. Perfect cleanliness, tidiness and impeccable decoration of buildings are the hallmark of Adelaide.
Victoria Fountain:
Here, in Adelaide, tourists are attracted by the third largest Kangaroo Island in Australia - a reserve wildlife with a colony of sea lions and a beautiful coastline for fishing.
Kangaroo Island:
The average income per worker in Adelaide does not differ from that in the country, however, the standard of living and the cost of real estate here are much lower than in other major Australian cities.
8th place. Perth, Australia, 95.9 points
Perth is the largest city and capital of Western Australia. with a population of about 1,200,000 people, located on the shores of the Indian Ocean.
The city is considered one of the main economic centers of Australia. Gold, diamonds and nickel are mined here. It is here that the world's largest discovered deposits of gold and nickel are located in the Kalgoorlie region, as well as the world's largest diamond-bearing region, Kimberley, which is the main competitor of South African and Yakutian diamond deposits.
Modern skyscrapers are a characteristic detail of the Perth cityscape:
Perth is called "pearl of australia". Ancient buildings, a convenient pedestrian zone in the center of Perth, beautiful views of the river make Perth very attractive for tourists.
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One of the attractions Wolf Creek meteorite crater:
Many are attracted by Perth's mild and even Mediterranean climate, magnificent beaches, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
7th place. Sydney, Australia, 96.1 points
Australia's largest city on the southeast coast - Sydney. It is twice the size of another giant city - New York, and the main problem for all travelers is how to have time to see as much as possible.
The number of parks and green oases makes Sydney unlike other major cities on the planet: next to the skyscrapers in the City - 34 hectares of territory Royal Botanic Gardens:
In the summer, all life in Sydney moves from the City to the beaches, with over 20 city beaches and a dozen harbours. Most famous beach Bondi - favorite place surfers in Sydney.
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In the evening, Sydney is incredibly beautiful: on the waterfront, the lights of skyscrapers pierce the water of the harbor. One of Sydney's most recognizable buildings - Sydney Opera House:
Another major attraction in Sydney is the Harbor Bridge. This is the most big bridge cities and one of the largest steel arch bridges in the world (clickable 2500 x 911 px):
Aerial view of Sydney, Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House:
6th place. Helsinki, Finland, 96.2 points
Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland with a population of 578 thousand people.
The streets of the city go around the bays, bridges connect the islands, and ferries connect with the remote islands. Helsinki is saturated with the smell of the sea, and in the ports there is a constant noise from arriving and departing ships.
Helsinki is the center of business, education, culture and science in Finland. There are 8 universities and 6 technology parks in Greater Helsinki.
View of the city center. One of the sights of Helsinki - the Cathedral:
70% of foreign companies operating in Finland are located in this city.
Built on the peninsulas and islands of the Baltic coastline, Helsinki is a maritime city.
5th place. Calgary, Canada, 96.6 points
Calgary is the largest city in the province of Alberta in Canada, in the foothills and prairies, about 80 km east of the watershed of the Canadian Rockies.
The city is one of the sunniest in Canada- The sun shines there on average 2400 hours a year.
Calgary is located in the transition zone between the foothills of the Canadian Rockies and the Canadian Prairies, so its terrain is quite hilly. The height of the center of Calgary above sea level is approximately 1048 m.
Life in Calgary, one way or another, revolves around oil production. Its deposits were discovered at the beginning of the 20th century. Despite this, this city is considered by many organizations one of the cleanest in the world.
Olympic Plaza. In the distance you can see a famous landmark - Calgary Tower (Calgary Tower), 91 m high. It is designed in such a way that, swaying slightly in the wind, even with very strong gusts, maintain its stability:
Downtown Calgary, 2010 (clickable 2000 x 561 px):
4th place. Toronto, Canada, 97.2 points
Toronto is Canada's largest city and the provincial capital of Ontario. The current name of the city was given in 1834.
Toronto is Canada's most diverse city, with about 49% of its residents being immigrants. View of the city from a helicopter, November 2010:
Toronto is also home to longest street in the world- Young Street, listed in the Guinness Book of Records and having a length of 1896 km. Here is located largest zoo in the world. The area of the zoo is 283 hectares. Here, in conditions close to their natural habitat, about 5,000 various animals are kept.
View from a height of Toronto from the other side:
CN tower - world's tallest TV tower built back in 1976. Its height with a spire is 553 meters, and at a height of 446 meters there is a closed observation deck.
Here it is difficult to find a point where the TV tower would not be visible:
The Toronto Islands are a great place to relax and have picnics. Locals and tourists like to get out here. View of the city from the island:
The main attraction in the Toronto area is Niagara Falls . It is located between lakes Ontario and Erie on the border with the United States, 140 km from Toronto:
This is what Toronto looks like in the near future. (clickable, 1700 x 802):
3rd place. Melbourne, Australia, 97.5 points
Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia with a population of about 3.8 million and the capital of the state of Victoria. The city is considered one of the main commercial, industrial and cultural centers Australia. It is also often called sports and cultural capital countries.
Melbourne is considered to be the most picturesque city Australia. There is both exquisite Victorian architecture and wonderful nature.
Connoisseurs of Victorian architecture should take a walk along Swanston Street. It is the main street of the city:
Anyone who wants to see all of Melbourne at once should climb observation deck Rialto towers. This is a skyscraper whose height is 253 meters.
View from the Rialto Tower (clickable, 2000 x 548 px):
One of the attractions is the arts center of Victoria:
Yarra River, Melbourne:
2nd place. Vienna, Austria, 97.9 points
Vienna is the capital of Austria located in the eastern part of the country. The population of Vienna, including its suburbs, is about 2.3 million.
This is one of the most charming cities in Europe, spread out on the banks of the Danube.
Vienna is a world-famous center of music, thanks to a long line of famous musicians who lived and worked in this city: Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert.
There are luxurious palaces, majestic squares, picturesque streets and numerous squares. One of the most recognizable buildings in the city is the City Hall:
Hofburg - the winter residence of the Austrian Habsburgs and the main seat of the imperial court in Vienna. Currently - official residence the President of Austria. In total, it has 2600 halls and rooms:
Located near the capital viennese wood - a mountain range in Austria. This is a wonderful natural recreation area - a whole forest area with its own towns and hotels, resorts and thermal springs:
1 place. Vancouver, Canada, 98.0 points
So, we got to the 1st place. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the best city on Earth to live is Vancouver.
Vancouver is located on west coast Canada, on the coast picturesque bay, at the foot of the Pacific coastline of the North American Cordilleras.
It is the 3rd largest city in Canada with a population of 2,433,000 and the largest locality province of British Columbia.
Vancouver from a height of 500 meters:
Night Vancouver:
One of the most picturesque cities in the country is surrounded by dense coniferous forests, snowy mountains and fjords.
There are 20 bridges across numerous rivers of the city, 3 of which are drawbridges.
This is one of the most beautiful ocean cities in the world. There are spacious beaches, lush parks, and magnificent architecture of buildings. Tourists from all over the world are attracted by comfortable hotels, many museums, shops, restaurants and sports facilities.
Are you planning to change permanent place residence and go to another country? We bring to your attention a fresh rating of 17 cities in the world that are best suited for the life of an expat. On the menu: a high standard of living, good job prospects, rich leisure activities and the opportunity to make new friends!
The rating was compiled on the basis of data from the international company InterNations, which helps expats around the world adapt to life in a foreign country. More than 14,000 people took part in the survey.
New York, USA
The city is known for its high cost of living, but its forte- great prospects for career growth.
Photo: choicehotels.com 16 Zurich, Switzerland
Swiss cities now and then shoot up in various rankings with high rates. Zurich is no exception, because it is one of the best in the world in terms of quality of life.
Photo: swisskyline.ch 15 Berlin, Germany
The capital of Germany is considered not only a great place to find work and have fun, but also beautiful city for raising children.
Photo: go2festival.com Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva is attractive to expats with excellent job opportunities and a high standard of living. And here live some of the richest people in the world.
Photo: alamy.com 13 Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurt is a real center of jobs for migrants, which is why it made it to this ranking.
Photo: flickr.com by Rudy 12 Basel, Switzerland
Quiet and cozy town with picturesque landscapes. Basel shares borders with France and Germany, which provides excellent employment opportunities. Is it worth repeating and talking about a high standard of living?
Photo: myswitzerland.com 11 Barcelona, Spain
sunny city has a lot of advantages for the life of an immigrant: career prospects, a beach on the coast mediterranean sea, excellent cuisine and many options for a noisy and fun holiday at any time of the year.
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Toronto, Canada
Toronto is highly regarded by expats as an ideal city for making friends.
Photo: jumpshell.com 9 Mexico City, Mexico
The densely populated capital of Mexico is famous for its excellent weather conditions and moderate prices. Emigrants note that salaries here can be enough for a long time.
Photo: mentesalternas.com 8 Sydney, Australia
Sydney, one of largest cities Australia, is the center of trade. It is suitable for employment, and also pleases with an abundance of places for fun.
Photo: visitnsw.com 7 Munich, Germany
Munich scores highly with expats thanks to its annual beer festivals, as well as its high standard of living and excellent job opportunities.
Photo: protrav.ru 6 Vienna, Austria
Emigrants noted the excellent weather in Vienna and the high standard of living.
Photo: austria-time.ru 5 Singapore
The city-state is known as one of the cleanest in the world and enjoys a high standard of living with an enviable average salary.
Photo: fourseasons.com 4 Dusseldorf, Germany
A city in western Germany scores very high in terms of living standards.
Photo: nice-places.com 3 Madrid, Spain
Expats have highly appreciated the Spanish city. According to them, it is easy to settle in here and make new friends. The low cost of living also played a role in receiving high ratings from respondents.
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Houston, USA
The fourth-largest city in the US ranked second thanks to its relatively low cost of living.
Photo: businessinsider.com 1 Melbourne, Australia
The second most populous city in Australia took the first position in the ranking, because 79% of respondents were satisfied with their employment and personal life here. The presence of a variety of leisure activities also raised the city to the top of the rankings.
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The rating with the most beautiful places on the planet opens with an amazing place located in the western part of the Netherlands. We are talking about the picturesque fields of tulips. These are not just gardens, we are talking about plantations, seas of flowers that embody a real riot of colors. Being in this state from April to May, it is simply necessary to visit the flowering gardens of the western part of the country. However, in the summer there is something to see here, because tulips are replaced by gladioli.
grand canyon is one of the deepest and most beautiful places in the world. Located in Arizona, on the Colorado Plateau. This is an amazing area. national park, the beauty of which can only be appreciated with the help of a helicopter. It is an Indian reservation. It is believed that representatives of the Navajo tribe and other tribes lived in this place for a long time. The Grand Canyon attracts not only with its beauty, size and history. He attracts many businessmen with his mysteriousness. To understand what is at stake, you need to see this miracle of nature from above.
Do you know the name of the most beautiful national park in the world? Its name is Cinque Terre and it is located amazing place in Italy. Namely, in the east of the Riviera. We are not just talking about charms and history, everything here is imbued with the spirit of the Middle Ages in Italy. In total, there are five small, but beautiful villages. Their architecture is distinguished by the presence of protected buildings, reminiscent of the times of freedom-loving pirates. A romantic place will appeal to all connoisseurs of classic Italian romance.
It would be unfair to create the Top 10 most beautiful places on Earth without mentioning at least one Chinese field. The rice field in the mountains of Yunnan is the most striking and beautiful. Just imagine ten-kilometer terraces that follow the curves of the terrain exactly to centimeters. The Chinese have been developing culture for thousands of years and have achieved incredible success in this craft. Seeing their rice plantations from above is worth a lot. Their snow-white plantations reflect the sun's rays and personify all the power of China's agricultural artisans.
Croatia
We have already found out which lake is the most powerful in Russia. By no means in this rating, we are talking exclusively about the beauty of different places in the world. For this reason, it is necessary to highlight the Plitvice Lakes of Croatia, which attract with their amazing color and mystery. They are located in the national park. Covered with intangible and limitless thickets. They are extremely difficult to pass, so you can appreciate all the beauty only from a height. The locals call the thickets the devil's forest.
We will not consider all the sights of the planet that are included in the list of the so-called 7 wonders of the world. We consider only the most beautiful places, among which the Valley of the Ten Peaks - Canada must be included. This Canadian place epitomizes the harsh but attractive nature. Her icy beauty creates unique world located at the foot big mountains called Vekchemna. Nearby is the pearl of the national park - a lake called Moraine.
In the north of Arizona there is a place of amazing beauty, a geological object that is justifiably called the pride of the American people. This is a place where the ancient Navajo Indians used to live. Unique park personifies huge complex from the rocks, standing against the backdrop of a severe and awesome desert landscape. Again, we are talking about the Colorado Plateau. This area is not just one of the favorite among tourists. By the way, the plateau hides a lot amazing stories about cowboys.
Continuing the theme of beautiful and rocky places in the world, it is necessary to highlight the Colored Zhangye, located in China. It is believed that the complex of rocks formed during the Cretaceous period. We are talking about beautiful rocks, which are painted in very colorful shades. The wonder of nature is located in the famous province of China - Gansu. In the photo you see an abundance of colors. However, the red sandstone really dominates. You may not notice this in the pictures. Being close to the province, be sure to try to see the amazing mountain scenery.
