Unusual places around the world

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Chicken Church

This abandoned structure is known to the locals as Geraja Ayam – meaning Chicken Church – and each year it attracts hundreds of curious tourists and photographers on the hills of Magelang. According to the person who built it – Daniel Alamsjah, the building is neither a...

The Door to Hell

Over 160 miles away from the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, lies an incredible and unique place. The Darvaza Crater, also known as the “Door to Hell” or the Crater of Fire, is an underground cavern. It has been burning continuously for over 40 years and has become a surprisingly...

Hidden Beach

Playa Del Amor or Hidden Beach  it is a small paradise hidden by the rocks of the Marieta Islands in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This is one of the few places in the world, where a man-made mistake combined with the beauty of nature resulted in a breathtaking scenery.   The main...

Gnomesville

Gnomes have been around since the 16th century, according to recent written history. They are described as small, earth­-dwelling creatures, often guarding mines and hidden treasures. These dwarf-­sized people are easily spotted in their red pointy hats. There’s a legend that...

The Mystifying Park of the Monsters

60 miles from the first ever metropolis of the world, Rome , lies an enchanted place, less known by tourists: The Park Of Monsters (Parco dei Monstri).   A one hour drive through northern Italy will literally transport you 500 years back in time, to the Italian Renaissance era, a...

The Uluru waterfalls

Probably one of the most well known massive rock formations worldwide, Uluru, or Ayers Rock, is an incredible Australian sightseeing objective. Apart from the view it offers to those who visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park – particularly during sunsets – Uluru is over 600...

Monastery of the Holy Trinity

Although many tourists visit Greece for the sea, somewhere above 400 meters higher lies an unforgettable sightseeing objective. Holy Trinity Monastery has a history of over 6 centuries and offers a breathtaking view.     The Monastery of the Holy Trinity provides visitors with...

Hand of the Desert

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...

The Golden Rock Temple

The Golden Rock Temple, or Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, is a pagoda located in Mon State, Burma, in the Southern Asia. A pagoda is a tower built on multiple levels, in honor of saints and gods. The temple is among the most uniquely built pagodas. Located at 3609 feet above the sea level, 23 feet tall...

Spotted Lake

Spotted Lake is a saline endorheic alkali lake located northwest of Osoyoos in British Columbia.  Spotted Lake is very highly concentrated with numerous different minerals. It contains some of the highest quantities (in the world) of magnesium sulfate, calcium and sodium sulphates. It...
 
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