Many people believe that now there are no such 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 planet Earth is rich in truly beautiful natural places and creations. Moreover, they were created both by Mother Nature and by the activities of the people themselves.
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Of course, making any rating of the most beautiful places in the world is quite problematic, 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 are distinguished not only by their picturesque beauty, but also by worldwide fame. They will be discussed in today's article.
Grand Canyon
Today, the Grand Canyon is undoubtedly a natural wonder, well researched and studied by scientists. The moment of its supposed formation falls on a period of time more than 100 centuries ago. At that time, it was a plain formed of shale, sandy and limestone rock along which the Colorado River flowed. Under the pressure of natural influence, the plain began to rise, while the river washed out unstable rocks, forming the outlines of the current miracle of nature.
And today Colorado, flowing with an intensity of 20 km / h in 24 hours, washes away about 500 thousand tons of rock layers, giving the water a muddy, red hue. In the region, climatic conditions are not identical. Above, the temperature is +150, while below the surface of the soil heats up to +400. The color scheme of the Grand Canyon is very diverse. The palette of colors shimmers from purple-brown, black to bluish-gray, pale pink.
True, one can assess the beauty of the canyon only by being next to it. It should be noted that not a single bridge has been thrown across the gorge. Therefore, anyone wishing to move from North Rim Headquaters to the village located on the south side of the canyon (the distance between which is not more than 19 km) will have to travel over 322 km.
Great Barrier Reef
One of the most beautiful places on our planet is the Australian Great Barrier Reef. In addition, it is in an honorable place in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The structure of the reef "metropolis" - coral formations, providing an amazing combination of its inhabitants. The rarest dolphins and whales, green turtles and a large number of various molluscs live here.
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 continental shelf 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, attracting 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.
Cape Town
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 can strike the most unimpressive imagination. Towards the end of the day, the light show is further evidence that Cape Town really belongs to one of the most amazing places on earth.
In the center of the city, you can observe the accumulation of traditions of the English colonies. It is lined with old Dutch mansions and Victorian buildings. But "Table Mountain" is more popular among tourists. This natural wonder has a flat top located at an altitude of 1 km. It is the largest attraction in Cape Town and a completely free climbing range.
Taj Mahal
Of course, one cannot ignore and bring the masterpiece Taj Mahal into the Top 10 of the most amazing corners of the planet. The mausoleum was built over 20 years in Agra. The structure is quite symbolic and saturated with the most beautiful feeling - after all, white marble slabs, considered an emblem of love, were used for its construction.
The Taj Mahal was built according to the standard Persian style and is a complex of magnificent, opulent structures made of white marble. The main place is assigned 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. The Taj Mahal is built on a square base, with tall minarets at 4 corners. Inside, this miracle has a significant number of halls and rooms, which are decorated with mosaics, paintings from ornate ornaments and delicate patterns.
Rokis Mountains
Another great place worth mentioning is in Canada. Moreover, the attraction was formed only by the efforts of the natural elements itself. This miracle is called - Rokis Mountains. On their area there are 6 national parks, where there are monuments included in the UNESCO list. The mountain range includes amazing cave formations, canyon formations, waterfalls and lakes of striking beauty.
The Rocis Mountains are part of the Pacific Cordilleras. The highest elevation of the ridge is Mount Robson, because its altitude is 3954 m, while the lowest mark is Mount Liard with a height of 305 m. The length of the mountain range is 603 km with a length from north to south of Canada. The index of the total area of the ridge is 93409 m2.
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is one of the most striking structures of the ancient American peoples, a striking archaeological ruin located in the territory of today's Peru. Machu Picchu, or otherwise “Lost City”, is on the UNESCO list, and in 2007 it received the status of the New Wonder of the World. The time of the opening of the "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 and to this day. Machu Picchu is a mountain peak located near this miracle. Only a select few could enter the fortress. Priests, high nobility, servants and artisans lived here. Basically, the place served as the abode for the mamakunas - selected virgins, whose whole life was devoted to serving the sun deity.
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. Moreover, this sacred place of the supreme deity of the Incas has been preserved to this day in a single copy.
Valley of the Pyramids at Giza
A list of the most beautiful and striking corners of the earth would be incomplete without an indication of the valley of the pyramids at Giza. We were able to get acquainted with the greatest buildings from the school history curriculum. However, the secret of the construction of the pyramids is still unknown today. The scientific community is increasingly discovering truths that indicate the impossibility of erecting these structures only by human hands.
Now these pyramids belong to the amazing and most important architectural monument of the ancient Egyptian people. It is 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 largest pyramids - the Pyramid of Cheops, which is also a surviving miracle from the list of "Seven Wonders of the World".
The complex is also represented by the pyramids of Khafra and Minkaura and the pyramids of queens, the Great Sphinx and the valley. The three main pyramids were erected by the ancient people of Egypt for the burial of the pharaohs. They are an impressive sight, as the pharaohs were noted for their love of grandeur and luxury.
Petra
Today Jordan has its main attraction - Petra, which is visited by millions of tourists from all over the world. The architects who built the city, in an inconceivable way, hollowed out caves in the rock, giving the dead stone the appearance of majestic temples and tombs. But in those days, there were no improved tools, while the technological level did not reach even 50% of the modern one.
But with the help of bare hands, people were able to create real masterpieces that survived for centuries. According to the existing legend, the Nabataeans, who were descendants of Shem, the world famous son of Noah, did it. In the 3rd century BC. they formed the state of Nabatea. The most important caravan routes for the economic development of that time passed through its territory.
For this reason, the Nabatean state was an attractive piece of the pie for neighboring kingdoms, leading to regular attacks. However, the Nabataeans not only repulsed all the attacks of the invaders, but also managed to subjugate part of Syria, maintaining their independence even during the expansion of the strong Roman Empire. Petra was the former capital of an ancient vanished state.
the great Wall of China
One more truly striking point of our planet is the Great Wall of China, which is not only an incredible monument of 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 is the longest defensive structure, concealing a large number of mysteries even today. Moreover, the structure is a subject for the fierce debate of the scientific community.
According to some data, the length of the wall is 4 thousand km, while according to others it is 6 thousand km. The straight line has a length of 2,450 km. True, it should be remembered that the wall is not a straight structure - it turns and bends. The average height of the wall is 6-7 m, with some places of 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 pass.
Iguazu
Amazing, with strikingly beautiful landscapes, Argentina attracts crowds of travelers and tourists from every corner of the planet every year. 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 value, the Iguazu National Park grows. The natural wonder is represented by 3 protected areas - Talampaya together with Ischigualasto in Cugno, Los Glaciares in the south in Patagonia and Iguazu, which are on the UNESCO heritage list.
Without a doubt, this is a global property. Iguazu is surrounded by rainforest subtropical jungles and is formed in the northern part of Misiones, province of Argentina. 3 rivers flow along it - Iguazu, Uruguay and Parana, which form 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 natural wonders can completely disappear. Therefore, today we need to make every effort to preserve them for future generations.