Many people believe that now there are no more places on our planet that can be called the most beautiful. Such a statement could be made only 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 people themselves.
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Of course, to make any rating of the most beautiful places in the world is quite problematic, because it is impossible to talk about every amazingly beautiful place on the planet. Moreover, the very meaning of the word “beauty” is extremely subjective. True, there are striking corners that differ not only in their picturesque beauty, but also in world-wide fame. Here they will be discussed in today's article.
Grand Canyon
Today, the Grand Canyon, without a doubt, is a miracle of nature, perfectly investigated, studied by scientists. The moment of his 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 rock, along which the Colorado River flowed. Under the pressure of natural influences, the plain began to rise, while unstable rocks were washed out by the river, forming the outlines of the present 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 formations, giving the water a cloudy, red tint. In the region, climatic conditions are not identical. The top temperature is +150, while the bottom 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 purplish-brown, black to bluish-gray, pale pink.
True, to evaluate the beauty of the canyon, you can only be right next to it. It should be noted the fact that not a single bridge is thrown across the gorge. Therefore, anyone who wants to move from North Rim Headquaters to the village located on the south side of the canyon (the distance between which is no more than 19 km) will be forced 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 a place of honor on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The structure of the reef “megalopolis” is coral formations, providing the creation of an amazing combination of its inhabitants. The rarest dolphins and whales, green turtles and a large number of various mollusks live here.
The Australian Reef is the largest coral organism. It is located in the northeastern region of the coast of Australia and stretches over the length of the shallow continent 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 scanty 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 islands. The area of this work of art is 348 698 km².
Cape town
The village 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. Toward the close of the day, a light presentation is further evidence that Cape Town actually belongs to one of the most amazing points on earth.
In the city center, one can observe the accumulation of traditions of the English colonies. It is lined with Old Dutch-style mansions and Victorian buildings. But more solid popularity among tourists is Table Mountain. This miracle of nature has a flat top, located at an altitude of 1 km. It is the largest attraction in Cape Town and a completely free range for climbers.
Taj Mahal
Of course, one cannot neglect and not bring the masterpiece Taj Mahal into the Top 10 of the most striking corners of the planet. The mausoleum was built over 20 years in Agra. The building is quite symbolic and saturated with the most beautiful feeling - because for its construction, white marble slabs, considered the emblem of love, were used.
The Taj Mahal was built according to the standard style of Persia and is a complex of magnificent, rich buildings made of white marble. The main place is allocated directly to the mausoleum located in the center of the site.
It is made in cubic form, having cut corners, and its giant dome crowns it. The Taj Mahal was erected on a square base, at the 4 corners are high minarets. Inside, this miracle has a significant number of halls and rooms, which are decorated with mosaics, paintings of 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. This miracle is called - Mount Rokis. On their area 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.
Rokis Mountains - part of the Pacific Cordillera. The highest elevation mark is Mount Robson, as its altitude is 3954 m, while the lowest point 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 total area of the ridge is 93,409 m2.
Machu picchu
Machu Picchu is one of the most amazing buildings of the most ancient American peoples, amazing archaeological ruins located on the territory of today's Peru. Machu Picchu or otherwise “Lost City”, is on the UNESCO list, and in 2007 received the status of a New Wonder of the World. The time of the opening of the “Lost City” was in 1911, and this was done by Hiram Bingham from Yale University.
But the name of the city is hidden in antiquity to this day. Machu Picchu is a mountain peak located near this miracle. Only the elite could enter the fortress. Here lived the priests, the highest nobility, servants and artisans. Basically, the place served as a dwelling place 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 - Intiuatan. Moreover, this sacred place of the highest Inca deity is preserved to this day in a single copy.
Giza Valley of the Pyramids
The list of the most beautiful and striking corners of the earth would be incomplete without indicating the valley of the pyramids in Giza. We were able to get acquainted with the greatest buildings from the school history program. However, the mystery of the construction of the pyramids is unknown today. Truths are increasingly being discovered by the scientific community 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. After all, it’s not without reason that they are on the list of “New Seven Wonders of the World”. The ancient complex is represented by the three largest pyramids - the Cheops Pyramid, which is also a preserved miracle from the list of “Seven Wonders of the World”.
The complex is also represented by the pyramids of Hafra and Minkaura and the pyramids of the 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, since the pharaohs were distinguished by a love of greatness 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 inconceivably 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 advanced tools, while the technological level did not reach 50% of the modern one.
But people with the help of bare hands were able to create real masterpieces that have survived for centuries. According to legend, the Nabataeans, who were the descendants of Shem, the world famous son of Noah, did this. B 3 BC they formed the state of Nabatea. The most important for the economic development of the time caravan routes passed through its territory.
For this reason, the Nabataean state was an attractive “piece of cake” for neighboring kingdoms, which led to regular attacks. However, the Nabataeans not only repelled all the attacks of the invaders, but also managed to subjugate part of Syria, preserving independence even during the expansion of the strong Roman Empire. Petra was the former capital of an ancient extinct state.
The great Wall of China
Another one of the truly amazing points 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 puzzles 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 it is 6 thousand km. A straight line has a length of 2450 km. True, it should be remembered that the wall is not a direct structure - it turns, then bends. The average height of the wall is 6-7 m, with individual places of 10 m. Its width is 6 m, i.e. 5 people are able to walk along the wall in one row, or maybe even a small car.
Iguazu
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 value, the Iguazu National Park grows. The natural miracle is represented by 3 protected areas - “Talampaya” together with “Ischigualasto” in Kunyo, “Los Glaciares” in the south in Patagonia and “Iguazu”, which are on the UNESCO heritage list.
No doubt it's a global asset. Iguazu is surrounded by a subtropical rainforest and formed in the northern part of Misiones, a province of Argentina. 3 rivers flow along it - Iguazu, Uruguay and Parana, which form the natural borders of the province. This interfluve is called the 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 it is necessary to make every effort to preserve them for future generations.
