Danakil Desert

Danakil Desert (Ethiopia)

One of the most horribleplaces on our planet is the Danakil desert, located in Ethiopia. This amazing area is a world of volcanoes and sulphurous lakes that emit harmful fumes.

In the desert, hard to breathe, because apart from the fumes come here many volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, and at night you can see the fiery light of the lava lake. The reason for this eerily beautiful natural phenomenon lies in the fact that millions of years ago in this place there was a fracture plates.

But despite these staggering scenery and toxicity of air, tourists are willing to pay a lot of money to visit the Danakil desert. Many argue that this extreme trip more exciting than a visit to a safe and beautiful places on our planet. For such a trip would be the best reliable motorcycle yamaha YBR125.

Danakil reminiscent of distant fantastic planet was discovered in 1928 by the famous traveler Tullio pastor. With his team courageous explorer was more than 1,300 kilometers of ruthless znoyu and under the influence of toxic fumes.

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Like many other natural attractions of the world bright, Danakil desert covered with legends. One of them tells that long ago there was a valley fabulous, but the local sorcerer called here the demons of four elements that are out of control. They first killed the magician, and then began to fight among themselves. The battle was very fierce, its corollary - a terrible picture that people can see today.

But amid this terrifying beauty is the pearl of the desert - a lava lake Erta Ale active volcano. It can be seen as bubbling, spills and fiery lava solidifies.

It attracts visitors and Lake Assal, which is the salt lake on the planet. It is often people come to collect the pieces of white salt.

of four elements that are out of control. They first killed the magician, and then began to fight among themselves. The battle was very fierce, its corollary - a terrible picture that people can see today.

But amid this terrifying beauty is the pearl of the desert - a lava lake Erta Ale active volcano. It can be seen as bubbling, spills and fiery lava solidifies.

In the desert Danakil live two families, one of them called "red Afar", and another - "white Afar." Each of them considers himself the master of the desert; it is not surprising that often occur between armed conflicts.

themselves. The battle was very fierce, its corollary - a terrible picture that people can see today.

But amid this terrifying beauty is the pearl of the desert - a lava lake Erta Ale active volcano. It can be seen as bubbling, spills and fiery lava solidifies.

Monument to the Three Dikgosi

Monument to the Three Dikgosi Monument(Botswana)

Three Dikgosi Monument Monument commemorates the three kings, whose visit to Britain has helped Botswana gain independence.

In 1885 three of the leader Sebele I, Bathoen I Khama III and went to the queen to tell her her interests of the African people. The fact is that while Botswana has become a part of the British South Africa Company, and courageous leaders of the country have decided not to let that happen. Imploring the queen to make an independent Botswana, they succeeded, and instead of being annexed, the territory came under the control of the queen. Yes, it was not entirely independent, but a much better prospect than to go into oblivion as a nation.

Later, due to the separation from neighboring African countries, the population of Botswana was not applied the policy of racial segregation (apartheid). Recall that the policy of apartheid has led to the fact that the black population of South Africa has lost all rights. Blacks were forced to live in special reserves, and the fall in the major cities was only possible after a special permit.

While the role of the three kings in the history of Botswana and today remains a topic of historical debate, in their honor in 2005 established the monument Three Dikgosi Monument, which today is one of the main attractions of Gaborone.

Huge statues of the leaders (height - 5.4 meters each) have been cast in bronze. On a granite pedestal, you can see the names of the leaders of Botswana, and signs with information you can read about their achievements.

Sunland in Limpopo Baobab

Sunland in Limpopo Baobab (Africa)

Sunland Baobab in Limpopo,South Africa, is one of the most popular attractions of South Africa. It impresses with its size tree occupies the first position in many lists. The height of one of the largest baobabs not only in South Africa but throughout the continent is 22 meters, but even more impressive baobab tree trunk diameter - 155 meters.

However, Sunland baobab is renowned not only for its enormous size: it is also one of the oldest trees in the world, along with the legendary California redwoods. According to some estimates, the age of the baobab-record holder is six thousand years old. Although there is some disagreement as to the age of this ancient tree, radiocarbon analysis helped determine that Sunland Baobab, at least more than a thousand years.

Baobab has an interesting feature: after a thousand years, they tend to be emptied. Presumably that Sunland baobab trunk became hollow set of centuries ago, and the owner of the land on which the tree grows, it decided to take advantage of this feature. Family Van Van Hierden created a small pub inside. Amazingly, the rustic bar is trinadtsatifutovye high ceiling and can hold about fifteen people. Miss van Hierden also argues that once during a party at the bar managed to knead forty visitors.

Tourists, who want to drink a beer in the bar, can also spend the night in one of the five local bungalows to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of a safari party.

Medinet Habu Temple

Medinet Habu Temple in Luxor (Egypt)

The last great monarch of theNew Kingdom Ramesses III - a successful military leader, compares himself to God, in Luxor, was erected a beautiful complex Medinet Habu, which became one of the brightest sights of Egypt.

Like many of the palaces and temples of ancient Egypt, this funerary temple, which occupies an area of ​​about seven thousand square meters, which allowed him to compare with the temple of Amun, was built with funds received from the conquered peoples.

View fortress give to this complex, surrounding two rows of jagged walls of adobe. Despite the fact that it has been for many years a wide walls of the temple, having the massive fortifications, it succeeded perfectly preserved. If you want to visit this landmark, please contact a travel company, for which the sale of permits in Egypt is one of the main directions.

Decorations for the church is the bas-reliefs depicting the victory of Ramesses the Great, as well as numerous inscriptions on the walls and ceilings, immortalized the glory of the great feats. Statue of Ramses III in the form of Osiris, adorn the facade of the building. Most of the columns, located on the territory of the temple cannot be restored, but the monumentality of this building can even tell the rest of the base. To get to the church can be strengthened through the gate (Migdol). Here are the two towers, built of brick and stone cladding.

It should be emphasized that the main temple is not the only structure, do not also forget about the royal palace, the buildings for the priests, warehouses and many administrative buildings, which besides him are also part of the complex Medinet Habu.

See the tomb of Ramses III in the Valley of the Kings can be, but a place to store his mummy is the Cairo Museum.

CN Tower Modern Wonder

CN Tower: Modern Wonder of the World(Canada)

The history of the tower,which kept its status as the world's tallest building from 1976 to 2007, began in 1968. The idea to create a huge television and radio tower belonged to the Canadian National railway network stations (Canadian National Railway's) to create a powerful communication platform in Toronto, as well as demonstrations around the world the high level of development of the Canadian industry.

e lookout is another attraction - a fashionable restaurant. If you are interested in a visit to Toronto, then the best option could be to study in Canada - this is not only an opportunity to obtain Canadian higher education, but also to witness the interesting sights.

The height of the CN Tower, which has 147 floors, is 553.33 meters. At an altitude of 351 meters is an observation deck, which offers magnificent views of the Canadian capital. The observation deck has a glass floor, but do not be afraid to walk on it, because glass is so strong that can withstand 24 adult hippos. It cannot surprise and installed in a tower high-speed elevator (22 km / h) that can carry passengers to the observation deck just for some 58 seconds. Near the lookout is another attraction - a fashionable restaurant. If you are interested in a visit to Toronto, then the best option could be to study in Canada - this is not only an opportunity to obtain Canadian higher education, but also to witness the interesting sights.

CN Tower surpassed the height of the Ostankino television tower (a difference of 13 meters), becoming the tallest building in the world at 31 years old. Also in the tower is the highest in the world staircase leading to the top of the CN Tower. Ladder-record holder has 2,579 steps.

In 2007, the tallest building in the world was the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, taking away the title of the highest building in the world at the tower. However, the CN Tower is still the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, as well as the constant symbol of Toronto.

Banff National Park

Banff National Park (Canada)

Located in the CanadianRockies, Banff National Park is not by chance is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the planet. By car, by bike, on skis or in a canoe - in any case you get pleasure from exploring mountain scenery area 6.641 km2. The entrance that leads to the pristine wilderness of Canada is a tourist town of Banff (Alberta).

the museums and cultural heritage sites. Of course, a real Mecca for tourists is the Banff Park - the first national park in Canada. Since there are many ski resorts, visitors buy in advance all the necessary for the descent.

In Banff you can stay in a cozy little hut and a luxury hotel, so the accommodation at this resort can look for a tourist with any budget. In addition, in Banff is full of restaurants, boutiques and many entertainment facilities that will make vacation into an unforgettable experience. It is worth noting that the town of Banff has a fairly long history, however, walking through the streets, tourists can visit the museums and cultural heritage sites. Of course, a real Mecca for tourists is the Banff Park - the first national park in Canada. Since there are many ski resorts, visitors buy in advance all the necessary for the descent.

With its snow-capped mountain peaks and stunning glacial lakes, it is difficult to believe that the Canadian Rockies once they see the Europeans, because they had been known only to the locals who lived in the valleys nearby. However, in the XVIII century, Europeans settled in the vast North America, began to explore this beautiful mountainous area.

lliam Van Horne in the park was erected an elegant hotel with 250 rooms, and the park soon became one of the most popular tourist destinations.

In 1883, two years before the completion of the Canadian transcontinental railway, a railway ran three hot springs on Mount Sulphur. After two years of disputes over the ownership of the hot springs and the surrounding area became the first national park in Canada. The owners of the Canadian Pacific Railway at the same time recognized the tourism potential of the Canadian Rockies. In 1888, at the initiative of William Van Horne in the park was erected an elegant hotel with 250 rooms, and the park soon became one of the most popular tourist destinations.

Mark Twain Study in Elmira

Mark Twain Study in Elmira (United States)

Wooden building in the shapeof an octagon, where they were born novels "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" can still be visited in upstate New York.

Writer Mark Twain, whose real name sounds like Samuel Clemens, perhaps, is one of the most gifted American satirists, who once took up the pen. While the majority of his works were written in his famous house in Connecticut, his iconic novels were born in a small hut. There he enjoyed a cup of coffee to check out the interesting news in the local press. Today, she is in the middle of campus, inspiring a new generation of writers.

Clemens almost every summer stopped in Elmira in the house of relatives of his wife. Mark Twain often walked to a local farm, where he could observe the picturesque landscape of the valley. Not far from the farm wife's sister Clemens built for the American writer's office, where he could do, admiring the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. This is where "born" characters of the famous novel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" as well as many other of his famous works. In his private office, Mark Twain is not only found he needed peace and quiet, but also began to smoke his pipe outside the house of his wife's sister.

Writer Mark Twain, whose real name sounds like Samuel Clemens, perhaps, is one of the most gifted American satirists, who once took up the pen. While the majority of his works were written in his famous house in Connecticut, his iconic novels were born in a small hut. There he enjoyed a cup of coffee to check out the interesting news in the local press. Today, she is in the middle of campus, inspiring a new generation of writers.

Today, one hundred years after his death, his works remain as relevant and vital. Wooden hut, which is located on campus Elmira, has become a popular tourist attraction, as well as a cultural monument.