We all know that there are places on earth, known as the 7 Wonders of the World. However, in our world there are many places which, though not recognized as a miracle, but otherwise this place called simply not possible. Here's our version of 7 Wonders of the World, which is not inferior to his striking beauty recognized.
Meteora in Greece
When these giddy cliffs were first settled, is unknown. According to some sources, the oldest monastery - the Holy Spirit - was founded by some Barnabas in 950's. And gradually monastic community grew and new monasteries, and then the monasteries. The first hermits raised at these stone arrays using permuted wooden scaffolding, fixed on the beams, attached to knock holes in the rock. Later stage were replaced by hanging ladders and a winch with a grid. In 1922, hacked into the rock stage and is now a visitor can easily and safely climb to the top of the rocks to explore the monasteries.
Banaue Rice Terraces
On the territory of more than 10000 square kilometers at an altitude of 1,524 meters above sea level, in the mountains Ifuago near the small town of Banaue in the island of Luzon, Philippines, 250 km from the capital of Manila you can find what locals call the "eighth wonder of the world. " The incredible beauty of the field, located steps on the mountain slopes. More than 3 thousand years ago the ancestors of the ancient agricultural tribes people Iifugao, direct descendants of whom still live in Banaue, transformed the harsh mountain landscape, creating a more liveable area. It is worth noting that these fields do almost by hand, using only primitive tools.
Stone fortress Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
It is a picturesque hill in the center of the island and is one of the main attractions of Sri Lanka. Here, at an altitude of 200 m remains of the palace of the end of five centuries. King Kasap in the V century built a city-palace on a cliff top, surrounded by gardens with pools and fountains.
To the Palace, has long staircase carved into the rock and passing through the legs of a giant lion. The main attraction of the palace - Gallery, one of its walls were decorated about 500 murals depicting topless women, but have survived only a few murals. Stones and beautiful gardens, admirable for 1500 years, reflect the skill and technology engineers of that time.
Only rock and brick design in the form of a lion's mouth, through which millions of men, women and children are to admire and captivate the citadel of the king-god, have survived wars and natural disasters. Lion's head has fallen off, but standing on the ground in front of a lion can easily imagine how it could look like in the days Kasap.
Tower of Hercules, Galicia
Tower of Hercules - operating lighthouse in the northern city of La Coruna (Galicia, Spain). The name of the Tower of Hercules came thanks to the legend, which tells of the Greek hero Heracles, who, during his tenth feat of three consecutive days with the giant Geryon fought and defeated him. In honor of this great victory of Hercules built the tower and brought out of Galatia people to live here. This legend went to Spain during the XIX and XX centuries, which is why the lighthouse was given the name "Tower of Hercules. " Lighthouse built during the Roman Empire, considered the oldest lighthouse in the world and only used by a Roman lighthouse. Tower of Hercules has a height of 55 meters and stands on the peninsula, a rocky shore which rises 57 meters above the waters of the Gulf Betansos Atlantic Ocean.
Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra, India
In a rock shaped like a horseshoe with 200g. BC has 29 caves - Buddhist temples in India. Cave had two destinations alone were set aside for prayer halls (oblong halls), while others acted as the monasteries (the square room, surrounded on three sides kelyami).
Temples carved into the rocks over the centuries - in the III-VII centuries. However, the most intensive construction was carried out in the V century when Harishene, governor of central India. At that time, created the most perfect specimens of sculpture and paintings of Ajanta. After the death of Harish construction in the caves was conducted less intensively.
In ancient times, to every single cave led the procession from the waterfront, but today, all the caves are connected by a terrace.
What is interesting, the Buddha is depicted only in symbolic form, as the throne or the next. In other caves are colorful murals and statues depicting the life (and past lives) of the Buddha. Caves also depict scenes from everyday life, and many contain inscriptions of the rulers and princes.
Torun, Poland
Torun - the city in northern Poland on the Vistula River. Birthplace of the famous Nicholas Copernicus.
The city has many monuments of the Middle Ages and the 20 th century (200 objects). The city is known that he was kept almost intact its medieval plan and many Gothic buildings, all of which were built of brick, including monumental churches, town hall and burgher houses. An important fact is that Toruń, unlike many other historic cities in Poland, escaped major destruction during the Second World War. In particular, the Old City has remained intact, so that all the monuments of architecture - the original, not restored after the destruction.
The ancient city of Bagan, Burma
Bagan (or Pagan) - the ancient capital of the eponymous kingdom in present-day Myanmar. The city is located on the dry plateau along the western shore of the Irrawaddy, 145 kilometers southeast of Mandalay. Currently, the site of the ancient town is an archaeological zone with thousands of pagodas, temples, stupas, monasteries.
Most buildings were built during the XI-XIII centuries, when Bagan was the capital of the dynasty of the kingdom.
The most important stupa covered in gold, the approaches to them are paved, and built around a set of pavilions. Most of the pagodas of red brick and white stone and covered with gold.
Meteora in Greece
When these giddy cliffs were first settled, is unknown. According to some sources, the oldest monastery - the Holy Spirit - was founded by some Barnabas in 950's. And gradually monastic community grew and new monasteries, and then the monasteries. The first hermits raised at these stone arrays using permuted wooden scaffolding, fixed on the beams, attached to knock holes in the rock. Later stage were replaced by hanging ladders and a winch with a grid. In 1922, hacked into the rock stage and is now a visitor can easily and safely climb to the top of the rocks to explore the monasteries.
Banaue Rice Terraces
On the territory of more than 10000 square kilometers at an altitude of 1,524 meters above sea level, in the mountains Ifuago near the small town of Banaue in the island of Luzon, Philippines, 250 km from the capital of Manila you can find what locals call the "eighth wonder of the world. " The incredible beauty of the field, located steps on the mountain slopes. More than 3 thousand years ago the ancestors of the ancient agricultural tribes people Iifugao, direct descendants of whom still live in Banaue, transformed the harsh mountain landscape, creating a more liveable area. It is worth noting that these fields do almost by hand, using only primitive tools.
Stone fortress Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
It is a picturesque hill in the center of the island and is one of the main attractions of Sri Lanka. Here, at an altitude of 200 m remains of the palace of the end of five centuries. King Kasap in the V century built a city-palace on a cliff top, surrounded by gardens with pools and fountains.
To the Palace, has long staircase carved into the rock and passing through the legs of a giant lion. The main attraction of the palace - Gallery, one of its walls were decorated about 500 murals depicting topless women, but have survived only a few murals. Stones and beautiful gardens, admirable for 1500 years, reflect the skill and technology engineers of that time.
Only rock and brick design in the form of a lion's mouth, through which millions of men, women and children are to admire and captivate the citadel of the king-god, have survived wars and natural disasters. Lion's head has fallen off, but standing on the ground in front of a lion can easily imagine how it could look like in the days Kasap.
Tower of Hercules, Galicia
Tower of Hercules - operating lighthouse in the northern city of La Coruna (Galicia, Spain). The name of the Tower of Hercules came thanks to the legend, which tells of the Greek hero Heracles, who, during his tenth feat of three consecutive days with the giant Geryon fought and defeated him. In honor of this great victory of Hercules built the tower and brought out of Galatia people to live here. This legend went to Spain during the XIX and XX centuries, which is why the lighthouse was given the name "Tower of Hercules. " Lighthouse built during the Roman Empire, considered the oldest lighthouse in the world and only used by a Roman lighthouse. Tower of Hercules has a height of 55 meters and stands on the peninsula, a rocky shore which rises 57 meters above the waters of the Gulf Betansos Atlantic Ocean.
Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra, India
In a rock shaped like a horseshoe with 200g. BC has 29 caves - Buddhist temples in India. Cave had two destinations alone were set aside for prayer halls (oblong halls), while others acted as the monasteries (the square room, surrounded on three sides kelyami).
Temples carved into the rocks over the centuries - in the III-VII centuries. However, the most intensive construction was carried out in the V century when Harishene, governor of central India. At that time, created the most perfect specimens of sculpture and paintings of Ajanta. After the death of Harish construction in the caves was conducted less intensively.
In ancient times, to every single cave led the procession from the waterfront, but today, all the caves are connected by a terrace.
What is interesting, the Buddha is depicted only in symbolic form, as the throne or the next. In other caves are colorful murals and statues depicting the life (and past lives) of the Buddha. Caves also depict scenes from everyday life, and many contain inscriptions of the rulers and princes.
Torun, Poland
Torun - the city in northern Poland on the Vistula River. Birthplace of the famous Nicholas Copernicus.
The city has many monuments of the Middle Ages and the 20 th century (200 objects). The city is known that he was kept almost intact its medieval plan and many Gothic buildings, all of which were built of brick, including monumental churches, town hall and burgher houses. An important fact is that Toruń, unlike many other historic cities in Poland, escaped major destruction during the Second World War. In particular, the Old City has remained intact, so that all the monuments of architecture - the original, not restored after the destruction.
The ancient city of Bagan, Burma
Bagan (or Pagan) - the ancient capital of the eponymous kingdom in present-day Myanmar. The city is located on the dry plateau along the western shore of the Irrawaddy, 145 kilometers southeast of Mandalay. Currently, the site of the ancient town is an archaeological zone with thousands of pagodas, temples, stupas, monasteries.
Most buildings were built during the XI-XIII centuries, when Bagan was the capital of the dynasty of the kingdom.
The most important stupa covered in gold, the approaches to them are paved, and built around a set of pavilions. Most of the pagodas of red brick and white stone and covered with gold.
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