Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
A tropical paradise along the Atlantic Ocean, Fernando de Noronha archipelago is made up of twenty-one islands and islets. The archipelago is home to several endemic species.
Chapelle St-Michel d’Aiguilhe, France
This chapel on top of the Le-Puy-en-Velay was built way back 2,000 years ago.
Ayutthaya, Thailand
This mid-fourteenth-century ancient city was the royal court of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. The kingdom’s decline in the eighteenth century also led to the beautiful city to be abandoned.
Forest of Knives, Madagascar
The outworldly Forest Knives of Madagascar was formed way back during the Jurassic Period. The rocks served as a wall between humans and the plants and animals that called the place their home. Due to the absence of any human interactions, many species are being discovered there.
Ruins of Leptis Magna, Libya
The ruins were the leftovers from the great Roman empire. What is left of the once mighty city are the colonnades, triumphal arches, and amphitheater that were carved with intricate motifs.
Sighișoara
This little village holds a secret: it is the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler or more infamously known as Dracula. But unlike what the legends say, the little village is full of colors and charm. The mountain village also served as a mountain citadel with beautiful buildings and pastel-painted houses.
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Iceland
The waterfall drops into a poll 200 feet below. What makes this waterfall unique is the path that leads behind the fall to give visitors a view from another perspective of the stunning waterfall.
Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval, France
This incredible work of art was created by a single individual. Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval was created by a local mailman in France over the course of several decades.
Prambanan, Indonesia
Although in ruins now, this Hindu temple complex still remains a sight to behold. The complex was built in the middle of the nineteenth century but was abandoned a century later. The complex was forgotten and became a place of myth until it was rediscovered early in the nineteenth century.
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Another temple complex but this time it is in Sri Lanka. The temple complex is a marvel of engineer because it was built 1,500 years ago and features a 700-foot-tall rock column. Atop of this humongous rock column lie the ruins of a palace.
Cuicul (Djémila), Algeria
These are the remains of an ancient Roman town in Algeria. The unique Roman town lies in a mountainous locale. Several of its temples and public and private buildings are still standing, as well as the impressive amphitheater.
Cathedral Gorge, Australia
This gorge is located within the Bungle Bungles sandstone formations. The gorge is a natural amphitheater that can carry voices from one side to the other easily.
Milford Sound, New Zealand
The fjord was formed around 20,000 years ago by the glaciers of the surrounding mountains. The sculpted peaks and valleys that surround the waterways, and waterfalls make this fjord one of the most beautiful in the world.
Semuc Champey, Guatemala
The natural limestone cascade of Guatemala falls down the mountainside to create a series of falls and pools. The clear turquoise of this natural wonder only adds to the beauty of the place.
Dobsina Ice Cave, Slovakia
You can find this stunning ice cave in Slovakia. The cave has a central chamber 40 ft in height. Its floor is made of over 80 feet of ice slab. That’s not all, the cave’s stalagmites and stalactites look like crystal spires because they are enclosed in ice.
Mount Bromo, Indonesia
In the middle of the Sea of Sand in Indonesia, a beautiful active volcano lies. Mount Bromo stands over 7,000 feet tall.
The Archeological Site of Meroë, Sudan
This ancient city ruins were once the center and the capital of the Kush Kingdom. The ancient city of Meroe in Sudan lies in ruins today, but its tombs and mausoleums still remain, providing us with stunning artifacts from the past.
Pamukkale, Turkey
At first look, Pamukkale looks like it is made of snow and ice. In reality, the white stones are formed through layers of calcium carbonate left behind by water from the hot springs in the area. As the springs continue to spew water, the cliffs and terraces are also actively forming and reforming, making this place magical.
Tower of Hercules, Spain
The lighthouse stands at 187 feet, making it the second-highest in Spain. The Tower of Hercules was built by the ancient Romans sometime in the second century.
Lauca World Biosphere Reserve
The reserve features an alien-looking landscape that you can only find in this place. The reserve features plateau that are all nearly 10,000 feet above sea level. Archaeological sites are also found in the reserve as well as being a home to a wide range of animal and plant species.
Kangaroo Island, Australia
As its name suggests, you can find many kangaroos in this island. The island also features amazing rock formations, pristine beaches, grasslands, and rolling forests. The island is home to many plants and animal species.
Meteora, Greece
A complex of monasteries made up Meteora. What makes Meteora unique is that the complex was built atop sandstone pillars. The Meteora was built starting in the eleventh century until the sixteenth century.
Mount Roraima, Venezuela
Mount Roraima is so high that it is perpetually surrounded with swirling clouds. The tabletop mountain, the highest in Venezuela, features pyramid-like steps and cascading waterfalls.
Ordesa Canyon, Spain
Ordesa Canyon is a part of the Ordesa Y Monte Perdido National Park. It lies deep within the Pyrenees. It is the home of many rare and majestic creatures like the Golden Eagle.
The Amber Room, Catherine Palace, Russia
This room is within the Catherine Palace, the home of the Russian imperial family. The room’s walls are made of intricate mosaics of Baltic amber. Today, the room is a rebuilt form because its original amber panels were stolen by the Nazis in WWII.
Maelifell, Iceland
This volcano in Iceland was formed in unusual place. Maelifell is covered with bright green moss. It also features glacial rivers and streams that crawl around the volcano.
Palau Archipelago, Micronesia
Palau Archipelago boasts some of the clearest water and the most pristine reefs in the world. The archipelago is grouped in a compact way, making it easy to travel from one island to another. The place is one of the most sought-after diving spots in the world.
Red Seabeach, Panjin, China
This is the largest Suada grass marshland in the world.
Viñales Valley, Cuba
Vinales Valley is surrounded by limestone monuments. The place looks like a place in Southeast Asia rather than in Cuba.
Lake Ohrid, Albania and Macedonia
Lake Ohrid’s waters are so clear that you can see dozens of feet below the surface just by looking down on it. The lake is so wide that it straddles the borders of Albania and Macedonia in the Balkans. Aside from that, the lake is also considered to be the oldest lake in Europe.
Baalbek, Lebanon
Baalbek was called Heliopolis during the reign of Alexander the Great and the Romans later on. The ruins are dated back to over 2,000 years. Scientists state that the oldest settlement in the area dates back as early as 9,000 years ago.
Schwerin Palace, Schwerin, Germany
The palace was built in the styles of French chateaux. The picturesque palace was built by the Grand Dukes of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
Anjar, Lebanon
The village of Anjar in Lebanon features the eighth-century ruins that were built by builders and artists from Turkey and Egypt.
Mogao Caves, China
The Magao Cave is China was made in temples. The caves have their own complexes that display ancient frescoes and beautifully carved statues including the Buddha sculpture in the picture.
Transfiguration Church, Kizhi, Russia
This extraordinary church is done in wood. It was built in the early eighteenth century, and it features onion domes and arches.
Gorges de l’Ardèche
Pont D’Arc is a 200-foot-high arch that is a collection of remains of an ancient cavern system. The arch is said to have been formed thousands of years ago.
Wulingyuan, China
Wulingyuan features thousands of sandstone pillars that are over hundreds of feet.
Standing Stone of Callanish
These Scottish-Neolithic stones are just as mysterious as the Stonehenge in England. The Standing Stones of Callanish also form a circle.
Potala Palace, Tibet
The palace was built in 1645 to be the home of the Dalai Lamas of Tibet. The Dalai Lamas were uprooted from the palace during the Tibetan Uprising.
Portmeirion, Wales
This seaside town is located along the hillside of a peninsula in Wales. The town is uniquely designed because it follows a more Itali
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