Top places of interest in the world. Ten most interesting places in the world

Are you planning to change your permanent place of residence and go to another country? We bring to your attention a fresh rating of 17 cities around the world that are best suited for the life of an expat. On the menu: high level life, good prospects for employment, the presence of rich leisure and the opportunity to make new friends!

The rating was compiled on the basis of data from the international company InterNations, which helps expats around the world adapt to life in a foreign country. More than 14,000 people took part in the survey.

New York, USA

The city is known for its high cost of living, but its strong point is its great career prospects.

Zurich, Switzerland

Swiss cities now and then shoot up in various rankings with high scores. Zurich is no exception, as it is one of the best in the world in terms of quality of life.

Berlin, Germany

The capital of Germany is considered not only a great place to find work and fun activities, but also a great city for raising children.

Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva is attractive to expats with excellent job opportunities and a high standard of living. It is also home to some of the richest people in the world.

Frankfurt, Germany

Frankfurt is a real hub for migrant jobs, which is why it made it into this ranking.

Basel, Switzerland

Quiet and cozy town with picturesque landscapes. Basel shares borders with France and Germany, which provides excellent job opportunities. Is it worth repeating and talking about a high standard of living?

Barcelona, ​​Spain

The sunny city has many advantages for the life of an immigrant: career prospects, a beach on the coast Mediterranean Sea, excellent cuisine and many options for a noisy and fun holiday at any time of the year.

Toronto, Canada

Expatriates value Toronto as an ideal city for friendships.

Mexico City, Mexico

The densely populated capital of Mexico is renowned for its excellent weather conditions and reasonable prices. Emigrants point out that salaries here may last for a long time.

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, one of largest cities Australia is the center of trade. It is suitable for employment and also has an abundance of places for a fun pastime.

Munich, Germany

Munich has scored high scores among expats thanks to its annual beer festivals, as well as its high standard of living and great job opportunities.

Vienna, Austria

The expatriates noted the excellent weather in Vienna and the high standard of living.

Singapore

The city-state is known as one of the cleanest in the world and has a high standard of living with an enviable average salary.

Dusseldorf, Germany

A city in western Germany scored very high scores in terms of living standards.

Madrid, Spain

The Spanish city was highly praised by expats. According to them, it is easy to get comfortable here and make new friends. The low cost of living also played a role in getting high ratings from the respondents.

Houston, USA

The fourth largest city in the United States came in second due to its relatively low cost of living.

Melbourne, Australia

The second most populous city in Australia took the first position in the ranking, because 79% of respondents were satisfied with their employment and personal life. The availability of a variety of leisure activities also raised the city to the top of the rankings.

Our blue planet is unique. Truly unique things are born by nature, and amazing sights are created by atmospheric phenomena and elements (winds, streams of water). There are all kinds of lists and ratings that list the most beautiful places in the world. Watch, read and enjoy our top of the most amazing wonders!

Arizona wave

The striking Navajo sandstone formation is located in the United States, on the border of two states - Arizona and Utah. The unique creation is about 190 years old. Wavy lines have been born for centuries by overlapping separate layers. Wind and other atmospheric phenomena completed the incredible landscape.

Getting into the Wave is not so easy. The owner limits the number of visits to 20 per day, because sandstone is a very fragile material and crowds of tourists will trample it in a day.

To become one of those lucky ones who can see it with their own eyes, you need to take part in the lottery. The first ten visitors are drawn 4 months before the excursion, the second ten - the day before the visit. By the way, Australia has its own "wave" - ​​a similar creation, but consisting of granite.

Beach with caves near the Algarve (Portugal)

The sea grottoes at Praia da Rocha near the Portuguese city were born naturally. Wind and raging waves cut the rocks, creating grandiose sculptures, grottoes, caves and figured pillars.

Rice-growing sites in Guangxi Province, China, look like a masterpiece of landscape design or painted batik. In fact, these lines and colors carry deep oriental wisdom. They began to be built during the Yuan Dynasty in the 13th century. Examine rice terraces from special viewing platforms, a ticket for which costs about 250 rubles. with Russian money (50 yuan).
The terraces are wisely planned and weather-sensitive. Each step is irrigated in the required amount and illuminated by the sun in such doses as needed. This complex ecosystem provides itself: in the spring, spring water, saturated with microelements, flows down from the mountains, which irrigates the terraces with high quality. This gives the earth strength for the whole summer. At this time, the areas flooded with water under the rays of the sun become like sparkling wriggling ribbons.

A charming, slender forest is located in the west of the Japanese city of Kyoto. Tens of thousands of slender bamboo-masts sway slightly in the wind, touching smooth trunks and subtly ringing. This place is located next to the famous Zen Buddhist temple of Tenryu-ji.
Visitors say that the melodic chime of bamboo trunks has a pacifying effect on a person and promotes spiritual enlightenment. The Japanese government has introduced the sounds of slender stems to the main attractions of their country.

Island of Happiness - Socotra

This is how the name of one of the most amazing islands Indian Ocean. Socotra lies in the northwestern part of the ocean in the state of Yemen. Due to its isolation, rare representatives of flora and fauna that are not found anywhere else have survived and live on it. In a small area - 143 km long and 40 km wide - amazing things fit. Peaked stone ridges coexist with snow-white beaches, and desert plains with oases of lush and luscious greenery. Here flowers of an unprecedented riot of colors paint a futuristic landscape, and thick baobabs stand like silent guards.
90% of reptiles, as well as molluscs and a third of plants are endemic, that is, species that are found only on this island. Socotra is home to 800 species of various plants. Scientists are inclined to believe that most of them trace their ancestry to the ancient flora, which disappeared forever in ancient times. These include:

• Cucumber tree;
• Dragon tree, in which, according to legend, the blood of ancient dragons flows;
• Dorstenia is giant;
• Desert rose (similar to a swollen elephant's leg with a delicate flower on top).

Bohol Island's Chocolate Hills (Philippines)

They go there to marvel at the natural formation - rounded, almost identical hills, of which there are 1268 pieces on an area of ​​50 km². How these hills arose is not known for certain, the most plausible version is that these coral colonies bulged out due to some geological processes under the island.


The hills at the time of the autumn wilting of the grass on them acquire an extremely pleasant look of truffle candies, and in summer they turn bright green under the Philippine sun.

Only on this island live the smallest monkeys in the world - cute as toys, tarsiers (below in the photo). Their height is less than the palm of a person.

Wulingyuan: the soaring mountains of Pandora

Fans of the famous blockbuster will immediately understand what is at stake. These unusual "fingers" are called "Avatar mountains." Huge columns of quartz sandstone, covered at the top with dense rainforest, are located in the province of Hunan (China). In fact, it is a vast nature reserve, a national park, founded in 1982. The whole area is well protected from destruction.
It is strictly forbidden to kindle fire in any form on the territory of the park, including a ban on smoking. Everything hiking trails lined with a special coating that protects the soil from erosion.

Director James Cameron is believed to have been inspired by the Wulingyuan Mountains to create Avatar.

Salar de Uyuni salt flat (Bolivia)

We already wrote about this mesmerizing place in the article about, nevertheless, the famous salt desert deserves a place in our arbitrary TOP-20 rating. This salt marsh, the largest in area, is covered with neat cones. The entire landscape has an alien appearance.
During the rainy season, the surface of the dried up lake is covered with a thin layer of water, which turns into a huge mirror. It reflects the endless sky with clouds and mountains in the background, and then the landscape becomes completely unreal.

Hamilton Basin (USA)

An interesting ecosystem is located in the state of Texas near the city of Austin - a lake under the dome of a cave grotto. In ancient times, it was an underground river flowing through a karst cave, but nature has made its own adjustments. At some point, the vaults collapsed in one place, and the underground river saw the sun and sky for the first time.
The resulting chamber bay with a beach under the roof is a very cozy place. The water in the lake is deep blue. The "ceiling" of the grotto is dotted with centuries-old layers of soil and rocks, moss, limestone stalactites and climbing plants hang from the edges. Swallows made nests inside the dome. A waterfall rustles on the side.

Grand Canyon (USA)

One of the deepest and largest canyons in the world is located in the state of Arizona. In the depths, the river of the same name flows among high walls made of layers of shale, limestone and sandstone. The canyon is 446 km long and up to 1800 m deep.
65 million years ago, Colorado flowed across the plain, but then the plateau gradually began to rise. The angle of inclination of the river changed, the current accelerated, and the water began to erode the soil in its path. In the form in which we observe the canyon now, it is 6 million years old, and to this day soil erosion continues and the sinkhole deepens. The Grand Canyon is the most famous in the world, immortalized in dozens of American films.

Canaima National Park (Venezuela)

Located in the state of Bolivar on the east coast of the country. The entire area is strictly protected, since the reserve is included in the World Heritage List. An interesting fact is that it is here that you can see the highest waterfall on the planet -. The Kerepakupai River rushes down from almost a kilometer height and falls into the jungle.


Angel falls down from a unique table mountain (979 m) and is called Devil's Mountain.

Tepuis are table-shaped with a flat top and straight walls.

Valley of Flowers (India)

The incredible beauty of the meadows can be seen at the top of the Ganges River in the Western Himalayas. The overwhelming majority are endemics that grow only here. Alpine meadows with a length of 88 km² are under close scrutiny of scientists. The most beautiful flower meadows are surrounded by forests, mountains and waterfalls. The locals are sure that fairies lived in the valley.

Danakil Desert and Dallol Volcano (Ethiopia)

One of the most incredible, beautiful and mysterious places. A photo of these bright and abstract landscapes evokes thoughts of extraterrestrial worlds. The locals believe that here, on the plain, is the gateway to Hell through the Dallol Vent. The tribe of Tribes does not allow scientists to explore their volcano so as not to disturb the demons inside it.

"Pulpit" (Norway)

We have already mentioned the most famous Norwegian rock in the article about. This work of nature with a top flat like a table also earns a spot in our top 20. Photos of "Chairs ..." walk on the net in huge numbers, "the folk trail will not overgrow on it," because the view of the fjords is stunning.
The cliff hangs over the Lysefjord at 604 m. The width of the upper platform is 25x25 m. To get there, you will have to walk 6 km along rocky paths. On average, the climb takes 2 hours, but the most exciting sight in the world awaits as a reward! Impenetrable huge rocks rise in all directions, and somewhere far below the mirror of the Lysefjord turns black.

Crystal River (Columbia)

“The river born of the rainbow”, “The river that escaped from paradise” ... Many names were given by the Colombians to their pride - Kanye Cristales, which flows in the north of the country.
As you can see from the photo, its waters are painted in the brightest colors in the world. And this is not a chemical waste discharged into a pond, this is the most natural algae blooming so violently. This splendor can be seen in the autumn months, when numerous marine organisms begin to bloom, each in their own color.

Pamukkale (Turkey)

Pamukkale in translation from Turkish sounds like "cotton castle". The locals gave this name to an unusual plateau located in the very center of the country. In fact, these are travertine terraces - a polycrystalline rock. For centuries, thermal springs were created by streams of mineralized water, which, flowing down the slopes, did not have time to reach the bottom of the mountain and evaporated under the hot rays.
Now the resort is in high demand, because here you can not only be treated with mineral baths, but also wander around the azure pools, beautiful snow-white terraces, admiring the idea and fantasy of Mother Nature.

Denxia Colored Mountains (China)

Another bright "explosion" - in Chinese province Gansu. The boundlessly beautiful red-orange mountains with blue and green stripes attract many tourists here. Denxia got its killer color from a variety of sedimentary rocks and thanks to a large dissemination of red sandstone and centuries of soil erosion.

Scientists believe that the mountains got their color back in the Mesozoic era, and inside the rock you can find the remains of extinct dinosaurs.

Li River (China)

Generally in this Asian country full of all kinds of beauty, which is why she appears in several positions in our top 20. This time we want to show full of romanticism and gentleness, the Chinese Lijiang River - the muse of poets and artists.


Lijiang is one of the most beautiful, clean and picturesque rivers in Gualin province.

Here director John Curran filmed The Painted Veil.

Multnomah Falls (USA)

It is one of the top tourist destinations in Oregon. It crashes down into the Columbia River canyon. Multnomah Falls is one of the five largest waterfalls in North America, but it is in the first place in height among those that never freeze - 189 meters. It takes only 30 minutes to get to the site from Portland.

Machu Picchu: the unsolved mystery (Peru)

The remains of the ancient Inca civilization are on the list of the New Seven Wonders. It translates as "old mountain". And the lost city lies on a flat area at an altitude of 2057 m. Until the beginning of the 20th century, no one suspected the existence of evidence of an ancient civilization on the territory of Peru.
Why did the Incas have to build their city so high in the mountains? This we will never know, all that remains is to wander through the old mossy stones and speculate.


One way or another, the lost and mysterious city of Machu Picchu closes the rating "The most beautiful places on earth" - the best twenty.

We suggest watching a video, which also shows places that are not included in the list. Is it possible to list all the unique corners of the planet? After all, she is all beautiful!

Our immense planet is full of places of inexpressible beauty, for acquaintance with which sometimes a lifetime is not enough. In order to capture all the amazing earthly beauty, this selection has been compiled, which lists the most beautiful places in the world located in different parts of our world. Here there was a place for natural attractions, and man-made objects, and famous resorts, and extreme attractions. Rough waterfalls, majestic forests, pristine water bodies, dizzying views of mountains, distinctive ancient settlements, ancient castles, mysterious valleys - all this and much more is worth seeing with your own eyes at least once in your life.

1. Yosemite Valley, USA

The top of the most beautiful places reveals a truly heavenly place on earth - the most picturesque valley of glacial origin in the state of California. The mountainous terrain of the valley is decorated with an abundance of crystal waterfalls, pristine lakes and lush vegetation. For tourists on the vast territory of the valley there are a lot of hotels, campgrounds and other benefits of civilization.

2. Colored rocks of Zhangye Danxia, ​​China

The Geological Park in China's Gansu province is known for an unusual natural treasure - colorful rock formations of multi-colored sandstone rocks and conglomerates, mostly dating back to the Cretaceous period. About a hundred million years ago, there was a natural pool in the place of the mountains, which later dried up, and its sediment oxidized, taking on an unusually beautiful motley color.

3. Bamboo forest, Japan

In the heart of Kyoto's urban landscapes lies a picturesque corner of nature - a dense bamboo grove, consisting of countless bamboo trees. The imposing square has a lot to roam, so the forest has become a favorite resting place for townspeople and visitors. At night, the park is illuminated by hundreds of small lanterns and bewitches with its fabulous view.

4. Monastery complex Meteora, Greece

Unique monasteries literally grow out of the rock, crowning the tops of the cliffs. The rocks themselves are part of the ancient mountain system Thessaly, located in the historical region of Greece. About 60 million years ago, the sea was located on the site of the rocks, and today Meteora is one of the most valuable and sacred historical sites, from the point of view of the Christian religion.

5. Salar de Uni, Bolivia

In the south of the high-mountainous desert, on the Altipano plateau, there was once salt Lake... Later it dried up, exposing the salty bottom. The thickness of the salt layer is from 2 to 8 meters, and during the rainy season, when the surface of this layer is covered with a layer of water, the Yuni salt marsh becomes like a giant mirror: the surface of the lake merges with the blue sky, and the surrounding landscapes acquire a truly unearthly beauty.

6. Tianji Mountains, China

Wondering what is the most beautiful place on earth, many travelers make a choice in favor of one of the natural parks of China - Zhangjiajie. There are soaring mountains on its territory. It was these landscapes that became the prototype of the landscapes in the world famous painting "Avatar". Mist-blown mountain peaks against the backdrop of a green abyss make a truly stunning impression.

7. Ancient city of Petra, Jordan

One of the seven new wonders of the world is located in Jordan - this is the oldest city of Petra, whose history goes back almost three millennia. The city, the name of which comes from the word "rock", is indeed entirely hewn out of the rock. Numerous temples, colonnades, tombs, baths and much more are skillfully carved into the rock - in total there are more than eight hundred historical monuments.

8. Tunnel of love, Ukraine

A beautiful green corner in the Ukrainian village of Klevan has become popular place romantic walks and photo shoots more recently. The green tunnel, “entwined” on all sides with rich vegetation, was created not by some master designer, but by nature itself and by an ordinary train that passes the rails laid here three times a day and transports timber, making its way through the thick of greenery.

9. Bagan, Myanmar

The Valley of a Thousand Pagodas is one of Myanmar's famous historical landmarks. On an area of ​​only about 4 sq. kilometers are thousands of Buddhist, and not only, temples. This is an invaluable archaeological site with thousands of centuries-old historical structures, many of which are richly decorated with gold and other precious materials.

10. Kawachi Garden Fuji, Japan

Not far from Tokyo, there is an extraordinary fairy-tale garden, immersed in millions of flowers of all shades of the rainbow. These are flowers common in Japan - wisteria, which hang like lianas-garlands from specially constructed frames. Stunning waterfalls of flowers flow from above, forming a multi-colored fragrant tunnel. In addition to wisterias, in the garden you can find a lot of other, bright, but more familiar colors.

11. Li River, China

The cleanest waterway in China, the Li River, is also famous for its beauty. Cruises are regularly organized along the waters of the river, and sailing along the calm surface of yellow-green waters, you can contemplate stunning landscapes - the silk ribbon of the river deftly winds among the green hills and spacious rice fields, creating an amazing, mysterious and mysterious landscape.

12. Santorini Island, Greece

The romantic island in the Aegean Sea is a real archaeological find, steeped in legends. Everyone who arrives on the island will find something to their liking: those who are interested in archeology can visit numerous excavations, history lovers - look into museums and ancient temples, and fans active rest will find excellent diving spots in the coastal waters.

13. Inca City Machu Picchu, Peru

The most beautiful places on earth are complemented by the ancient city of the Incas, lost in the high mountains of Peru and shrouded in clouds. The entire city consists of several hundred structures, arranged in a clearly structured order. The inaccessibility of the city, located among the high cliffs, is even more mesmerizing, its mystery attracts millions of tourists every year.

14. Sea cave in the Algarve, Portugal

One of the most expressive natural creations is located near the popular Portuguese beach Praia de Benagil. The amazingly shaped cave was formed as a result of natural processes - the impact on the rocky rock of water and wind. Regularly, on the azure sea waters cruises are organized in the cave by boats, boats or rowing mini-boats - kayaks.

15. Grand Canyon, USA

The most beautiful places in the world are continued by the deepest Grand Canyon, the views of which are stunning at first sight. Along its reddish rocky walls, as it deepens downward, there is a gradual change in climatic zones, and significant changes in temperature and humidity are created. The Colorado River flows along the very bottom of the gorge, which for millions of years has made its way in the rocky rock.

16. Monument Valley, USA

Monument Valley has become one of the national symbols of the United States. As you move through the monotonous landscapes of the lifeless desert, the fantastic outlines of rocky formations on the horizon that have arisen are vivid impressions. It seems as if you are transported to an ancient country, and the red-yellow rocks suddenly turn into ancient castles, temples and stone sculptures.

17. Rice Terraces in Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam

Inhabitants of the northern province of Vietnam have actually accomplished the impossible by setting up rice terraces right on the steep slopes of numerous hills. Rice-sowing “rapids” created by the residents create a horizontal plane while trapping water from the peaks down the slopes. The formed curves of the terraces do not violate the harmony of natural landscapes in the least and are even a kind of decoration for them.

18. Pamukkale ("cotton castle"), Turkey

Castles are not only built by architects - sometimes nature itself does this job better. A prime example is the cotton castle of Pamukkale. The combination of snow-white salt formations and the azure of the purest thermal waters that fill the salt baths create stunning views. In addition to admiring the beauty of these places, here you can significantly improve your health by plunging into one of the warm thermal pools.

19. Great Barrier Reef, Australia

The largest and most beautiful coral reef is located in the Pacific waters on the Australian coast. The structure of the reef is formed by billions of tiny microorganisms that have created the world's largest coral ecosystem. Against the background of a photo of the most beautiful places in the world, a photo of a coral reef stands out for its brightness, originality and an amazing riot of colors.

20. Cinque Terre, Italy

V Italian region Liguria has one place with amazing views of the sea and mountain landscapes. This is the Cinque Terre Park - a green area that stretches along the rocky coast and includes five coastal settlements that appeared on this territory during the era of the Roman Empire. Among architectural monuments region - medieval palaces, sanctuaries and old mansions.

21. Venice, Italy

Not only beautiful, but also one of the most romantic places on earth is located in Italy, on the Adriatic coast. World famous Venice is a corner of magnificent ancient architecture, an atmosphere of freedom and eternal celebration. And the incessant splash of water flowing through the channels that cut through the entire city makes this place recognizable among thousands of other places on the planet.

22. Plitvice Lakes National Park of Croatia

Another of the paradise natural corners of the planet is located in Croatia. Plitvice Lakes is a magical natural creation, which the Croats themselves call the eighth wonder of the world. Lakes, located at different levels in height, flow into one another and create unique water cascades, stunning in their views. In total, there are 16 such lakes in the area of ​​the national park.

23. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

In the Bavarian Alps, on a hill, right above a deep mysterious gorge, an unusually light structure rises, as if floating in the air. It resembles a fairytale castle, as if descended from the pages of a romantic fairy tale about princesses, knights and brave deeds. The unusually beautiful Neuschwanstein Castle is surrounded by equally beautiful surrounding landscapes - inaccessible mountain peaks and crystal lakes.

24. Navagio Bay, Greece

In the clear waters of the Ionian Sea, there is a small Greek island of Zakynthos. Green pines, emerald waters, blue skies, golden sands - all this attracts streams of tourists and vacationers here. It is here that one of the most beautiful bays in the world is located, which is famous not only for its beauty, but also for the wrecked smuggling ship, which was thrown ashore by the strongest storm back in 1982.

25. Bora Bora Island, French Polynesia

The most beautiful places of nature are organically complemented by paradise pearl in the Pacific Ocean - the island of Bora Bora. This island has long been chosen by newlyweds and couples in love - a small microcosm of emerald clear lagoons, fancy flowers and bright tropical birds, remote from civilization, creates an ideal atmosphere of romance and comfort. Plus, it offers the perfect service for a relaxing stay.

26. Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River, border of Zambia and Zimbabwe

On the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia in Africa, you can see one incredible natural phenomenon - the waters of the Zambezi River with a colossal wide stream, with a roar fall into the gorge, and then rush into a narrow crevice, creating clouds of the smallest water spray. Victoria Falls is not the highest, but undoubtedly, in terms of beauty and grandeur, it has no equal in the world.

27. Provence, France

One of the coziest and most beautiful French provinces is located on the Mediterranean coast, right at the foot of the Alps. This fabulous place generously endows with its warmth, beckons with an abundance of vineyards, olive groves, fields of sunflower, heather, and of course, delicate lilac lavender, which has become a kind of visiting card of this region.

28. Moraine Glacial Lake, Canada

In Banff Natural Park, in the so-called Valley 10 mountain peaks, there is a mysterious and fascinating body of water - glacial lake Moiraine, whose waters do not freeze even in severe frosts. Landscapes of unreal beauty - majestic fir trees, relief slopes of mountains - frame the lake, reflecting in the smooth surface of its crystal azure waters.

29. Tulip fields in the Netherlands

The Netherlands are world famous for their flowers, and tulips have become their wonderful symbol. Hundreds of thousands of travelers annually take a walk to the multi-colored blooming fields to admire this riot of colors and floral splendor. From a distance, such fields seem to be divided into even variegated stripes - all this splendor is created by tulips that bloom in spring.

30. Geirangerfjord, Norway

Norway is known for its fjords - giant mountain corridors filled with sea water. One of Norway's most famous fjords is the Geiranger Fjord, whose serene waters reflect overhanging cliffs and lush forest greenery. Small villages, townships and farms are comfortably located along its banks, and in some places streams of waterfalls rush down from the rocks into the abyss.

31. Great Blue Hole, Belize

A large sinkhole of karst origin is located in Atlantic Ocean, off the coast in Central America. Its depth reaches 120 meters, and the ideally round shape of its edges is best observed from a height - for example, from a helicopter, from where all the beauty of this natural phenomenon... According to one version, the funnel is a collapsed limestone cave.

32. Vatnajökull Glacier Caves, Iceland

Iceland, the cold kingdom of snow and ice, is also home to some of the most beautiful places on the planet, one of which is ice caves. Getting into their depths, it is as if you find yourself in a fairy kingdom of cold: everywhere there are ice walls through which light streams, refracting at different angles. The process of the formation of caves is due to the movement of melt water, which forms bizarre cavities inside the glacier.

33. Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

The Egyptian pyramids are the only one preserved among the ancient wonders of the world: several pyramids in Giza, protected by the Great Sphinx, are part of the ancient necropolis, which to this day is the object of close attention of archaeologists. Ancient Egyptian pharaohs are buried in the largest pyramids, their wives, as well as priests and officials are buried in smaller structures.

34. Gasadalur village, Faroe Islands

This settlement with its pristine nature is located on the western side of one of the Faroe Islands in the Kingdom of Denmark. Small, like toy houses of the village are located above the cliff, from which a waterfall rushes directly into the ocean. This is a quiet and cozy place - true paradise for those who love combination beautiful nature, peace and quiet.

35. Antelope Canyon, USA

A unique creation of nature and an iconic landmark of the state of Arizona in the USA - Antelope Canyon, a mystical place in the form of long crevices in red-yellow sandstone rocks. Amazing views inside the canyon open up at rare moments when the sun is at its zenith and its rays fall into the crevice, and then the gorge begins to play with new, unusual colors.

36. Iguazu Falls, Argentina, Brazil

A colossal complex of stormy waterfalls formed at the intersection of the Iguazu and Parana rivers. The cascade is formed by about three hundred small waterfalls. On the opposite side of the crevice, into which the water falls, there is an observation deck, from where you can observe a stunning spectacle: a huge mass of water, forming myriads of water splashes, sparkling and overflowing in the sun, crashes down with a roar.

37. Batu Caves, Malaysia

One of the most revered Indian shrines and a real miracle of nature is the Batu Caves. The caves are already about 400 million years old - once upon a time there were rocks in their place, in which cavities were washed out over time as a result of the action of water. This is how several long caves were formed, walking through which you can see amazing formations of stalactites or visit cave temple.

38. McWay Falls, USA

The best places the world continues one of the most unusual waterfalls in the world, which is located in the US state of California. McWay Falls is considered an eternally living waterfall, because it never dries up, and its waters fall from a cliff right into a picturesque bay. And the vegetation itself, surrounding the waterfall, always remains green - the secret is that the trees in this area are fed by the waters of an underground river.

39. Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia is called the heart of Turkey - this historical region is located in the very heart of the country. Once here, you can feel like a guest of another planet - the local landscapes are so unusual: there are also snow-capped peaks extinct volcanoes, and low mountains, and also Cappadocia for some time now has become a popular destination for sightseeing flights on large balloons.

40. Mount Roraima - located on the border of three countries: Venezuela, Brazil, Guyana

V South America there are ancient formations of rocks - unusual mountains with flat, seemingly truncated tops. The highest of these mountains is located at the junction of three South American states, and the area of ​​its top is impressive in its size - about 34 square meters. km. About a fifth of this area is occupied by reservoirs, which, falling from the mountain, give life to the Amazon, Essequibo and Orinoco rivers.

41. James Bond Island, Thailand

One of the "star" sights of Thailand, Tapu Island, gained fame thanks to the famous film back in 1974. Since then, the small island has become the starting point for active tourist development in Phuket. This area captivates with its beauty: against the background of emerald sea waters rises a limestone rock covered with greenery. Boat excursions are organized regularly from Phuket to Tapu Island.

42. Trolltunga, Norway

Sometimes the most beautiful places in the world, their photos with names have been conquered from the moment they first met them in absentia. A striking example of this is Norway's mesmerizing natural landmark - the Trolltongue rock. The dream of almost every traveler here is to take a photo from the top of that very rock, namely from its ledge, from where dizzying views of the mountain landscapes and the azure calm waters of the Hardangerfjord open.

43. Giant temple complex Angkor Wat, Cambodia

The world's largest religious building, erected in the 10-12 centuries in Cambodia, was dedicated to the supreme Hindu deity Vishnu. Angkor Wat is a gigantic 3-level complex of temples that has kept the secrets and legends of the capital of the Khmer Empire for about a millennium. The height of the complex, built of sandstone, is 65 meters, and on its colossal area of ​​2.5 square kilometers there are magnificent towers, terraces, galleries and gardens.

44. Lencois Maranhenses National Park, Brazil

The fantastic landscapes of the Brazilian Natural Park of Lencois Maranhenses make a lasting impression. The vast territory of the park with white sand dunes is occupied by small turquoise lakes that create a magnificent contrast of colors. In spite of desert views Lencois Maranhenses is not actually a desert - it rains regularly, which fill the spaces between the sandy hills with water.

45. Valley of Geysers, Russia

In Kamchatka, in the Kronotsky Biosphere Reserve, there is one of the most interesting geyser fields. In fact, the valley is a volcanic canyon, on the territory of which several dozen gushing hot springs are concentrated. This whole area resembles a seething cauldron - everything here spills over, hisses and boils, steam streams break out and hot thermal water pulsates.

So where is the most beautiful place? The answer to this question still cannot be unambiguous, but the rating of the most beautiful places in the world will certainly become a useful help for the traveler in choosing the most impressive sights of our planet.

The reputable analytical company Economist Intelligence Unit has published a rating of the best cities in the world to live in 2011. Two Russian cities were also included in the rating: St. Petersburg took 68th place, and Moscow - 70th.

The quality of life in 140 cities of different countries was assessed by the company's experts according to 30 parameters, including safety, health care, social stability, education, infrastructure development, availability of goods and services, the state of the environment and the diversity of cultural life.

By tradition, let's start with the last, 10th place. So…

10th place. Auckland, New Zealand, 95.7 points

1. In 10th place is the city of Auckland. It is the largest city in New Zealand with a population of about 1.3 million, which is a quarter of the total population of the country.

2. Today Auckland is the economic and cultural center of New Zealand. The city is not rich in historical sights, but Auckland strikes many hearts of those who come here for the first time with its picturesque beauty. One of the attractions - the Sky Tower (Sky Tower) with a height of 328 meters - the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere

3. Auckland is surrounded by three sea bays, within the city there are 48 extinct volcanoes. Night Auckland

4. Panorama of Auckland from the Sky Tower

9th place. Adelaide, Australia, 95.9 points

5.9th place belongs to the capital and itself big city state South australia, the fifth largest city in the country with a population of over 1.1 million people - the city of Adelaide.

6. It is named after the Queen - wife and Hanover, William IV, who sat on the throne from 1830 to 1837.

7. The city is located on the ocean. The central part of Adelaide is multi-storey, with several modern skyscrapers is small, while the rest of the city is one or two storey. Perfect cleanliness, neatness and impeccable finishing of buildings - business card Adelaide. Fountain victoria

8. Here, in Adelaide, tourists are attracted by the third largest Kangaroo island in Australia - a nature reserve wildlife with a colony of sea lions and an excellent coastline for fishing. The average income per worker in Adelaide does not differ from that of the country, however, the standard of living and the cost of real estate here is significantly lower than in other major cities in Australia. Kangaroo Island

8th place. Perth, Australia, 95.9 points

9. Perth is the largest city and capital of the state of Western Australia with a population of about 1.2 million people, located on the shores of the Indian Ocean.

10. The city is considered one of the main economic centers of Australia. Gold, diamonds and nickel are mined here. It is here that the world's largest discovered deposits of gold and nickel are located in the Kalgoorlie region, as well as the world's largest diamondiferous region, Kimberley, which is the main competitor of the South African and Yakut diamond deposits.

11. Modern skyscrapers are a characteristic feature of the Perth cityscape

12. Perth is called "the pearl of Australia". Ancient buildings, a convenient pedestrian zone in the center of Perth, beautiful views of the river make Perth very attractive for tourists.

13. One of the attractions - the Wolf Creek meteorite crater

14. Many are attracted by Perth's mild and even Mediterranean climate, magnificent beaches, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.

7th place. Sydney, Australia, 96.1 point

15. The largest city in Australia on the southeast coast - Sydney. It is twice the area of ​​another giant city - New York, and the main problem for all travelers is how to see as much as possible.

16. The number of parks and green oases makes Sydney different from other main cities of the planet: next to the skyscrapers in the City - 34 hectares of the territory of the Royal botanical garden

18. In the evening, Sydney is incredibly beautiful: on the embankment, the lights of skyscrapers pierce the water of the harbor. One of the most recognizable buildings in Sydney is the Sydney Opera House

19. Another main attraction of Sydney is the Harbor Bridge. It is the largest bridge in the city and one of the largest steel arch bridges in the world.

20. Aerial view of Sydney, Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House

6th place. Helsinki, Finland, 96.2 points

21. Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland with a population of 578 thousand people.

22. The streets of the city bend around the bays, bridges connect the islands, and ferries communicate with the distant islands. Helsinki is saturated with the smell of the sea, and in the ports there is a constant noise from incoming and outgoing ships.

23. Helsinki is the center of business, education, culture and science in Finland. There are 8 universities and 6 technology parks in Greater Helsinki. View of the city center. One of the landmarks of Helsinki - the Cathedral

24. 70% of foreign companies operating in Finland are located in this city.

25. Built on the peninsulas and islands of the Baltic coastline, Helsinki is a maritime city.

5th place. Calgary, Canada, 96.6 points

26. Calgary is the largest city in the province of Alberta in Canada, in the foothills and prairies, about 80 km east of the Canadian Rockies watershed.

27. The city is one of the sunniest in Canada - the sun shines there on average 2400 hours a year.

28. Calgary is located in the transition zone between the foothills of the Canadian Rockies and the Canadian Prairies, so its relief is quite hilly. The height of the center of Calgary above sea level is approximately 1048 m.

29. Life in Calgary, one way or another, revolves around oil production. Its deposits were discovered at the beginning of the 20th century. Despite this, this city is considered by many organizations to be one of the cleanest in the world.

30. Olympic Plaza Square. In the distance, you can see the famous landmark - Calgary Tower (Tower of Calgary), 91 m high.It is designed in such a way that, while slightly swaying in the wind, even with very strong gusts, it remains stable

31. Business part of Calgary, 2010

4th place. Toronto, Canada, 97.2 points

32. Toronto is the largest city in Canada and administrative center the province of Ontario. The city received its current name in 1834.

33. Toronto is Canada's most cosmopolitan city, with about 49% of its residents immigrants. View of the city from a helicopter, November 2010

34. Toronto is also home to the longest street in the world - Young Street, entered in the Guinness Book of Records and having a length of 1896 km. The largest zoo in the world is located here. The area of ​​the zoo is 283 hectares. Here, in conditions close to their natural habitat, there are about 5,000 different animals. A view from a height of Toronto from the other side

35. "CN tower" - the tallest TV tower in the world, built back in 1976. Its height with a spire is 553 meters, and a closed observation deck is located at a height of 446 meters.

37. The Toronto Islands are a great place for relaxation and picnics. Locals and tourists like to get out here. View of the city from the island

38. The main attraction of the Toronto area is Niagara Falls. It is located between Lakes Ontario and Erie on the border with the United States, 140 km from Toronto

39. And this is how Toronto looks in the near future

3rd place. Melbourne, Australia, 97.5 points

40. Melbourne is Australia's second largest city with a population of about 3.8 million and the capital of Victoria. The city is considered one of the main commercial, industrial and cultural centers Australia. It is also often referred to as the country's sports and cultural capital.

42. Connoisseurs of Victorian architecture should take a walk along Swanston Street. She is the main street of the city

43. Anyone who wants to see the whole of Melbourne at once should climb observation deck Rialto Towers. This is a skyscraper with a height of 253 meters. View from the Rialto tower

44. One of the attractions is the Victoria Art Center

45. Yarra River, Melbourne 48. It is one of the most charming cities in Europe, stretching along the banks of the Danube.

49. Vienna is a world famous center of music, thanks to a long line of famous musicians who lived and worked in this city: Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert.

51. Hofburg - the winter residence of the Austrian Habsburgs and the main seat of the imperial court in Vienna. Currently - the official residence of the President of Austria. There are 2,600 halls and rooms in it.

52. Not far from the capital is the Vienna Woods - a mountain range in Austria. This is a wonderful natural recreation area - a whole forest area with its own towns and hotels, resorts and thermal springs

1st place. Vancouver, Canada, 98.0 points

53. So, we got to the 1st place. Vancouver is the best city on earth to live in, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.

56. Night Vancouver59. It is one of the most beautiful ocean cities in the world. There are spacious beaches, lush parks, and magnificent architecture of the buildings. Tourists from all over the world are attracted here by comfortable hotels, many museums, shops, restaurants and sports facilities.

61. The famous Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver, which is located on the hill of Little Mountain