12 stunning images that show wonders from around the world (13 photos)
The world is full of fascinating places and incredible landscapes. And we must not forget how diverse and amazing our planet is. In this post, you will go on a virtual journey and be able to explore curious places and phenomena without leaving your home. And perhaps in the future, you will want to visit them for real. Take a look!
1. The Japanese technique of growing daisugi trees originated in the 14th century
For 700 years, it has been possible to obtain wood without cutting down trees. Trees are pruned like bonsai, and the wood is cut even, straight and without knots. Ideal for construction.
2. The White Cliffs of Dover, Southern England
The cliff face reaches 107 metres and is striking in appearance due to its composition being chalk, accented by bands of black flint. The cliffs extend west and east from the town of Dover in Kent.
3. A library was discovered in Tibet at the Sakya Monastery, behind a huge wall 60 metres long and 10 metres high. It contains 84,000 secret manuscripts that include the history of mankind more than 1,000 years ago
4. Hahoe Village in South Korea - A Traditional Korean Village from the Joseon Dynasty
The village is an important part of the heritage of Korean culture, as it preserves the architecture of houses from the Joseon Dynasty, legends, folk customs of that time, books and traditions of clan villages. In 2010, the village of Hahoe, along with another Korean village of Yangdong, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
5. In eastern Georgia, near the village of Pasanauri, two rivers merge: the White and Black Aragvi. However, their waters never mix
The confluence boundary is clearly visible, since the rivers have different amounts of minerals. The White and Black Aragvi have different temperatures and densities, which creates surface tension that prevents the two waters from mixing.
6. The giant forest of Sequoia National Park in Tulare County, California, USA. This tree is called "General Sherman" and is estimated to be between 2,300 and 2,700 years old
7. Amazing detailing on the Column of Marcus Aurelius in Rome, Italy
8. The world's tallest indoor waterfall surrounded by man-made forest terraces at Changi Airport, Singapore
9. The picturesque village of Castelmezzano, Italy
10. This is a 200-year-old wooden bridge in Dagestan, built without a single (metal) nail
The bridge is located near the village of Gulli in the Tabasaran region of Dagestan. It is known that the bridge was built by local residents - Tabasarans, who had only wood and stone at their disposal. The height of the bridge is 10 meters.
11. Cemetery in Taipei, Taiwan
12. Hexagonal City in the Province of Catania, Italy, Founded in 1693
Starting from a large central square, alleys and narrow streets branch off to give it this shape. The town was founded after the Great Sicilian earthquake of 1693 destroyed an earlier settlement called Ochiala.