Seven Wonders of Nature

According to the New7Wonders, the company that organized the international competition, first in the list of candidates was about 440 seats, but now the pre-selected seven winners. Official results will be announced early next year, as long as a list of seven sites that have received more than a million votes, as follows.

Iguazu Falls, located on the river of the same name, is one of the largest waterfalls in the world. They stretch more than 2,700 feet in length, forming a series of semicircular shape. Of the 275 separate waterfalls that together make up the Iguazu Falls, the highest is the “Devil’s Throat.”

The water here falls from a height of 80 meters. This is a wonder of the world lies on the border of the Brazilian state of Paraná and the Argentine province of Misiones, and is surrounded by two national parks. Both the park – it’s subtropical forests that are home to hundreds of rare and endangered plants and animals.

Amazon and the Amazon jungle

The Amazon rainforest, also known as Amazonia, the Amazon jungle or the Amazon basin, includes 7 million square miles of impenetrable jungle, the Amazon forest raskinuvshiTropicheskie, also known as Amazonia, the Amazon jungle or the Amazon basin, includes 7 million square miles of impenetrable jungle stretched in nine countries. Amazon – more than half of all tropical forests remaining on the planet, this place is one of the richest flora and fauna ..

Jeju Island Jeju Island or (Cheju-do) geographically located in the Korea Strait at 130km from the coast of the Republic of Korea. Cheju-do of volcanic origin, which emerged about 2 million years ago. The area occupied by an island of 1845 square meters. km. Located on the island volcano Hallasan, which is the highest point in the country (1950m). Hallasan surrounded by 360 smaller volcanoes, satellites.

Jeju-do is known for the magnificent system of lava tubes (caves) Geomunoreum, created during a volcanic eruption 100 – 300 thousand years ago. There are five caves. The temperature in the caves of 11-21 ° C. okoloko Tunnels of Cheju-do adorned with stalactites and natural stone columns. In the caldera located only natural lake in the country. There are waterfalls. The climate is predominantly subtropical. Jeju Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Underground River of Puerto Princess and the eponymous national park located about 50 kilometers away from Puerto Princess and the Philippines. Impressive feature of this place is a mountain with an underground river length of 8.2 kilometers. In addition to its “underground”, the river is beautiful by the fact that out of the mountain flows directly into the South China Sea.

River-a cave decorated with numerous stalactites and stalagmites, as well as several large caves. It is the longest underground river in the world. The mouth of the cave is framed by ancient trees growing right at the water and the beach near the entrance to the cave gives shelter to various animals.

Komodo National Park (Komodo) geographically located between the islands of Flores and Sumbawa, Indonesia. The park includes three islands: Komodo, Padar and Rink, and several smaller islands.

The total area of ​​75 thousand hectares of the park. In the park rather diverse flora and fauna. Including the Komodo monitor (Komodo dragon) – the largest lizards on earth. Komodo National Park is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Halong Bay (Ha Long Bay, Ha Long) is located on the coast of the South China Sea, Vietnam. Halong Bay is known that the bay is scattered many islands of various sizes and shapes (including “sculpture”). There are about 2000 islands consist of limestone.

Ha Long Bay means “bay of descending dragons.” Also in the bay you can find caves and grottoes, and admire the stalactites and stalagmites. Halong Bay vspisok made UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Table Mountain (Table Mountain) and Tafelberg (Tafelberg) is located on the shore of Table Bay near Cape Town, South Africa. Table Mountain rises to 1086 m above sea level, with vertical slopes and a flat top, hence the name of the mountain. Mount consists of a number of known sites.

Actually the flat plateau of Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak, the peak of the Twelve Apostles, the peak of Lion’s head. As a tourist attraction in Cape Town, Table Mountain attracts tourists from all over the world. The mountain can rise through the cable car.

The Most Important Holy Places in the World

In recent years, religious tourism is becoming more popular. believers become more interested in religion wakes. Religious places, very charming, regardless of beliefs and religions out there that are promoted. People come to these places to close to God, have faith or cured.

Kaaba



Kaaba - the most important sacred site of the Islamic world. The history of this place as sacred, stretches back long before the time of the Prophet Muhammad. Once upon a time there was a haven Arab statues of gods. Kaaba is located in the center of the courtyard the Sacred Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. 09 more after the break...

Borobudur




Borobudur was discovered in the 19th century in the jungles of the island of Java, Indonesia. This sacred temple is a wonderful design, including 504 Buddha statues and 2,700 relief. Complete history of this temple is a mystery, yet it is not known exactly who built this temple, and for what purpose. Also, do not know why such a magnificent temple was abandoned.

Church of Las Lajas




One of the amazing beauty and important sacred places in the world - the church of Las Lajas - was built only a little less than a century ago - in 1916 - the place where according to legend the people was the Holy Mary. A woman with her ??sick daughter, a deaf-mute on the shoulders went through these places. When she stopped to rest, her daughter suddenly started speaking for the first time in his life, and told of a strange vision in the cave. This vision has become a mysterious image, whose origin has not been established to this day, after a detailed analysis. On the surface of the stone allegedly remained paint pigments, although she could vestsya deep into the stone. Despite the fact that the image is not restored, it is very bright.

Hagia Sophia



Cathedral of Saint Sophia in Istanbul - a truly amazing place, it affects everyone, not even particularly religious nor God nor Allah. It has an enviable history of the church, which began with the construction of the Christian church in the 4th century AD by the Byzantine Emperor Constantine I. Once it was the most important Christian church, until it was eclipsed by St Peter's in Rome. Church ceased to exist after the conquest of Constantinople by the Turks, led by Mehmet II in 1453, and settled in the building of the temple mosque. Despite the fact that the Hagia Sophia were built towers - minarets, all internal images of Christians were not destroyed, but only hidden under a layer of plaster.

St. Peter's Cathedral



St. Peter's Cathedral - one of the most amazing Catholic cathedrals in the world - is located in the Vatican. He is one of the holiest places of Christians and the church itself was built in the 17th century. This is not only one of the most beautiful architectural structures, but also one of the largest and most spacious. The Cathedral can simultaneously accommodate up to 60,000 people! It is believed that under the altar is the tomb of St. Peter.

Sanctuary of Apollo



The Temple of Apollo was built as much as 3,500 years ago and still have not forgotten. The Greeks considered it a "center of the world", they came here, like many pilgrims from different countries in order to hear the prophecy of the Oracle of Delphi - Being stoned priestess, through the mouth of a supposedly spoken by God to the believers.

Mahabodhi temple



Mahabodhi Temple is one of the most impressive holy places in the world and the most sacred place for Buddhists. Every year it attracts thousands of Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims and tourists. People believe that this is the place where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment and became the Buddha.

Luxor temple



Luxor Temple - an amazing and magical place. It is so huge that its walls could accommodate an entire village. Built in the 14th century BC, the temple was dedicated to Amun (later, Amon-Ra), the most important of all the gods of the Egyptians. At night, the temple is illuminated by hundreds of lights, offering tourists an unforgettable sight to see.

Notre Dame



One of the most famous cathedrals in the world, and also one of the most beautiful in Paris. It was built between 1163 and 1250 and is considered one of the most important monuments of Gothic architecture. Being a witness to many historical events, the Cathedral of the damaging and often several times thoroughly restored. Today he is one of the symbols of France and an important tourist attraction, see which attracts believers and ordinary tourists.

Ta Prum



Ta Prum - Angora one of the temples, the temple complex, dedicated to the god Vishnu in Cambodia. It was built in the late 12th century AD by King Jayavarman Khmenskoy Empire VII. Isolated and deliberately abandoned in the jungle, as the rest of the temple complex, Ta Prum was conquered wildlife. It is this aspect attracts the most tourists - they dream of seeing an abandoned and overgrown temple thousands of years.