These beautiful places from all around the world
are, in their own right, beautiful. Consisting of everything from
individual monuments to expanses of water and ancient villages to modern
cities, they may not all be attracting, appealing or aesthetically
pleasing to everyone, but to some, they are some of the most stunning
places on earth.
Valleys in Pakistan
Pakistan is blessed with sights that are beautiful beyond words.
Mother Nature has been very kind to Pakistan when it comes to natural
beauty. Of course there are many incredible man-made structures built
throughout the course of history but here we are just taking a look at
the natural wonders of Pakistan.
Manhattan, New York
As one of the most popular tourist destinations and heavily populated
places anywhere in the world, Manhattan offers something for everyone,
including vast amounts beauty, irrelevant of what you consider to be
beautiful.
From the lush greenery and openness of Central Park to the
awe-inspiring and breathtaking view from the top of the Rockefeller
Centre to the iconic Statue of Liberty and the world famous yellow cabs,
it would be difficult for anyone to visit Manhattan and not find part
of it stunning.
Killarney, Ireland
The town of Killarney in County Kerry is one of those that mixes
traditional Irish charm with fantastic historical views and amazing
scenery.
Being home to an official National Park, an array of wonderful lakes
and many quaint, beautiful viewpoints, Killarney is a must for anyone
visiting Ireland.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Located on a mountainous area above the Urubamba Valley, Machu Picchu
is a pre-Colombian Inca site and regardless of whether you have an
interest in history or not, can make you stop and stare in sheer awe.
Built initially in the middle of the 15th century, Machu Picchu was
said to have been inhabited for around 100 years before it became
uninhabited and went uncovered for over 3 centuries, until Hiriam
Bingham, a Yale lecturer, rediscovered the site in July 1911.
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Officially the largest reef system on earth, the Great Barrier Reef
has almost 3,000 reefs encompassed within the 2,600 kilometre area of
land that it covers.
Although the Great Barrier Reef is clearly visible from space, it is
when looking at it from underneath water when it truly appears to be
beautiful and somewhat magical. Over 1,500 types of fish call the Great
Barrier Reef home and in excess of 400 types of coral can be viewed in
the area, meaning if you get chance to visit the area, you should make
sure that you take along an underwater camera.
Oludeniz, Turkey
Widely regarded as being home to the most photographed beaches
anywhere in the Mediterranean, Olu Deniz is located on the cost of the
Aegean Sea in south west Turkey.
Masses of crystal clear, stunning blue sea and white sandy beaches
can be seen from almost any point in the town, but if you’re wanting to
see the beauty from above, take off from Babadag Mountain, one of the
most popular places in the world to paraglide from.
City of London, England
Similar to Manhattan, New York, London – particularly the City of
London – is one of the most visited cities in the world, as well as
being one of the most densely populated.
London is one of those parts of the world that caters for everyone,
being able to provide some type of beautifcation irrelevant of your
personal tastes. The Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace are
pieces of architectural beauty, whilst Hyde Park, Kensington Park and
Regent’s Park all provide many square kilometres of natural beauty.
Vatican City, Italy
Situated in the middle of Rome is the smallest official country in
the world, Vatican City. Covering a mere 0.44 square kilometres, whilst
Vatican City may be known to many because of its size, being home to
the Pope and centre of the Catholic religion, it is the buildings that
are encompassed within the country that are the reason for its inclusion
within this list.
The Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica and St Peter’s Square will
all take your breath away themselves, without taking into consideration
the amount of famous artwork that is on display within them.
Lake District, England
Home to the biggest lakes and tallest peaks in England, the Lake
District is located in the north west part of the country and is an area
of outstanding natural beauty.
Comprising of just under 100 lakes and many hills, peaks and
mountains, the Lake District is the ideal destination for those looking
to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life – just make sure
that you’ve got your camera with you at all times.
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
One of the Society Island in the Pacific Ocean, Bora Bora is renowned
today as one of the most luxuriously beautiful places in the world.
Gaining popularity throughout and just after World War II (due to its
use by the American army as a supply base), it is rumoured that a lot of
the military personnel did leave Bora Bora after the war had ended as
the island was so beautiful and relaxing.
Known for its luxurious bungalows that are on stilts in the water,
Bora Bora is an increasingly popular destinations for honeymooner’s and
by looking and these photographs, it’s not difficult to see why.
Iguazu Falls, Brazil-Argentina Border
There are many different large and popular waterfalls all around the
world, but none offer as spectacular views as Iguazu Falls does.
Sat on the border between Brazil and Argentina, it is possible to get
safely into Iguazu Falls that you can benefit from over 250 degrees
worth of waterfalls surrounding you. It may not be as big as some of
the other waterfalls around the world, but Iguazu Falls is by far one of
the most stunning.
Mount Everest, Nepal / China Border
As the largest mountain anywhere in the world, the Mount Everest
mountain of the Himalaya range is included in this list primarily for
its sheer size.
Located on the border of Nepal and China and standing at a massive
29,029 feet tall, a natural object that tall is nothing other than
beautiful.
Great Pyramid of Giza and Sphinx, Egypt
As one of the most memorable and prominent Seven Wonders of the
Ancient World, the Great Pyramid of Giza is one of three pyramids in the
area, but is by far the oldest and largest – it is reputed to have been
built approximately 2,500 years ago and currently stands at 455.22 feet
tall.
Combined with the beautiful statue that is the Sphinx, the 241 foot
long sculpture that is reputed to have been built in 2,500 years BC,
they are two of the most recognisable monuments on earth.
Washington D.C., Colombia, USA
The capital of the United States of America is full of architectural
delights and brimming with history that the area cannot be described as
anything but beautiful, regardless of in what context and respect.
The White House is the most popular piece of architecture, but other
notable mentions are the Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial and
Washington Monument – a stunning obelisk that towers above Washington at
just over 555 feet tall.
Taj Mahal, India
Whilst the Taj Mahal may be a mausoleum in the Muslim religion, there
is no doubting that it is a spectacular building that can be admired
from people from all religions.
Taking around 30 years to be built, construction was completed in
1653 and remains today as one of the most illustrious religious
buildings anywhere in the world.
Grand Canyon, Colorado, USA
Stretching for 277 miles, the Grand Canyon is a gorge in Arizona which, at its widest point, is 18 miles wide.
It has been discovered recently that the Grand Canyon may have been
created over 17 million years ago. However old it is, it’s difficult
not to be taken aback when you’re stood above the canyon looking down at
the Colorado River flowing through the centre.
Bali, Indonesia
Regarded as Indonesia’s most prominent island, Bali is a beautiful island that covers 2,175 square miles.
There is a vast amount of things to see and do on Bali, such as
climbing the volcanic Mount Agung, trying to spot one of the extremely
rare Bali Starling birds or simply sitting back and enjoy life on this
beautiful island.
Rome, Italy
Most would agree that any list entitled ‘Most Beautiful Places In The
World’ would be incomplete without a mention of Italy’s capital city,
Rome.
The sheer amount of wonderful architecture and general history of the
city cement Rome’s place on the list, with the likes of the Colosseum,
Trevi Fountain and the Piazza della Repubblica all being beautiful
architectural delights.
Santorini, Greece
When you think of Greece, the first thing that so often comes to mind
is beautiful white-washed stone houses with bright, electric blue
roofs. Although there are many places in Greece that offer these views,
none does it better than Santorini.
On the several small islands that make up Santorini, the majority of
them line their cliff edges with these buildings, which when coupled
with the fantastic beaches that the area offers, make for a picture
perfect postcard image.
Uluru, Australia
Known more commonly as Ayers Rock, Uluru is a sandstone rock that is
1,145 feet tall and has a circumference figure of almost 6 miles. A
World Heritage Site and part of the Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park,
Uluru is considered to be one of the most beautiful sites in Australia,
largely because of its unusual rock formations and sacredness to the
Aboriginal people of the surrounding area.
Teotihuacan, Mexico
Created in 200 B.C., Teotihuacan is said to have been a prominent
area of the world for various tribes throughout several centuries and
features an array of different buildings and points of interest,
including large pyramids and beautifully coloured, painted and preserved
murals.
Teotihuacan today remains as one of the largest archaeological sites
in the word and is regularly seen as a great contender to replace – or
join – any of the Seven Wonders Of The World.
Saint Petersburg, Russia
The entire centre of Saint Petersburg was declared a UNESCO World
Heritage site in 1991, covering 31 different areas and sections within
the city centre. Saint Petersburg is one of the most recognisable
European cities, thanks largely to its baroque and neo-classical
architecture.
With statues, monuments and museums in abundance, it is buildings
such as the Church of the Savior on Blood that really makes Saint
Petersburg beautiful.
The Alps, Austria / Slovenia / Italy / Switzerland / Liechtenstein / Germany / France
Considered to be one of the most beautiful mountain ranges anywhere
in the world, the Alps are divided up into many different ranges
throughout the 7 countries that they span, all offering opportunities to
see the natural beauty of the mountains.
Mont Blanc, for example, which is the tallest point anywhere in the
entire Alps, is so naturally beautiful that is nicknamed La Dame Blanche
in French, literally translating to The White lady.
Rajasthan, India
Situated in the north west part of India, Rajasthan covers over 342,000 square kilometres, encompassing the famous Thar Desert.
Whilst Rajasthan may only officially be 61 years old, it was actually
the merging of two seperate parts of India and therefore has a long,
illustrious and interesting history.
There are far too many places to visit in Rajasthan in one visit, but
if you only have the opportunity to visit once, make sure that you take
in Jaisalmer, known as the Golden City, the Mehrangarh Fort, a building
that is over 500 years old and stands atop a 400 foot mountain looking
out over Jodhpur and the Aravalli Range, regarded as one of the oldest
mountain ranges in the world, which has sections that are vastly
different to almost anywhere else in the country.
Kerala, India
Considering 30 years ago Kerala was almost completely unknown to
anyone outside of the country, this southern part of India is today one
of the country’s most popular tourist destinations, with people coming
from all over the world to take advantage of the wonderful weather,
historical attractions and natural beauty spots.
Amazon Rainforest, South America
Extending over 9 individual countries in South America, the Amazon
Rainforest is by far the largest of all rainforests on earth, covering
over 500,000 square kilometres of land.
Within this vast amount of land lives the animals and plants that
make the area so beautiful, including thousands upon thousands of
different plant species, over 2000 animals and a staggering 2.5 million
insects.
Himalayas, Asia
Although we’ve already mentioned the largest point in this mountain
range, Mount Everest, the entire Himalayas are a worthy inclusion in the
list, as they feature so many attractive points across the full 2,400
kilometres that it stretches.
With the exception of Mount Everest, it’s difficult to pick even a
large handful of points of interest on the Himalayas, as there are so
many. From the second highest peak, known as K2 to the expansive
Pangong Tao lake and the Indo-Gangetic forest plain at the bottom of the
range of the Terai belt, the Himalayas are, simply put, beautiful.
Sognefjord, Norway
In Norway alone there are dozens upon dozens of fjords (a valley with
steep sides, formed as a result of glacial movement) and the reason
that Sognefjord stands out is that it is the largest fjord in the
country – and second only in the world to Greenland’s Scoresby Sund.
It’s difficult to take in just how naturally stunning – and expansive
– Sognefjord is without actually being there. With the highest peaks
standing over 2,000m above sea level and the lowest depths of the lakes
being over 1,300m below sea level, it’s difficult to take in that this
beauty has all been created without the assistance of man.
Yosemite Valley, California, USA
The famous Yosemite National Park in California covers an area of
nearly 3.1 million square kilometres and although there are many
outstanding points of interest, Yosemite Valley is generally regarded as
the pinnacle of all attractions in the park.
Yosemite Valley is similar to the Songefjord in Norway and has a
beautiful stretch of water, the Merced River, towered over by glorious
mountains, including famous peaks the Half Dome and Cloud’s Rest, to
name just two of a wide selection of popular mountainous areas.
Pamukkale, Turkey
The site of Pamukkale stands on the popular Aegean area of Turkey and
it’s name literally means ‘cotton castle’ in English, thanks to the the
fact that the ancient city of Hierapolis – where Pamukkale is located –
was built on a castle and Pamukkale itself appears to be a mass of
soft, lush cotton.
In fact, the area of Pamukkale is an array of hot springs and
travertines featuring various natural chemicals that provide the
appearance of the area and which offers a perfect spot to bathe in.
Venice, Italy
One of the most popular cities in Italy, Venice is known primarily
for its canals, which provide both romantic and commuter travel within
the city.
There are, however, many other reasons why a visit to Venice is a
must, notably some amazing feats of architecture, such as Palazzo
Contarini del Bovolo and Piazza San Marco.
Victoria Falls, Zambia / Zimbabwe
The Zambezi River is the river that flows over the Victoria Falls and
with the highest point being over 360 feet tall, they are some of the
most dominant and prominent waterfalls anywhere in the world.
Since the turn of the 20th century, Victoria Falls have been a major
tourist attraction in South Africa and are regularly seen as one of the
Seven Natural Wonders of The World, more so than any other waterfall in
the world.
Lake Baikal, Russia
Second only to the Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal is the largest lake in
the world, accounting for approximately one fifth of all water on earth.
Averaging at 2,442 feet deep, the centre of Lake Baikal is over twice
this and has been recorded as being 5,387 feet deep – around 3 and a
half times the size of New York’s Empire State Building.
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Translated into English, Ha Long Bay means ‘Descending Dragon Bay’
and is known mainly for the thousands of isles that are scattered on the
bay.
Only a small village itself (around 1,600 people are said to inhabit
Ha Long Bay), it is a particular popular destination with tourists, all
of whom are eager to see the many different limestone formations that
are so eerily beautiful in the water.
Meteora, Greece
The area of Meteora on the Greek mainland is a collection of six
monasteries that were constructed on limestone rocks many centuries ago.
Beautiful to look at both up close and from afar, each of the six Eastern Orthodox monasteries are still inhabited to this day.
Cornwall, England
The south west coast of England is made up primarily of Cornwall and
the county features something for everyone to call beautiful.
Known for the many golden sand beaches that are so popular all around
the coast, Cornwall features a collection of attractions inland,
including Tintagel Castle, the supposed birthplace of King Arthur and
the Eden Project, which is in effect the world’s largest greenhouse,
featuring hundreds of tropical plants from around the world.
Cappadocia, Turkey
Located in the central part of Turkey, Cappadocia is a stunning part
of the world and is known – in tourism terms at least – for the many
houses that are built into the mountains and land, which were inhabited
by Cappadocian’s for centuries.
Easter Island, Chile
If you were to visit Easter Island without knowing what was on the
163 square kilometre island, it is likely that you would be more than a
little intrigued – if not somewhat taken aback – by the 887 moai statues
that inhabit the land.
Built between 1110 and 1680 AD, the maoi statues are both beautiful
and eerie and are said to have been built out of respect for the elders
and deceased of tribes on the island.
Mount Kilimanjiro, Africa
The highest mountain in Africa at 5,895 feet tall, whilst Mount
Kilimanjiro is known around the world as one of nature’s highest peaks,
it is not particularly common knowledge that it is actually a volcano,
albeit a dormant one.
With snow on the highest peak and boiling temperatures at the base,
Mount Kilimanjiro has an array of unique and rare vegetation gracing it,
such as the Water Holding Cabbage, a plant that is only found in a
handful of locations similar to that of Mount Kilimanjiro around the
world.
Sahara Desert, Africa
Arguably the world’s largest desert (with the only other areas on
earth that could rival the title being the arctic poles), the Sahara
Desert’s vastness is so much that it actually covers almost all of North
Africa.
Considering the Sahara has a reputation of being one of the driest
and most arid destinations on earth, it is surprising for most to hear
that a snowfall was actually recorded in 1979.
Mamanuca Islands, Fiji
An area of the world that can be described as an idyllic paradise,
the Mamanuca Islands are located in Fiji and the name actually refers to
approximately 20 islands, although just under half of these aren’t
inhabitable, due them being submerged by the Pacific Ocean during a high
tide.
are, in their own right, beautiful. Consisting of everything from
individual monuments to expanses of water and ancient villages to modern
cities, they may not all be attracting, appealing or aesthetically
pleasing to everyone, but to some, they are some of the most stunning
places on earth.
Valleys in Pakistan
Pakistan is blessed with sights that are beautiful beyond words.
Mother Nature has been very kind to Pakistan when it comes to natural
beauty. Of course there are many incredible man-made structures built
throughout the course of history but here we are just taking a look at
the natural wonders of Pakistan.
Manhattan, New York
As one of the most popular tourist destinations and heavily populated
places anywhere in the world, Manhattan offers something for everyone,
including vast amounts beauty, irrelevant of what you consider to be
beautiful.
From the lush greenery and openness of Central Park to the
awe-inspiring and breathtaking view from the top of the Rockefeller
Centre to the iconic Statue of Liberty and the world famous yellow cabs,
it would be difficult for anyone to visit Manhattan and not find part
of it stunning.
Killarney, Ireland
The town of Killarney in County Kerry is one of those that mixes
traditional Irish charm with fantastic historical views and amazing
scenery.
Being home to an official National Park, an array of wonderful lakes
and many quaint, beautiful viewpoints, Killarney is a must for anyone
visiting Ireland.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Located on a mountainous area above the Urubamba Valley, Machu Picchu
is a pre-Colombian Inca site and regardless of whether you have an
interest in history or not, can make you stop and stare in sheer awe.
Built initially in the middle of the 15th century, Machu Picchu was
said to have been inhabited for around 100 years before it became
uninhabited and went uncovered for over 3 centuries, until Hiriam
Bingham, a Yale lecturer, rediscovered the site in July 1911.
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Officially the largest reef system on earth, the Great Barrier Reef
has almost 3,000 reefs encompassed within the 2,600 kilometre area of
land that it covers.
Although the Great Barrier Reef is clearly visible from space, it is
when looking at it from underneath water when it truly appears to be
beautiful and somewhat magical. Over 1,500 types of fish call the Great
Barrier Reef home and in excess of 400 types of coral can be viewed in
the area, meaning if you get chance to visit the area, you should make
sure that you take along an underwater camera.
Oludeniz, Turkey
Widely regarded as being home to the most photographed beaches
anywhere in the Mediterranean, Olu Deniz is located on the cost of the
Aegean Sea in south west Turkey.
Masses of crystal clear, stunning blue sea and white sandy beaches
can be seen from almost any point in the town, but if you’re wanting to
see the beauty from above, take off from Babadag Mountain, one of the
most popular places in the world to paraglide from.
City of London, England
Similar to Manhattan, New York, London – particularly the City of
London – is one of the most visited cities in the world, as well as
being one of the most densely populated.
London is one of those parts of the world that caters for everyone,
being able to provide some type of beautifcation irrelevant of your
personal tastes. The Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace are
pieces of architectural beauty, whilst Hyde Park, Kensington Park and
Regent’s Park all provide many square kilometres of natural beauty.
Vatican City, Italy
Situated in the middle of Rome is the smallest official country in
the world, Vatican City. Covering a mere 0.44 square kilometres, whilst
Vatican City may be known to many because of its size, being home to
the Pope and centre of the Catholic religion, it is the buildings that
are encompassed within the country that are the reason for its inclusion
within this list.
The Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica and St Peter’s Square will
all take your breath away themselves, without taking into consideration
the amount of famous artwork that is on display within them.
Lake District, England
Home to the biggest lakes and tallest peaks in England, the Lake
District is located in the north west part of the country and is an area
of outstanding natural beauty.
Comprising of just under 100 lakes and many hills, peaks and
mountains, the Lake District is the ideal destination for those looking
to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life – just make sure
that you’ve got your camera with you at all times.
Bora Bora, French Polynesia
One of the Society Island in the Pacific Ocean, Bora Bora is renowned
today as one of the most luxuriously beautiful places in the world.
Gaining popularity throughout and just after World War II (due to its
use by the American army as a supply base), it is rumoured that a lot of
the military personnel did leave Bora Bora after the war had ended as
the island was so beautiful and relaxing.
Known for its luxurious bungalows that are on stilts in the water,
Bora Bora is an increasingly popular destinations for honeymooner’s and
by looking and these photographs, it’s not difficult to see why.
Iguazu Falls, Brazil-Argentina Border
There are many different large and popular waterfalls all around the
world, but none offer as spectacular views as Iguazu Falls does.
Sat on the border between Brazil and Argentina, it is possible to get
safely into Iguazu Falls that you can benefit from over 250 degrees
worth of waterfalls surrounding you. It may not be as big as some of
the other waterfalls around the world, but Iguazu Falls is by far one of
the most stunning.
Mount Everest, Nepal / China Border
As the largest mountain anywhere in the world, the Mount Everest
mountain of the Himalaya range is included in this list primarily for
its sheer size.
Located on the border of Nepal and China and standing at a massive
29,029 feet tall, a natural object that tall is nothing other than
beautiful.
Great Pyramid of Giza and Sphinx, Egypt
As one of the most memorable and prominent Seven Wonders of the
Ancient World, the Great Pyramid of Giza is one of three pyramids in the
area, but is by far the oldest and largest – it is reputed to have been
built approximately 2,500 years ago and currently stands at 455.22 feet
tall.
Combined with the beautiful statue that is the Sphinx, the 241 foot
long sculpture that is reputed to have been built in 2,500 years BC,
they are two of the most recognisable monuments on earth.
Washington D.C., Colombia, USA
The capital of the United States of America is full of architectural
delights and brimming with history that the area cannot be described as
anything but beautiful, regardless of in what context and respect.
The White House is the most popular piece of architecture, but other
notable mentions are the Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial and
Washington Monument – a stunning obelisk that towers above Washington at
just over 555 feet tall.
Taj Mahal, India
Whilst the Taj Mahal may be a mausoleum in the Muslim religion, there
is no doubting that it is a spectacular building that can be admired
from people from all religions.
Taking around 30 years to be built, construction was completed in
1653 and remains today as one of the most illustrious religious
buildings anywhere in the world.
Grand Canyon, Colorado, USA
Stretching for 277 miles, the Grand Canyon is a gorge in Arizona which, at its widest point, is 18 miles wide.
It has been discovered recently that the Grand Canyon may have been
created over 17 million years ago. However old it is, it’s difficult
not to be taken aback when you’re stood above the canyon looking down at
the Colorado River flowing through the centre.
Bali, Indonesia
Regarded as Indonesia’s most prominent island, Bali is a beautiful island that covers 2,175 square miles.
There is a vast amount of things to see and do on Bali, such as
climbing the volcanic Mount Agung, trying to spot one of the extremely
rare Bali Starling birds or simply sitting back and enjoy life on this
beautiful island.
Rome, Italy
Most would agree that any list entitled ‘Most Beautiful Places In The
World’ would be incomplete without a mention of Italy’s capital city,
Rome.
The sheer amount of wonderful architecture and general history of the
city cement Rome’s place on the list, with the likes of the Colosseum,
Trevi Fountain and the Piazza della Repubblica all being beautiful
architectural delights.
Santorini, Greece
When you think of Greece, the first thing that so often comes to mind
is beautiful white-washed stone houses with bright, electric blue
roofs. Although there are many places in Greece that offer these views,
none does it better than Santorini.
On the several small islands that make up Santorini, the majority of
them line their cliff edges with these buildings, which when coupled
with the fantastic beaches that the area offers, make for a picture
perfect postcard image.
Uluru, Australia
Known more commonly as Ayers Rock, Uluru is a sandstone rock that is
1,145 feet tall and has a circumference figure of almost 6 miles. A
World Heritage Site and part of the Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park,
Uluru is considered to be one of the most beautiful sites in Australia,
largely because of its unusual rock formations and sacredness to the
Aboriginal people of the surrounding area.
Teotihuacan, Mexico
Created in 200 B.C., Teotihuacan is said to have been a prominent
area of the world for various tribes throughout several centuries and
features an array of different buildings and points of interest,
including large pyramids and beautifully coloured, painted and preserved
murals.
Teotihuacan today remains as one of the largest archaeological sites
in the word and is regularly seen as a great contender to replace – or
join – any of the Seven Wonders Of The World.
Saint Petersburg, Russia
The entire centre of Saint Petersburg was declared a UNESCO World
Heritage site in 1991, covering 31 different areas and sections within
the city centre. Saint Petersburg is one of the most recognisable
European cities, thanks largely to its baroque and neo-classical
architecture.
With statues, monuments and museums in abundance, it is buildings
such as the Church of the Savior on Blood that really makes Saint
Petersburg beautiful.
The Alps, Austria / Slovenia / Italy / Switzerland / Liechtenstein / Germany / France
Considered to be one of the most beautiful mountain ranges anywhere
in the world, the Alps are divided up into many different ranges
throughout the 7 countries that they span, all offering opportunities to
see the natural beauty of the mountains.
Mont Blanc, for example, which is the tallest point anywhere in the
entire Alps, is so naturally beautiful that is nicknamed La Dame Blanche
in French, literally translating to The White lady.
Rajasthan, India
Situated in the north west part of India, Rajasthan covers over 342,000 square kilometres, encompassing the famous Thar Desert.
Whilst Rajasthan may only officially be 61 years old, it was actually
the merging of two seperate parts of India and therefore has a long,
illustrious and interesting history.
There are far too many places to visit in Rajasthan in one visit, but
if you only have the opportunity to visit once, make sure that you take
in Jaisalmer, known as the Golden City, the Mehrangarh Fort, a building
that is over 500 years old and stands atop a 400 foot mountain looking
out over Jodhpur and the Aravalli Range, regarded as one of the oldest
mountain ranges in the world, which has sections that are vastly
different to almost anywhere else in the country.
Kerala, India
Considering 30 years ago Kerala was almost completely unknown to
anyone outside of the country, this southern part of India is today one
of the country’s most popular tourist destinations, with people coming
from all over the world to take advantage of the wonderful weather,
historical attractions and natural beauty spots.
Amazon Rainforest, South America
Extending over 9 individual countries in South America, the Amazon
Rainforest is by far the largest of all rainforests on earth, covering
over 500,000 square kilometres of land.
Within this vast amount of land lives the animals and plants that
make the area so beautiful, including thousands upon thousands of
different plant species, over 2000 animals and a staggering 2.5 million
insects.
Himalayas, Asia
Although we’ve already mentioned the largest point in this mountain
range, Mount Everest, the entire Himalayas are a worthy inclusion in the
list, as they feature so many attractive points across the full 2,400
kilometres that it stretches.
With the exception of Mount Everest, it’s difficult to pick even a
large handful of points of interest on the Himalayas, as there are so
many. From the second highest peak, known as K2 to the expansive
Pangong Tao lake and the Indo-Gangetic forest plain at the bottom of the
range of the Terai belt, the Himalayas are, simply put, beautiful.
Sognefjord, Norway
In Norway alone there are dozens upon dozens of fjords (a valley with
steep sides, formed as a result of glacial movement) and the reason
that Sognefjord stands out is that it is the largest fjord in the
country – and second only in the world to Greenland’s Scoresby Sund.
It’s difficult to take in just how naturally stunning – and expansive
– Sognefjord is without actually being there. With the highest peaks
standing over 2,000m above sea level and the lowest depths of the lakes
being over 1,300m below sea level, it’s difficult to take in that this
beauty has all been created without the assistance of man.
Yosemite Valley, California, USA
The famous Yosemite National Park in California covers an area of
nearly 3.1 million square kilometres and although there are many
outstanding points of interest, Yosemite Valley is generally regarded as
the pinnacle of all attractions in the park.
Yosemite Valley is similar to the Songefjord in Norway and has a
beautiful stretch of water, the Merced River, towered over by glorious
mountains, including famous peaks the Half Dome and Cloud’s Rest, to
name just two of a wide selection of popular mountainous areas.
Pamukkale, Turkey
The site of Pamukkale stands on the popular Aegean area of Turkey and
it’s name literally means ‘cotton castle’ in English, thanks to the the
fact that the ancient city of Hierapolis – where Pamukkale is located –
was built on a castle and Pamukkale itself appears to be a mass of
soft, lush cotton.
In fact, the area of Pamukkale is an array of hot springs and
travertines featuring various natural chemicals that provide the
appearance of the area and which offers a perfect spot to bathe in.
Venice, Italy
One of the most popular cities in Italy, Venice is known primarily
for its canals, which provide both romantic and commuter travel within
the city.
There are, however, many other reasons why a visit to Venice is a
must, notably some amazing feats of architecture, such as Palazzo
Contarini del Bovolo and Piazza San Marco.
Victoria Falls, Zambia / Zimbabwe
The Zambezi River is the river that flows over the Victoria Falls and
with the highest point being over 360 feet tall, they are some of the
most dominant and prominent waterfalls anywhere in the world.
Since the turn of the 20th century, Victoria Falls have been a major
tourist attraction in South Africa and are regularly seen as one of the
Seven Natural Wonders of The World, more so than any other waterfall in
the world.
Lake Baikal, Russia
Second only to the Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal is the largest lake in
the world, accounting for approximately one fifth of all water on earth.
Averaging at 2,442 feet deep, the centre of Lake Baikal is over twice
this and has been recorded as being 5,387 feet deep – around 3 and a
half times the size of New York’s Empire State Building.
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Translated into English, Ha Long Bay means ‘Descending Dragon Bay’
and is known mainly for the thousands of isles that are scattered on the
bay.
Only a small village itself (around 1,600 people are said to inhabit
Ha Long Bay), it is a particular popular destination with tourists, all
of whom are eager to see the many different limestone formations that
are so eerily beautiful in the water.
Meteora, Greece
The area of Meteora on the Greek mainland is a collection of six
monasteries that were constructed on limestone rocks many centuries ago.
Beautiful to look at both up close and from afar, each of the six Eastern Orthodox monasteries are still inhabited to this day.
Cornwall, England
The south west coast of England is made up primarily of Cornwall and
the county features something for everyone to call beautiful.
Known for the many golden sand beaches that are so popular all around
the coast, Cornwall features a collection of attractions inland,
including Tintagel Castle, the supposed birthplace of King Arthur and
the Eden Project, which is in effect the world’s largest greenhouse,
featuring hundreds of tropical plants from around the world.
Cappadocia, Turkey
Located in the central part of Turkey, Cappadocia is a stunning part
of the world and is known – in tourism terms at least – for the many
houses that are built into the mountains and land, which were inhabited
by Cappadocian’s for centuries.
Easter Island, Chile
If you were to visit Easter Island without knowing what was on the
163 square kilometre island, it is likely that you would be more than a
little intrigued – if not somewhat taken aback – by the 887 moai statues
that inhabit the land.
Built between 1110 and 1680 AD, the maoi statues are both beautiful
and eerie and are said to have been built out of respect for the elders
and deceased of tribes on the island.
Mount Kilimanjiro, Africa
The highest mountain in Africa at 5,895 feet tall, whilst Mount
Kilimanjiro is known around the world as one of nature’s highest peaks,
it is not particularly common knowledge that it is actually a volcano,
albeit a dormant one.
With snow on the highest peak and boiling temperatures at the base,
Mount Kilimanjiro has an array of unique and rare vegetation gracing it,
such as the Water Holding Cabbage, a plant that is only found in a
handful of locations similar to that of Mount Kilimanjiro around the
world.
Sahara Desert, Africa
Arguably the world’s largest desert (with the only other areas on
earth that could rival the title being the arctic poles), the Sahara
Desert’s vastness is so much that it actually covers almost all of North
Africa.
Considering the Sahara has a reputation of being one of the driest
and most arid destinations on earth, it is surprising for most to hear
that a snowfall was actually recorded in 1979.
Mamanuca Islands, Fiji
An area of the world that can be described as an idyllic paradise,
the Mamanuca Islands are located in Fiji and the name actually refers to
approximately 20 islands, although just under half of these aren’t
inhabitable, due them being submerged by the Pacific Ocean during a high
tide.
