Moreover, there are a lot of original, funny, and sometimes a little frightening sights all over the world!

Traffic Light Tree (London, UK)

The original traffic facility stands at the intersection of Westferry Road and Marsh Wall. 75 traffic lights, hung on it by the artist Pierre Vivant, were first lit in 1999, and since then, for a decade and a half, they have been delighting tourists from all over the world. But they, on the contrary, scare motorists a little: they say that every driver, seeing a traffic light tree for the first time, involuntarily slows down.

Clothespin Monument (Philadelphia, USA)

Who said that only great people and significant events are worthy of monuments? This 15-meter monument was erected in honor of the "fighter of the invisible front" - an ordinary clothespin. In 1976, when the monument was opened, there were rumors that it was paid for by an unknown millionaire who made his fortune in the production and sale of clothespins. In fact, the author of this monument, Klaus Oldenburg, spent his whole life looking for inspiration in simple things and capturing them in his works.

Snowflake Museum (Hokkaido, Japan)

Remember how in childhood you caught a snowflake on a mitten and looked at it until it melted? But the Japanese scientist Nakaya Ukichiro devoted his whole life to this occupation: he not only examined the snow under a microscope, but also photographed the most interesting specimens. Now the results of his labors can be admired in a huge gallery. By the way, the museum itself is located inside a snow cave, so don't catch a cold going to this snow kingdom!

Monument to dumplings (Izhevsk, Russia)

Imagine a giant dumpling about a meter in diameter, planted on a three-meter fork - this is the kind of monument that has been pleasing residents and guests of the city of Izhevsk since 2004. They say that it was here that the first dumplings in Russia were made, so the place for the sculptural composition was not chosen by chance. By the way, the Izhevsk dumpling also has “relatives”: a monument to dumplings in Canada and a monument to dumplings in Poltava.

Dragons in Love (Varna, Bulgaria)

A small (only 1 m high) sculpture depicting two charming dragons holding an “egg of knowledge” in their paws caused outrage among many residents of the city. They believed that dragons are the personification of the serpent-tempter, and the golden egg is a symbol of human vices. However, these dragons evoke much warmer feelings among tourists: lovers often come to them to take a picture or make one wish for two.

Monument to the Apple Core (Jerusalem, Israel)

In fairness, it should be said that there are several monuments to an apple in the world (for example, in the American Wilmington or in our Kursk), but the stub is unique. As conceived by the author of this installation, an apple is a symbol of fall and discord, and a stub, respectively, is a consequence of this. Quite symbolic, isn't it?

Winchester House (San Jose, USA)

You don't believe in ghosts? Then go to this old mansion, walk along the long echoing corridors, climb the ancient creaky stairs... No one guarantees you a meeting with a ghost, but this excursion will definitely leave you with an unforgettable experience! In this house, doors open and close on their own, drafts and rustles arise. They say that all this is not "special effects" for tourists, but a real evil spirit that many years ago chose this mansion.

Mother-in-law monument (Tula, Russia)

In fact, this sculpture depicts a tyrannosaurus rex (by the way, it is quite realistic) and stands next to the room where the exhibition of rare reptiles takes place. However, the witty inhabitants of Tula first called this dinosaur Mother-in-law, and then they also started a tradition: every year on March 8, dress up the sculpture in a bright skirt and paint her lips. They say that recently they began to decorate "Mother-in-law" also by the First of September - with a white apron, huge bows and a briefcase.

Eye Monument (Chicago, USA)

A huge eyeball the size of a three-story house is so realistic that next to it it becomes a little uncomfortable. However, the locals are already accustomed to and are even proud of the creation of the artist Tony Tasset. They say that the “prototype” for the unusual installation was the eye of the author himself, since no one else agreed to pose for such a long time while creating this masterpiece of street art.

Wallet Monument (Melbourne, Australia)

What will you do if you see a wallet lying on the pavement? Will you take it? Trying to find the owner? And if the case takes place in Melbourne, and the wallet itself is made of granite? Then rather take pictures against the background of this attraction: you will not see such a monument anywhere else! A giant wallet lies on the sidewalk near the mall with expensive boutiques and serves as a mute reproach to all shopaholics. However, it still does not save you from unplanned purchases!

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Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu, recognized as one of the New Wonders of the World, is located on the territory of modern Peru, on the top of a mountain range at an altitude of 2450 meters above sea level. It is called the "city in the sky" or "the city among the clouds", sometimes called the "lost city of the Incas". Some archaeologists believe that this city was created as a sacred mountain retreat by the great Inca ruler Pachacutec around 1440, and functioned until 1532, when the Spaniards invaded the territory of the Inca empire. In 1532, all its inhabitants mysteriously disappeared.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Sheikh Zayed Mosque is one of the six largest mosques in the world. Named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan, the founder and first president of the United Arab Emirates. Unlike many other Muslim temples, everyone is allowed into it, regardless of faith.

Taj Mahal, Agra, India

The Taj Mahal mausoleum is one of the most recognizable landmarks not only in India but throughout the world. The construction was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during childbirth. The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and also a symbol of eternal love.

Mesquita, Cordoba, Spain

Walls decorated with intricate patterns, mosaic ornaments, hundreds of thin openwork columns - this is how the Cathedral Mosque of Cordoba appears today. Many centuries ago, there was an ancient Roman temple on this site, then it was replaced by the Visigothic church, and in 785 Mesquita appeared. It became the second most important mosque on the planet, and the pilgrimage to Cordoba was even equated with the hajj to Mecca, which is obligatory for every Muslim. But then the Catholics replaced the Moors, and Mezquita was turned into a Christian church.

St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Italy

The heart of the Vatican and the entire Catholic world, St. Peter's Basilica is one of the main attractions of Rome. Here you can see ancient Rome from a bird's eye view, admire the interior of the cathedral from the top of the dome, defend the mass and even receive the blessing of the pontiff.

Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

The Cambodian temple of Angkor Wat is the largest religious building ever built, with a history of almost 9 centuries. Even its name speaks about the monumentality of the temple complex, because Angkor Wat literally translates as Temple City. It covers an area of ​​200 hectares and is surrounded by a moat 190 meters wide. This colossal building is dedicated to the god Vishnu, revered in this area.

Bayon Temple Complex, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Bayon is one of the most amazing temples located on the territory of Angkor Thom and was its religious center. The "highlight" of Bayon is the towers with many faces carved from stone, silently looking from a height on the vast territory of Angkor Thom, and in the heyday of the state - on the entire Khmer Empire. Initially, there were 54 towers, which symbolized the 54 provinces under the rule of the king. Today, only about 37 towers have survived.

Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ on Blood, St. Petersburg, Russia

The Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ, better known as the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, has become the only Russian attraction on Trip Advisor's list. Spas-on-Blood attracts tourists from all over the world not only with the splendor of its domes and interiors, but also with an unusual history that has given rise to many legends and conjectures. Many of them are connected with the fact that the temple was erected on the spot where on March 1, 1881, I. Grinevitsky, a Narodnaya Volya member, mortally wounded Alexander II, who was popularly called the Tsar Liberator for the abolition of serfdom.

Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Gettysburg National Military Park is not a park in the traditional sense. Here you will not find shady alleys and flowering flower beds. This is the site where an important battle of the United States Civil War took place in 1863.

Old city walls, Dubrovnik, Croatia

In 1979, UNESCO added the Old Town of Dubrovnik to the World Heritage List, including a large part of the ancient walls of the city. They surround the city on all four sides and contain an venerable collection of historical monuments, including towers, fortresses, churches, monasteries, squares and streets, schools, museums and galleries. These defensive stone walls have protected their citizens since the founding of Dubrovnik in the 6th century.

Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar

The Shwedagon Pagoda is the highest spiritual building in Myanmar, or, as it is also called, the Land of Pagodas. The entire complex of the giant pagoda occupies more than five hectares of land, on which, in addition to the main structure, there are many smaller spiers and countless sculptural images of mythical and real animals : golden griffins and elephants, dragons and lions. Such as it is today, the Shwedagon Pagoda became in the 15th century, during the reign of Queen Shinsobu. It was then that the giant temple was finally given the shape of an inverted begging bowl and sheathed with gold from top to bottom.

Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, Washington DC

The Lincoln Memorial is a majestic temple, made in the ancient Greek style and somewhat reminiscent of the Parthenon. It is supported by 36 white marble columns, representing the number of states that belonged to the United States at the time of President Lincoln's death. In the center of the temple is a statue of the world's most respected American president, seated in an armchair. Its height is 5.79 meters.

Ancient City of Petra, Petra / Wadi Musa, Jordan

In the heart of Jordan, in the valley of Wadi Musa, deep in the sandy mountains, is the amazing city of ancient Petra. Initially, Petra was a temporary home for the nomadic tribes of the Nabataeans. From several fortified rocky caves, it gradually grew into a large fortress city. There is only one way to get to the city - through the narrow gorge of the Siq, which was once the bed of a mountain stream. Petra still belongs to the Bedouins, who welcome guests to their land.

Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China, Beijing, China

In no other section of the Great Wall of China has restoration work been carried out as well as in the Mutianyu section. This site, with 22 watchtowers that have retained their original appearance, is a real architectural masterpiece. The phrase Mutianyu is translated from Chinese as "a valley in which you can admire the views of the fields." Among all sections of the Great Wall of China, Mutianyu is the longest fully restored section open to tourists.

Ancient city of Ephesus, Selcuk, Türkiye

The largest and best-preserved ancient city on the Aegean coast and the second largest after Pompeii in the Mediterranean, ancient Ephesus is the most visited attraction in Turkey. Legends connect the appearance of the city with the name of Androclus, the son of the ruler of Athens Codras, who, on the advice of the oracle, arrived in these places to lay the temple of Artemis. The city got its name from the Amazon Ephesia, beloved of Androclus.

Alhambra, Spain

Alhambra (Arabic Al Hamra - literally "Red Castle") is an ancient palace and fortress of the Moorish rulers of the province of Granada in southern Spain. The castle occupies the top of a rocky plateau on the southeastern border of Granada. The name Alhambra probably comes from the color of the sun-dried clay or bricks from which the castle walls are made. However, some historians suggest that the name comes from the "red flame of torches" that illuminated the long-term construction of the castle, which went on around the clock.

Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia

The Australian War Memorial is the main memorial dedicated to the memory of soldiers who died during the First and Second World Wars. Today it is considered one of the most significant monuments of its kind in the world. The memorial is located near the Parliament building, from the balcony of which a panoramic view of the monument opens.

Siena Cathedral, Siena, Italy

According to the annals, at the beginning of the 13th century, the inhabitants of the city-state of Siena, which acted as the main rival and opponent of Florence, “called on their leaders to build a temple more magnificent than that of their neighbors.” So between 1215 and 1263, the Duomo of Siena was founded on the site of the old temple according to the plan of the Gothic master Niccolò Pisano. Today this majestic temple is the main attraction of the city.

Milan Cathedral (Duomo), Milan, Italy

The most important place in Milan is the Cathedral of Santa Maria Nashente (Duomo), the pearl of Italian Gothic, which was built from 1386 to the beginning of the 19th century. The third largest Catholic church on the planet can safely be considered one of the wonders of the world. Its hundred-meter spiers rise above the center of Milan, and the golden statue of the Madonna on the longest spire (four meters high) is visible from many parts of the city.

Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, ​​Spain

The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is one of the most famous long-term construction projects in the world: its construction began almost 150 years ago and continues to this day. Although initially Antonio Gaudi had nothing to do with the construction of this temple, a year after the start of work, he led this project. Gaudí built the temple for 30 years until he died. The reason for such a long construction is that the Sagrada Familia is built solely on donations from parishioners.

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California

If you look at the map, you can understand why the bridge (not golden at all, but red) is called the gate. The main local attraction, as it were, “lets in” the Pacific Ocean into the San Francisco Bay, connecting the city with Marin County. This grandiose building was erected from 1933 to 1937. At the time of its opening, it was the largest suspension bridge in the world.

Statue of Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro

The statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro is one of the most famous and popular monuments in the world. Every year, millions rise to its foot, from where a stunning panorama of the city and the bay opens with the picturesque Sugar Loaf Mountain, the famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, the huge bowl of the Maracanã stadium.

Teotihuacan, San Juan Teotihuacan, Mexico

The name of the ancient settlement Teotiukan is translated from the Aztec language as "the city where people become gods." According to legend, after the Flood, the gods returned to Teotihuacan to re-create the world. Modern researchers believe that the area of ​​this ancient settlement was 26-28 square kilometers, and the population was about 200 thousand people. This is one of the oldest and largest cities in the Western Hemisphere, the exact age of which is still unknown.

Golden Temple - Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar, India

Harmandir Sahib - one of the oldest and most revered temples in India, is the Mecca of the Sikhs. Its upper tiers are covered with gilding, which is why it is also known as the "Golden Temple". The road to the entrance to the temple goes along a narrow marble bridge over a pond, the water in which is considered to be healing. Pilgrims believe that it consists of the elixir of immortality and holy water. The road over the bridge symbolizes the path from the sinner to the righteous.

Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia

The Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. Its architect was the Dane Jorn Utzon. Having designed the original roofs, somewhat reminiscent of shells, he made Sydney a magnificent gift - a symbol of the city. Today, every tourist, planning to visit Australia, must include an excursion to the majestic opera house in the program of his trip.

Funny and original sights of the world are scattered all over the world, they are simply not counted.

A tree in the form of a traffic light (Great Britain, London).

The road original object is located at the intersection of two streets: Marsh Wall and Westferry. Thanks to the artist Pierre Vivant, seventy-five traffic lights were hung on it, which were lit for the first time in the ninety-ninth year of the last century and since then have been delighting visitors from all over the world for more than ten years. On the contrary, this object scares motorists. Rumor has it that the driver, when he first sees a traffic light, involuntarily slows down.

Clothespin-monument (United States of America, Philadelphia).

Many argue that monuments are erected only in honor of famous people. However, this is wrong and not true at all. The unusual sights also included a fifteen-meter-high monument, which was erected in honor of an unknown fighter and this monument looks very interesting - in the form of a clothespin. In the seventy-sixth year of the twentieth century, at the opening of the monument, rumors appeared that it was paid for by an unknown rich man who made his fortune by producing and selling clothespins. The author of this monument, in fact, is Klaus Oldenburg, who has been looking for inspiration in ordinary things all his life and captured them in his own works.

Snowflake Museum (Japan, Hokkaido).

Perhaps you remember how, as a child, you caught a snowflake on a mitten, and then examined it until it melted? And the scientist Nakaya Ukichiro from Japan devoted his life to this: in addition to examining them under a microscope, he also photographed the most unusual specimens. As a result of his labors, a large gallery appeared, which is located in a snow cave.

Monument in the form of dumplings (Russia, Izhevsk).

Imagine in front of you a huge dumpling, the diameter of which is approximately one meter, planted on a fork of three meters - such a monument has recently appeared in Izhevsk. Rumor has it that it was in these places that the first dumplings in Russia were made, so the place for the monument was chosen just right. Pelmeni, by the way, has two relatives: a monument to the Poltava dumpling and a monument to the Canadian dumpling.

Pair of dragons in love (Bulgaria, Varna).

A small sculpture (only one meter), which depicts a pair of beautiful dragons holding an egg in their paws, was able to outrage a large part of the inhabitants of Varna. In their opinion, dragons are considered the image of the serpent-tempter, and the egg, in their opinion, is human vices. But tourists like this pair of dragons more, and they try to take a picture next to it every time.

Monument to the apple core (Israel, Jerusalem).

There are several apple monuments all over the world, and there is only one core. The author meant thereby to say that the apple is considered a symbol of discord and fall, and the stub is considered a consequence. Isn't it very symbolic?

Winchester Mansion (United States of America, San Jose).

You don't believe ghosts exist? Then go to this old house, take a walk along its echoing long corridors, climb the creaking ancient stairs... Of course, you will not meet ghosts, but despite this you will get a lot of unforgettable sensations. In this mansion, the doors open and close on their own, there are rustles and drafts. They even say that this is not from special effects, but because once upon a time an evil spirit lived in the house.

Monument to the mother-in-law (Russia, Tula).

This monument, in fact, is depicted in the form of a tyrannosaurus rex, and is installed next to the building, which hosts exhibitions of rare species of reptiles. At first, many residents began to call the Tyrannosaurus Mother-in-Law, and over time they developed a tradition: every year on Women's Day on March 8, the sculpture is dressed in a bright outfit and painted on her lips. Recently, they say that this mother-in-law is also decorated on the First of September with a briefcase, large bows and a white apron.

Monument to the eye (United States of America, Chicago).

A huge eye the size of a three-story building looks so natural that it sometimes becomes simply scary near it. Local residents are already used to and are proud of this work of art. It is believed that the eye of the artist himself was the prototype of the monument, since no one else wanted to pose.

Wallet Monument (Australia, Melbourne).

How will you behave if you notice a wallet on the pavement? Will you take it, or will you find its owner? And if we talk about Melbourne, and the wallet is made of granite? Then it’s better to take a picture against its background, because you won’t see such a monument anywhere else. A large wallet lies right on the sidewalk near the central part of the city and serves as a kind of reproach for shopaholics. However, it does not save you from unnecessary and unplanned costs anyway.

The sights of the world are a huge number of popular and little-known ancient and modern, man-made and natural objects of history, culture, architecture, archeology, scattered across various centers of dead and now existing civilizations on planet Earth.

How to choose and see the most famous sights of the world? Here you need to be guided, first of all, by your own taste, knowledge of the history and culture of mankind. Here are just some of the sights that have played a significant role in the history of their region and the whole world.

Landmarks of China

This is a symbol of China, which is included in the famous UNESCO list. People who love China and its history are simply obliged to visit this gigantic creation of human hands. This defensive structure was built under different dynasties and for many centuries. In addition to protection, in some areas the Wall was used and used as a road.

The Great Wall of China was built to protect against the attacks of the Mongols and other barbarian tribes from the north even before our era. Most of it was built during the Qin Dynasty. It has a length of about 21 thousand km and is perfectly visible from space. Even today, its fortifications are extremely difficult to overcome.

forbidden city

This is an ancient part of Beijing, one of its main attractions. The official residence of the Chinese emperors was located here, his family, close associates and servants lived. Everyone else could not enter this huge palace complex on pain of death. Today, the Forbidden City is simply referred to as Gugun or the Former Palace.

The Forbidden City began to be built at the beginning of the 15th century, and was completed in 15 years. A significant part of the rich interior decoration of his palaces has survived to our time. In 1924, the last Chinese emperor was deposed, and the Forbidden City was opened to all Chinese and travelers. Today it is a state museum.

summer palace

The Chinese emperor and his family rested in this palace in the summer. The Summer Palace was built relatively recently - in the 18th century, but in the middle of the next century it was burned to the ground by French and Russian troops who conquered Beijing. Later, Empress Dowager Qixi restored this architectural masterpiece.

Like all Chinese landmarks, the Summer Palace has its giant specimens. For example, the Long Corridor (more than 700 meters), passing through which, through paintings and sculptures, you can get an impression of the history, mythology, and literature of this amazing country.

This is another giant Chinese attraction. After the death of the first emperor of the Qin dynasty in the city of Siam, several thousand statues of his soldiers with real weapons in their hands, horses and chariots made of baked terracotta clay were buried near the tomb.

This amazing burial was discovered only in the seventies of the last century. It became another man-made miracle of the era of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, in addition to the Great Wall of China and the Grand Canal, testifying to the greatness of China and its ancient history.

Jade Buddha Temple

This attraction is the visiting card of the second Chinese capital of Shanghai. As you know, Confucianism and Buddhism prevail in China. This shrine in Shanghai is famous for its Buddha statue made from solid jade. Buddha sits with closed eyes and meditates.

Interestingly, this is a functioning Buddhist temple; monks live in a monastery next to it. And at the same time it is a museum that sells tickets. And to look at the meditating jade Buddha, you still need to pay extra. But the monks never let tourists into their meditations.

Actually, Mao is also a great Chinese emperor, only red. And after his death, he was given precisely the imperial honors. In Beijing, on Tiananmen Square, everyone can visit the Mausoleum of Mao. This is one of the famous sights of China, telling about the history of this country in the 20th century.

As in Pushkin's fairy tale, Mao rests in a crystal coffin on the first floor of his Mausoleum, and on the second floor there is an exposition dedicated to the history of the Chinese revolution and the Chinese Communist Party.

Sights of Egypt

Great Egyptian Pyramids at Giza

Egypt has no less great and ancient history. Three pyramids from the time of the Old Kingdom and today continue to amaze tourists from all over the world with their gigantic size. As you know, they are also visible from space.

Three pharaohs were buried in these pyramids, who ruled Ancient Egypt as early as the 3rd millennium BC. If desired, tourists can go down inside the pyramid and see the Heavenly boat, on which the pharaoh, after death, must travel through the sky, heading to his Egyptian gods.

Most of the tombs of the ancient pharaohs have been plundered over the past centuries and millennia. And in Luxor in the middle of the last century in the Valley of the Kings, the whole tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen, who ruled in the New Kingdom and died at a very young age, was found.

Since then, this tomb has acquired many legends and falsifications. What is worth only the famous, thanks to Hollywood, "the curse of Tutankhamun" and the announcement of the Egyptologists who discovered it as scammers. However, today it is the most popular tourist attraction in Egypt, which is adored by tourists.

Mount Moses

And this is the main attraction of Sinai. In accordance with the Old Testament, the Jews are convinced that the elder of their kind, the prophet Moses, received the Tablets on this mountain, in which God gave his commandments to mankind.

Today there is a belief that the one who ascends this mountain at sunrise and asks for mercy from God will receive from him the remission of all sins. There you can also visit the monastery of St. Catherine, which has existed since Byzantine times.

Sights of Italy

The Colosseum is the most famous amphitheater of Ancient Rome, well preserved to our times. He was saved even in the Middle Ages, when everything non-Christian was considered a product of Satan. Its construction began at the very beginning of a new era, after the death of Nero and the accession to the throne of Emperor Flavius.