10 Wonders Of The World

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How many tourist places you have visited in your life? Some have many whereas others have very less or none. There are many wonders in the world. And how many wonders people would see in their lifetime? Is it possible to them to add at least one wonder in their list every year? “Wonders” list have different categories, like wonders of the ancient world, wonders of the modern world and as of now wonders of a natural world. Any of the places getting in this list would be an absolute honor. When we sat that a particular place is added to the list of beautiful places, we would like to go there and encounter its real beauty. Some places are still not considered in this list but which can be considered and still can be called as wonders in their own way and are worth visiting. Here we will discuss some of such wonders which are worth visiting once in a lifetime!

10. Banaue Rice Terraces, Philippines


Banaue Rice terraces, which were built 200 years ago by hand, are called as the eighth wonder of the world by Filipinos. These man-made rice terraces are famous in Philippines. It is said that it would have covered half the globe if the steps were placed side by side. End number of tourists trek up the Ifugao Mountains to view the terraces which are used to plant vegetables and rice.

9. Tower of Hercules, Spain


Tower of Hercules is an ancient lighthouse just as the lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt, which is almost 2000 years old. It is also considered as a National Monument of Spain and UNESCO world heritage site. It is the oldest roman lighthouse used today.

8. Torun, Poland


The beautiful town of Torun in Poland is one of the wonderful tourist destinations. It is beautifully well-preserved and it is known as the birthplace of the renowned astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus. It is worth seeing from churches to the town hall to city walls which show the structures in the medieval style which are built from bricks.

7. Meteora, Greece


Meteora, located in the Thessaly is the largest and known complexes of monasteries in the Eastern Orthodox faith. Six monasteries are built on the top of the sandstone rock formations protruding out above the trees and high into the sky, hence giving the name Meteora meaning “middle of the sky”. It is commendable to visit it soon before the crowd ascertain it, as it is still under the radar of tourist attraction recognition. It is believed a UNESCO world heritage site.


6. Bagan, Myanmar


Asia has the large number of temples and cities that are distinctive and Bagan is one of them. Bagan in Myanmar is an ancient city which had over 10,000 Buddhists temples and pagodas in its glory days. Today, with 2,000 ancient structures Bagan is more than enough, to be considered as a beautiful tourist attraction spot.  If you want a clear view of the city the best way is to take an air balloon ride which will help you see all the ancient sites.

5. Library of Celsus, Turkey


The main entrance of the library, and burying the person within the library was considered as highly abnormal activity library of Celsus is a structure in relics; still it is considered an awesome sight. It is located in Ephesus, Turkey, which was built in the honour of great Roman Senator for which the Edifice is named. Celsus’ remains lied under.

4. Tunnel of Love, Ukraine


Here comes something interesting for Couples! Tunnel of love is cuddled up deep in the forests of Kleven, Ukraine which is a grass-covered railroad track of 3 kilometres that passes through a corridor of thick, abundant trees. This place has become famous for the background for the photos of lovers and for photographers too. Some superstitious belief attached to this beautiful place is that if a couple wishes something walking in this tunnel, the same will come true. And many for this purpose too!

3. Red beach, Panjin, China


Red beach in Panjin, China is not exactly a beach as one thinks seeing it initially. There is no expansion of sea and sand through which one can call it as a beach. It has Sueda, a kind of seaweed which commences growing in spring days, turns in shade of green in summers and changes in shades of maroon in autumn. The portion which is open to tourists can be visited during the months of September to November

2. Wisteria Tunnel at Kawachi Fuji Gardens, Japan


Wisteria Tunnel in Japan is the place where you will feel like being in a fairytale land. This tunnel is man-made which is made full of wisteria flowers. Best time to visit this place is at the time of the wisteria festival in spring as flowers are not in full bloom all year round.
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