This impressive 2,000ft pier was originally built to provide freshwater to the former Steetley Magnesite plant in the 1960s. The plant produced an estimated 250,000 tonnes of high quality grade Magnesia each year but has since ceased production.
A secret Cold War-era US mission to plan missile launch sites under the ice in Greenland. The plan was to dig 2,500 miles of tunnels in which 600 nuclear missiles could be stored and perhaps someday launched. Greenland was an ideal location because of its proximity to Russia. It was kept secret from Denmark, of which Greenland is a constituent country. As a cover story, the US Army clai […]
A mountain, the height of which at a peak point reaches 287 meters. Penary “fangs” are preceded by the entrance to the tract - the remains who have become the hallmark of these places. Translated from one of the Kazakh adversaries, the word “Boszhira” means “faded valley” or “gray earth”. There is a mountain ridge at the bottom of a huge canyon, this further enhances the visual effect. […]
Natural caves don’t come much larger than Sơn Đoòng, close to the border between Laos and Vietnam. This mammoth abyss has the largest cross-section of any known cave on the planet, a vast area that is difficult to describe. Supposedly, a Boeing 747 could fly through without damaging its wings, but that doesn’t really do justice to the vastness of Sơn Đoòng. The stalagmites here are pret […]
Inuit Hunting Ground between Ice and Sea. Located inside the Arctic Circle in the central part of West Greenland, the property contains the remains of 4,200 years of human history. It is a cultural landscape which bears witness to its creators` hunting of land and sea animals, seasonal migrations and a rich and well-preserved tangible and intangible cultural heritage linked to climate, […]
Located on the west coast of Greenland, 250 km north of the Arctic Circle, Greenland`s Ilulissat Icefjord is the sea mouth of Sermeq Kujalleq, one of the few glaciers through which the Greenland ice cap reaches the sea. Sermeq Kujalleq is one of the fastest and most active glaciers in the world. It annually calves over 35 km3 of ice, i.e. 10% of the production of all Greenland calf ice […]
A modern neo-Gothic castle built on the principle of historical reconstruction. Perhaps that is why this castle is so loved by reenactors. It is not a copy of any specific castle, but rather an architectural fantasy on the theme of Gothic and Romanticism. The construction of the Castle began in 2006. The castle complex consists of the main building (hotel), an outbuilding (kitchen) and […]
Peninsula Valdes in Patagonia is a site of global significance for the conservation of marine mammals. It is home to an important breeding population of the endangered southern right whale as well as important breeding populations of southern elephant seals and southern sea lions. The orcas in this area have developed a unique hunting strategy to adapt to local coastal conditions.
It is the meeting place for the Masonic Lodges. It was built in 1901 during British rule and designed by E. Skinner, an associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects, and built by the Colombo Commercial Company. The building was built in neo-Geor
Miracle Garden is the most beautiful garden in the world with more than 45 million flowers. It is the worldAs biggest natural flower. This colorful garden is well maintained and has numerous sculptures made out of flowers. A place full of flowers in the middle of desert.
Beijing's city wall was built around 1435. It stretched for 23.5km with one part running where Metro Line Two is now (inner city wall) and one part running where the southern part of Ring Road Two is now. Since 1949 (and especially around 1965), most was torn down to make room for Ring Road Two, Metro Line Two and Tiananmen. Now only 1.5km remains behind Beijing Station. It has recently […]
The final resting place of Hollywood bigwigs and celebrities, although the cemetery flourished as a tourist attraction during the 1940s, it became increasingly neglected over the next few decades.
The cave is actually a short tunnel in the rock. It is a very popular filming location due to its versatility as a scenic location with countless opportunities to depict a variety of climates and landscapes. The cave has become a popular location for science fiction due to its easy accessibility.
A piece of serenity in the city. The Dunedin Chinese Garden is an example of a late Ming, early Ching Dynasty scholar's garden. A perfect miniature of a traditional Chinese landscape painting, this Garden encapsulates the essence of nature. Recognized as a six-star Garden of International Significance, its purpose is to guide you on a journey towards a deeper appreciation of history, cu […]
The unfinished bridge was part of a larger infrastructure project that was conceived in the late 1960s. Construction began in the early 1970s but ceased without any clear explanation in 1977. Its sudden end has given rise to urban legends that attempt to explain why construction stopped so abruptly. Over the years, there have been numerous attempts to finish the bridge, but all have fai […]