These places and landscapes seem to come from the fairy tales and stories of our childhood, it’s hard to believe in their existence, but they exist in reality! So, would you like to plunge into the fairy tale right now?
Castle Mont Saint-Michel, France
Mont Saint Michel Castle is one of France’s most popular attractions, striking with its unusual and literally fabulous views! After all, a monastery on a rock sticking out of the water looks just stunning.
Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle is the treasure of the Alps and the most recognizable castle in the world. At first glance at this castle it seems that someone has forgotten his toy here – so unrealistic are the Neuschwanstein’s towers of ivory, floating on the background of dark green fir-trees. Although if you go closer – the feeling of fairy-tale is unlikely to let go, because you will see hundreds of little things that do not fit into the reality of the alpine slopes.
Wisteria Tunnel
This tunnel is located in the flower garden of Kawati Fuji, Japan. Being in it, plunge into a truly unreal atmosphere! At different times of the year and depending on the lighting, it is lit with different colors.
Landscape of Daxia
Tourists from all over the world come to the province of Gansu, China, to admire the unusual scenery. The main attraction here is a unique mountainous terrain, known as the “landscape of Danksia”.
The Dark Alley in Ireland
These beautiful beech trees about 300 years old grow near the village of Armoy in the county of Antrim in Northern Ireland. Because of the closely interwoven branches of beeches, locals called the wood tunnel “Dark Hedges” (Dark Hedges), which in Russian is more correct to say “The Dark Alley”.
Halong Bay
Halong Bay is one of the most popular places in Vietnam. Landscapes are amazing and create an impression of the unreality of what is happening around.
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scotland
The most photogenic railway bridge in Scotland is known far beyond the UK. For all fans of books and films about the magician Harry Potter, this viaduct is associated primarily with Hogwarts-Express. After all, it was right here where the famous train in the film “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” passed.
Batu Caves, Malaysia
The Batu cave system is a pilgrimage site for thousands of Hindus. The complex consists of several cave halls, converted into temples. The famous staircase of 272 steps leads to the main Temple Cave, according to which every pilgrim must rise. Some people do it on their knees or crawl.
St. Basil’s Cathedral, Russia
Any description here is unnecessary. Painted in fabulous colors, the cathedral on Red Square gives the impression of a fairy-tale palace. Hundreds of thousands of tourists go to Red Square to take a memorable photo against this cathedral.
Cave of giant crystals
An underground world is full of wonders! These amazing caves, called the Cave of Crystals (Cueva de los Cristales), are in the Mexican desert at a 300-meter depth.
These formations were created by nature for several million years.
We will introduce you the rest of the fairy-tale places around the world in the second part of our article. Do not miss it!