from a Disney light castle to a cave twinkling with tiny creatures here are
incredible places that really exist number 16 marble caves the marble caves
are located in general courier Lake or Lake Buenos Aris which is a part of
Chile and Argentina these formations are found at the center of the lake and were
created by waves over the course of about six thousand two hundred years
they jut out of the water creating caverns with floors of water the roofs
of the caves are made up of jagged smooth stone and their colors are
marbled shades of grey blue and green the most recognized formation is called
the marble chapel it has a narrow base but it widens toward the middle and
comes to a sharp point facing toward the sky similar to the shape of an arrowhead
the striking blue hue of the lake along with the cool monochromatic walls of the
caverns leave all visitors in awe of the marble caves Beauty number 15 Antelope
Canyon this Canyon is in the southwest united states east of Page Arizona it
has two different slot canyon sections that are called upper antelope canyon
and lower antelope canyon or the crack and the corkscrew respectively the
navajo name of Antelope Canyon means the place where water runs through rocks
this makes sense because Antelope Canyon is the result of erosion due to flash
flooding another contributing factor to its creation was rainwater chiefly
during monsoon season the flowing water carved the rocks and smoothed the walls
of the canyon giving them a velvety stream like appearance the organic lines
on the walls and the bright orange shoe of Antelope Canyon are awe-inspiring
however flooding still occurs here so travelers must be well aware of the
dangerous possibilities in 1997 eleven tourists lost their lives during a flash
flood and in 2006 the canyon was closed for five months due to a flood that
persisted for 36 hours number fourteen Mont Saint Mitchell this breathtaking
structures is located in Normandy France it is built on an insulin off the coast
the Bishop of a branches st. Albert constructed an oratory here after
experiencing a vision of Saint Michel in the 8th century then in 966 and a B was
built on the island which towers over everything else several other buildings
were erected over time and they are surrounded by medieval looking walls on
all sides the structures are all together with a narrow steep street that
runs through them almost all of the buildings have been converted into
hotels restaurants shops and museums as mont st. mitchell is now a popular
tourist attraction however a gothic mystical aura still surrounds this
centuries-old monastery number 13 new Swan stone castle
also called the castle of the fairytale King this castle is located in Bavaria
Germany its construction was completed in the
late 1800s and its original purpose was to serve as a home for king ludwig ii
however he only spent a total of eleven nights inside and passed away before the
details of the palace were finished despite his short time within its walls
Ludwig's influence can be seen throughout the castle it exhibits
luxurious detail throughout every room with dark carved wooden doors gold
accents on the ceilings and intricate paintings decorated on the walls the
King never planned to allow the public into this palace but six weeks after he
passed the Prince Regent of Bavaria allowed paying visitors inside although
he didn't live to see the extravagance of new swans stone castle in its
entirety the breathtaking structure inspired some well-known Disney fairy
tales it was a supposed vision behind Cinderella's castle as well as Sleeping
Beauty's number 12 Great Blue Hole this massive sinkhole is located off the
coast of near Belize City it is close to the middle of Lighthouse Reef the hole
is almost a perfect circle that measures about 1,000 40 feet across and 410 feet
deep the great blue hole formed when sea levels were low during events of the
Pleistocene glaciation studies of stalactites within the hole suggest that
its formation began about 153 thousand years ago this place gained its Fame
when Jacques Cousteau said it was an excellent site for scuba diving there
are numerous fish species within the hole such as the Caribbean reef shark
and the midnight parrotfish however divers generally travel here to view the
stalactite swith in the cave number 11 glowworm caves the Waitomo glowworm
caves are on New Zealand's North Island although the Maori people knew about the
caves for centuries it wasn't until the 1880s that the caves were explored at
length as surveyors went into the cavern they discovered one of its most
fascinating characteristics the glowworms they are a type of fungus net
that only live in New Zealand during their early life stages they glow these
luminous creatures cover the ceilings in glowworm grotto within the cave and the
twinkling lights are reminiscent of a starry night sky further along in the
glowworm cave there are amazing limestone formations that cover the
ceilings and walls the cavern is also home to other critters including giant
crickets and albino cave ants the glowworm caves even house
some new zealand longfin eels which dwell in its subterranean lakes number
10 socotra socotra is between the Arabian Sea and the guar defied Channel
it is the most significant of the Socotra archipelagos for islands this
landmass is extremely isolated and houses about 700 species of plants and
animals it is widely known for this biodiversity one of the most peculiar
things found on the island is the dragon's blood tree it has a thick trunk
that leads up to an umbrella shaped cluster of branches and leaves it got
its name because it has crimson colored sap socotra is also home to several bird
species including the socotra sun bird and the socotra Starling as well as
various reptiles spiders and crabs bats are the only mammals that are native to
the island however there is a population of non-native cats that threaten the
longevity of these species number 9 salad ie uni this is the biggest salt
flat in the world and is located in the southwest Bolivia it is part of the
Altiplano a plateau that has various freshwater lakes salt water lakes and
salt flats it is surrounded by mountains so it doesn't have a drainage outlet
salad a uni contains about 11 billion tons of salt
due to the salts reflective qualities when it rains the flat is turned into a
colossal mirror making it difficult to find where the sky ends in the ground
begins there is hardly any life to be found in besides giant cacti and it only
serves as a breeding ground for flamingos in November number 8
giraffe Manor this place is located in Nairobi Kenya it is home to several
Rothschild giraffes which are endangered along with the giraffe center there is a
breeding project here with the goal of reintroducing the giraffes to the wild
and expanding the gee-pole the manor was built in 1932 by Sir David Duncan in
1974 Betty Leslie Melville purchased it and
soon learned that giraffes were threatened currently there are only
eight of the creatures living on the premises in 1983 Melville son Rick and
moved into the manors hotel with his wife and took over management guests
would give treats to the giraffes during breakfast through the windows on the
second storey or even through the front door several stars stayed here
throughout the years including Brooke Shields Johnny Carson and Mick Jagger in
2009 Mikey and Tanya Carr Hartley bought giraffe Manor and it is now part of the
Safari collection number seven Oya this village is located on the
Santorini Island which is about 120 miles southeast of the mainland of
Greece and is the most sizeable island of the archipelago's Oya is about 1.2
miles long and approximately 330 feet above sea level it was built on the
arduous slope that faces the agency the buildings are snow white with bright
blue roofs adding to its striking appearance it is a popular tourist
destination that offers various Goods and souvenirs one of the town's most
recognizable structures is the windmill Oya is known for its beauty and watching
the sunset is one of the most significant activities this place has to
offer the white houses reflect all of the striking hues of the Setting Sun
Paul Mikael this natural wonder is in southwestern Turkey in Turkish pamakayo
means cotton castle it got its name due to the pure white limestone that
gracefully overhangs the mountainside it also exhibits stunning white terraces
with pools of bright blue warm water the mineral rich water is thought to have
healing properties so people travel there to help cure
themselves of any ailments the legend about Paul Mikael says that a young
unattractive girl flung herself into one of these pools she then transformed into
a beautiful lady and the Lord of Denny's Lea saw and fell in love with her
instantly the two got married soon after so not only where the waters supposed to
cure sicknesses but they are also said to have cosmetic abilities the remains
of Hierapolis an ancient city are also found here number-5 hohenzollern castle
this castle is in baden-wuerttemberg germany it is the last of three palaces
that were built on the site it was constructed by Frederick William the
fourth the Crown Prince of Prussia starting in 1850 the castle was
completed in 1867 under the rule of the princes brother King William the first
there is a drawbridge that connects to the Eagle gate which comprises the
castles entrance hohenzollern castle sits on top of a hill about 2,800 feet
above sea level so its elevation and picturesque surroundings
give it a whimsical romantic appearance number four Cappadocia
this historical region is located in central Anatolia it is a high plateau
that has volcanic Peaks jutting out from its landscape the area is very popular
with tourists due to its alien length geological features as well as its
history throughout the centuries people carved into the rock to create stables
living areas storehouses and places of worship the complex tunnels they dug
form towns with levels extending eight stories underground people inhabited
these areas from about 800 BC onward and some of the subterranean buildings are
still lived in some are also used as hotels which offer an unparalleled
experience one of the most popular adventures in Cappadocia is hot-air
ballooning which allows people to see the truly spectacular views from high
elevation number 3 hitachi seaside park the stunning park is located in Hitachi
naka Japan it covers about 470 acres of land the park features a wide variety of
flowers and greenery that blanket the ground the parks most renowned flower is
the blue named Ophelia it blooms during the spring and it's baby blue hues mears
the clear sky during autumn the Koshi of bushes or summer Cypress in the park
turned a bright red hue making it look something right out of a dr. Seuss book
there are several walking trails so people can enjoy a stroll through the
colorful flora hitachi seaside park also encompasses an amusement park which has
over 25 attractions and rides so getting on the 330 foot ferris wheel gives
visitors a wonderful view of the surrounding area number two Isle of Skye
this island is the most significant of Scotland's Inner Hebrides Islands it is
about 50 miles long perhaps the island of Skye is the most famous for the
rescue of Prince Charles during the Jacobite rebellion a woman named flora
MacDonald helped the Prince escape to Skye while she was disguised in an Irish
maids outfit however they were eventually caught and flora was arrested
luckily she was released later on but besides it's interesting history the
Isle of Skye is also known for its diverse bird population including the
corncrake Atlantic puffin golden eagle and red-throated diver the white-tailed
sea eagle also resides here and is one of the most beloved among bird watchers
another reason the Isle of Skye is such a non spiring place is its landscape
rolling green hills and jagged cliffs make an amazing view and it's small mere
like pools add to the islands taking scenery number one Petra this
historical city is located in southern Jordan it is surrounded by cliffs and
got its water from a stream so it was almost like a fortress
it was once a great city that was the center of numerous trade routes but
today it is one of the most amazing tourist destinations in the entire world
there are massive structures that past civilizations carved into the cliffs
about two thousand years ago one of the most renowned buildings is the Treasury
its entrance is about 100 feet wide and 140 feet tall and it is a rosy color due
to the natural hue of the rocket's built into however that is only the beginning
of Petra's many astonishing structures there are hundreds of intricately
designed tombs as well as the theater that could seat about 3,000 people other
impressive architectural features can be seen in temples obelisk and streets
lined with columns one of the most significant buildings is the monastery
which one has to climb 800 steps to reach hope you enjoyed the video don't
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