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Eastern Oregon, #USA🇺🇸

Eastern Oregon offers landscapes that seem like they came from another planet. Here, where endless plains meet majestic mountains, every view seems like a masterpiece of nature.

Glacier waterfall Ventisquero Colgante, #Chile🇨🇱

Glacier waterfall Ventisquero Colgante (translated from Spanish as Hanging Snowdrift) is located in the Chilean Queulat National Park, being its most significant attraction.

Ventisquero Colgante was formed by ice. As the climate warmed, this 50,000-year-old glacier retreated, revealing a rock wall of incredible proportions.

The process of ablation (or melting) continues today, so a powerful stream of meltwater flows from under the glacier and falls in a waterfall.

Cote d'Azur Beach, #Greece🇬🇷

Azure Beach, known as Porto Katsiki on the island of Lefkada, is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece thanks to its bright turquoise water and white cliffs. 🏖

The name "Porto Katsiki" translates as "Goat Port", as previously only goats could get here due to the inaccessibility of the beach. 🐐

Mount Rainer, #USA🇺🇸

A two-hour drive from Seattle is the tall and very beautiful Mount Rainer. The height of the mountain is almost four and a half kilometers. Rainer, like the rest of the mountains around, is a volcano. It is not just a living volcano; according to experts, it has enough energy to start erupting in the near future.

Mount El Capitan, California, #USA🇺🇸

El Capitan is a 914 meter high granite rock located in Yosemite National Park. This is one of the most famous and challenging rock climbing routes in the world. 🧗‍♂️

The first successful ascent of El Capitan was made in 1958 by the team of Warren Harding, Wayne Merry and George Whitmore. They spent 47 days on the wall. ⏳

Natural complex of Tolantongo, #Mexico🇲🇽

A picturesque canyon with a turquoise river, hot springs, karst caves and clear waterfalls - all this is the natural complex of Tolantongo, located in northeastern Mexico, in the Sierra de Hidalgo mountains. It is very popular with both locals and tourists. The name of the canyon translates as: “The place from which heat erupts.”

😍 Spring in Teriberka

Such bright crimson sunsets can be observed in the North only in May - this is one of the most amazingly beautiful periods.

#Nepal🇳🇵

🏔🌍 Mount Everest is the greatest peak in the world, 8848 m above sea level, which attracts climbers and dreamers from different parts of the planet.

It is a symbol of the highest achievement and a true challenge for those who strive to overcome their limits.

Andes, South America 🤩

The Andes are the longest mountain range in the world, some 7,000 kilometers long, passing through seven countries in South America. 🏔

In the Andes you can still find the famous "Stone Road", an ancient Inca road system that was over 40,000 kilometers long. 🌐

Unusual Cirkelbroen bridge in Copenhagen, #Denmark🇩🇰

“Circular Bridge” is a pedestrian bridge built in the form of five circular rings, 40 meters long. The bridge was designed by Olafur Eliasson.

The bridge consists of five sections imitating sailing ships with unique masts. Small boats and boats can sail under it, and to allow large vessels to pass, it moves apart in the central part.

As planned, the bridge has an indirect trajectory so that pedestrians crossing it can be a little distracted and plunge into a specific atmosphere by changing their course of movement.

#Oman 🇴🇲

🌊The chic Shangri-La Al Husn hotel is located high above the shimmering turquoise waters of the Gulf of Oman.

🌸Private beach and bay, stunning infinity pool and breathtaking views create the ideal conditions for a serene holiday by the sea.

Chateau de Chambord, France 🏰 🇫🇷

Chateau de Chambord is one of the most magnificent castles in France and the largest castle in the Loire Valley.
The castle is a pearl of Renaissance architecture.

It is one of the most recognizable castles in the world due to its distinct French Renaissance architecture.

Interesting facts:

✔️The castle has 440 rooms, 84 staircases, 365 fireplaces and 800 sculptural capitals.

✔️One of the architectural features of the castle is the richly decorated roof, which makes it recognizable.

✔️After his victorious return from the Battle of Marignan in 1515, Francis I decided to build Chambord. It was not just a residence, but a monumental symbol of his power, carved in stone.

Harau Valley, Indonesia 🇮🇩

Located in West Sumatra, it has the most beautiful natural landscapes you have ever seen😍

When you come here, you will encounter many mountains, forested rocks and rice fields⛰

Stunning scenery 💚

Tropical paradise on Phi Phi Island 🏝

Crystal clear waters meet pristine white sand, while lush greenery adorns towering limestone cliffs. This island, located in the Andaman Sea off the coast of Thailand, is a true paradise for travelers seeking sun, sea and serenity☀️

Incredible sunset in French Polynesia 🇵🇫

French Polynesia is an overseas community of France located in the center of the South Pacific Ocean.

The islands of French Polynesia are either volcanic or coral in origin. Most of the islands are volcanic.

Do you know the difference between islands of volcanic origin and islands of coral origin❓👇

Islands of volcanic origin differ sharply from coral ones in their vegetation.

On the windward slopes of the volcanic islands, from the coast to the mountain tops, dense forests rise, consisting of evergreen trees, interspersed with plantations of coconut palms, bananas and other crops. The leeward slopes are dominated by herbaceous vegetation.
The coral islands are covered with thickets of coconut palms.

Colosseum, Rome 🏛

It is the largest ancient amphitheater ever built and remains the largest standing amphitheater in the world.
(also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre).

The Colosseum is considered one of the greatest achievements of Roman engineering and architecture. It is a monumental elliptical amphitheater built from a mixture of travertine and concrete.

The amphitheater was intended to host public spectacles such as gladiator fights, animal hunts and mock naval battles. 

Currently it is under state protection and included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites🌍

Antarctica🗺

Rivers with incredibly blue water in Antarctica 😍

Interesting fact❗️

The water in the rivers and lakes of Antarctica often has a bright blue or even emerald hue due to the reflection of light from the crystal clear ice and snow.
When light hits the surface of water that contains microscopic air bubbles or minerals, it can create impressive shades of blue.

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Rhine Falls, Switzerland 🇨🇭

Located on the Rhine River, which is the border between the administrative districts of Zurich and Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland near the border with Germany ✨

The total height of the water fall is 23 meters, the maximum width is up to 150 meters, the depth of the pool is 13 meters.
Water flow ranges from 250 cubic meters per second in winter to 600 cubic meters per second in summer.

The Rhine Falls are considered the largest flat waterfall in Europe - in terms of the amount of water that falls down🌊

Vienna 😍 Austria 🇦🇹

It is the capital of Austria and one of the busiest, albeit small, cities in Europe.
Located in the eastern part of the country. Vienna's population is 1.98 million people.