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Top 10 waterfalls of the world
Lists like this are subjective – the magnificence and attractiveness of waterfalls cannot be measured and each can have his own criteria. After years long studies and selection through several thousands of waterfalls Wondermondo has selected the top 10 waterfalls of the world.
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Ouzoud Falls, Morocco
Long, long ago a spring created a natural barrage of reddish brown calcareous tufa. Now El Abid River falls over this giant barrier, forming the most impressive waterfall in North Africa – the 110 m tall Ouzoud Falls.
Mount Nyiragongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
There is a place like hell on Earth – crater of Mount Nyiragongo. This is very unusual place with the world’s largest lava lake, a dangerous, ever changing place.
Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram, India
More than one thousand years ago, when the ships approached the splendid port of Mahabalipuram, a great view opened – there were Seven Pagodas – seven temples right at the sea. Now only one of these temples remain – others are below the sea.
Dagejia Geysers, Tibet
Most likely, the most powerful geyser of Asia is Dagejia Pohutu Geyser – one of the geysers in Dagejia geothermal field.
Sar-i Sang lapis lazuli mines, Afghanistan
World’s most beautiful lapis lazuli is found in one location – in the wild mountains of Northern Afghanistan, in Sar-i Sang. The gorgeous blue stone is mined here for many thousands of years.
Troy Spring, United States
The powerful Troy Spring is located in a somewhat pristine area and is one of most beautiful of the great springs of Florida. Since the American Civil War here lies a wreck of a steamboat.
Syriac Orthodox Monastery of Saint Mark, Jerusalem, Palestine
The ancient church in the Monastery of Saint Mark has many unique valuables. But it is possible, that there is much more: may be this monastery in Armenian Quarter is the place where the Last Supper took place and, in fact, the very first Christian shrine was established by the apostles.
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10 most popular landmarks, February 2019
- India: Jogimara Cave, Sita Bengra Cave
- United States: Walker Canyon poppy fields
- United States: Flower fields of Gorman Hills
- Russia: Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow
- China: Xiaozhai tiankeng
- United States: Shell Creek Road meadows
- Argentina/Brazil: Iguazu Falls
- Solomon Islands: Kakamora Caves – mystery of the dwarf people
- Italy: Milan Cathedral – greatest Gothic cathedral in Italy
- Paraguay: Monday Falls
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