Kefrida Falls

Kefrida Falls, Algeria

Some 44 m tall waterfall, lowest of three major waterfalls on Kefrida stream.

Hvalsey Fjord Church

Ruins of Hvalsey Fjord Church - the only remaining early medieval European structure in America, Greenland

Ruins of the oldest original church in the Americas, built in the late 10th century by Vikings. The church was built from enormous stone blocks, some up to 5 tons heavy. Fell in disuse in the 15th century.

Ventas Rumba (Venta Rapids)

Ventas Rumba, Latvia - widest waterfall in Europe

Widest and most impressive waterfall in Latvia. The width of this 1.6 – 2 m high waterfall is 270 – 275 m.

North-Western solfatara field of Shiashkotan

Sinarka volcano on Shiashkotan Island. North-Western solfatara field is in the central part of image, partly obscured with clouds

An interesting geothermal field where in 2007 was discovered a geyser-like spring named "Chornij Drakon" (Black Dragon). Here is located also a spouter "Geizernij" that on a regular basis spurts 1 – 1.5 m high jet of gas and water.

Wonders of Ireland

Old Library in Trinity College of Dublin, Ireland

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe 🢖 Wonders of Ireland Territory Wonders of Ireland   Highlights Regarding the attractions and landmarks, Ireland definitely has its own style! There are few other countries in Europe with such a wide array of archaeological and early medieval heritage. In some places this island is virtually packed with multiple unusual monuments – witnesses of bygone […]

Skellig Michael monastery

Skellig Michael monastery with Little Skellig in the background, Ireland

Exceptionally well-preserved remnants of an early medieval monastery located in a dramatic landscape – a cliff in the sea. This Christian monastery was founded here sometime in the 6th – 8th century AD and was occupied until the 13th century. The monastery was built on artificial terraces and contained six beehive cells, two oratories, a church as well as stone crosses and slabs.

Wonders of Malta

Blue Grotto, Malta

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe 🢖 Wonders of Malta Territory Wonders of Malta   Highlights If one looks for the world champion in the density of amazing and unique landmarks, Malta easily could be the one. Wonders of Malta include: Some of world’s oldest temples: impressive megalithic structures which were built almost 6,000 years ago. The only known prehistoric underground […]

Mnajdra

Mnajdra, lower temple. Such structures were created long before Stonehenge and Egyptian pyramids

Group of megalithic temples, built around 3600 – 2500 BC. These are sophisticated structures built from large stone slabs. The complex consists of three temples, each built in its own time. The lower temple was built around 3000 BC and might be the most impressive megalithic structure in Malta, it is astronomically aligned. Stones here are decorated with dots ad also spiral carvings.

Wonders of Ukraine

Akkerman Fortress, Ukraine

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe 🢖 Wonders of Ukraine Territory Wonders of Ukraine   Highlights Thus far the amazing wonders of Ukraine are too little known abroad. This enormous country has incredible wealth and diversity of heritage. Most interesting landmarks here are: Churches and monasteries of the Kievan Rus’ – living testimony of the ancient times more than millenia ago […]