Antiphonitis church

Interesting medieval church with a dome resting on eight pillars. Interior of the church is adorned with frescoes, the oldest were made in the 12th century.

Wonders of Cyprus

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Asia 🢖 Wonders of Cyprus Territory Wonders of Cyprus   Highlights Since prehistoric times, Cyprus has been at the crossroads of cultures, between the ancient civilizations of the Near East and later civilizations in Greece, Rome, and medieval Europe. Thus it is no wonder that this charming island is very rich in man-made heritage. The most […]

Jōmon Sugi (Jomon Sugi)

Largest and oldest sugi tree (Cryptomeria japonica (L.f.) D.Don). Circumference 16.4 m, height 25.3 m. At least 2,000 years old.

Wonders of Japan

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Asia 🢖 Wonders of Japan Territory Wonders of Japan   Highlights A few years ago one of the Japanese buzzwords was garapagosu, in meaning that Japan is secluded and evolving separately from all the other world, just like Galapagos Islands. Indeed, there are few countries in the world with such distinct and rich cultural heritage as […]

Wonders of Benin

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Africa 🢖 Wonders of Benin Territory Wonders of Benin   Highlights The most amazing wonders of Benin are related to the rich cultural heritage of this country. Some of the most interesting ones are related to Voodoun religion. If elsewhere in the world the Voodoo cult is legendary and mysterious, in Benin it is official religion […]

Wonders of Togo

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Africa 🢖 Wonders of Togo Territory Wonders of Togo   Highlights This small Western African country has very interesting traditional architecture with round mud houses and granaries. The best examples are found in Koutammakou cultural region. Map with the described wonders Top 11 wonders of Togo Geological wonders Kpalimé Falls Plateaux Some 100 m tall waterfall. […]

Kpalimé Falls

Some 100 m tall waterfall.

Wonders of Cote d’Ivoire

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Africa 🢖 Wonders of Cote d’Ivoire Territory Wonders of Cote d’Ivoire   Highlights This extensive country most certainly has many more interesting landmarks than listed here. The most amazing wonders of Cote d’Ivoire are several very interesting mosques in Sudano-Sahelian style, the largest church building in the world and the rich natural heritage. Map with the […]

Yamoussoukro Basilica of Our Lady of Peace

The largest church in the world, one of the newest basilicas, constructed in 1989, 158 meters high.

Wonders of Burkina Faso

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Africa 🢖 Wonders of Burkina Faso Territory Wonders of Burkina Faso   Highlights This large country is comparatively little known but nevertheless – charming and with numerous interesting mysteries. The most amazing wonders of Burkina Faso are: Archaeological monuments – abandoned towns, fortifications, necropolises and sanctuaries. In earlier times Burkina Faso was important source of gold, […]