Nossa Senhora do Rosario church in Cidade Velha

World’s oldest colonial church, constructed in 1495 in Manueline (Portuguese Gothic) style.

Wonders of Cabo Verde

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Africa 🢖 Wonders of Cabo Verde Territory Wonders of Cabo Verde   Highlights Once upon a time Cabo Verde islands were on the important way between Portugal and its faraway colonies. Now islands are somewhat trapped in silence. Highlights of Cabo Verde are historical towns with numerous well-preserved examples of colonial architecture. Map with the described […]

Drago Milenario

One of the most prominent trees in the world – a giant Canary Islands dragon tree with a circumference of at least 17.4 m.

Wonders of Canary Islands

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Africa 🢖 Wonders of Spain 🢖 Wonders of Canary Islands Territory Wonders of Canary Islands   Highlights Canary Islands is one of autonomous communities of Spain. These islands geographically belong to Africa. It is hard to single out the most outstanding wonders of Canarian landmarks, but these could be: Heritage of Guanche. This extinct culture was very interesting: […]

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

A pilgrimage church of huge importance. This Romanesque cathedral is adorned with later Gothic and Baroque additions – beautiful facades and towers. The main part was built in 1075-1128, the gorgeous western facade in 1738-1750.

Wonders of Spain

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Europe 🢖 Wonders of Spain Territory Wonders of Spain   Highlights The wealth of the cultural heritage in Spain is immense. Throughout the millennia this land has seen the development and demise of many cultures, each leaving unique artworks and structures. The most amazing wonders of Spain are: Medieval cities. Only Italy can compete (and possibly […]

Day Forest (Goda Mountains)

The largest forest in this area of Africa, the densest vegetated area in Djibouti. This isolated outlier of the Ethiopian montane forest contains several unique species, such as Djibouti francolin (Pternistis ochropectus, found also in the nearby Mabla Mountains), reptile Platyceps afarensis and other species. Dominant species – the East African juniper (Juniperus procera) that grows here up to 20 m high, forming a pure 3.5 km² large stand of single species.

Likhubula Falls

Powerful waterfall sliding down along granite cliff. Height: 12 – 15 m.

Wonders of Malawi

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Africa 🢖 Wonders of Malawi Territory Wonders of Malawi   Highlights Malawi is a true epitome of Africa. Harsh history (the 19th century was just terrible), beautiful and varied scenery, very poor and at the same time very welcoming and kind people – this is Africa and this is Malawi. The most amazing wonders of Malawi […]

Lake Tele

Round freshwater lake deep in swampland and rainforest, possible impact crater. According to local stories in this lake and surrounding area lives mokèlé-mbèmbé – purported giant reptile. This remote area is very rich with rare species of plants and animals including a population of more than 120 thousand gorillas. Many other cryptids were reported, such as mahamba – giant crocodile.