Haiku Stairs

Haiku Stairs

Dangerous stairway with (possibly) 3922 steps. Originally built in 1943 for a secret war-time radio station. Currently, it is illegal to climb due to safety reasons and property issues. Many visitors though take this risk due to very impressive sights.

King’s Highway in Maui

King's Highway in Maui

This ancient paved foot trail was built in the 16th century, during the reign of King Pi’ilani to promote the trade on the island.

Madeira Airport runway

Madeira Airport runway

One of the most daring airport structures in the world – a runway that was built partly on an artificial platform. This platform is elevated on 180 columns that rise 70 m from the sea and also above a highway.

Ara Metua – ancient Polynesian road

Side road to Harerangi joins to Ara Metua, Cook Islands

Ancient, approximately 29 km long ancient road, located inwards from the present road. Until the middle of the20th century road, for the most part, was paved with basalt and coral slabs well fitted together, in villages there was curbing as well. The road served as the central element in the spiritual, administrative, and economical life of the island. Possibly built as early as around 1050 AD.