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The Strangest Sculptures in the World (World Tourism)

Passing through the wall Passing through the wall
Montmartre is a very different Paris. Here, at the top of the hill the steep, narrow and winding streets are usually paved with cobblestones and the stairs that cut the way to its peak. There is a different architecture here. There are beautiful little parks and entwined with bindweed small houses where sometimes the fireplaces are drown. Even the air is special here. It is crystal-clear. People say that even the Parisians, who live here, are different. &nbs...
The Chizhyk-Pyzhik statue The Chizhyk-Pyzhik statue
A monument to the Chizhyk-Pyzhik was installed in St. Petersburg on November 19, 1994. This is one of the smallest sites in the world.   The monument represents a small bird standing on a small pedestal. The singularity of this monument is that it is installed on the reverse side of the embankment. The unusual monument is loved by the local people and tourists. Two traditions appeared gradually. The...
 The Traffic Light Tree The Traffic Light Tree
The Traffic Light Tree is eight feet high. It is found in the capital of England, in Docklands, at the intersection of Westferry and Marsh Wall Roads. For the first time it was seen in 1999. It is the element of the new urban art. Its functional role does not matter, because the island is located in the middle of the roundabout, between two ordinary trees. The traffic lights are switched by the controller Peek Traffic. The signals switching is a...

The Fastest Animals in the World (World Tourism)

Cheetah-greatest fast runner Cheetah-greatest fast runner
 Cheetahs are, without doubt, the fastest creatures in the world. The only animal that follows the Cheetah's spectacular speed is its favorite prey, the gazelle. In order to catch a meal that is fast as the wind, this animal had to develop the ability to run so fast, even faster than the gazelle, or even to choose another alternative - starvation. This is a quite strong motivation for practicing their wind sprints. These amazing cats can run up to 112kph. In 2009, a female cheetah in captivity became the  fastest l...
Wildebeest-amazing runner Wildebeest-amazing runner
 Wildebeest-amazing runner   The wildebeest is a subspecies of the antelope, that appears more like a bull. There are two species of wildebeest, both of them are native to Africa. The wildebeest is a guaranteed source of prey for several large African animals, that often pick out the weaker wildebeest who escaped from their herd. These amazing animals are able to sense thunderstorms that are up to 30 miles away, following  thes...
Pronghorns-interesting animals Pronghorns-interesting animals
Pronghorns are some of the most interesting mammals in North America. It is the fastest animal on this continent, capable of running approximately 90 km/h. These animals are not true antelopes, their horns are made of a hairy substance, beside the very inner core which is made of bone. Pronghorns have the longest land migration in United States. Pronghorns are not as fast as cheetahs, maintaining a high speed for a longer period of time than cheetahs.  In case that cheetah ...

The Most Bizarre Houses in the World (World Tourism)

The Kvivik Igloo The Kvivik Igloo
Kvivik is a village from the Faroe Islands on the coast of Denmark. A pair of identical igloos was built there. Each structure has about 91 square meters and a kitchen, a living room with double bed and a loft. Both igloos are very friendly with the nature. It has a lush green roof and they are so near to the mountains and the ocean. Tourists enjoy these two constructions as they can be rented at least for two nights....
The One Log House The One Log House
Would you believe that a tree trunk may become a house for you? So, there is a house carved into a huge, over 2,000 years old, tree of 42 tons. The tree is of the same family as the sequoia trees are. It was “built" by the carpenter Art Schmock in 1946. He exhibited this home at various fairs and festivals log across the country to promote the beautiful old trees in Northern California and his labor source. The house, which is almost 10 feet long and about 1.80 high, ...
The Upside-Down House The Upside-Down House
It represents a memorial to the horrors of communism and crimes against the humanity. The house was built at the initiative of Daniel Czapiewski, a Polish businessman who deals with the construction of wooden houses. The construction lasted 114 days, 5 times more than usual, because the workers felt confused and disoriented in the strange house. The house is a tourist attraction, but people who visit complain of symptoms similar to sea sickness. Czapiewski is also the holder of a Guinnes...

The strangest tourist attractions in the world (Destinations)

Ivrea Orange Festival Ivrea Orange Festival
   Centuries ago to say that the people of Piedmont have rebelled against a count who exercised their right to deflower every bride in the village. Eventually he was beheaded and his guards were killed with stones.      Keep this tale in mind and consider that in our century, because of rules negotiated with the EU, Italy is forced to destroy their surplus oranges. So, replace the stones of medieval story with orange and Earl garzille with clowns, actors and tourists and imagine that the su...
The Catacombs of Paris The Catacombs of Paris
   Paris, city of lights, contains a city of darkness, a vast network of underground tunnels, which was once the refuge for bandits and saints, and currently hosts over six million skeletons of dead. Paris catacombs contain about 300 km of tunnels, some of these catacombs are open to the public, but the rest are closed and it is risky to venture into them. Access to these catacombs, even in areas open to the public, is quite risky. Because thinning air may occur in some people nausea or Fainting. Also, there have been cases of peop...
The BubbleGum Alley The BubbleGum Alley
   Bubblegum Alley is a street about 21 meters from San Luis Obispo, dusted with chewing gum. Alley in the '70s and was named and is currently one of the most famous attractions of the city San Luis Obispo, California. Although many city residents complained that the place would be too unhealthy and disgusting, of course, when it was proposed in 1996 to clean chewing gum instead, authorities have not agreed. Some politicians argue that these walls should be cleaned and re-painted for the sake of San Luis Obispo, while other op...

The strangest festivals in the world (Festivals)

Ivrea Orange Festival Ivrea Orange Festival
   Centuries ago to say that the people of Piedmont have rebelled against a count who exercised their right to deflower every bride in the village. Eventually he was beheaded and his guards were killed with stones.      Keep this tale in mind and consider that in our century, because of rules negotiated with the EU, Italy is forced to destroy their surplus oranges. So, replace the stones of medieval story with orange and Earl garzille with clowns, actors and tourists and imagine that the su...
So Joo Festival So Joo Festival
    One of the least known and most special festivals of Europe held in Porto. Town and cook delicious foods suited for the famous port wine. And then enter the scene hammers. Nobody knows exactly why, but the tradition that if you require a person meets the street opposite sex that attracts you do not have than to hit on the head with a plastic hammer.      We recommend you serve the most delicious grilled sardines to you can imagine along with "fresh hit" your new gi...
Holi Festival Holi Festival
   Color Festival is held every year in India, Guyana and Nepal, being a very popular Hindu festival. During the festival, people stick with colored powder and water. Substances are made from medicinal herbs and tradition says that people heal them flu and fever viral disease occurring in spring....

The most bizarre clubs in the world (Club)

Ice Bar in London Ice Bar in London
    For years, Londoners can cool a space ice. Small bar has a constant temperature of -4 degrees. The bar was born of a collaboration Absolut Ice Hotel, and therefore is a vodka bar.     In this unique location, everything, starting with drinks and ending up with tables and chairs is made of crystal clear ice imported from Torn river, located 200km from the Arctic Circle...
Pitcher and Piano in Nottingham, UK Pitcher and Piano in Nottingham, UK
    English are among the most innovative in terms of clubs. Especially when talking about a city Nottigham, where almost everything is allowed. Someone had this genious idea to buy a cathedral and turn it into a bar.      Opened in a cathedral, P & P has become one of the most attractive locations for parties. The bar is positioned in place of the altar, and the most important elements of the cathedral has been preserved. Local capacity is quite large and can accommodate not only ...
Skye in San Paulo, Brazil Skye in San Paulo, Brazil
    San Paulo is one of the largest cities in the world, and hosts one of the most interesting clubs, at least architecturally speaking. Skye Club is situated at the highest level of Unique hotel offering a spectacular view of the law.     City lights as you can see so keep your eyes, giving the club name. Even more, the architects did not impair the view and the club is actually a terrace with no walls or pillars that could steal at least one angle of view, and you still do not know where it star...

The strangest museums in the world (Exhibitions)

Museum of Toilets in New Delhi, India Museum of Toilets in New Delhi, India
   Have you ever wondered what it looks like toilets in 2500 BC? If so, you will find your answer here. Indian toilet museum was founded by an American supplier of such equipment, Charles Manoog, in 1979. Most lavatories in the museum are from the early nineteenth century. There are even toilet paper since 1800!...
Museum of Dirt in Boston, Massachusetts Museum of Dirt in Boston, Massachusetts
   Museum of Dirt is located in Boston, USA, and has over 300 exhibits. Hobby for things dirty things belongs to Glen Johansen, who decided to turn their passion into art. Peak, the museum has enjoyed success and those who have visited have begun to donate things as odd somehow contaminated as odd....
Mutter Museum in Philadelphia Mutter Museum in Philadelphia
    Mutter Museum is a medical museum in Philadelphia. Contains an impressive collection of medical oddities, anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models and antique medical equipment. Its main purpose is medical research and educational museum. It is known for collection of skulls.     Among the strangest exhibits is a wax model of a woman with a horn in front, the biggest skeleton in North America, the longest human colon and petrified body of a woman. The museum has a collection of human fetuses...

The craziest hotels in the world (Hotels)

Waterworld Hotel in China Waterworld Hotel in China
Atkin Architecture Group won the international contest desing with this impressive hotel. Built a thermal water in Songjiang, China, this hotel with 400 beds is the only hotel built in a natural career. It has public areas, guest rooms single also cafes, restaurants and sporting facilities....
Everland in Paris Everland in Paris
Everland is a hotel with one room, one bathroom one double bed and a kitchen. It's different because it is also an art installed in several places. Everland was "parked" in the strangest places: on the roof of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Leipzig (Germany) or on the roof of the Palace Tokyo (overlooking the Eiffel Tower) in Paris.   Given the unique way of spending the night in this hotel is not so high price: you can get the single room price of 333 euros on weekdays and 444 on weekends....
Jules Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, Florida Jules Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, Florida
To be hosted in Florida underwater hotel, Jules' Undersea Lodge, tourists sank more than 200 meters. Although accommodation unit sizes are reduced, Jules Undersea Lodge no shortage of comfort: visitors can hot showers, kitchen has refrigerator, microwave oven and sit at your disposal a collection of books, movies and music CDs .   The entire structure of the hotel Jules' Undersea Lodge is built under water, being supported by pillars, and compressed air inside prevents water penetration.  ...