잘 알려지지 않은 UNESCO World Heritage Sites 25

잘 알려지지 않은 UNESCO World Heritage Sites 25

1. Škocian caves, Slovenia. 

The system of underground tunnels and halls stretched almost 6 kilometers. 

The caves are formed by the waters of the river with the plain name River. 

In Škocian caves there is the largest grotto in Europe, 120 meters wide and 300 meters long.

2. The 40 km long Ilulissat fjord is filled with icebergs that slide from the 5 km wide glacier of Cermek-Kudzhallek. 

Drifting blocks of ice differ in a variety of shapes and sizes. 

Icebergs make unusual sounds that can be heard for several kilometers. 

In the sun, icebergs shimmer with a variety of shades of blue and white, creating an incredibly beautiful surreal picture.

3. Mountain reserve area of ​​1300 sq. Km. is located in the north of the Japanese island of Honshu. 

On its territory grow maple, cedar and pine forests, as well as the only significant eastern pristine beech forests in East Asia. 

169.7 sq. Km territories declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

4. The group of lakes in northeastern Chad consists of 18 connected lakes with a total area of ​​approximately 20 sq. Km. 

Researchers suggest that the lakes are remnants of a larger lake that existed during the “wet” Sahara era, which ended

 about 5,500 years ago.

5. In Alaska, on the border of Canada and the United States, there is a system of parks. 

There are glaciers on this territory, representing the largest accumulation of ice outside the polar zones, as well as the highest 

and most massive mountains of Canada.

6. Socotra, Yemen. 

The archipelago in the Indian Ocean, consisting of four islands and two rocks, is considered one of the most isolated 

archipelagoes of continental origin in the world.

7. Reunion, France. 

The island belonging to France is located in the Indian Ocean, 800 kilometers off the east coast of Madagascar. 

On an area of ​​2500 sq. Km. there are pristine forests, picturesque lagoons, tropical vegetation and the active volcano

 Piton de la Fournaise.

8. Te-Wachipunamu. 

The area on the southwest coast of the South Island of New Zealand includes four national parks at once. 

The region contains some of the modern representatives of the original flora and fauna of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana,

 which existed 750-530 million years ago.

9. Ningalu, Australia. 

Coral reef in the Indian Ocean off the northwest coast of Australia extends over 300 km. 

It is the only large reef located so close to the coast, at a distance of only 100 meters to 7 km.

10. Aldabra, Seychelles.

 It is the second largest atoll in the world after Christmas Island. Its length is 34 km. and a width of 14.5 km. 

Here lives a unique population of giant tortoises.

11. Jiuzhaigou, China. 

The natural reserve in the north of Sichuan province consists of three valleys. 

The place is widely known for its cascading waterfalls, picturesque lakes and rare flora and fauna inhabiting it.

12.Cultural landscape of Cinque Terre, Italy. 

Under this name combine 5 small towns, strung along the Ligurian coast and connected by a footpath and 

the local railway. 

In 1999, the Cinque Terre received the status of a national park.

 In the photo you see the panorama of Vernazza, one of the most northern towns of this group. 

13.Loire Valley from Sully-sur-Loire to Chalon-sur-Loire, France. 

The valley of this river was marked by UNESCO in 2000 as an area of ​​great historical and cultural importance for France 

and the rest of Western Europe. 

Chambord Castle, which you see in this photo, is the largest and most impressive structure of the valley.

14.Surtsey Island, Iceland. 

This island of volcanic origin is located in the south of Iceland. Back in 1963 this island did not exist, it appeared as a result

 of an eruption of an underwater volcano. 

The island has never been inhabited by people, so it is a kind of untouched natural laboratory

15.Megalithic monuments Stonehenge, Avebury and adjacent archaeological sites, UK. 

At the summer solstice, a lot of people gather here. 

If you want silence, then go down the road to Avebury or other Neolithic structures located in this area, all of which are 

marked by UNESCO

16.St. Francis Basilica and other Franciscan shrines in Assisi, Italy. 

The panorama of this city, located in the central part of the country, is dominated by the Basilica of St. Francis. 

It is believed that St. was born here. Francis, the patron saint of animals and plants. 

17.Cologne Cathedral, Germany. 

The Cologne Gothic cathedral, which took more than 600 years to build, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. 

In this photo you can see how Cologne Cathedral dominates the silhouette of the city against the sunset

18.City of Venice and the Venetian Lagoon, Italy.

 “Founded in the 15th century and occupying more than 118 small islands, Venice became the main maritime power

 in the 10th century. 

The whole city is an exceptional masterpiece of architectural craftsmanship, where even in the smallest building you can find

 the work of the hands of some great master ... ”. 

19.The historic center of Bruges, Belgium. 

The history of Bruges dates back to the Middle Ages. 

Like many cities located on this territory, because of the numerous canals, Bruges received the nickname “Venice of the North”. 

20.Jurassic coast of Dorset and East Devon, UK.

 This coast, facing the channel, forms sandstone cliffs, which capture the history of the Earth, 180 million years long. 

Visitors can walk along this World Heritage site along the Southwest coastal path, and local beaches are very popular with surfers. 

21.Kronborg Castle, Denmark.

 Located not far from Sweden, this castle is better known to the English as Elsinore Castle, where Shakespeare's 

Hamlet events unfolded.

22.The historic center of Siena, Italy. 

Probably founded by the Etruscans a few hundred years before Christ, Siena reached its peak in the Middle Ages. 

Here are sights such as the tower and the adjacent Piazza del Campo, which recently appeared in the Quantum of 

Solace James Bond film. 

23.Versailles Palace and Park, France. 

The Palace of Versailles with its exquisite gardens was the residence of the French monarchs at different periods throughout 

the 18th and 19th centuries. Currently, Versailles is one of the suburbs of Paris. 

24.The fjords of Western Norway - Geirangerfjord and Nerøjfjord. 

Geirangerfjord and Nerøyfjord are “typical landscapes of fjords” and are “among the most outstanding landscapes”. “They owe their inexpressible beauty to steep rocky shores that rise to a height of 1,400 meters from the waters of the Norwegian Sea.”

25.Valley of Middle Rhine, Germany. 

Throughout the Rhine, there are many castles and ruins of ancient structures, but the valley, located in the middle reaches 

of the Rhine, entered the UNESCO World Heritage List. This picture was taken during a river cruise from Koblenz to Bingen.