21 most impressive places in the world

Did you know that near the village of Edwinstowe lives a tree that is believed to be somewhere between 800 – 1000 years old? Right in the heart of Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England the Major Oak used to be Robin Hood’s hideout – according to local folklore. It has a girth of 10 meters (around 33 feet) and a total weight of around 23 tons.

Want to experience the Northern Lights? How about you do it from inside an ice hotel in Norway? Located 15km from the center of Alta, on the banks of the Alta river, this is certainly a more than unique holiday destination in the winter time.

Are you a fan of waterfalls? Well, you can find a really special one within Lookout Mountain, near Chattanooga, Tennessee that’s famous for its lights. It’s called Ruby Falls and it was also mentioned in a song by Johnny Cash.

Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the most interesting and breathtaking landscapes in Croatia that is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. It was founded in 1949 and covers around 73,350 acres of pristine beauty.

The Matterhorn is probably one of the most renowned mountain in Europe, that’s located at the border between Italy and Switzerland. It has an elevation of 14,692 ft and it’s famous for its distinct pyramid shape.

For a truly spectacular view and experience, if you are in Hawaii you should definitely pay a visit to Haiku Stairs. What was once a military radio station is today a very popular tourist attraction.

Remember those landscapes in Ridley Scott’s movie ‘The Gladiator’ with the breathtaking hills and needle shaped trees? Well, if you are visiting Italy, then a trip to Tuscany is a delight for sore eyes.

A very popular destination for photographers all across the world, Antelope Canyon, located on Navaho land, Arizona is one of the most renowned places in the United States. The light here creates spectacular views.

A hot air balloon ride is spectacular no matter what, but imagine you are looking at the intriguing landscape of Cappadocia, Turkey from above. These fairy chimneys rock formations are famous world-wide.

Also known as the jewel of Muslim art in India, the Taj Mahal is by far one of the most spectacular man-made places on earth a famous tourist destination.

Bigar Falls from Romania is one of the most interesting waterfalls in the world and it reminds us of that alien world from James Cameron’s movie ‘Avatar’.

Passionate about ancient culture? Petra, Jordan is probably one of the most interesting sites in world due to its rock-cut architecture and water conduit systems. Established in 312 BC as the capital city of the Nabataeans, this place is full of history and wonder.

‘suspended in the air’ – the Meteora is a world renowned Greek Orthodox monastery built on sandstone rock pillars that rise up to 1,300 from the Plain of Thessaly in Greece.

Mining for diamonds can create truly spectacular landscapes, like the case of The Big Hole, in Kimberley, South Africa. It has a total surface of 42 acres and has accumulated 130 ft of water.

Built on a network of 117 small islands and canals, Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and certainly Italy’s jewel. It’s a place rich with architecture and art that’s totally worth visiting.

A winding road that crosses Romania’s highest mountains, the Transfagarasn is famous for being featured on BBC’s Top Gear as ‘the best road in the world’.

Manarola, Italy is by far one of the most beautiful coastal settlements in Europe and an international tourist destination. The position and colors of houses make this place unique.

Germany is famous for its impressive castles, but there’s one in particular that really stands out. We are talking of course about Neuschwanstein, an architectural masterpiece located above the village of Hohenschwangau, Bavaria.

You know those blue dome churches located on the coast that are so famous in any European traveler’s photo album? Well, some of the most eye-catching are located on the island of Santorini in Greece.

If you are ever in New Zeeland, besides the Lord of the Rings landscapes you can also visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves, a popular tourist attraction known for its population of luminescent worms.

Often referred to as one of the most beautiful underground places in the world, Turda Salt Mine in Romania offers some breathtaking views . This renowned tourist destination has been recently renovated and is full of splendor.