The first place is on the African continent. For this, you have to go to Kolmanskop in Namibia. This place serves as the remains of a city located in the Namib Desert. It was built in 1908 when attention was focused mainly on the diamond search. At that time, the prosperity within this city was ►
The first place is on the African continent. For this, you have to go to Kolmanskop in Namibia. This place serves as the remains of a city located in the Namib Desert. It was built in 1908 when attention was focused mainly on the diamond search. At that time, the prosperity within this city was dazzling, but nowadays, the sand of the dunes has taken its place. Further on, there is the Medina of Fez in Morocco. Its buildings date back to the ninth century, and its al-Karaouine University, the oldest in the world, is incredible. Added to this is the old town of Lamu in Kenya, which has remained frozen in time. It is a true island getaway since its main attraction lies in its location off the coast of Kenya. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this place preserves an undisputed charm. In Oceania, the famous remains of the SS Ayrfield in Australia are genuinely fascinating. It is a steamboat that transported American troops to the Pacific, and nowadays, it has turned into a floating forest that stands at Homebush Bay. It is a clump of vegetation that emerges from the partially submerged carcass. During a visit to this place, the fascination will be there. In Europe, the star of sites where time seems to have stopped is Lake Reschen in Italy. It is an artificial lake in South Tyrol on the border with Austria, and its surface of more than 6 km2 makes it the largest lake that is more than 1000 meters in the Alps. In the middle of the waters, it is possible to see the bell tower of a church built in the 14th century, and in winter, when the ice permits, travelers can reach it on foot. However, the bell tower is bathed in water the rest of the year, and the only way to access it, is by boat. Staying in the same country, the green hills and vineyards of Panzano Chianti will impress some travelers. This place is at the top of the high ridge between Florence and Siena. It offers an incredible view of the sleepy countryside, architecture, and picturesque farmhouses. Added to this is the church of Panzano, which has integrated the original castle into its structure. A little further, on the side of the Czech Republic, a stop at Cesky Krumlov will transport tourists to the twelfth century. The place reveals a semblance of a Renaissance fairy tale through its breathtaking architecture but also by its narrow streets, its footbridges, and its 300 protected medieval buildings. Germany also has its share of treasures, including the city of Rothenburg, distinguished by its medieval attributes. The houses are Tudor style with pointed roofs and paved roads, and the town is surrounded by a wall dating back to the 14th century. In these places, the most famous monuments are the market square, town hall tower, and ramparts. Further afield, in the United Kingdom, it is necessary to stop in Bath. It is a World Heritage Site, and at the heart of its best-known attractions are the city's famous Roman Baths. In Europe, there is also Seville in Spain which has remained frozen in time. The buildings are grand, the gardens picturesque, and the street lamps are vintage-style. Still, above all, the architecture impresses because it covers the Roman, Islamic, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque domains. Then, a passage on the Asian continent is necessary. For this, you have to go to India in Kalavantin Durg. It is a rocky peak and an ancient fort near the Prabal Gad plateau. This site also hosts other fortifications, and to reach the summit of Kalavantin Durg, you need strength and patience. Nevertheless, hikers will love this trek which, when the summit is reached, allows them to get a breathtaking view of the surroundings with Prabal at the front. Then there's Sanaa in Yemen which confronts tourists with a seemingly endless maze of beige geometric buildings frosted with white details. UNESCO World Heritage protects this site, and the Grand Mosque is one of its great points of interest. On the American side, you have to go to Brazil to Ouro Preto, which is a former mining town located in the state of Minas Gerais. All buildings in the city are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of its biggest attractions is its street carnival which attracts many tourists yearly. In Mexico, Guanajuato dazzles some travelers with its colorful buildings. They almost look like a rainbow. Protected by UNESCO World Heritage, Guanajuato also attracts people for its annual international arts festival, the Cervantino Festival. ◄
