50 of the Most Important Landmarks of the World

 

Originally, a landmark literally meant a geographic feature used by explorers and others to find their way back or through an area.

Now, a landmark includes anything that is easily recognizable, such as a monument or a building, or any other spot to designate places that might be of interest to tourists.

A few examples are the Statue of Liberty, Uluru, the Taj Mahal, Mount Everest, and the Eiffel Tower.

When we see one of those, everyone knows in which part of the world they are located.

Here are 50 landmarks for you to recognize. Are you ready for a trip around the world? Oh, and in case you want to see more, check out 50 More of the most Important Landmarks of the World – Part 2

Blue-domed Church in Santorini

Plitvice, a watery paradise in Croatia

 

Wherever you look, there's a scene worth capturing on film and framing; Plitvice, the best known of Croatia's national parks, is a paradise of lakes and waterfalls. With its range of habitats and microclimates, it is also a haven for wildlife.

In recent years, Croatia has changed from a relative unknown to one of the trendiest destinations in Europe. To a great extent this is due to the country's rocky littoral, which, washed by the Adriatic, is considered one of the most beautiful of the Mediterranean coastlines. Then there is the rich history and cultural heritage of medieval towns such as Dubrovnik, Split and Sibenik. But the well-deserved popularity also depends on the protected natural areas, which make up some ten per cent of the country's area. Eight areas enjoy national park status – a very high number for a relatively small country. Of these, Plitvice is the best known. It owes its fame to the 16 lakes of crystal clear water in all shades of green, grey and blue linked by nearly a hundred tumbling cascades, as well as to the dense forests of beech, fir and pines where bears and wolves roam, and which are home to a great variety of birds. Plitvice is classed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a network of trails allows visitors to roam freely and explore. If you're a lover of nature, take a look at our gallery and see if it appeals for your next getaway.

Macabre city art.

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Rio de Janeiro

Tudela

15 Most Awesome Clock Designs

 

Clocks don’t just have to be clocks you know….

1. Sanyo Turntable Clock

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Created by Pixelthis using a recycled Sanyo turntable and a Ronco’s Greatest Hits album titled “Get It On” which is replaceable.

Click “Read More” for more original clocks!

Real Life Version of “Up”

A great initiative by the National Geographic Channel with the concept of rebuilding the house of the film Up (The Top) studio Pixar. Conducted a launch from a field of Los Angeles, with more than 300 helium balloonsand a house.

Glass Beach

 

Glass Beach is a beach in MacK­er­richer State Park near Fort Bragg, Cal­i­for­nia that is abun­dant in sea glass cre­ated from years of dump­ing garbage into an area of coast­line near the north­ern part of the town.

Amazing Places To Experience Around The Globe

 

Preachers Rock, Preikestolen, Norway

Why God Made Pets

They can be helpful They protect our children They look out for the smaller ones They show us how to relax   They  "converse" with each other They help you when you're down They are great at decorating for the Holidays They have "great" expectations They are Patriotic They are happy to "test" the water They love their "teddies" They know who's "BOSS" AND  - They know when we need a good LAUGH!

Alternative bedrooms

Would you really sleep in these bedrooms?