Top 20 most beautiful places in the world. Part 1 

The Pyramids of Giza are an architectural marvel that must be seen. These three structures are so mysterious and beautiful that they have amazed travelers for many centuries. Of these three, the Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. 

The Grand Canyon is uniquely beautiful. This incredible site, located in the US state of Arizona, showcases millions of years of geological history with layered bands of red rock. You can explore the different areas of this amazing canyon from a helicopter, on foot, on mule, while cycling or boating on the Colorado River.

Machu Picchu is the lost civilization of the Incas. This mesmerizing city was never discovered by the Spaniards and was literally forgotten until the early 20th century. This means that most of its architectural marvels are still intact. A trip to the hills is an adventure in itself, and the mysteries of the city's architecture have deprived dozens of inquisitive minds of rest.

The Salar de Uyuni, formed from a dried-up prehistoric lake, is the largest salt flat in the world and is an incredible sight. The otherworldly space features bright skies, salt, rock formations, and reflective surfaces that give the impression that you are walking on clouds.

All the power of Canadian nature is represented in Banff National Park. The glacial lakes in Canada's first national park are some of the bluest in the world. A lot of entertainment awaits tourists in the park: fishing, climbing, rafting, swimming in hot springs, skiing, sledding and many other interesting activities.

There are so many beautiful places in Italy that it's hard to choose just one. But the idyllic hillside towns of the Amalfi Coast are so beautiful that you need to see them with your own eyes at least once.

The Great Ocean Road is recognized as one of the most beautiful highways in the world and, along with the Great Barrier Reef, is included in the list of Natural Sites of the National Heritage of Australia. Head west from Melbourne on this coastal road to see everything from the famous 12 Apostles to the koalas in Great Otway National Park and the charming seaside town of Lorne. 

The Lofoten Islands are located in the harsh waters of the Norwegian Sea, above the Arctic Circle. The islands are famous for their incredibly beautiful nature. Don't let the proximity to the Arctic Circle scare you - thanks to the warm Gulf Stream, the weather on the islands is quite comfortable. The two most popular activities on the islands are fishing and hiking.

The effects of weathering and erosion are most beautifully shown in Zhangye Danxia. This scenic spot, known as the Rainbow Mountains of China, is a national geopark and is adorned with bright bands of different shades of red, green, and yellow formed by trace elements. Nature is the best sculptor and artist. This park is the best proof of that.

No list of the most beautiful places in the world would be complete without mentioning the Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia. This mesmerizing park is the largest park in the country and is very popular for its 16 crystal clear lakes, which are connected to each other by a series of waterfalls. The park has 18 km of wooden paths and pedestrian bridges that meander along the edges of lakes and over waterfalls, offering a unique view of the surroundings. Not surprisingly, the Plitvice Lakes are visited by about 1,200,000 people a year.

The incredible Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Japan is loved by many visitors. The serene space boasts countless towering green stems that are sure to leave you in awe as you pass by and listen to them rustle in the breeze.

Cappadocia is a great example of how unusual and beautiful nature can be. It is a fantastic landscape that looks like it was torn out of a fairy tale. There are alien hills and boulders that seem to have been transferred from another planet. The lunar landscape is stunning on its own, but the countless hot air balloons that fill the sky with shades of red, yellow, orange and cream simply take its beauty to the next level. Taking off at dawn on a balloon over Cappadocia is the dream of thousands of travelers.

A large funnel of karst origin is located in the Atlantic Ocean, not far from the coast in Central America. Its depth reaches 120 meters, and the perfectly round shape of its edges is best observed from a height - for example, from a helicopter, from where all the beauty of this natural phenomenon will be revealed. According to one version, the funnel is a collapsed limestone cave.

The village of Gasadalur is located in an incredibly beautiful valley between the highest cliffs of the island. The rocks tightly surround the village, and in order to get to another part of the island, its inhabitants always had to use a path that climbs as much as 400 meters into the mountains.

Vatnajökull is the largest glacier in Europe, which is located on the territory of the national park of the same name in Iceland. This place boasts unique glacial landscapes with snow-covered valleys and gorges.

Tulip fields are a fantastic sight: multi-colored stripes formed by flowers of different varieties cover the entire visible space. In total, more than three billion bulbs are grown in the country a year, most of them are exported. It is best to look at this magical kaleidoscope from a bird's eye view: the event is expensive, but it's worth it. In any case, this spectacle is absolutely unique, there is nothing like it anywhere else in the world.

Bora Bora impresses with blue water, tropical greenery and landscapes. On Bora Bora they go surfing, ride at high speed on motor boats, watch dolphins and whales, swim with stingrays. Specialty fish such as pinkfin tuna, wahoo or nahi mahi can be tasted at local restaurants.

Among the postcard landscapes of the French hinterland, there are hardly any more replicated than lavender fields. The main "lavender" department of France - the picturesque Provence - boasts hundreds of square kilometers of these fantastic alien landscapes, and in July-August there is a real pilgrimage of delighted tourists.

Navagio Bay is without exaggeration one of the most beautiful and world famous beaches in Greece. This paradise is located on the island of Zakynthos. Navagio is a small bay with white sand, surrounded by sheer white cliffs. The beach of the same name is adorned with a rusty wreck of a smugglers' ship. The stranded ship "Panagiotis", which appeared here in 1980, can be explored.

It is almost endless to describe and admire Venice. This is a fabulous city on the water, conveniently spread over more than a hundred islands connected by numerous bridges. Here you can walk through the narrow streets, ride an elegant gondola, enjoy a bright sunset on the shores of the Venetian lagoon.