The Cliffs of Moher are tall cliffs consisting of Namurian Shale and sandstone. They are located in Ireland. These Cliffs are approximately 319 million years old. Why they are special: These cliffs got their name from the ruins of a fort that stood from the 1st century BC at Hags Head, which is the southernmost […]
The Great Sphinx of Giza is a humungous limestone statue of a couchant Sphinx. It is situated on the west bank of the Nile, in Giza, Egypt. The Sphinx was constructed between 2558 and 2532 BCE. Why it is special: The largest monolith statue in the world, the Sphinx is 73.5 metres long, 19.3 metres
A cat is one of the most popular pets in the world. Cats enjoy hunting mice, and can see well at night to catch their prey. A cat has sharp claws and teeth for hunting. Cats are nimble and sneak in without making a noise. Cats meow, purr and screech. A cat sleeps for most
The Temple of Artemis was a Greek Temple that was dedicated to goddess Artemis. It is located in Ephesus, which is modern-day Turkey. The Temple was rebuilt three times; the last time it was rebuilt in 323 BC. Why it is special: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple consisted of
They are Gardens believed to be created with great skill and engineering. The exact location of the Gardens was never conclusively established. The Gardens were possibly built in 600 BC. Why they are special: Legends and detailed accounts that were found state that the Gardens were built by King Nebuchadnezzar-II in Babylon, present-day Iraq. They
The Copper Canyon is a group of 6 distinctive canyons with copper/green colour walls. It is located in the Chihuahua state, Mexico. According to tribal legends, the Copper Canyon was formed a 100 to 45 million years ago. Why it is special: Larger and deeper in portions than the Grand Canyon on Arizona, the Copper
The Charles Bridge is a historic pedestrian bridge that crosses River Vltava. It is located over River Vltava in Prague, Czech Republic. The Bridge was constructed in the beginning of the 15th century. Why it is special: Made of stone, the Charles Bridge was a vital connection between Prague’s Old Town and the Castle, suddenly
The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha. The Statue sits in a seated prayer position located at the Kòtoku-in Temple in Kamakura, Japan. This Giant Buddha was constructed in 1252. Why it is special: 13.35 metres in height, the Great Buddha Statue is hollow, allowing devotees and visitors to view
Baishui Terraces, popularly known as White Water Terraces, are landforms with calcium carbonate deposits contained in spring water. The White Water Terraces are located in the Haba Snow Mountains, southeast of Shangrila County, China. These Terraces are said to have been 2,00,000 to 3,00,000 years old. Why they are special: A truly scenic vista, the
The Paricutin Volcano is a dormant scoria-cone volcano. It is located in Michoacán, Mexico. The Volcano erupted suddenly and surged out of a cornfield in 1943. Why it is special: 424 metres in height, the Paricutin Volcano did not exist before 1943. It became dormant after a 9-year life span. Lying between old volcanic mountain
The Cabot Trail is a highway and scenic roadway. It is located on Cape Breton Island, in Nova Scotia, Canada. The construction for the primary route was finished in 1932. Why it is special: The Cabot Trail loops around the northern tip of the Cape Breton Island. 298 km in length, the Road was named
Percé Rock is a humongous steep rock formation. It is located in Percé, Quebec, Canada. This rock formation has dated back to more than 400 million years ago. Why it is special: Resembling a ship under sail when seen from some distance, this natural rock formation is the world’s largest ‘natural arch’ in water. Created
The Dingle Peninsula is a major peninsula ringed with craggy cliffs and sandy beaches. It is located in the northernmost part of Kerry County, Ireland. It is known for the numerous prehistoric and early medieval remains found there. Why it is special: The Peninsula is known for its natural beauty. A diverse terrain with beaches
The Sun Temple is also known as the Konark Sun Temple and is a 13th-century Temple. The Temple is situated in Konark (Odisha), India. It is believed to have been built in 1255 AD. Why it is special: Elaborately carved and engraved, the Sun Temple was built by King Narshimhadeva-I. The uniqueness of the Temple
The Altamira Cave is the first cave in which prehistoric cave paintings were discovered. It is located in Cantabria, Spain. The Cave paintings may have been 35,600 years old, but no scientific evidence has been made. Why they are special: The Altamira Cave paintings are the first Upper Paleolithic or Palaeolithic cave paintings with the