10 Most Famous Trees. Famous trees come and go.
L’Arbre du Ténéré was once considered the most isolated tree on Earth, a landmark on caravan routes in the Sahara, until it was knocked down by a drunk Libyan truck driver in 1973. This year in August, the famous Anne Frank tree in Amsterdam was blown down by high winds during a storm. Luckily, there are still many special trees out there. An overview of the most famous trees in the world. 10Arbol del Tule Árbol del Tule, a Montezuma Cypress, is located in the town center of Santa María del Tule in the Mexican state of Oaxaca . 9Cotton Tree The Cotton Tree is an historic symbol of Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone. 8Boab Prison Tree The Boab Prison Tree is a large hollow tree just south of Derby in Western Australia. 7Major Oak The Major Oak is a huge oak tree in the heart of Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England. 6Lone Cypress 5Tree of Life The Tree of Life in Bahrain is a mesquite tree which grows in the middle of desert. 4Socotra Dragon Trees.
10 World Famous Canals. Canals come in all sorts and sizes, from waterways that connect oceans to small waterways within cities.
These cities are often so deeply identified with Venice that people are tempted to compare it with this famous city. In fact, cities all over the world which are known for their canals and waterways have a tendency to be called “The Venice of” their part of the world. But these cities have a charm and history of their own and are definitely worth a visit. An overview of the most famous canals in the world. 10Stockholm Canals Called the “Venice of the North”, Stockholm in Sweden is situated on 14 islands. 9Alappuzha Another “The Venice of the East,” Alappuzha (also known as Alleppey) is an ancient and beautiful place in India full of canals. 8Bangkok Klongs “Klong” is Thai for canal. 7Nan Madol Nan Madol, the “Venice of the Pacific,” is a collection of small man-made islands situated off the eastern shore of the island of Pohnpei, in Micronesia. 6Suzhou Canals 5Panama Canal 4Hoi An. 14 Famous City Squares. Almost every city has some sort of square, serving an important purpose as a social and commercial meeting place.
They are usually surrounded by shops, restaurants, and a city hall. At their center is often a fountain, monument, or a statue. But besides these similarities, town squares also have their own unique history. Today, we look at some of most famous city squares around the world. 14Plaza Mayor The best known plaza in Madrid, Spain, this impressive city square is one of the main stops on any tourist visit. 13Plaza de Mayo The Plaza de Mayo has, since being the scene of the 25 May 1810 revolution that led to independence, a focal point of political life in Buenos Aires and, arguably, Argentina. 12Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square is a large city square commemorating Lord Horatio Nelson’s victory against Napoleon’s navy at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. 11Zócalo Located in the heart of the historic center of Mexico City, the Zócalo is one of the largest squares in the world.
10 Incredible City Cliffs. There are some amazing feats of architecture in our world – not just single beautiful buildings, but entire towns built on the tops of towering cliffs or carved into the sides of mountains.
The first glimpse of towns like this can take your breath away. You could get that same thrill when looking out from one of these towns to the ocean or the earth far below. Here are some perfect examples of the world’s most interesting city cliffs. 10Castellfollit de la Roca Castellfollit de la Roca is considered one of the most beautiful villages in the region of Catalonia in Spain. 9Rocamadour Rocamadour is a tiny village built on the rocky face above a gorge on the Alzou River in southwest France. 8Bonifacio Bonifacio is a city at the southern tip of the island of Corsica. 7Acapulco Acapulco is the original Mexican resort town which came into prominence by the 1950s as a getaway for Hollywood stars and millionaires. 6Mesa Verde 5Bandiagara Escarpment 4Ronda 3Al Hajjara photo/ 2Positano 1Fira and Oia.