Landmarks of the world

Elgon is a mountain that arose as a result of a volcanic eruption, and it is one of the top 3 highest mountains in Uganda. Strangely, ancient tribes compared this mountain to a woman's breast. Mount Elgon itself is located on the African plains, not far from Lake Victoria, the main settlements are c...

Kenya is the highest mountain named after the country in which it is located. It is famous for its highest point at 5,199 meters. The best views are available from the top of the mountain. Today, this mountain is popular among tourists and climbers. Basic information Mount Kenya is located in the ...

Matsuyama, one of the most ancient castles in Japan, is believed to have been completed in the middle of the 14th century. Matsuyama is a real mountain fortress (in Japan there are also plain fortresses, for greater reliability, a deep and wide moat with water was arranged around them). Getting to t...

Matsue Castle is one of the 12 castles preserved in modern Japan. Matsue is considered the second largest of them. Due to its dark fortress wall and dark facade elements, the castle is also called black. Another name of the fortress is Zuika castle, in honor of a small bird. The Pine Cove Castle is ...

The history of Kumamoto Castle dates back to the 14th century, when a small fortified fort was located in its place. Kato Kiyomasa, the owner of these lands, decided to significantly expand the fortification and built a majestic castle here, which housed a large military garrison. History of Kumamo...

Kochi Castle is a medieval castle located in the city of Kochi. It was built in 1611 and is one of the few castles in Japan that have been preserved in its original form without reconstruction. History of the castle At the very beginning of the 17th century, the lands of present-day Kochi Prefectu...

Inuyama Castle is a Japanese castle located in the city of Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, on Honshu Island. The castle was built in 1537 and is one of the oldest surviving castles in Japan. History of the castle Historians believe that the monumental building was laid here back in the 15th century, su...

The Siraki mountain ranges are an integral part of the nature reserve of the same name. The territory in the north of Honshu Island has been protected by the country's authorities since 1949, and since 1993 the natural park has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Shirakami Nature Reserve ...

Until 694, the settlement of Asuka was the imperial capital. It is located in Nara Prefecture near Osaka on Honshu Island. Currently, only 5.5 thousand people live in the village, which covers an area of 24 km2. All the buildings of the village, in accordance with the law of 1980, are recognized as ...

Tsarevets Fortress towers over the town of Veliko Tarnovo, on the northern side of Bulgaria. Today it is a well-restored complex that tells its visitors an ancient story, and in the Middle Ages the fortress walls protected civilians and performed an important defensive role for the whole city. The ...