Landmarks of the world

St. Ignatius Cathedral stands on the south side of the main square of the city, which is called Hauptplatz. The square is one of the largest in Europe. The temple with a green facade, also called Alter Dom (Old Cathedral), is only 25 m high and looks quite simple.: It is decorated with a modest wide...

The unique Devil's Balls Reserve is located in Australia. In the language of the aborigines, the place is called Karlu-Karlu. In 2008, the reserve was transferred to the jurisdiction of the Australian Parks Service. The aborigines gave away the land for 99 years, but they did not stop governing, sin...

Phillip Island is a tiny piece of land near Melbourne on the south side of Australia. This tourist area is known for its diverse features related to the flora and fauna of the island. Its area is just over one hundred square kilometers, its length is 26 km, and its width is only 9 km. You can get to...

On the way between Australia and Antarctica, as a result of the collision of two lithospheric plates, part of an underwater ridge was carried to the surface of the earth. This is how Macquarie Island was formed in the form of a thin elongated strip of land. It is 35 km long and only 5 km wide. It be...

The southern unknown land is what Australia was called in ancient times. Kangaroos, koalas and wombats are strange–looking, but the most recognizable citizens of the fifth continent. It is not surprising, therefore, that even the islands bear their names. Generally, everywhere you look, kangaroos an...

Sandy wastelands are the main reason for the origin of the park's name: in the Aboriginal language, "purnululu" means "sandstone". There is also Bangl-Bangl, the name of the same name as the mountain range located in the park. All 2.3 thousand square meters is a paradise for archaeologists. Of cours...

James Cook accidentally came across this cape while wandering around the Pacific Ocean in 1770 during his trip around the world. A great admirer of Admiral Byron's talents, Cook decided to memorialize the cape in his honor. In the recent past, Cape Byron had a sinister reputation as a whaling base. ...

The Harbor Bridge weighs 53800 tons and has been under construction for 8 years. The steel arches weigh up to 39,000 tons, and the whole thing is secured with 6 million rivets. The Harbor Bridge cost a whopping $20 million, although it was originally estimated to cost only $4.2 million. The expensiv...

The amazing natural attraction of eastern Australia, the Jenolan Caves, are located in the reserve of the same name near the Blue Mountains. The extensive network of mountain crossings covers more than 40 kilometers, but only 10 caves are open to tourists, however, this is enough to appreciate the p...

Lord Howe is a volcanic formation in Australia. The small size and boomerang-shaped appearance attract tourists. With its small size, the island is considered a separate region and has internal self-government. This island is located in the Tasman Sea at a distance of 750 km from the city of Sydney....