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Most people dream of spending their holidays somewhere near the sea or ocean, but there are those who prefer somewhat non-traditional tourist destinations.

Here are some of the strangest tourist spots.

1. Museum of Mummies of Guanajuata, Mexico

In 1870, the cemetery in Guanajuata began to fill up rapidly due to an outbreak of cholera. To help the city raise money, a law was passed that required families to pay 170 pesos to keep loved ones underground. For those who couldn't pay the bodies of loved ones were dug up, mummified and exhibited at the Museum of Mummies. In fact, almost 90 percent of the buried bodies were exhumed.

The cemetery tax was in effect until 1958, but the museum is still open today and has become a popular destination for tourists. Many bodies were buried at once to prevent the spread of the disease, and in some cases the dying were accidentally buried alive. As a result, the expression of horror remained on the faces of many mummies.

2 Waitomo Firefly Cave, New Zealand

Despite the name, there are actually no fireflies in this cave. It is home to Arachnocampa mushroom mosquitoes, which were originally associated with European fireflies. Mushroom mosquitoes are one of the most impressive sights of this cave due to their beautiful glow. The effect is further enhanced by the silk threads these creatures weave around their nests, enhancing the natural glow and attracting other insects that get stuck in the threads.

The cave itself is filled with stalactites and stalagmites, and you can even take a boat ride under glowing mushroom mosquitoes, which creates a slightly romantic mood.

3. Witch Market, Bolivia

The city of La Paz in Bolivia is a popular tourist destination in its own right, as it is the administrative capital of the world's highest elevation, at 3,400 meters above sea level. But if you want to visit the most unusual place in this city, head to the Witch Market.

Here you can find dried animals, talisman stones and various potions. Maybe, one of the most exotic commodities here is dried llama embryos, which bring good luck if they are buried under the threshold of a new house. If you came for a quick result, then for a fee to local sorcerers you can bewitch someone or curse the enemy.

4. Grutas Park, Lithuania

If you are tired of fun and want to immerse yourself in history, you can head to Grutas Park in Lithuania, where on 20 hectares of land you can find a huge number of monuments and busts of the leaders of the Soviet era, fragments of Siberian camps, and many other attributes of that time.

In the Grutas park there is a culture house, an art gallery with paintings by Soviet artists, a cafe where you can taste iconic dishes such as, for example, Russian sprat, Farewell Youth cutlet and Nostalgia borscht. On the territory you can also find a soda machine, a monument to vodka, and songs from the Soviet era are heard from the loudspeakers.

5. Ice Aquarium, Japan

Who doesn't love watching fish swim in aquariums? But if you're tired of the usual aquariums, and you don't mind cooling off in the hot summer, head to the city of Kesennuma in Japan, where you can see the world's only ice aquarium.

More than 450 marine life including crabs, fish, octopuses and other animals have been flash-frozen and put on display in large ice cubes. For those who are hungry, there is a sushi restaurant nearby.

6. Phallological Museum, Iceland

At the Phallological Museum of Iceland, you can admire 276 penises 46 different types, including whales, bears, seals, hamsters, humans and many others that can be viewed in great detail. The museum even has the penises of trolls and elves, but since according to Icelandic legend they are invisible, you cannot see their penises.

Every year, thousands of tourists, mostly women, visit this place. Men are also welcome, especially in light of the fact that the museum needs new, larger and even more impressive exhibits.

7. Gum wall in Seattle

The gum wall in Seattle is perhaps most unhygienic tourist attraction. The tradition of sticking chewing gum to a wall dates back to 1993, when patrons lining up for theater tickets began sticking chewing gum to a wall in Seattle's Postal Alley.

The creativity of many of those who left their mark here has made it a kind of art. Here you can find names molded from chewing gum, faces, declarations of love, chewing gum hanging from roofs and windows, similar to stalactites and other chewing gum products.

During the time we always strive to get to the historical center, or a beautiful city square. Many of them are very similar to each other in that they have the same ones - they are riders on horseback, military generals or seers looking into the future, or elaborate fountains. From time to time you want to see something unusual and this collection will help you with this. Meet the most unusual monuments that are located in different parts of the world.


Fountain Eater of Children (Kindlifresserbrunnen)

The name of this fountain is translated as "Child Eater". The statue depicts a cannibal eating a baby with a bag of children on his shoulder. No one is exactly sure what this monument symbolizes, and assumptions vary. Some believe that this is Krampus, a creature from folklore who punishes bad children at Christmas. Some believe that the monument depicts a Jew. Others believe that it symbolizes the Ogre of War, devouring the children of Switzerland. These theories are just a few of the many. There is one point on which everyone agrees: the monument is damn scary.

Crazy Horse Memorial, Dakota

Other than the size, there is nothing visually unusual about the Crazy Horse monument, but its history is indeed a little strange. Crazy Horse was the military leader of the native Lakota Indians who fought against the United States government in defense of their lands and way of life. He even led his warriors to victory in one of the battles against the United States Army. There is a question to which there is no definite answer: why did he receive one of the largest monuments in America? In addition to this, Crazy Horse is also featured on one of the US stamps. Another interesting fact is that the monument has been under construction for 66 years, but it is still not completed! When all the work is finally done, it will be 195 meters long and 180 meters high.

Monument to Wenceslas on a dead horse

On Wenceslas Square, right in the historical center of Prague, you can observe the magnificent statue of St. Wenceslas on horseback. Wenceslas was the patron saint of Bohemia and the base of his statue is decorated with images of other saints. Not far from this statue is the Palace of Lucerne with unusual monuments inside, with something like a parody of the main statue of Wenceslas. The horse is dead and hanging upside down from the ceiling while Wenceslas sits on its belly. The sculpture by Dave Cerny is very unusual, and no one knows the exact meaning of it. While sightseeing in Prague this place is a must.

Monument to the Cotton Weevil

Believe it or not, this strange monument in Alabama is dedicated to an insect that destroyed all of their crops. After the weevil appeared in Alabama in 1915, it took only three years for it to destroy cotton crops. Instead of cursing the heavens, a certain H.W. Sessions found a financial backer and retrained as a peanut grower. This eventually forced all local farmers to diversify their crops. The result repaid all their losses and the city experienced unexpected financial growth. To honor this prosperity, the city built a monument to the cotton weevil in the center of the business district.

Carhenge

In the High Plains of Nebraska is an unusual Carhenge monument. At first glance, you might think you're looking at the famous Stonehenge, but it's actually 38 vintage cars painted gray and dug into the ground to create an exact replica of Stonehenge in England. Carhenge was conceived and built in 1987. Its creator Jim Reinders grew up in England and studied the original Stonehenge close enough to make a replica of it. The attraction has become quite popular, it even has its own tourist center.

Monument to Enema in

In the Russian city of Zheleznovodsk there is a monument to the enema. If having an enema statue isn't strange enough for you, then it is carried by cherubs. The creator of the monument, Svetlana Avakina, was inspired by the cherubs of the Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli. Once you learn a little about Zheleznovodsk's history, the strange monument makes a little more sense. The city is best known for its hospitals, which use fresh mineral water from springs in their enemas.

Giant Robot Gundamu

On the island of Odaiba in the middle of the Tokyo Bay recreation area, there is a paradise for fans of Gundamu robots. Many attractions in the park are inspired by the highly popular cartoon. It also houses a replica of the giant Gundamu robot in real size. The height of the monument Gundam Mecha - a robot known as RX-78-2, reaches 13 meters. It is decorated with appropriate lighting and sound effects.

Shark Monument in Headington

At first glance, a monument to a shark that got stuck in the roof of a house and fell from the sky may seem like just a humorous project. But in fact, its meaning is much deeper. The shark was created for the 41st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. According to artist John Buckley, the shark was supposed to express feelings of powerlessness, anger and despair, nuclear energy, Chernobyl and Nagasaki.”

Underwater sculptures by Molinere

You will not be able to see this monument on the ground because it is located at the bottom of the ocean. Near the west coast of Grenada, at the bottom are unusual statues that only scuba divers can access. Most of the statues are made of cement by artist Jason Taylor. The statues depict the locals talking about their daily lives. Some of them ride bicycles, or sit on the couch and watch TV. What is really unusual is that for a long time the monuments were covered with corals, which made them unique.

Manneken Pis, Brussels

This kid tops the list of the most unusual monuments. This statue disappoints many at the first meeting. The usual Manneken Pis - each of us does it every day. The statue is very small - only 61 cm high. But the strangeness of this guy lies in his story. No one is one hundred percent sure why the statue was made, or what it represents. One story suggests that a local man lost his child. The whole city formed a search party and when they finally found the little boy he stood and wrote. The joyful father of the boy created a bronze sculpture and gave it to the city as a gift. Another more outlandish story suggests that a little boy prevented a fire that nearly destroyed the city by urinating on it. Manneken Pis is one of the top 10 overrated attractions in the world.

10.08.2015 at 13:51 · Johnny · 20 650

Top 10 most unusual monuments in the world

There are countless monuments in the world: famous and little known, striking the imagination with their monumentality and miniature, ancient and modern, classical and avant-garde. But among them there are the most unusual monuments of the world, which are impossible to forget. The fashion for strange, funny and outlandish statues appeared at the end of the 20th century. Then, in many countries, not the classical sculptures and structures familiar to everyone, but monuments that went beyond the usual, began to appear.

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Based in Gateshead, England

This is the most unusual and avant-garde monument in the UK. The sculpture, depicting an angel spreading its wings, was created in 1998 by muralist Anthony Gormley, known for his extraordinary work far beyond the borders of the country. This monument is the largest depiction of an angel ever created by humans.

Entirely made of steel, a 20-meter figure with wings outstretched to meet all the winds meets tourists on a hilltop near the city of Gateshead in the north of England. The monument weighs 208 tons. Most of the weight is on a concrete base that goes deep into the ground. Winds in this part of the country can reach 160 km / h and the pile foundation of the statue must reliably hold the figure of an angel for 100 years.

The most remarkable thing about the monument is the wings, the span of which is almost equal to the wings of the Boeing 747. Their length is 54 meters. Outwardly, the Angel of the North most of all resembles a cyborg, and not a messenger from heaven. It is noteworthy that at first the inhabitants of Britain reacted ambiguously to the construction of the monument, but now it is considered one of the most unusual and interesting sights in the north of the country.

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Charles La Trobe's sculpture in Melbourne is the most unusual monument to a famous person in the world.

This is a classic example of a monument created in honor of Charles La Trobe, the first Lieutenant Governor of Victoria. His activities at one time were not appreciated by contemporaries. Sculptor Dennis Oppenheim decided to correct this omission and perpetuated the memory of La Trobe. The monument is unusual in that it is placed on its head. As planned by the author, this way he should have attracted more attention. Indeed, the unusual monument “on the contrary” quickly became popular and famous not only in its homeland, in Australia, but throughout the world.

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The most unusual monument in the world, dedicated to the wanderer, is located on the Mediterranean coast, on the shores of the Bay of Antibes. It represents an eight-meter figure of a man sitting on the ground, clasping his knees with his hands, and looking thoughtfully at the sea. The monument was created from several thousand metal Latin letters and creates a feeling of extraordinary lightness and tranquility.

This unusual monument appeared in 2007. The author is the sculptor Zhom Plans. He said of his masterpiece that the statue symbolizes freedom. As for the letters, this is the baggage of knowledge, feelings and problems that the “wanderer” is concerned about.

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Denmark can boast of the most unusual and somewhat shocking monument to Themis, and not an ordinary one, but a bureaucratic one. The sculptural group consists of an emaciated African, who bears the portly figure of the goddess Themis. As conceived by the author, Jens Galshiot, it symbolizes modern industrial society.

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The traffic light tree, a famous London landmark, has long been one of the most unusual monuments in the world. 75 traffic lights decorate the 8-meter tree.

5. Table lamp

An amazing monument is located in the Swedish city of Malmö. This is a huge table lamp the size of a three-story house (5.8 meters). During the year it "travels" through the streets and squares of the city, and before Christmas it is installed in the central square. The leg of the lamp is made in the form of a bench and any passer-by can relax under the cozy light of a giant lampshade.

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A huge number of funny and interesting monuments are dedicated to animals. One of the most unusual cat monuments in the world is located in Maryland. The growth of a man, a charming cat sits on a bench, putting his paw on her back and as if inviting passers-by to sit next to him.

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Robin White, a British artist, creates unusual aerial figures of fairy fairies out of steel. First, the author makes the frame of the future sculpture from thick wire, and then creates the "flesh" of the fairy from thinner steel wire. The graceful wings of air creatures are a chain-link mesh. Inside each figure, the artist places a stone with an engraving - the heart of a fairy.

Most of the sculptures are located in Trentham Gardens in Staffordshire. The artist is also ordered fairies for private collections - graceful figurines will decorate any garden or plot.

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This is one of the most unusual monuments in the world. More precisely, it is a set of sculptures united in the Travelers series. Their creator is the French artist Bruno Catalano. Due to the unusual structure, these monuments also have another name - “torn”. All of them depict travelers with an invariable attribute in the form of a suitcase or bag. The peculiarity of the sculptures is the torn holes in the body, which give them a certain illusory and illusory nature. In total, the author created about a hundred figures. They are located in big cities and small towns, at international exhibitions, in shopping centers and everywhere harmoniously fit into the environment.

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The first place, as the most unusual monument in the world, should be given to the sculpture of the Prince of Orange, mortally wounded during the siege of the city of Saint-Dizier in 1544. Before his death, Rene de Chalon bequeathed to depict him as he would look a few years after his death. The will of the prince was fulfilled. The sculptor Ligier Richet showed extraordinary skill and precision in creating a statue that shows the anatomy of a half-decomposed body with amazing authenticity. The monument to Rene de Chalon is installed in one of the niches of the Bar-le-Duc temple and for several centuries has amazed visitors with its realism.

Our country is far from last in terms of the number of unusual monuments. We have a monument to happiness, a sculpture created to commemorate the letter “yo”, which is less and less used in writing, a monument to a stool, a purse, an enema and a grater, a lamplighter, a student, a plumber, a shuttle and a beggar. Favorite literary and cartoon characters are also immortalized in sculpture: a kitten from Lizyukov Street, the postman Pechkin, the cat Behemoth and Koroviev.

What else to see:

Covadonga, Mdina, Pag, Kashubia or the Salzkammergut - have you ever heard of these places?
Surely not. Meanwhile, these places are impressive and are located ... in Europe traveled up and down!

Travelers all over the world love Europe. The Old World has something to offer even the most fastidious tourist, for example, in terms of architecture - such a number of medieval streets have not been preserved anywhere else. But Europe is especially good in terms of nature, it has everything - from snowy mountain peaks and smoking volcanoes to blue lakes and deep caves. Many of them have been passed over by inquisitive tourists, but those that few people know about have survived. They are not very popular, but, believe me, they are really worth a visit, moreover, for very little money.

The TOP of little-known attractions in Europe presented below is also interesting because these places are also suitable for a budget holiday. It is compiled on the basis of a number of criteria, including the beauty of the area, popularity among tourists, the ability to pay without cash, the cost of living and the level of infrastructure development.

ASTURIA AND THE MONASTERY OF COVADONG, SPAIN
Asturias (Principality of Asturias) is a small mountainous autonomous region in northern Spain, located off the coast of the Bay of Biscay. Empty and amazingly beautiful beaches with crystal clear waters, almost a third of the region are nature reserves, most of which are under the protection of UNESCO.

Attractions
Among the main ones: the Peaks of Europe National Park, the lakes of Covadonga and Enol, the monastery of St. Vincent. The most visited place, however, is the sacred altar of the Virgin of Covadonga and the chapel with the image of the Virgin and the remains of Pelayo, the first king of Asturias. After his death, Pelayo was buried in a cave, and there is also a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Covadonga. The holy cave quickly became a place of pilgrimage.

Accommodation approx. € 25 (approximate price of a double room in a 3-star hotel or guesthouse per night for one person), dinner approx. € 18 (average price per dish in a restaurant).

How to get there
There are 16 different flights to Asturias Airport: the easiest ones to fly here are from London, Barcelona and Madrid.

MDINA AND ZEBBUJ, MALTA
The city of Mdina is one of the most mysterious cities in Malta. The Maltese themselves call this place the "Silent City" - its population is now only about 300 people.

Attractions
Tourists usually come here to look at the ancient main and Greek gates of Mdina, the Cathedral of St. Paul, built in the 17th century, as well as the Mdina dungeon, which is now a museum of torture instruments.

Accommodation in a guest house can be found for approx. €25

How to get there
By bus from Valletta Central Bus Station.
As for Zebbug, one of the oldest cities in Malta, the most interesting attraction here is the Church of St. Peter in Chains. The easiest way for tourists to get to the city is by car or bus - the city is only 6 km from Malta International Airport.

SALZKAMMERGUT, AUSTRIA
Historical region in Austria east of Salzburg. A truly picturesque lake district.

Attractions
In addition to numerous crystal clear lakes (more than 70), tourists visit this place for the sake of the tiny town of Hallstatt. The city, together with the Hallstättersee lake, the salt mines and the immediate surroundings, is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The famous natural caves of the Dachstein and the cozy Eherntal valley with its “ice garden” should also be included in the tourist walking route.

Accommodation approx. €35, dinner approx. €25.

How to get there
Short journeys around the Salzkammergut are best made from Salzburg or Linz.

AZORES, PORTUGAL
Archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, consisting of 9 islands of volcanic origin. There is also an active Pico volcano (2351 m).

Attractions
San Miguel is the largest and most visited island in the archipelago. From the capital of the island, Ponta Delgada, it is convenient to make day trips to lakes, craters, hot springs and rocky shores. To the west is the largest volcanic crater in the Azores, Caldeira das Sete Cidades. Also on the island of San Miguel there are hot springs, and, accordingly, thermal clinics are equipped. Sulfur caves can be seen on the island of Theseira.

How to get there
International airports in the Azores are located on three islands: Sao Miguel, Santa Maria and Faial. The most convenient option for a flight from Russia is a flight with a transfer at the Lisbon airport at the Joao Paulo II airport in Sao Miguel.

PERAST, MONTENEGRO
An ancient tiny town on the shores of the Bay of Kotor on the Adriatic Sea. About 300 people live in Perast on a permanent basis. You can see this place in just a few hours.

Attractions
Directly from the embankment of the city offers a picturesque view of the Bay of Kotor, the Church of the Mother of God on the Rock and the island of St. George. Tourists should also definitely climb the tower of St. Nicholas.

Accommodation approx. €15, dinner approx. €15

How to get there
For travelers, it will be most beneficial to visit Perast and Kotor in one day by purchasing a group tour of the Bay of Kotor for €25 per person. Or get here on your own by car or bus from Budva.

LEDNICE-VALTICE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Landscape complex in the Czech Republic (Moravia), included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is located 50 kilometers southeast of Brno, in a triangle where the borders of three neighboring countries meet - Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Attractions
People come here for the sake of the grandiose medieval Gothic castle Lednice, which is part of the entire castle and park complex. The castles of Valtice and Lednice, in turn, are interconnected by luxurious seven-kilometer alleys, called the "Gardens of Europe". Wine tourism is also very developed in this region of the Czech Republic - there is a chance to bring real Moravian wine from here, little known in Russia, but very tasty and appreciated by gourmets.

Accommodation approx. €20, dinner approx. €10.

How to get there
The Lednice-Valtice complex can be easily explored during a day trip from Prague, Brno, Bratislava or Vienna.

PAG ISLAND, CROATIA
A picturesque island stretching for 60 km along the Adriatic coast. It is famous for its delicious Page cheese and exquisite lace, but not only for them.

Attractions
The city of Pag, with episcopal and princely palaces as examples of medieval urban planning, and the ancient small town of Novalja, now called the "Croatian Ibiza" because of the beaches and noisy discos. There are also unique places of unexplored origin, for example, the Pag Triangle - a large-scale area of ​​scorched earth, along which there is a very clear and orderly marking.

Accommodation approx. €30, dinner approx. €13.

How to get there
The easiest way to get here is by ferry Prizna-Zhiglen or by car. In the southwest of the island there is a road bridge connecting the island with the mainland.

SAAREMAA ISLAND, ESTONIA
The fourth largest island in the Baltic Sea after the islands of Zeeland, Funen and Gotland. The former name is Kuressaare, which means "land of storks".

Attractions
The Kaali meteorite crater, formed about 3500 years ago, the ruins of the Maasi castle, built by the master of the Livonian Order in 1345, windmills (the island's visiting card!) And a national park with 30 species of mammals (including gray seals) and more than 200 species of birds. The island can be called a real lake district - there are more than 80 lakes, most of which are located in the northwestern part of the island.

Accommodation approx. €23, dinner approx. €18.

How to get there
The easiest way to get to Saaremaa from Tallinn is by bus. The ferry crossing is included in the ticket price.

VOLOS AND PELION, GREECE
Volos is a small quiet town by the sea, which turns into a popular ski resort in winter.

Attractions
One of the most interesting places in Volos is Mount Pelion with traditional villages, serpentine roads and picturesque nature. On Mount Pelion, according to legend, centaurs lived. The wisest of them - Chiron, was the tutor of Achilles and the famous Asclepius, who was engaged in healing and made the snake a symbol of medicine.
There is also a theater with a symphony orchestra, a promenade, a university and the archaeological museum of Volos, one of the top ten in Greece.

Accommodation approx. €25, dinner approx. €15.

How to get there
The most convenient way to get here is by bus or train from Athens or Thessaloniki.

VELIKA PLANINA, SLOVENIA
An extremely popular destination with picturesque alpine grasses and flowers for weekend hikes and a world-famous ski resort.

Attractions
Magnificent view from the mountains to the valley, the town of Kamnik and its surroundings. All lovers of active and family recreation are given the opportunity for hiking and cycling, individual and group excursions to the mountains. The most popular attraction here is the shepherd's settlement, one of the few surviving settlements of this size and color in Europe.

Accommodation approx. €40, dinner approx. €15.

How to get there
The easiest way is by plane or train - Velika Planina is located 44 kilometers from Ljubljana.

KASHUBIA, POLAND
West Slavic ethnic territory of the Kashubians in northwestern Poland. There are no major tourist centers and there are no crowded events. But, nevertheless, among travelers with small children, outdoor enthusiasts and hikers, this place can be considered one of the most popular.

Attractions
It is worth going here for picturesque lakes and rivers, folded hills, valleys and gorges. Due to its unusual geological structure, part of the region is called Kashubian Switzerland. In summer you can swim in the lakes, admire flocks of cranes, and in winter you can go skiing. The best tourist centers in the region for traveling on the Kaszub lakes are the town of Kartuzy and the resort of Chmielno.

Accommodation approx. €20, dinner approx. €12.

How to get there
The fastest way to get here is by bus or car from Gdansk.

NAARDEN, THE NETHERLANDS
A star-shaped walled city, one of the few surviving Dutch bastions and the only fortress in Europe with unique double walls and moats.

Attractions
In fact, the whole city can be considered the main attraction. But also tourists here should look at the bell tower of the Great Church, the "Spanish house" and the museum of the fortress, where it will be interesting to learn about the past of the city and defensive structures.

Accommodation approx. €60, dinner approx. €30.

How to get there
There are several options: by train from Amsterdam in 20 minutes, by bike from Vespa or by bus 101 from the Amstel station in Amsterdam.

CAPE KOLKA, LATVIA
Kolka (Kolkasrags) is the most pronounced cape on the coast of Latvia, separating the open Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga.

Attractions.
During the period of bird migration, tens of thousands of birds can be seen here. Tourists here should visit the village of Kolka, and in it the Liv Cultural Center and churches of three different confessions: the Kolka Lutheran Church, the Orthodox Church of the Nativity of Christ and the Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Starfish. Also on the cape, a journey through the Slitere National Park begins.

Accommodation approx. €20, dinner approx. €14.

How to get there
A bus runs from Riga to Kolka four or five times a day. The cost of a one-way ticket is about €7.

DANUBE DELTA, ROMANIA
One of the largest and best preserved river deltas in Europe.

Attractions
The Danube Delta includes numerous ecosystems, which are home to a significant number of flora and fauna (93 species of fish, 350 species of birds). In 1998, on the territory of Romania and neighboring Ukraine, the Danube Biosphere Reserve, which is under the patronage of UNESCO, was formed in the delta region. It is for him that many tourists come here. Also here it is worth visiting the city of Tulcea, and in it the fortress of Aguessus, the historical and archaeological museum, the Natural History Museum "Danube Delta" and the Museum of Folk Art and Ethnography.

Accommodation approx. €15, dinner approx. €10.

How to get there
The easiest way to get to Tulcea is by plane from Constanta Airport. Or take a direct train from Bucharest to Tulcea Station.

BALATON HIGHLIGHTS, HUNGARY
Balaton itself can be considered the most important resort center in Hungary. People come here for beach and outdoor activities, as well as for treatment and rehabilitation: there are many thermal and mineral healing springs around the lake.

Attractions
A key destination for tourists here is the Balaton Upland National Park at the northern edge of Lake Balaton. In this area with a volcanic landscape, people move only along hiking trails. Famous places of the park are the Tihany peninsula, the basins of the Kali and Tapoltsa rivers, the Tapoltsa caves, the mountains of South Bakony and Kish Balaton.

Accommodation approx. €20, dinner approx. €13.

How to get there
It is convenient to get to Lake Balaton from Budapest along the modern 115-kilometer motorway (the journey will take about an hour and a half) or by rail.

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