Pyramids are the hallmark of Mayan culture, one of the greatest civilizations at the beginning of the new era. Pyramids served as religious structures where various rituals were conducted. By the time Europeans arrived, the civilization had declined. However, the Mayan pyramids built before 1000 AD...
The underwater world is full of mysteries and secrets, and one of the most enigmatic creatures is the jellyfish. Their bodies are made up of over 90% water, and they inhabit salty seas and oceans. With their semi-transparent bodies, they almost seem to dissolve in water. However, jellyfish can pose...
People usually look for the most cost-effective, i.e., inexpensive, places to stay. However, there are opposite opinions as well. Some suites can significantly impact even the wealthiest wallets. Here’s a look at the costs of a night in the royal suite and what makes these rates so substantial: 1 Ho...
These palaces each occupy more than 100,000 square meters. They impress with their splendor, monumentality, and size. They were once or are currently home to royal families or modern governments. Often, the palaces become museums with cozy and well-maintained parks. 1 Hofburg The Hofburg Palace was...
Dwarfs are more familiar from fantasy works and fairy tales, where little people often turn out to be villains. In reality, it turns out to be quite different: these are ordinary people, just of short stature. Often, they are more active and responsive than full-sized” members of society. 1 Chandra...
An installation is a cohesive composition made up of various objects and materials, both natural and man-made. By using familiar objects in unexpected ways, artists can change their meaning, play with reality, highlight an issue, and draw attention to it. 1 Running Fence This is the longest installa...
Cinema emerged just over 100 years ago, but it has so firmly captured people’s minds that today, people know the names of directors and actors better than their own. The industry is rapidly evolving, yet there are directors in this field whose works have become classics. There are figures with...
Courtrooms are not places where one usually wants to be, but some buildings are so beautiful that they are worth visiting as tourists. They are rightly called palaces of justice. 1 Kuala Lumpur Court Complex, Malaysia This is the largest court complex in the world, covering 12 hectares. It took thre...
Trams have long ceased to be just a means of transport. Increasingly, they become attractions in cities, complementing urban landscapes and often becoming the main highlight of entire streets. As a result, tram cars are often uniquely designed, evoking greetings from the past or echoes of a fantasti...
Attitudes towards people who have changed their gender are varied. However, sometimes these transformations appear so natural that it’s hard to believe they were ever different. Moreover, some people claim that after changing their gender, they finally felt like themselves and were able to ach...
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the BMW Museum and the Welt exhibition center in Munich. In addition to a large number of BMW cars, there are also motorcycles on display, and you can sit on almost all models of modern and fast motorcycles. As always, new impressions mean a new top list. Top...
David Černý is one of the most renowned contemporary Czech sculptors, often described as a creator of entities. He crafts unprecedented images that blend humor, provocation, and social and political satire. Černý’s works frequently spark sharp criticism from the public; however, several of his...
The publication cushmanwakefield.com released a list of the most expensive streets in the world for commercial real estate rental per square meter. Traditionally, New York’s Fifth Avenue ranks high with an average rent of $21,295 per year per square meter. 1 Causeway Bay, Hong Kong – $25...
Когда мне довелось попасть в Кембридж, первым моим желанием было увидеть Кембриджский Университет, ведь это старейший университет в Англии после Оксфорда, с наибольшим числом нобелевских лауреатов среди выпускников. Википедию в то время еще нее придумали и пришлось разбираться на месте. Каково же бы...
Bridges have played a crucial role in the development of cities and entire states since ancient times. For example, the bridge over the Danube River united the two cities of Buda and Pest, forming the city of Budapest, which we now know as the capital of Hungary. Bridges also symbolize unity, so new...
Skyscrapers are the result of extremely high land prices, which necessitates building upwards rather than outwards. Nowadays, the construction of skyscrapers has become a kind of competition — who can build higher. 1 Zifeng Tower (China) A 450-meter structure with shopping centers, restaurants, and...
Did you know what slum tourism is? It’s a new fascination — traveling through various slums. It’s quite an extreme option, but no less interesting for that. Fortunately (or unfortunately for some), there are plenty of slums in the world, some of them quite impressive. 1Dharavi. Mumbai, India Perhaps...
It may seem that at the peak of fame, life is only ahead, especially if you are about 30 years old, famous, recognizable, and full of energy. But fate can have different plans — death does not ask about age. Especially if one gets closer to it. 1Kurt Cobain (27 years old) A legend of […]
Internet auction eBay is the world’s largest trading platform with huge turnovers. This is not surprising, considering that extremely expensive items are sometimes sold on it. Moreover, these are not always just items. In 2019, the auction showcased what wealthy people could afford to spend th...
Tourism experts from PACE compile a list of the most beautiful cities in the world annually. If you pay attention to the coastal European options, the overall picture has not changed for several years. 1 Hallstatt, Austria The oldest village (of course, only in terms of historical age) on the shores...