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Life’s full of adventure—all it takes is a bit of courage and a dash of curiosity to unlock the door that leads to wonder, amazement, and experiences that you’ll be telling your friends about for decades to come. Of course, we’re talking about travel and all the great things you get to see when you set your daily drudgery aside and go where your feet (and your plane tickets) take you.

The ‘World Beauties and Wonders’ Facebook page, created by Turkey-based Anatolian Leo, is an incredibly popular project that highlights some of the gorgeous views that you’re bound to come across in your travels. We’re featuring some of the project’s best pics to share with all of you today, Pandas. Hopefully, this will inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and see what awesome things are out there, waiting for you.

Scroll down, upvote your fave pics, and tell us which ones you loved the most and why. Do you have any stunning stories from your recent trips? You can tell us all about them in the comments.

Bored Panda got in touch with Patrick McGranaghan, a surveyor from Colorado and a huge fan of geography, to have a chat about traveling abroad. He shared some of his exciting experiences from a recent trip and was kind enough to reveal some of his travel hacks, too. Check out our exclusive interview with Patrick below, Pandas.

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At The Southwestern End Of The Korean Peninsula, In The Jeollanam-Do Region, There Is A "Folk Village" In Which The Inhabitants Retain The Way Of Life Of The Past

At The Southwestern End Of The Korean Peninsula, In The Jeollanam-Do Region, There Is A "Folk Village" In Which The Inhabitants Retain The Way Of Life Of The Past

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That shouldn’t be the way of life of the past. It should definitely be the way of living of the future

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The Japanese Have Been Producing Wood For 700 Years Without Cutting Down Trees

The Japanese Have Been Producing Wood For 700 Years Without Cutting Down Trees

 In the 14th century, the extraordinary daisugi technique was born in Japan. Indeed, the daisugi provide that these trees will be planted for future generations and not be cut down but pruned as if they were giant bonsai trees; by applying this technique to cedars, the wood that can be obtained is uniform, straight and without knots, practically perfect for construction. A pruning as a rule of art that allows the tree to grow and germinate while using its wood, without ever cutting it down.
Extraordinary technique.(Quote from Mary Conceicao Coelho)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This always fascinated me to the full. To come with something like this required not only amazing amount of imagination, but also knowledge and persistence. Imagine trying this for the first time and waiting for generations to find out if it worked. Extraordinary!

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Sakya Monastery. The Library Was Discovered In Tibet Behind A Huge Wall (60 Meters Long And 10 Meters High). It Contains 84,000 Secret Manuscripts,which Include The History Of Mankind Over 1000 Years Old

Sakya Monastery. The Library Was Discovered In Tibet Behind A Huge Wall (60 Meters Long And 10 Meters High). It Contains 84,000 Secret Manuscripts,which Include The History Of Mankind Over 1000 Years Old

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Patrick, who works as a surveyor in Colorado, recently went on a trip to Panama. He visited the Central American country this April to see the canal there.

"For most people, it's probably just like any other river or boat ride, but for me, it was very enjoyable as I am fascinated by engineering projects. It took about 8 hours to go through the canal from end to end," he shared his experience with Bored Panda.

"Along the way, there are many ships passing from countries all over the world," Patrick revealed to us that it was a wonderful adventure.

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Singapore's Amazing Changi Airport

Singapore's Amazing Changi Airport

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. Now I want to fly there just for the airport. Not going to do that though :-).

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The Giant Of Pratolino Is A Gigantic Statue By Giambologna, A Masterpiece Of Sixteenth-Century Sculpture Located A Few Kilometers From Florence

The Giant Of Pratolino Is A Gigantic Statue By Giambologna, A Masterpiece Of Sixteenth-Century Sculpture Located A Few Kilometers From Florence

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is absolutely incredible! I can't even imagine how difficult it would be to create! I think this should be higher on the list, especially since it's not fake or photoshopped.

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The Bridge That Comes From Sweden Turns Into A Tunnel Under The Sea And Reappears In Denmark; Both Countries United By This Wonderful Work Of Engineering

The Bridge That Comes From Sweden Turns Into A Tunnel Under The Sea And Reappears In Denmark; Both Countries United By This Wonderful Work Of Engineering

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never been across the bridge, but have flown over it many times landing at Kastrup. Also watched quite a good detective series in Danish/Swedish where someone was murdered and the body left right in the middle of the bridge. They must have spent hours on the name, as it was called The Bridge (Bron/Broen in Danish/Swedish). https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1733785/

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Bored Panda also asked Patrick to share some of his traveling do's and don'ts with our readers. "I think the most important thing is to remember to have fun. No trip is ever going to be 100% perfect," he said that it's vital not to stress about every tiny detail being 'perfect.' 

"There will be times where weather goes bad, places are closed, it's difficult to find good food, etc. This is all part of the experience. Enjoy your time because you'll miss it when you're back home," Patrick shared.

"Don't forget to have backup plans. Unexpected interruptions happen and you just have to adapt."

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This Medieval House, Located In The French Village Of Argentan, Built In 1509

This Medieval House, Located In The French Village Of Argentan, Built In 1509

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First Image Shows An Ancient Greek Pelike Depicting A Woman Acrobat Shooting An Arrow With Her Feet. The Artifact Dates Back To The 4th Century Bc. Second Image Shows An Acrobatic Archer At The 2016 World Nomad Games Held In Kyrgyzstan

First Image Shows An Ancient Greek Pelike Depicting A Woman Acrobat Shooting An Arrow With Her Feet. The Artifact Dates Back To The 4th Century Bc. Second Image Shows An Acrobatic Archer At The 2016 World Nomad Games Held In Kyrgyzstan

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The ‘World Beauties and Wonders’ project has over 423k followers on Facebook and a further 26.8k fans on Instagram. Meanwhile, the associated YouTube channel has racked up nearly 121k views.

The social media project is all about showing off the great things that you might come across on your journeys, and it also shines the spotlight on the seriously impressive legacy left behind by ancient civilizations. Honestly, we’re itching to pack our bags, put on a pair of comfy sneakers, and rush off to absorb some culture. It’s a feast for the eyes and the soul.

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Statue Of King Arthur Located In A Castle In Cornwall

Statue Of King Arthur Located In A Castle In Cornwall

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Botanical Park Of Rio De Janeiro Brazil. Founded In 1808, It Is Considered One Of The Most Important In The World

Botanical Park Of Rio De Janeiro Brazil. Founded In 1808, It Is Considered One Of The Most Important In The World

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We’re huge fans of travel and new experiences here at Bored Panda. However, at the same time, it’s important not to get over-hyped before your trip. Keeping realistic expectations of what you’ll likely experience will help you stay satisfied with your adventure, overall. Very recently, we spoke to one of the moderators helping run the multi-million-member r/travel subreddit.

They stressed that keeping our expectations low or having none of them at all will improve the trip, no matter what it is. Something else that can help you enjoy yourself more is putting in the effort and doing some more in-depth research about where you’re going, the history of the place, and the local culture and customs.

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An Argentine Farmer Found This 20,000-Year-Old Family Of Giant Armadillos (Glyptodon) Buried Near A River. They Were All Looking In The Same Direction, As If They Were Walking Towards Something, The Largest Being The Size Of A Volkswagen Beetle, It Is Estimated That They Weighed Around 2 Tons

An Argentine Farmer Found This 20,000-Year-Old Family Of Giant Armadillos (Glyptodon) Buried Near A River. They Were All Looking In The Same Direction, As If They Were Walking Towards Something, The Largest Being The Size Of A Volkswagen Beetle, It Is Estimated That They Weighed Around 2 Tons

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Redhead Festival,dublin Ireland A Lot Of People Gather In This Place,united Only By The Fact That They Have Orange Hair

Redhead Festival,dublin Ireland A Lot Of People Gather In This Place,united Only By The Fact That They Have Orange Hair

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I present to you the Weasley family reunion. (idk if someone already said that)

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"I think the more popular a place is, the more easily it is to become overhyped and a letdown," the moderator from r/travel stressed that some travelers fall prey to Paris Syndrome. That’s when your expectations aren’t met and you’re left culture-shocked and disappointed.

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This Village Is Built On A Basaltic Cliff More Than 50m High And Spreads About 1 Kilometers Long. (Castellfollit De La Roca, Spain)

This Village Is Built On A Basaltic Cliff More Than 50m High And Spreads About 1 Kilometers Long. (Castellfollit De La Roca, Spain)

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Peoples Living In Northern Regions And In Severe Snowy Climates, Such As The Inuit, Carved Whalebone, Horn, And Ivory Sunglasses To Protect Their Glare

Peoples Living In Northern Regions And In Severe Snowy Climates, Such As The Inuit, Carved Whalebone, Horn, And Ivory Sunglasses To Protect Their Glare

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"For many people, learning the local culture, on a surface level or maybe more makes for a fun trip, for others sitting at an all-inclusive resort at the beach is ideal. How you enjoy your vacation is up to you. Thankfully, we're not all identical and boring as a result,” they explained that everyone travels for a different mix of reasons. Nobody should feel pressured to enjoy themselves a certain way. Travel is freedom.

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World's Oldest Intact Carpet Ever Found, Woven Somewhere 2500 Years Ago And Found Frozen In A Kurgan In Altai Mountains In Central Asia

World's Oldest Intact Carpet Ever Found, Woven Somewhere 2500 Years Ago And Found Frozen In A Kurgan In Altai Mountains In Central Asia

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My Favorite Room In The Whole Castle! Hall Of Mirrors, Versailles, France

My Favorite Room In The Whole Castle! Hall Of Mirrors, Versailles, France

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Walking through Versailles is like entering one room, thinking, this is so over the top, the next one, this is actually much more over the top, the next one, wow, it DOES get even more over the top! Then in the end, you enter the Hall of Mirrors, and you're completely speachless and you suddenly get the wrath of the people against Louis XIV...

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A Team Of Archaeologists LED By Professor Kutalmış Görkay, Of The University Of Ankara In Turkey, Has Unearthed Three Ancient Greek Mosaics In The Turkish City Of Zeugma, Near The Border With Syria

A Team Of Archaeologists LED By Professor Kutalmış Görkay, Of The University Of Ankara In Turkey, Has Unearthed Three Ancient Greek Mosaics In The Turkish City Of Zeugma, Near The Border With Syria

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fun word fact: Zeugma is a Greek word which generically means 'to join' (the city is named for a pontoon bridge which links the land across the nearby Euphrates river). Today, 'zeugma' is used to describe a word which does double-duty in a sentence by affecting two subjects at once, usually with different definitions of that same word. For example, "The tiles and the archeologists were both floored by these ancient artisans."

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One place that you might consider skipping is Hollywood. Oh, we might all think it’s full of glitz and glam, but the reality is nothing like what we see in the movies. It’s important to have a chat with some globe-trekking pals or locals to see whether a particular popular location lives up to the hype. The juice isn’t always worth the squeeze.

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Basilicata: Pietragalla Is The Town Of The Fantastic “Palmenti”, In The Local Dialect Called “Rutte”, Cave-Cellars Dug Into The Rock Still Used Today For The Conservation Of Wine

Basilicata: Pietragalla Is The Town Of The Fantastic “Palmenti”, In The Local Dialect Called “Rutte”, Cave-Cellars Dug Into The Rock Still Used Today For The Conservation Of Wine

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An 800 Year-Old Pack Horse Bridge, Lancashire, England

An 800 Year-Old Pack Horse Bridge, Lancashire, England

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The Vasa Warship Sank At The Occasion Of His Inaugural Journey In Stockholm In 1628. After 333 Years At The Bottom Of The Sea, The Impressive Warship Was Recovered And He Could Finally Continue His Journey. Today, The Vasa Is The Best-Preserved 17th Century Ships And Can Be Admired Within A Museum Structure Specially Built In Stockholm

The Vasa Warship Sank At The Occasion Of His Inaugural Journey In Stockholm In 1628. After 333 Years At The Bottom Of The Sea, The Impressive Warship Was Recovered And He Could Finally Continue His Journey. Today, The Vasa Is The Best-Preserved 17th Century Ships And Can Be Admired Within A Museum Structure Specially Built In Stockholm

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"There’s one popular, supposedly must-see attraction that’s way overhyped in Los Angeles, and that’s Hollywood. Everyone has heard of it and everyone wants to see it, but once you arrive in the real Hollywood, you’re sure to be disappointed," entertainment expert Mike Sington, from Los Angeles, shared with Bored Panda recently.

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"It’s very crowded, and there’s hardly anything to see except the stars in the sidewalk. Once you do that, and you have to dodge the crowds to even navigate the sidewalks, that’s it. I’d suggest passing on Hollywood itself, and taking one of the professionally run studio tours all the major movie studios offer," he said that Hollywood isn’t as great as some tourists might expect.

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Architectural Details Of The Column Of Marcus Aurelius.carved Military Scenes Line This 2nd Century Column In Rome, Italy

Architectural Details Of The Column Of Marcus Aurelius.carved Military Scenes Line This 2nd Century Column In Rome, Italy

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have they checked for Easter Eggs? If I was a sculptor on there, I'd be tempted to hide a selfie or something.

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Portuguese Royal Library - Located In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Portuguese Royal Library - Located In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well... it is not a Portuguese library. It's a Brazilian library, and as the speaking language in Brazil is Portuguese, there will be books written in Portuguese. But the library is Brazilian; from wikipedia: "is the depository of the bibliographic and documentary heritage of Brazil" .

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"Because the city is often pictured in the movies and on television as some glamorous place, that’s often all that visitors are expecting. Sure, Los Angeles is beautiful and diverse, and the weather is spectacular, but keep in mind it’s a very big city, so it has all the problems and urban sprawl of most big cities," Mike shared.

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Staircase In The Chambord Castle In France. Designed By The Great Legend Of High Renaissance Leonardo Da Vinci In 1516

Staircase In The Chambord Castle In France. Designed By The Great Legend Of High Renaissance Leonardo Da Vinci In 1516

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Hisashimichi Interchange! It's A Japanese Highway Junction, Made With Minimum Loss To Environment. This Is A Seriously Impressive Engineering Masterpiece Situated In Hachioji, Near Tokyo, Japan

Hisashimichi Interchange! It's A Japanese Highway Junction, Made With Minimum Loss To Environment. This Is A Seriously Impressive Engineering Masterpiece Situated In Hachioji, Near Tokyo, Japan

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High In The Jungle Mountains Of Flores Island In Indonesia At An Altitude Of 4,200 Ft. Is One Of The Last Remaining Ancient And Isolated Villages In The World. Called Wae Rebo, The Village Has Been Occupied By The Manggaraian People For Almost 2,000 Years

High In The Jungle Mountains Of Flores Island In Indonesia At An Altitude Of 4,200 Ft. Is One Of The Last Remaining Ancient And Isolated Villages In The World. Called Wae Rebo, The Village Has Been Occupied By The Manggaraian People For Almost 2,000 Years

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"As a longtime resident of Los Angeles, I’m very familiar with what’s worth seeing, and what’s not. Here’s my personal list of the actual 'must-see' places for a first-time visitor:

  • Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park
  • Getty Center 
  • Runyon Canyon
  • Santa Monica Beach
  • The Grove
  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art
  • The Broad
  • Universal Studios
  • Walt Disney Concert Hall
  • Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 
  • Beverly Hills
  • Mulholland Drive,” Mike shared some of the must-see locations that are definitely worth a visit.
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Several Years Ago, A Team Of Archaeologists Excavating The Megalithic Tomb Of Montelirio Tholos (Spain) Uncovered An Extraordinary Dagger Formed From Rock Crystal

Several Years Ago, A Team Of Archaeologists Excavating The Megalithic Tomb Of Montelirio Tholos (Spain) Uncovered An Extraordinary Dagger Formed From Rock Crystal

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Sainte-Chapelle, A Gothic-Style Royal Chapel, The Medieval Palais De La Cité, At The Dele De La Cité On The Seine River In Paris, France, Where The Kings Of France Lived Until The 14th Century

Sainte-Chapelle, A Gothic-Style Royal Chapel, The Medieval Palais De La Cité, At The Dele De La Cité On The Seine River In Paris, France, Where The Kings Of France Lived Until The 14th Century

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This place is exquisite and the French built a police station around it to protect it. Supposedly the Crown of Thorns was to be held there. I don't know about that, but the windows are a national treasure.

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Syrian Archaeologist Khaled Al Asaad He Gave 50 Years To Palmyra And Was Beheaded Six Years Ago Today For The Cultural Heritage To Which He Devoted His Life

Syrian Archaeologist Khaled Al Asaad He Gave 50 Years To Palmyra And Was Beheaded Six Years Ago Today For The Cultural Heritage To Which He Devoted His Life

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200-Year-Old Wooden Bridge In Dagestan, Built Without The Use Of A Single Nail

200-Year-Old Wooden Bridge In Dagestan, Built Without The Use Of A Single Nail

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Romans built many bridges without the use of nails - they used stone and/or concrete . . . . . many survive after 2,000 years and more.

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The 1500 Year Old Ark Of Bukhara In Uzbekistan Is An Absolutely Beautiful Representation Of Castle Architecture

The 1500 Year Old Ark Of Bukhara In Uzbekistan Is An Absolutely Beautiful Representation Of Castle Architecture

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One Of The Biggest Pre-Roman Mosaics Ever Found. Highly Elaborate, Meant To Show The Power Of The Kingdom Of Macedonia

One Of The Biggest Pre-Roman Mosaics Ever Found. Highly Elaborate, Meant To Show The Power Of The Kingdom Of Macedonia

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Creative people that made things like this have all my admiration. What dedication to lay all that... Then you go to a another Bordepanda post where people of today have lifted a sevice hatch and put it back to the wrong pattern. 🙂 Time and priority makes all the difference.

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Hohenzollern Castle, Germany Hohenzollern Castle Is A Historical Castle Located 50 Kilometers South Of Stuttgart, Germany. The Hohenzollern Dynasty Resided Here

Hohenzollern Castle, Germany Hohenzollern Castle Is A Historical Castle Located 50 Kilometers South Of Stuttgart, Germany. The Hohenzollern Dynasty Resided Here

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you want to visit: this one is in Hechingen. There's another Hohenzollern castle in Sigmaringen, which is worth a visit as well ;)

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Ancient Roman Ruins In Tunisia - Baptism Basin Of Basilica Of St. Vitale, Sbeitla 

Ancient Roman Ruins In Tunisia - Baptism Basin Of Basilica Of St. Vitale, Sbeitla 

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A Beautiful Bridge And Street In Rouen-Normandy-France

A Beautiful Bridge And Street In Rouen-Normandy-France

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If anyone is wondering why it's "Le Gros Horloge" and not "La Grosse Horloge", it's due to the transition from latin to french. Horloge didn't get a gender in french for a while so using masculin (from the latin/greek word) was also accepted. Once the feminin was decided, Le Gros Horloge has kept its name.

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Medusa Sculpture (C. 2nd Century Ad) At Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, Italy

Medusa Sculpture (C. 2nd Century Ad) At Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, Italy

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Lycian Rock Tombs Located In The Ancient City Of Myra. Antalya, Turkey

Lycian Rock Tombs Located In The Ancient City Of Myra. Antalya, Turkey

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A Roman Bathhouse Built By Emperor Vespasian Still In Use After 2,000 Years In Khenchela, Algeria

A Roman Bathhouse Built By Emperor Vespasian Still In Use After 2,000 Years In Khenchela, Algeria

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The Oldest House In France It's Found In Aveyron, It's 700 Years Old, It Was Built In The 13th Century And Belonged To A Jeanne

The Oldest House In France It's Found In Aveyron, It's 700 Years Old, It Was Built In The 13th Century And Belonged To A Jeanne

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Roman Mosaic Discovered Last Year In Old Town Of Hvar, Croatia

Roman Mosaic Discovered Last Year In Old Town Of Hvar, Croatia

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have to wonder what the people that covered it up originally were thinking! Like why pave over it?

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Angkor Wat, Cambodia 7-Headed Snake (Naga) Statue. In Indian Mythology, Half-Serpent, Half-Human Beings Called Naga Were Seen As The Guardian Of Rivers, Wells, Springs And All Drinking Water

Angkor Wat, Cambodia 7-Headed Snake (Naga) Statue. In Indian Mythology, Half-Serpent, Half-Human Beings Called Naga Were Seen As The Guardian Of Rivers, Wells, Springs And All Drinking Water

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Ruins Of A Druid Temple In Yorkshire, England

Ruins Of A Druid Temple In Yorkshire, England

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is less than 200 years old: https://www.britainexpress.com/counties/yorkshire/properties/druids-temple.htm

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A Step-Well Located In Rajasthan, India

A Step-Well Located In Rajasthan, India

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't trust my body at all, my brain is always like "You know what's easier than being traumatized and keeping your balance.....falling"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Since its tapering u may just fall to the next flight of stairs. Still its very scary!!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry if this is ignorant, but does that mean someone would descend with empty buckets and then have to walk all the way back up with full ones??

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. But the water level varied by the season; sometimes it was fairly full, sometimes very low. That's why they carved in steps, so you could get to the water easily no matter how far down you had to go.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You may be surprised to hear they have no records of accidental fatalities except the occasional sewcides (sorry to spell it wrong, the right way it gets blurred)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aaah. I’m so clumsy I would probably be the one to fall off the side🤦‍♀️

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Off pic, on the other side, they have installed a Stannah stairlift for the elderly.

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Phil Vaive
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The lack of hand rails is actually making me panic a bit right now.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope, this is the prison that Batman was in right? The one that Bane escaped from? 🦇

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My as$ would die of thirst because aint no way am I going down all those scary stairs with no guard rails.

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Janet Cox
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would guess that one bucket of water would empty as it was sloshed up those steps!

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Jan Eivroc
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't imagine how long it'll take someone to get to and from the bottom of that well...

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um where has all the water gone? I hope this one has just been drained for cleaning and someone took the opportunity to take a photo?! I hope so!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

unfortuntately not. stepwells were made to access underground water during the dry seasons, so they'd fill during the wet season and the stairs would allow people to descend to the current water level. because of water mis- and over-usage, the wells that arent abandoned are dry.

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Dawson James
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't this the place from the wheel of time? Or at least something similar

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SparkleDew
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that looks fun to get down but exhausting to come back up: the thing with stairs

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Beth
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't even look, that is so creepy! You can die from stepping at the wrong place?

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Sun Temple At Modhera, India Built In 1026 Ad [1080 X 1080]

Sun Temple At Modhera, India Built In 1026 Ad [1080 X 1080]

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pictured here is the stepwell. To the left, out of frame is the actual temple of the sun. It's designed so that the statue of the sun god (Surya) is lit up by sunrise on the days of solar equinox, and on the solstice, the sun is directly overhead and does not cast any shadow.

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Stone House In Celorico De Basto, Northern Portugal. It Is Called Casa Do Penedo (House Of The Rock) Because It Was Built From Four Large Boulders That Serve As The Foundation, Walls And Ceiling Of The House. Constructed In 1972

Stone House In Celorico De Basto, Northern Portugal. It Is Called Casa Do Penedo (House Of The Rock) Because It Was Built From Four Large Boulders That Serve As The Foundation, Walls And Ceiling Of The House. Constructed In 1972

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The Terracotta Army Is A Collection Of Terracotta Sculptures Depicting The Armies Of Qin Shi Huang, The First Emperor Of China. It Is A Form Of Funerary Art Buried With The Emperor In 210–209 Bce With The Purpose Of Protecting The Emperor In His Afterlife

The Terracotta Army Is A Collection Of Terracotta Sculptures Depicting The Armies Of Qin Shi Huang, The First Emperor Of China. It Is A Form Of Funerary Art Buried With The Emperor In 210–209 Bce With The Purpose Of Protecting The Emperor In His Afterlife

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