From the pyramids to Pisa: 9 tourist spots that disappointed travelers (10 photos)

Why the Pyramids of Giza, the Statue of Liberty, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Antalya and other popular tourist spots are disappointing.





When we go on a trip, we study our favorite books, films and programs about the country, anticipating the most extraordinary experience. Alas, sometimes our ideas do not correspond to reality, and as a result, the expected trip leaves an unpleasant aftertaste. So we invite you to learn about the negative experiences of other tourists who were disappointed after visiting the world's most famous attractions. But don’t think twice, not to change your plans, but on the contrary, to arm you with information and not let emotions and minor troubles prevent you from enjoying the coolest places on the planet.

Statue of Liberty

Everyone dreams of getting to Liberty Island to see the famous symbol of America. However, the only thing tourists will see near Lady Liberty is a huge crowd with their heads raised up. To get inside, you need to stand in a huge line and spend more than one hour on it. So the best way to see Lady Liberty from afar is by taking a ferry ride. Plus it's free: the ferry departs every half hour from Manhattan to Staten Island. This is a leisurely half hour ride, during which you can enjoy views of the Statue of Liberty and New York itself.



Pyramids

So, what should you be prepared for when visiting one of Egypt's most important sites? Of course, to the crowd of tourists, and also to the arrogant traders, who make the pyramids look a little like a street market. In addition, it is very uncomfortable inside the pyramids, and for those who suffer from asthma or claustrophobia, the trip risks turning into a real nightmare: the corridors here are narrow, dark, cramped and stuffy.





Monaco

To some, Monaco seems like a paradise: that’s exactly what the tourist publicists shout. But in reality, the country can turn out to be a disappointment: overly inflated prices, shops with only luxury clothes and goods, and not very good restaurants, the food in which does not live up to its value. It may be a paradise for the very rich, but to most, Monaco seems like a place where these rich people compare... their wallets.



The fountain does not delight everyone, if only for the reason that it is impossible to approach it due to the crowd. However, there is a good chance to save the situation and cheer yourself up: sit in a cafe nearby next to the sculpture, take something Belgian (a foamy drink or waffles with coffee) and watch people trying to approach the symbol of Belgium and take a selfie against its background.



"Mona Lisa"

If you go to the Louvre just for this creation of Leonardo da Vinci, then you need to be prepared for a thousand other visitors who surrounded the famous La Gioconda and click their cameras every second. It is almost impossible to get to the masterpiece; there is a fence around the painting. So if you are a fan of the Italian Renaissance genius, then be patient and train your stamina.



Antalya

If a tourist dreams of Antalya beaches, and also wants to see the ruins that have come down to us from ancient and Ottoman times, then, of course, he will see it all here. However, the impression can be spoiled by the number of tourists, often rude and ignorant.



Pisa and the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Travelers who dreamed of spending a few days in Pisa are often left disappointed. Pisa is a small city that is more suitable for a day trip. Well, the main attraction, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, often impresses not with its tilt, but with people who try to take pictures in different poses against its background. Look at this situation differently: this is the perfect place to see live memes.



Bali

They say you can love Indonesia or hate it. So why do people hate Bali? Annoying taxi drivers, crazy driving, crowds of tourists, not very clean beaches with strong waves, often unsuitable for swimming. You need to be prepared for this, then love will definitely happen in Indonesia.



Rainbow Mountain in Peru

Rainbow Mountain was discovered not long ago, and since then thousands of travelers visiting Peru have gone to it. But many end up disappointed, believing that there are much more interesting places in the country. The main arguments are as follows: the mountain is small, there are a lot of people here, and filters are applied to its rainbow stripes, which everyone sees in photos on the Internet.