18 mysterious places on the planet that will arouse interest (19 photos)

Let's take a moment to plunge into the amazing world and look at some amazing places on the planet that may encourage you to learn more about them.



There are hundreds of mysterious and amazing places on our planet that every traveler dreams of visiting. Many of them are incomprehensible to understand. These are ancient buildings, mystical creations of nature, as well as amazing shrines built by human hands. Some of them are associated with many unanswered questions that concern researchers and simply inquisitive people who want to understand forbidden secrets.

Lencois Maranhenses National Park, Brazil



The main feature of the park is the presence of characteristic sand dunes that reach a height of up to 40 meters. The picturesque area extends over almost 1000 square kilometers.

Pools of Pamukkale, Türkiye





The complex of salt springs located in cascades attracts thousands of tourists to the city every year.

Gold stone in Mon State in Myanmar



Chaittiyo Pagoda or Golden Stone is a famous Buddhist shrine that is located on the top of the mountain. The granite stone, which attracts thousands of pilgrims every year, is completely covered with gold leaf.

Morning Glory Lake is located in Yellowstone National Park, USA.



This is one of the most beautiful and unusual bodies of water in the world. The amazing color of the lake is due to the presence of special bacteria in it.

Thor's Well is located in Cape Perpetua, Oregon, USA.



An amazing stone funnel is located on the Pacific coast. Its depth is approximately 6 meters.

Gaiola Islands, Italy



Gaiola consists of two small islands. They are connected to each other by an arched bridge. One island is completely uninhabited, and on the second there is a rich villa built in the early 19th century. However, over time it became empty. Nobody lives there now.

A karst spring called Jacob's Well is located in Texas, USA.



Firefly Cave in New Zealand



Geyser Strokkur in Iceland



Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA



Lakes of Mount Kelimutu, Indonesia



Danakil Valley, Ethiopia



Danakil is visited because of the amazing cosmic landscapes that are formed here thanks to fossilized corals and sulfur deposits from underground hot springs.

Moon Valley in Brazil



Fingal's Cave, Scotland



Crater Sky Garden, Ireland



The giant landscape monument called the Irish Sky Garden in the Crater was created by American artist James Turrell. The unique minimalist garden is like a natural observatory where everyone can watch the sky, enjoy nature and meditate.

Abandoned Hindu temple in Cambodia



The temple is about 2000 years old and is inhabited entirely by monkeys.

Bird's eye view of Masada, an ancient fortress located in Israel



Bamboo forest, Japan