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15 Breathtaking Global Wonders Sights That Will Wow You

The earth is full of beautiful places that will make you shiver and speechless. Mountains that break the flow of clouds, islands that swim in endless waters, forests that go deeper than the roots of the ageless trees.

Aside from the world’s notable sights like the Taj Mahal or the Great Wall of China etc, among the Wonders of the World list, these wonderful sites deserve to make the list.

Here are the 15 unknown wonders of the world you didn’t know exist:

Mount Roraima, Venezuela

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Mount Roraima, Venezuela.
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Sprawling across 31 sq km, the summit battles with the clouds. The 400-meter tall cliffs on all sides have borders of Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela respectively.

Viñales Valley, Cuba

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Viñales Valley, Cuba,
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A karstic depression, which in no way looks depressing. Set in Cuba, the valley looks like a Hollywood set of a fantasy movie.

Meroë, Sudan

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Meroë, Sudan
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This archaeological site in Sudan will take you back in time with ripples in the sand and the pyramid like structures standing resolutely. It was once the capital of the Kush Kingdom.

Mt. Maelifell, Iceland

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Mt. Maelifell, Iceland
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Hard to believe this is not computer graphics. The green moss covered volcano called Maelifell (Measure hill) is surrounded by cold streams & is right next to the Mýrdalsjökull glacier.

The Church of Transfiguration, Kizhi, Russia

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The Church of Transfiguration, Kizhi, Russia
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No this isn’t the subject taught at Hogwarts. But the story behind it is magical. The original church was burnt down by lighting and legend says that the builder of the new one, who remains unknown, used one single axe to build the entire structure. It was made completely of wood and the axe was thrown into the lake.

 Lauca World Biosphere Reserve, Chile

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Lauca World Biosphere Reserve, Chile
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Home to beautiful flora & fauna with a landscape that perfectly complements them.

Kamchatka Ice Cave, Russia

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Kamchatka Ice Cave, Russia
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This magical place is also called ‘Dwarf’s Wonderland’. The caves are right next to a volcano and were formed by a stream that flows through glacial fields.

Pamukkale Pools, Turkey

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Pamukkale Pools, Turkey
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A bath here can sooth your senses. The terraces are made of sedimentary rocks where water from the hot springs is deposited.

Rock Islands of Palau, Micronesia

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Rock Islands of Palau, Micronesia (Photo Source: whenonearth)

The country of Palau is located in the Pacific Ocean and is spread across 250 islands in total. These islands are simply majestic and the aerial view is to die for.

Meteora, Greece

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Meteora, Greece
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The monasteries are set among the skies and the word Meteora means exactly that in Greek. It translates to “middle of the sky” or “suspended in the air”.

 Cathedral Gorge, Australia

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Cathedral Gorge, Australia
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The sunlight transforms into a spotlight highlighting the beauty within. It is located in the Purnululu National Park.

 Ayutthaya, Thailand

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Ayutthaya, Thailand
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Once part of a Siamese kingdom, existing from the 14th to the 18th century, the ruins are worth a visit.

 Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, Iceland

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Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, Iceland
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One of the most scenic waterfalls in the world with a drop of 60 metres. It featured in the 6th season of ‘The Amazing Race’.

Forest of Knives, Madagascar

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Forest of Knives, Madagascar
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It will stab your heart with its beauty. The limestone formation scale over 70 meters and despite being so incredible & different, the forest is one of the least visited forests in the world.

Mount Bromo, Indonesia

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Mount Bromo, Indonesia
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The 7,000 feet volcano resides in the plains called the ‘Sea of Sand’. As destructive as it can be. When it is calm, it is a beauty.

Source: Nation

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