Stunning panoramas around the world (part 2/2)

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This is the second part of my precedent post :)

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Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute, Italy

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Proudly planted at the entrance to the Grand Canal, this 17th century basilica is one of the most iconic landmarks in Venice. If you join the city by the sea, you will have the opportunity to observe one of the most famous panoramas of Europe.

Tokyo, Japan

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What's more romantic than a Japanese cherry blossom? If you want to go to Japan, try to plan your trip in the spring to have the chance to admire this ancestral tradition called "hanami": the visit of the flower parks associated with the festivals where you drink water. sake in the shade of cherry trees.

Aurora borealis, Norway

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The aurora borealis is an astronomical phenomenon occurring when electrons charged with the solar wind come into contact with the Earth's atmosphere. The aurora borealis is particularly remarkable in Norway and occurs more between autumn and early spring.

Lake District, England

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Located in Cumbria County, the Lake District is one of the most well-known places for literary fans. His serene beauty has inspired many poets, including William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Jemaa el-Fna Square, Morocco

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Squirming throughout the year, Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech is a whirlwind of the senses. While the day is populated by hundreds of peddlers, it turns night at open theater with musicians, snake charmers and henna painters.

Cappadocia, Turkey

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The region of Cappadocia is covered with volcanic rock formations and tourists can visit the many underground caves, often transformed into houses and hotels. To admire the scenery, nothing like a hot air balloon trip.

Cornwall, England

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The mining of tin mines played a significant role in the Cornish economy. If they are closed today, the abandoned miners' houses give visitors the opportunity to discover the region's rich historical past along the steep coastline.

Palenque, Mexico

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Pass pyramids to the temples of the ancient Mayan civilization and be transported into the Indiana Jones universe exploring the ruins and relics of this historic city.

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

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Symbolizing the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is a perfect representation of nature to its ground state. With a little luck, you will see one of the lunar rainbows that occur between April and August, during the three days surrounding the full moon.

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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Alaska's most famous tide is in the Turnagain Arm Estuary, near Anchorage. At this point, where the temperature rarely exceeds 4 ° C, the waves can easily reach three meters high. It is also a destination of choice for belugas and seals.

Carlsbad Caves National Park, New Mexico, United States

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With 119 known caves, this national park beneath the surface of New Mexico could be seen as a parallel universe. The surprising rock formations visible inside are due to the dissolution of limestone by sulfuric acid.

Great Barrier Reef, Australia

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In the eyes of nature lovers, no place is closer to paradise than the Great Barrier Reef. With more than 3,000 reef systems and many tropical islands, this place offers visitors the opportunity to see marine life like never before, whether you're snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, whale watching or anything else.

Thrihnukagigur Volcano, Iceland

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For extreme adventure buffs, the Thrihnukagigur volcano in Iceland can be visited. Open to the public from mid-June to mid-July, it offers a downhill course 120 meters deep. Okay, he's been sleeping for 4000 years, but still ...

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Aurora borealis, Norway, and - Anchorage, Alaska, United States, are my favourite, out of this world, Thx for sharing