10 Most Famous Ferris Wheels In The World

10 Most Famous Ferris Wheels In The World

They say life is about all the little ups and downs that make it worth living so WOW Travel decided to get aboard the 10 Most Famous Ferris Wheels in the World. Hop on! Tianjin Eye Ferris Wheel, Yongle Bridge, Tianjin, China 1 This 120-meter (394 ft) tall giant Ferris wheel is the only Ferris wheel in the world that was…

The World's 10 Most Beautiful Clocks

The World’s 10 Most Beautiful Clocks

Time is what we want most, but what we use worst. No matter how busy we are, we must always take a break to breathe and think about something else than work. Sometimes we need a beautiful, magnificent and extraordinary clock to tell us it is time to relax, travel and enjoy life. Telling time…

The 10 Most Impressive Walled Cities

The 10 Most Impressive Walled Cities

Defensive walls were built over the centuries to protect a city or settlement from potential aggressors. Beyond their defensive utility, many walls also had important symbolic functions, representing the status and independence of the communities they embraced. Nowadays these walls are UNESCO monuments visited by millions of people. These walls are silent witnesses of glorious…

10 Most Famous Statues In The World

10 Most Famous Statues In The World

Over many centuries, great artists have provided humanity with stunning statues, each having a story to tell. These statues are considered to be beautiful, distinctive and a symbol of different cultures and traditions, but most importantly they have educated, inspired and moved us for centuries and continue to influence our understanding of the world. Here are the Top…

World's Most Impressive Parliament Buildings

World’s Most Impressive Parliament Buildings

These impressive buildings are the offices of all public meetings and different parliamentary offices. however, government buildings play not only a role in the political life of a country, but they are historical monuments too and a perfect illustration of a country’s heritage. With a government’s deep pockets and motivated by pride and prestige, they are inherently symbolic…

10 Most Extraordinary Churches Of The World

10 Most Extraordinary Churches Of The World

Although religion is playing a less prominent role in civilization nowadays, churches, cathedrals and basilicas still play a very important role in the landscapes of most cities around the world. Some of the most beautiful and inspiring creations in the world are churches, and regardless of our religious beliefs and affiliation, anyone can appreciate churches…

10 Iconic Lighthouses Around The World

10 Iconic Lighthouses Around The World

Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. However, in ancient times hope was scarce. Travelers, conquerors, adventurers and sailors needed clear signs in order to cross the seas. Before the construction of seaports people were guided by fires on top of the hills near the coasts. This…

10 Amazing Artificial Islands Of The World

10 Amazing Artificial Islands Of The World

People have always imagined islands as paradisiac places, far from civilization, where people sit in front of turquoise-colored water and drink coconut water while cool sea breeze refreshes hit your face. Nowadays, islands are more than that. Men have created their own islands where they build empires, cities, multi-million dollar skyscrapers, luxurious hotels, floating airports…

Top 11 Highest Dams In The World

Top 11 Highest Dams In The World

With massive walls that often reach hundreds of feet high and hold in place trillions of gallons of water, dams are among the biggest, heaviest and most impressive structures made by human hands in the world. When Hoover Dam was finished in 1935 it was the tallest dam in the world. Since then, larger, taller and more…

8 Most Amazing Obelisks In The World

8 Most Amazing Obelisks In The World

An obelisk is a monumental tapering column carved from a single block of stone, with a square (or rectangular) cross-section and capped with a pointed top called a pyramiding. These were originally called “tekhenu” by the builders, the Ancient Egyptians. The Greeks who saw them used the Greek ‘obeliskos’ to describe them, and this word passed…

10 Incredible Ghost Towns Worth Visiting

10 Incredible Ghost Towns Worth Visiting

So, as it turns out, there is actually hundreds of ghost towns dotted around the globe, places that seem to have been forgotten by mankind and even time itself. Take a scroll down this collection of creepy, awe-inspiring 10 Incredible Ghost Towns Worth Visiting. Varosha, Cyprus 1 Before the division of Cyprus in 1974, Varosha – a…

The World's 20 Weirdest Skyscrapers

The World’s 20 Weirdest Skyscrapers

Today, we present to you a collection of buildings that have a quite unusual and bizarre appearance. From the ‘Elephant Building’ to the ‘Cell Phone Building’, this collection of The World’s 20 Weirdest Skyscrapers will certainly open your eyes. They are not only wonders of design but have also become a landmark in their countries. Fuji Tower, Tokyo…

15 Most Beautiful Squares In Europe

15 Most Beautiful Squares In Europe

Central plazas and squares play a crucial role in successful urban areas. They are serving an important purpose as a social and commercial meeting place, a place where impromptu gatherings, people watching and even, political discourse all naturally intersect. Europe is famous for its rich history, its architecture, as well as its beautiful squares and almost every…

World's 10 Tallest Skyscrapers

World’s 10 Tallest Skyscrapers

Since the dawn of history, men have tried to reach for the sky, or so we read in the famous myth of the Tower of Babel. Tall buildings have existed for hundreds of years, but during the 20th century, they reached new heights when skyscrapers began to pop up around the world. Men have used…