Our vast planet is filled with wonderful scenic spots. There are about 300 countries and about 2000 nationalities in the world, each of which has its own language, customs and traditions. Unfortunately, in order to see the sights of all countries in the world, the whole life is not enough. But, nevertheless, today there is an opportunity to visit at least several countries and get acquainted with the traditions of various nationalities.
All countries of the world can be basically classified into the following categories: European countries, countries with a unique nature or exotic way of life, countries - heirs of great civilizations and countries of Russia and the CIS.
European countries
Europe has been a popular and prestigious destination for many years. This is primarily due to the fact that Europe is replete with sights and is very rich in excursions. Also, the states on the territory of Europe are small and located at a relatively close distance from each other, which allows tourists to visit several countries at once in one trip and get acquainted with the culture of different nations.
The list of interesting countries to visit is rightfully headed by France, which can satisfy the needs of even the most discerning tourist. The best restaurants and wines, famous architectural and art exhibitions, historical museums, mysterious castles and even a ski resort - as they say, France has it all! In the famous capital - Paris, it is worth visiting such historical places as the Louvre and the Center Pompidou, museums d'Orsay, Rodin, Picasso. It is also worth visiting the Ile de la Cité to see with your own eyes the Champs Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral, visit the museums of Grevin wax figures and Fragonard perfume.
In France, you should definitely visit Versailles, the Loire castles, the Vaux-le-Vicomte castle. It will also be interesting to see the Russian cemetery, the Sainte-Genevieve-des-Bois cemetery, Chartres, Rouen. For entertainment, adults should visit the Lido cabaret, Crazy Horse and, of course, Moulin Rouge. Children should be shown such French parks as Disneyland, France in Miniature, Asterix and Futuroscope.
Italy is also a very popular destination for tourists from all over the world, due to the historical and cultural heritage of its cities. It is worth visiting the resort of Rimini, the attractions of which attract tourists from all over the world. This is the castle of Sismonodo, and the temple of Malatesta, and the building of the City Council (1204), and the mayor's palace (1330), and the Arc de Triomphe (27 BC), and the "House of the Surgeon" (2-3 centuries AD). It will also be interesting to visit Rome (the capital of Italy), Florence, Venice, Milan, Naples.
Spain combines a chic coastline, a rich sightseeing experience and a rich flavor. It is worth visiting such large and popular cities as Madrid, Seville, Granada, Barcelona, Bilbao, Cordoba, Santiago de Compostela. Excursion routes such as Montserrat, Torresiudad Monastery, Saint Pilar Monastery should be given special attention.
Countries - heirs of great civilizations
The next, no less popular destination for tourists, are the countries - heirs of great civilizations. These usually include India, Mexico, Israel, Egypt, etc. In India, for example, it is worth visiting the state of Rajasthan, which is famous for its ancient fortresses and military history. It is worth visiting the "Blue City" Jodhpur, "White City" Udaipur, seeing the "Land of Death" desert, be sure to visit the city of Orchha, which houses the Raja Mahal palace, tombs and temples, the five-story palace of the Great Mogul - Jahangir Mahal. Also very interesting is Varansi - the holy city, which houses the Jain temple of Sriyansanth, the Vishvanath, Manmandir, Annapurna temples, the stone column and the Dharmarajika stupa, the Damekh stupa at the site of the first worship of the Buddha. Travel to nature reserves, jungle and spice plantations, as well as sailing on "houseboats" on the lagoons await in Kerala.
Mexico includes great beach and recreational resorts and a rich history of sightseeing itineraries. When visiting Mexico, be sure to try to visit Palenque - the famous Mayan city, Cholula, where there are the ruins of the "pyramid - matryoshka", which is lined with huge stone slabs. Teotiukan also deserves the attention of tourists, as well as Taxco, a picturesque city - a monument of world culture.
Israel boasts excellent service, both in resorts and on sightseeing routes. Worth visiting: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Ashdod, Safed, Tel Aviv, Hebron, Nazareth. It is worth seeing such sights as the Orthodox Church of the Archangel Gabriel, the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation, the Sepphoris National Park, the ancient Jewish city of Tsippori with the Crusader fortress, the Church of the Nativity of Christ with the grotto of Christ, the cell and the tomb of St. Jerome, the Great Synagogue of Haifa, the Catholic monastery of the Carmelite Order, the cave Elijah the Prophet and the Baha'i Temple, etc.
While on vacation in Egypt, it is worth seeing the temples of Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, the Sphinx and the pyramids, the Ras Mohammed National Reserve, the Egyptian oases.
Countries - with an exotic way of life
The next destination for tourists can be countries with an exotic way of life, such as Algeria, China, Japan, Morocco, etc. It is worth visiting in Algeria: Oran, Constantine, Annaba, Setif, Tamanrasset, Batna and worth seeing: the Sahara Desert, Kabyle Mountains, the tomb of Saint Sidi Abderrahman and the Jemaa al-Jadid mosque, the Santa Cruz citadel and the Great Mosque, the tomb of the Islamic conqueror of North Africa Okba ibn Nafaa.
China has about 100 cultural and historical cities, and 750 unique cultural monuments. It is worth seeing numerous archaeological excavations in the Gobi and Taklamakan deserts, ginseng farms in Qinghai province, numerous monasteries, climbing bases on the eastern slopes of the Himalayas and Karakorum, Dunhuang caves and, of course, the Great Wall of China.
Another interesting destination for tourists are countries with unique nature, such as New Zealand, Rwanda, Indonesia, Brazil, etc. New Zealand has beaches, forests, lakes, mountains and glaciers. Rwanda is called "the land of a thousand hills", the year-round mild climate contributes to the rapid development of tourist destinations. In Indonesia, tourists can combine beach and outdoor activities, historical excursions and hikes of high difficulty. Golden beaches, the Amazon Jungle and the world famous carnival are all worth seeing with your own eyes in Brazil.
Countries of Russia and CIS
Traveling around Russia, which has a huge number of historical and cultural attractions, unique natural resources, beach and mountain resorts, can also be very interesting.
