On the northern slopes of Elbrus, at an altitude of 3200 meters, there is an amazing place - the Valley of Stone Mushrooms. This attraction is perhaps one of the most famous in the vicinity of Mount Elbrus. Stone mushrooms are about twenty rock sculptures created by nature. They resemble real forest mushrooms, such as boletus, russula and boletus.
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The Dragon's Lair, or Stone Grotto, is located in the Teriberka natural park on the shores of the Barents Sea. This cave attracts tourists with its unusual rock relief, which really resembles a dragon’s “lair”. According to local lore, the round stones scattered along the bottom of the cave are called "dragon eggs", hinting at the presence of anima
Teribersky Falls, flowing into the Barents Sea, is one of the most outstanding natural attractions in the area. It originates in the Small Batarei Lake and forms a small stream that falls from a great height, forming a stunning waterfall. Depending on the level of filling of the lake, the power of the waterfall can vary from stormy and full-flowing
The Batareisky waterfall, flowing into the Barents Sea, is one of the most wonderful natural attractions of Teriberka. Originating from Maly Batareiskoe Lake, it is a four-stage waterfall surrounded by harsh Arctic nature. In spring and summer, the waterfall is a powerful and stormy phenomenon when there is a lot of water in the lake, but in autum
Seven caves, or "Cave City", discovered on the banks of the Sinara River in the Kunashaksky district of the Chelyabinsk region, are new archaeological complexes consisting of ten caves. They were discovered by speleoarchaeologist Vladimir Yurin near the village of Ust-Karabolka, in the rocks near the Solyanoy Ford tract. The first complex, called
The Ai cliffs are a breathtaking and unique geological feature that represents unique natural beauty. This group of limestone rocks, located on the banks of the Ai River in the Republic of Bashkortostan, attracts attention with its majestic shapes and variety of color shades of the rocks. Large and Small prites, as two main ridges, form majestic v
Памятник природы, находящийся на Черновском (Димитровском) водохранилище (Оренбургская область, Илекский района). Достопримечательность представляет с собой высокий обрыв (максимальная высота около 18 метров), цвет пород которого состоит из ярко выраженных красного и бурого цветов. Основная порода, которой обусловлены отложения, - песчаник. Такая п
Природная достопримечательность - обнажение скальных пород, протянувшихся на несколько десятков метров. Памятник природы регионального значения расположен в Кувандыкском районе в двух километрах южнее от урочища Ишаново. Каменные ворота занесены в список охраняемых природных объектов Оренбургской области в 1996 году как геологический и геоморфологи
Хризолитовая скала, расположенная в Карагай-Губерлинском ущелье Кувандыкского района. По своей форме напоминает черепаху, поэтому и получила такое название. Своей причудливой форме скала обязана ветряной эрозии - многие столетия ветер и осадки воздействуют на скальные породы, придавая им необычные формы, напоминающие различных зверей и птиц. Многи
Водопад "Куперля" и природный карстовый мост являются одними из самых захватывающих достопримечательностей Башкирии, привлекающих миллионы туристов каждый год. Водопад расположен в национальном парке "Башкирия", выше по течению реки Нугуш. Он состоит из нескольких каскадов и ступеней, а самая высокая часть имеет высоту около 15 метров. Весной водо
Раньше здесь протекала река Сакмара,потом она нашла себе другое русло,а здесь появилось красивое и чистое озеро! Один его берег зарос ольшаником и кувшинками. А вот другой сногсшибательно красиво уходит в гору с удивительными открытыми камнями и эта гора называется Каменная... В ней можно увидеть окаменелые деревья,целые брёвна и множество диковинн
Геологическая достопримечательность Кваркенского района Оренбургской области, ботанический памятник природы. Представляет собой скальные образования высотой до 30 метров, состоящие в основном из известняковых пород. Материал скал очень податливый, со временем здесь образовались многочисленные воронки, в которых собирается и по долгу остается дождев
The Valley of Fairy Tales, also known as the Sand Hills, is a unique area of nature located between the Otklikny Ridge and Kruglitsa in the Bolshoi Taganay ridge. This place amazes with its beauty and diversity of natural formations. A special feature of the Valley of Fairy Tales is the presence of low-growing sub-alpine spruce forests, meadows wi
The Devil's Settlement is a mountain with a rock mass of the same name at the top, located in the northwestern part of the municipality of the Kyshtym urban district of the Chelyabinsk region of Russia. The rocks at the top are granite outcrops with weathering patterns and a complex of rock flora. It is a geomorphological, botanical and archaeologi
Antonova Rock is a majestic sheer cliff located on the territory of the Bashkiria National Park, 2 km from the village of Kutanovo, Burzyansky district, along the left bank of the Agidel River. This place is a popular holiday destination for both locals and tourists. A campsite called “Antonova Rock” is organized on the rock, where three types of
Sakaska Island is one of the most spectacular places on the Yumagus Reservoir. This mountain became an island after the reservoir filled and the water surrounded it. Previously, there was a village with the same name on this site. Sakaska Island is a unique place from where you can go to the famous Sumgan-Kutuk karst region, which is rich in numero
Shartash stone tents are one of the unique natural monuments in Yekaterinburg. Their history goes back a long way, and the area around the rocks has attracted people from different eras for centuries. The rocks, stretching for tens of meters along Lake Shartash, are the result of many years of exposure to natural forces. Their mattress-like shape,
Stolbichi is an impressive steep wall on the banks of the Volga, consisting of yellowish-gray flasks, formed in the Paleogene era. This natural landmark, divided into ten high towers, has a height of up to 50-55 meters and is a natural monument of federal significance. Stolbichi are located on the territory of the Shcherbakovsky natural park and s
Located in the Surovikinsky district, the hill known as the Surovikinsky stones is a unique natural phenomenon. These stones coming out of the ground cause a lot of controversy and speculation about their origin. Some believe that this is ordinary sandstone, which was brought by a glacier from Scandinavia, others suggest that these are the remains
The Seven Brothers Rocks in Bashkortostan are another example of mountain outcrops, whose appearance is inspired by the number of protruding rocks. This amazing place is located about 20 km from the city of Beloretsk and offers the opportunity to enjoy beautiful scenery and active recreation. Several large meadows are nestled under the rocks of th
The source "Griffin Taraval" is known for its unique nature and historical significance. Situated at the foot of an elevated cliff, it is a powerful stream of water breaking through a crevice of rocks. The water from this source is cold and clean, often used by tourists and travelers for drinking. The spring "Griffin Taraval" is especially popular
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