Tag: Park

Lake Dzia Landze (sometimes written as Dzialandzé) is a beautiful freshwater crater lake located in the mountainous interior of Anjouan, the second-largest island in the Union of the Comoros. Nestled…

Mount Ntringui is the highest peak on the island of Anjouan, the second largest and most populous island in the Union of the Comoros. Reaching an elevation of 1,595 meters…

Lac Niamawi, also known as Lac Salé (“Salt Lake”), is a small but stunningly beautiful saltwater crater lake located on the northern coast of Grande Comore, the largest island in…

Kokhi Navruz (Кохи Наврӯз, or Navruz Palace) is a magnificent and opulent cultural and entertainment center in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. While its name translates to “Palace of Navruz”…

The Khujand Fortress is one of the most ancient and historically significant fortifications in Central Asia, serving as the heart and origin of the city of Khujand, Tajikistan’s second-largest city….

Karakul, or “Black Lake” in the Turkic languages, is a vast and stunningly beautiful high-altitude lake located in the stark, desolate landscape of the Eastern Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan. It…

Lake Sarez (Сарез кӯл) is a vast, stunningly beautiful, and profoundly dangerous alpine lake located deep within the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan. Often called the “Sleeping Dragon,” this gem of…

The Fedchenko Glacier (now officially named the Vanch-Yakh Glacier) is a colossal and magnificent valley glacier located in the heart of the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan. It is a true…

The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi is a vast and magnificent, yet unfinished, mausoleum in the city of Turkestan in southern Kazakhstan. Commissioned in 1389 by the great Central Asian…

Yazevoye Lake (Язевое озеро), also known as Karakol (“Black Lake”), is a stunning and remote alpine lake located deep within the Katon-Karagay National Park in the Kazakh Altai mountains. This…

The Singing Barkhan (or Singing Dune) is a massive and mysterious sand dune located in the Altyn-Emel National Park in southeastern Kazakhstan. This remarkable natural phenomenon is a giant crescent-shaped…

Shaitankol (Шайтанкөл), which translates to “Devil’s Lake,” is a small, mysterious, and beautiful mountain lake located in the Karkaraly National Park in central Kazakhstan. Nestled amidst a landscape of weathered…

The Bektau-Ata Tract is a stunning and otherworldly mountain oasis that rises dramatically from the flat, arid steppe of central Kazakhstan. This unique natural monument is an un-erupted volcano, a…

The Kolsai Lakes (Көлсай көлдері, Kólsаı kolderi) are a breathtaking system of three alpine lakes nestled in the northern Tian Shan mountains of southeastern Kazakhstan. Often referred to as the…

Lake Kaindy (Қайыңды көлі, Qaıyńdy kóli) is a stunning and surreal alpine lake located in the Tian Shan mountains of southeastern Kazakhstan. Its name translates to “landslide” or “birch tree…

Charyn Canyon (Шарын шатқалы, Sharyn shatqaly), often called the “Grand Canyon of Central Asia,” is a spectacular natural monument located in the vast, arid steppe of southeastern Kazakhstan. Carved over…

The Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center (Хан Шатыр, “Royal Marquee” or “King of Tents”) is a giant, transparent tent-like structure and one of the most iconic works of modern architecture in…

The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation (Бейбітшілік пен келісім сарайы), also known as the Pyramid of Peace and Accord, is a modern architectural marvel and a major landmark in Astana,…

The Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, commonly known as Panfilov Park, is a large and historic urban park located in the heart of Almaty, Kazakhstan. Established in the 1870s, the…

The Ascension Cathedral (Вознесенский собор), more famously known as Zenkov Cathedral, is a magnificent Russian Orthodox cathedral located in the green heart of Almaty, Kazakhstan. Completed in 1907, it is…

The Holy Church of Saint Lazarus (Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Λαζάρου), located in the heart of Larnaca, is one of the most important and revered spiritual sites in Cyprus. This magnificent…

Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa is a unique and historically significant church located in the heart of Kato Paphos. Its name means “Saint Kyriaki of the Golden City.” The church is a…

The Ayia Napa Monastery (Ιερά Μονή Αγίας Νάπας) is a historic and serene oasis located in the heart of the bustling tourist resort of Ayia Napa, Cyprus. Its name, “Ayia…

Adonis Baths is a popular and picturesque natural attraction located in a lush, green valley near Paphos, Cyprus. It is a place steeped in Greek mythology, centered around a small…

The Millomeri Waterfalls (also spelled Millomeris) are one of the highest and most beautiful natural waterfalls in Cyprus. Located deep within the Troodos Mountains, the water of the Kryos Potamos…

Fig Tree Bay is one of the most famous and beloved beaches in Cyprus, located in the popular tourist resort of Protaras. It consistently ranks among the best beaches not…

Nissi Beach is one of the most famous and popular beaches in Cyprus, located in the bustling resort town of Ayia Napa. Renowned for its stunning natural beauty, it features…

The Akamas Peninsula is a vast, rugged, and largely untouched wilderness located on the northwestern tip of Cyprus. It is one of the last remaining pristine coastal areas on the…

Aphrodite’s Rock, known in Greek as Petra tou Romiou (“The Rock of the Greek”), is one of the most famous and beautiful natural landmarks in Cyprus. Located on the island’s…

The Troodos Mountains are the largest mountain range in Cyprus, a vast and verdant expanse that forms the green heart of the island. Located in the central and western part…