If you talk to travelers, they will probably say that their favorite city is Rome or Paris, but none of the ones that figure in this ranking.
Since only the Guinness Book of Records and local residents know about these places. At the same time, they are so amazing that they can be safely included in the list of plans “What places are worth visiting in life.” OBOZREVATEL collected the top 5 of the most stunning cities that will make you believe in magic.
1. Tromsø, northern Norway
From the end of May to the end of July, an endless day reigns here. The inhabitants of Tromsø at this time wake up and fall asleep in the sunlight. They even have a saying “Live when you wake up”, which means that it makes no sense to make a daily routine. Remember how in the tale of Korney Chukovsky, the crocodile swallowed the sun? You can find yourself in this work simply by visiting this city in winter, namely between December and February. During these months the sun does not rise over Tromsø at all. Instead, you can enjoy the Northern Lights every day.
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2. Rjukan, southern Norway
This town of 3300 inhabitants is located in a valley between two huge mountains, so the sun does not get there. The locals built three huge “solar” mirrors here and installed them on the rocks to reflect the light. The spectacle is very exciting: the sun thus hits only the center of the square, creating the illusion of a spotlight on the center of the city. The rest of the “scene” is in the shadows.
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3. Greater Newfoundland Bank, Canada
The town off the island of Newfoundland is known as the most foggy place in the world. The cold Labrador Current and the warm Gulf Stream intersect on a vast shelf in the Atlantic Ocean near the island. As a result, the coastal town is covered in dense fog for most of the year.
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4. Village Mounsinram, India
This place is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the wettest place on the planet. All the moisture that accumulates in the Bay of Bengal ends up in this village. It receives 11,871 millimeters of precipitation per year. Moreover, there is an incessant downpour in Mounsinram every day.
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5. White Sands State Reserve (White Sands), USA
This American National Park in the state of New Mexico in the States is the brightest place on our planet. Thanks to the crystals of gypsum that are reflective of sunlight, this place has become one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. In addition, the desert is located at an altitude of 1.2 km above sea level, which provides brighter daytime sunshine.
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