THE MOST SPECTACULAR SHIPWRECK

The United Nations reports that the estimated number of shipwrecks that are located on the ocean floor is about 3 million. But the old wrecked ships can also be found on deserted beaches, coral reefs in the middle of the ocean, uninhabited islands and other remote locations. In this collection you will see the most spectacular wrecks among those that can be contemplated at the surface

1. Ship Dimitrios, Greece

Dimitrios crashed in a picturesque location, its rusted remains of the rest on the rugged sandy beach off the coast of Greece. According to rumors, the ship was used for transportation of contraband cigarettes from Turkey to Italy

2. Ship SS Ayrfield

Ayrfield SS was an ordinary steam ship - collier length 80 meters. The ship was built in the UK in 1911 and in 1912 sailed to Sydney. The ship was used for transporting supplies to US troops during the Second World War. History does not exactly what happened to the ship, but most likely he was just abandoned and run

3. Eduard Bohlen, Namibia

ship Eduard Bohlen ran aground off the coast of Namibia, September 5, 1909. At present, the sea has retreated, and the remains of a ship buried in the sand about half a kilometer from the shoreline

4. Unknown ship at Villa Nova de Milfontes, Portugal

beautiful beach at Villa Nova de Milfontes in Portugal wrecked tug boat. According to local residents, the Dutch ship was aground hiding from the Coast Guard during transport contraband

5. Panakiotis Zakynthos

wreck Panakiotis are on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, on the Greek island of Zakynthos - the southernmost of the Ionian Islands

6. "Family Express" in the Turks and Caicos

This rusty ship got stuck in a sandbank in Turks and Caicos Islands a long time ago. For tourists here arranged special ladders on which anyone can climb the ship and explore it

7. Luliya, Egypt

Luliya - Panamanian freighter built in Sweden in early 1952 and is stranded on a reef off the coast of Egypt, 29 September 1981. Several days later, the team left the ship safely, which to this day is located on the site of his crash

8. warship Murmansk, Norway

battleship "Murmansk" length of 200 meters and belonging to the Russian fleet ran aground in 1994 off the coast of Norway. Now the ship is a local landmark attracting tourists

9. Shipwreck on the River Suriname

This sailing ship was built in 1911 and a few years later wrecked the port "Amsterdam" in Suriname. The photo was taken in 2008

10. Protector, Australia

Ship "Defender" was built back in 1884 in Australia to protect the coastline. In 1943, the Protector was requisitioned by the US Army, and on the way to New Guinea suffered in a clash with the enemy, and was abandoned

11. Ship "World Discoverer", Solomon Islands

Hidden in a remote bay of the Solomon Islands, the cruise ship "World Discoverer" lying on its side and slowly rusting. Built in 1974, the ship 25 years faithfully served their masters. In April 2000, the ship encountered uncharted reef near the Solomon Islands. The captain gave the signal for help and all the passengers were rescued and transported by boat to the shore, where the rest and still

12. Ship "Olympia" in Greek

shipwreck It happened in a small bay on the Greek island Leaver Amorgos. Olympia vessel ran aground in 1979, there were no casualties

13. Ship "Gallant Lady", the Bahamas

once magnificent "Gallant Lady" is now rusted and peacefully leans on a rocky shore in the paradise of the southern North Bimini in the Bahamas

14. The ship Maheno, Australia

At Fraser Island in Australia have been many shipwrecks, but the most famous is the Maheno ship. Built in 1905, it was one of the first ships to the turbine, and made ​​regular routes between Sydney and Oklednom. During the First World War, it reclassified into a floating hospital, after which he served in the Mediterranean and Red seas. The ship has seen a lot, but was killed in a massive storm that tossed him ashore Fraser

15. Cabo de Santa Maria, Cape Verde

Cabo de Santa Maria - a cargo ship was destroyed in 1968 on the island of Boa Vista, Cape Verde. Now the remains of the ship are a symbol of Boavista and Cape Verde, a source of inspiration for artists and tourists. Visit the shipwreck is an integral part of any tour of Boavista

16. The ship "America", Canary Islands, Spain America ocean liner was built in 1940. After a long and successful career was wrecked off the coast of Fueteventura in 1994 and was not subject to restoration. In April 2007, the starboard finally cracked and both the ship crashed into the water. At the moment, only a few meters of housing are seen above the sea level

THE MOST AMAZING AIRPORTS WORLDWIDE

The most amazing airports worldwide

Every year, devotees visit the best air travel, airport friendly with high bandwidth. While most appreciate them for quick turns and traveling light, other impressive bold architectural solutions, rooms with trendy interior and art installations. We offer airport with the most impressive design, of which just did not want to leave.
 

His first impression of the place of destination, tourists begin to form from the moment of arrival at the airport. That is why many cities are investing billions of dollars in reconstruction and reorganization of terminals. Competition between the cosmopolitan centers of the world rather tense, and everyone tries to outdo the other, establishing swimming pool on the roof of the terminal, organizing ogre


Airport Wellington in New Zealand
 

List of airports in the world the most amazing start with the strangest of them. Several years ago, the airport of Wellington was a simple construction of metal and glass, which had nothing to do, nothing to see. In 2003, the terminal installed a huge figure of Gollum from the trilogy "The Lord of the Rings." After 8 years, built a new terminal "The Rock" with amazing fantastic design.Barajas Airport, Madrid In addition, the possibility that the throughput Barajas airport is 70 million passengers, it boasts the largest terminal area of 760,000 square meters, the design of which is owned by Antonio Lamela and Richard Rogers. At the airport, decorated predominantly in shades of yellow, there are metal sculptures and structures. The purpose of this design was to help passengers avoid stress by soft lighting, glass panels instead of walls and numerous domes on the roof, allowing the natural light in the room. If someone is bored while waiting for his flight, he can pass spa treatments, visit art exhibitions or shops with original Spanish goods directly in the terminal. Changi Airport in Singapore, Singapore - a place to perfect architecture and thoughtful design details. The best airport in the world, Changi, boasts a garden with butterflies, five-meter "green wall", a rooftop swimming pool, recreation and botanical gardens. Walking through the immaculate rooms, passengers feel thanks to designers for care. Airports do not have to impress and amaze imagination in the few hours that passengers can spend in it, but the Singapore Airport has surpassed all expectations. Incheon Airport in Seoul, Seoul in the past received many awards for his numerous achievements and innovations in the field of engineering.Incheon Airport has always been considered the world's leading airports in quality services and facilities provided. The airport building is in the shape of a typical Korean home. The terminal is a casino, an ice rink, spa and sauna, a restaurant with a wide choice of dishes and cuisines, including Chinese, Japanese and Western. Passengers at the airport have the opportunity during lunch or snack to enjoy panoramic views of the airfield with a bird's-eye view. King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah If customs, luggage and other standard services are air-conditioned and spacious room, most of the King Abdulaziz Airport is under huge, in the form of a tent roof from designer Horst Berger. The proximity of the city of Jeddah to the place of pilgrimage for Muslims, Mecca, some terminals specially equipped with everything for the comfort of pilgrims who come here every year. Gorgeous roof-tent concept and location outdoors become the criteria for allocating airport several awards for its special design, through which passengers are in a comfortable environment, breathe fresh air, despite the desert heat. Hong Kong International Airport Located on the edge of the ocean among the small group of tropical islands, Airport Hong Kong is not only a magnificent structure, but also has an amazing and breathtaking views that admire passengers during boarding. This is one of the most congested airports in the world, however, provides high-quality services and amenities, including food services. The building has a cockpit simulator, where you can feel like a real pilot and take a virtual land, as well as a huge cinema IMAX. In addition, in the heart of Hong Kong has a separate terminal, where passengers can go through all kinds of control before boarding the train. Menara Airport in Marrakechcombination of modernism and traditional Islamic architecture and magnificent views explain why it is necessary to visit the airport. Designed design firm Morocco-based E2A it looks like a giant honeycomb white. Through innovative design inside the airport is pleasantly cool, and passengers feel comfortable. 72 are located on the roof photovoltaic pyramid that generate energy and make the airport is not only attractive, but also practical. Airport in Helsinki, Finavia Finnish airport in Helsinki is one of the most congested airports in the country, it serves 15 million passengers a year. In addition, it is known that in its buildings held art exhibitions, public media. Hall of terminal looks as if from an episode of "Jetson", due to its monochrome design that includes accommodation in a room chairs in the form of eggs. In terminals exhibitions, show movies. There is also a sun terrace and a relaxation area. You can walk to all terminals and enjoy the best sculptures of the country. O'Hare Airport, Chicago One of the crowded US airports, O'Hare in Chicago, you can admire the colorful light installations on the way from one terminal to another.Every second color changing installations, and the light turns on and off at the right place at some point. The airport is big, so for ease of movement passengers enjoy monorail transport. At the airport, you can do yoga, sauna, gym and steam room at the Hilton Hotel. Beijing International Airport Beijing Capital Airport consists of the largest buildings in the world. The highlight is the terminal №3, which has a length of about 3 km and is built in the form of a dragon design company Fosters + Partners. The roof of the terminal mesh that allows sunlight to penetrate through the glass of traditional Chinese colors red and yellow. On the roof of the terminal is a lush garden area of 28, 000 square meters, which can be seen from the plane during landing.

Greenland - a country of icebergs

Travel to Greenland in Denmark began and ended in Iceland. After spending two days in Copenhagen, flew by plane to Greenland, where boarded the cruise ship "Fram" Company "H u rtigruten ". Swimming around Greenland accompanied by daily landings, which usually took place on boats such as "Zodiac". Eight days on familiarity with Greenland, two days to cross the Denmark Strait - Strait between Greenland and Iceland. Begin our new journey - this time on the amazing country of icebergs and colors - Greenland.

In Greenland glaciers are born simply colossal proportions, and then they give rise to a huge iceberg that ply the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

  

In the summer of huge blocks of ice form a true natural works of art - ice sculptures. When a huge ice cliff passing ships or boats she admires and simultaneously frightening. From coast to look at this beauty much quieter ... :)

Depending on the density of ice and weather conditions, icebergs acquire a different color from blue-black to turquoise and transparent as glass.

  

The locals are mainly engaged in fishing, and hunting sea lions and seals, an important role once played and whaling. The town is located in a very beautiful and unusual location at the foot of the basalt mountains.

   

See "skyscraper" on the far shore? As you already know - it's icebergs, mirages.

 Alpine chickweed.

All the colors are absolutely real.

Little House harp oligarch

With windows.

 

Greenlandic sunset

Whitens lone iceberg

Face of Bigfoot

Icy flames

Ilulissat Aysford (Ice Fjord) - is one of the most beautiful places in Greenland. Fjord glacier formed Sermeq Kudzhallek (150 m in width and a length of 5 km). Outside of Antarctica is the most powerful glacier. Before 1 July 2009 the Danish was one of the two official languages ​​of Greenland (second - Greenland). On July 1, 2009 Greenlandic became the sole official language of the autonomous region, although most of the items in a single university read in Danish.

Monument miraculous

Summer in Greenland. Who would have thought that the Greenland ice-covered here is a colorful summer.

 Ilulissat Aysford - 2

Sun and aysberg.Kogda iceberg falls in love with golden sun, hot ring hugs him every day. He dawn with its sun meets all the love he sends up And happiness is stronger only when the sun shines its beam is directed at the cold heart of it only touches the ocean sunset a farewell love smile Promising new meeting Leaving him alone and love this iceberg melts in your bowels heat is skipped and the supreme bliss of dreams to transform one would be rain and shed next to his beloved valley Watering him down to earth happy and go down to the ground Let's favorite only once ... (author unknown)

 

Rovnenko cut ...) Yes, like a butter knife!)

Ilulissat Aysford - 3

Sermitsiaq (1210 m) - the mountain to the north-east of Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. It is located on the island of the same name in Nuup Kangerlua fjord. According brochures, with its peaks seen almost the entire city. But, as we see, it is not always possible. Although, I must say that the fog cleared quickly enough.

Ice grotto

Qooroq Icefjord. This fjord is not happy with the weather sunshine and blue skies. But for icebergs is no bad weather - they are beautiful and the rain and the sun.

Miracle Yudo fish-whale

Ilulissat Aysford - 4

 

slavado Iceberg closeup