20 real-life places that look like they came out of fairy tales

These places and landscapes seem to have come out of fairy tales and stories of our childhood, it's hard to believe in their existence, but they exist in reality! Well, shall we plunge into a fairy tale?

Mont Saint-Michel Castle, France

Mont Saint-Michel Castle is one of the most popular attractions in France, striking with its unusual and literally fabulous view! After all, a monastery on a rock sticking out of the water abyss just can't help but look stunning.

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle is a treasure of the Alps and the most recognizable castle in the world. When you first look at this castle, it seems that someone has forgotten their toy here — the ivory towers of Neuschwanstein seem so unreal, floating against a background of dark green fir trees. Although if you get closer— the feeling of fabulousness is unlikely to let go, because hundreds more little things will become visible that completely do not fit into the reality of the Alpine slopes.

Wisteria Tunnel

This tunnel is located in the Kawachi Fuji Flower Garden, Japan. Being in it, you plunge into a truly unreal atmosphere! At different times of the year and depending on the lighting, it is painted in different colors.

The landscape of Denxia

Tourists from all over the world come to Gansu Province, China to admire the unusual landscape. The main attraction here is the unique mountainous terrain, called the "landscape of Denxia".

Dark Alley in Ireland

These beautiful beech trees, about 300 years old, grow near the village of Armoy in County Antrim Northern Ireland. Because of the closely intertwining branches of beeches, the locals called the tree tunnel "Dark Hedges" (Dark Hedges), which in Russian is more correct to say "Dark Alley".

Halong Bay

Halong Bay is one of the most popular places in Vietnam. Landscapes are stunning and create the impression of unreality of what is happening.

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Scotland

Scotland's most photogenic railway bridge is known far beyond the UK. Fans of books and films about the wizard Harry Potter associate this viaduct primarily with the Hogwarts Express. After all, the famous train in the movie "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" passed through it.

Batu Caves, Malaysia

The Batu cave system is a place of pilgrimage for thousands of Hindus. The complex consists of several cave halls turned into temples. The famous staircase of 272 steps leads to the main Temple cave (Temple Cave), which every pilgrim must climb. Some do it on their knees or even crawling.

St. Basil's Cathedral, Russia

The description, I think, is unnecessary. Painted in fabulous colors, the cathedral on Red Square gives the impression of a fairy-tale palace, hundreds of thousands of tourists come to Red Square for a photo of this cathedral.

Cave of Giant Crystals

An underground world full of wonders! These amazing caves, called the Caves of Crystals (Cueva de los Cristales), are located in the Mexican desert at a depth of 300 meters.

These formations were created by nature for several million years.

Colmar, France

Colmar is a picturesque Alsatian city, with beautifully preserved old quarters that immerse you in the Middle Ages. The city has a huge number of delightfully beautiful buildings that were built in the Middle Ages and during the Renaissance.

Pamukkale, Turkey

The waterfall is known for its beautiful white slopes, it is one of the geological wonders of Turkey. Thermal springs gushing from the mountain for many hundreds of years have formed beautiful terraces with reservoirs of different depths.

Palace of Versailles, France

Versailles — this name is associated all over the world with the idea of the most significant and magnificent palace erected by the will of one monarch.

This is probably the most famous palace and park complex with beautiful gardens and interior decoration.

Taj Mahal, India

What could be more fabulous than the Taj Mahal. This is the first association that arises when mentioning oriental fairy tales.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Angkor Wat is the main goal of 99.9% of all tourists coming to Cambodia. The largest temple complex on the planet and one of the most beautiful creations of mankind in its entire history.

Paro Lakhang Temple, Bhutan

Paro Lakhang, also known as Tiger's Den— is a famous Buddhist monastery located on a cliff at the top of the Paro Valley in Bhutan. Often being in clouds and fog leaves unforgettable, mystical impressions.

Peles Castle, Romania

The chic Pelesh Castle has found its haven on the banks of the mountain river of the same name, near the city of Sinai. The castle seems magical, as if descended from fairy-tale pages, and the general mysterious atmosphere is complemented by a dense forest with birdsong and the rustle of leaves of trees.

Zhangjiajie Park, China

The Chinese Zhangjiajie Park has long gained popularity among tourists. Firstly, it is here, among the Wulingyuan rocks, which inspired James Cameron to create the "flying mountains" in the movie "Avatar", that Tianmen Mountain is located, and in it is the legendary Heavenly Gate Cave.

Petra, Jordan

Starred in dozens of films, the famous Peter's Temple, carved into the rock. What could be more mystical and mysterious?

Baobab Alley, Madagascar

The Baobab Alley is located on a dirt road between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region of western Madagascar. The stunning landscape attracts travelers from all over the world, making it one of the most visited places in the region.