Rakotzbrücke is often regarded as one of Germany’s most beautiful and bridges.
Its unique design creates the striking illusion of a perfect circle when mirrored in the water below, making it appear like an entrance to another realm.
Thread of surreal places you (probably) didn't know existed 🧵
1. Sverd i fjell, Norway
2. Derinkuyu underground city, Turkey
Extending to a depth of approximately 85 meters, it is large enough to have once sheltered up to 20,000 people, along with their livestock and food stores.
What could have pushed humans to build something like this thousands of years ago?
3. Castle of Vezio, Italy
The gardens of this castle overlooking Lake Como are adorned with chalk sculptures created by tourists each summer, which last until the snow wipes them.
The tradition ties to a legend of Queen Theodelinda, whose spirit is said to roam the castle.
One of the most beautiful cities in the world was founded 1604 years ago today - thread🧵
1. Venice at sunset
2. According to the Chronicon Altinate, one of the oldest sources on Venice's history, today marks the city's 1604th birthday.
Tradition links its founding to the dedication of San Giacomo church, said to have occurred at noon on 25 March 421.
3. The iconic capital of Italy's Veneto region is a unique city built on 127 islands connected by 472 bridges and a network of iconic canals, earning it the nickname "City of Bridges."
The name is derived from the Veneti people who inhabited the region by the 10th century BC.