Few people love traveling. Someone prefers to spend their holidays on a warm beach under the gentle rays of the sun, while others decide to go to a country rich in history and amazing sights. Going into the country, tourists already imagine how they will admire the unique objects of architecture and art, which they have been dreaming about for a long time. Unfortunately, it often happens that the sights are not as beautiful as they are described. The advertised creations of humanity do not rarely leave behind not the best impression. This article will tell you about which famous sights most often disappoint tourists.
Manneken Pis in Brussels
The famous Brussels figurine located at the intersection of two main streets. The main problem is that the figure is very small, and in this case, size does matter.
Since the height of the Manneken Pis is only 61 centimeters, it is very difficult to consider, given the huge crowd of tourists from around the world. In addition, in such a crowd deftly wielding a lot of pickpockets, so that the impression of viewing the sculpture can deteriorate even more.
Topkapi Palace in Istanbul
Turkey is one of the most popular resorts in the world. The sights of the country are advertised as well as the beaches, so every year people who want to see these eastern wonders become more and more. The famous Turkish palace, where the sultans used to live, offers a fascinating walk through the rooms of the building for a very high price. Impressed tourists, having listened to fairy tales, after forty minutes go absolutely disappointed. The main attraction of the palace is a magnificent mosaic, which is also present in many other castles, although the entrance to them is several times cheaper.
Stonehenge in the UK
Alien heritage, the secret in the heart of Europe - each pile of cobblestones calls in its own way. Despite the fact that Stonehenge looks mystically and invitingly, the tour greatly disappoints tourists. First, people who are not interested in history and archeology will find a pile of stones uninteresting. Secondly, during a visit to Stonehenge to touch the stones and touch them is prohibited, because the administration is afraid of theft. Thirdly, in the allowed time to visit a mysterious place there is going to a huge number of tourists, so it is extremely difficult to inspect something.
Photos of Stonehenge on the Internet is an excellent job for photographers in photoshop. In fact, there is no such beautiful blue sky, bright green grass, and in general, the landscape looks quite boring.
Mona Lisa in Paris
Probably, there is no person who would not hear about the painting Mona Lisa. This masterpiece is located in the Louvre, where almost all travelers tend to get, mainly because of the picture. The picture, which depicts a woman with a mysterious smile, beckons to him.
Tourists, having stood in a queue a lot of time in the museum, remain disappointed. According to them, the picture should be bigger, but less people. If it were so, then maybe they could appreciate the picture.
Bangkok Floating Market
The famous floating market in Bangkok is unique and unique in its own way. In any case, the person who organizes the excursions will say so. However, no one warns that the market is also quite dangerous. Local traders for the sake of demonstrating their skills very often do not pay attention to collisions with other boats. All this leads to injuries not only to competitors, but also to tourists.
In addition, it is worth remembering that Asian food is very different from European cuisine, so not every stomach can overpower it. Some tourists shudder at the mere recollection of this place, so it’s worth considering before embarking on such an exciting journey.
Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong
Sticky merchants, petty crooks and a small Bruce Lee figurine are exactly what tourists do not expect from a publicized place. To find a figure of a famous actor, singer or athlete is extremely difficult, although any local one will certainly help with this, naturally not for free. Among other things, it is worth remembering that souvenirs sold on the street are made in China, which means that you cannot expect excellent quality.
Buckingham Palace in London
Hearing the word "palace", most people begin to imagine in their imagination luxurious furnishings, a wonderful park and portraits of famous kings. In reality, very often everything turns out differently. So, you can see Buckingham Palace only from afar because of the fence. Inside, tourists are naturally not allowed, so tourists have to be content with little. Instead of the palace, you can visit the Tower, rich in treasures and secrets. This is a really exciting tour.
Angel of the North in Gateshead
The largest image of an angel in the world is a sculpture called "Angel of the North", created by Anthony Gormley. The British claim that the angel is nothing interesting, moreover, they call him a terrible freak.
Indeed, the only thing that sculpture can boast of is its size, but it does not represent any artistic value. What can we say about fiberglass wings, which should create a sense of embrace.
Little Mermaid in Copenhagen
The symbol of pure and sincere love loses all its beauty because of the place where the sculpture is located. Every child, and even an adult, who watched the incredibly Disney cartoon about the little mermaid, wants to see a beautiful little mermaid off the coast. The little mermaid from Copenhagen is surrounded by far from pure and fabulous views, therefore, at the sight of the sculpture, the view immediately deteriorates. Tourists claim that the monument is long overdue to move to another place, so that small children and couples in love can quietly admire them.
Medina Marrakech in Morocco
Poverty, dirt, noise and bustle - these are the main characteristics of the famous Medina in Morocco. This old part of the city is absolutely devoid of the romance and beauty that is attributed to it.
And yet there is a place in Medina, which is worth a visit. In this case, we are talking about the square Jema el Fna, listed in UNESCO.
