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Top 10 Of The Most Strangest Places To Live In

The most beautiful architectural masterpieces are often huge Real Estates where people live, but there is also an abundance of strange Real Estates where people live. They are these strange houses and edifices, which look more likely unique architectural masterpieces from the future. With glossy windows that cover all the facades or maybe buildings with inclined facades, or even giant buildings that stretch high in the air with a seemingly impossible construction - there are plenty of strange buildings around the world. On the other hand, some of the oldest houses for living are also famous for their unique shapes, forms and colours, especially if they are carved out of the rocks. In brief, take a look at the Top 10 of the most strangest places to live in, and place number one in this list is exactly a place with a series of houses that are built out of the solid rocks.


1. Kapadokya, Turkey
 


This place is a huge historical region right in the heart of Turkey and it stretches within mountain that feature an elevation of over 1,200 meters above sea level. This place is Kapadokya, which is famous for its numerous rock formations and ancient stone homes. Nearby the villages of Goreme and Urgur, for example, you can come across the endless vibrant horizon of mountains, as well as undeveloped hills that are dominated by giant cone rocks with sharp tops. They are the world-renowned fairy chimneys, but there are also rocks that are even more inspiring and breathtaking. The outskirts of Goreme feature a unique display of massive stones and vertical rocks that are dotted by dark holes. Once they were uses as windows and doors, because the area was a major monastic center and people lived in houses that are literally solid as rock, as well as well-preserved until today.

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2. The Roussanou Monastery, Greece



In central Greece you can explore a variety of ancient strange houses, but this time they are perched high on top of the solid rocks. Just north of the village of Kalampaka stretches the amazing Roussanou Monastery, which is a.k.a. Meteora. The area itself is famous for a series of caves and underground systems, where also lived people in the prehistoric times, but the Roussanou Monastery originates from the end of the medieval and it offers a quite more impressive panoramic pleasure for the eyes, especially during the crisp white winter. Then, the giant rock formations are topped by plenty of snow, while the beautiful historical constructions of the monastery are also snow-topped. And everything is situated at an elevation of over 500 meters, which offers a perfect fit to take countless flawless panoramic photos.

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3. Setenil De Las Bodegas



The southern portion of Spain is a real wonderland for history trip, as well as explore numerous historical villages with strange architectures and constructions. The village of Setenil De Las Bodegas is a truly tempting place to visit, thanks to an impressive prehistoric legacy. It is considered that the area was inhabited by ancient civilizations that lived in cliff dwellings even before 25,000 years, but presently, the "modern" buildings in Setenil De Las Bodegas are beautiful architectural masterpieces as well. Some of them originate even from the medieval and include clean white facades with windows and smooth rooftops. They are crossed by a network of tiny steep historical streets and even the balconies stretch above the streets. These beautiful old houses cover the both rocky banks of a river and so the scenery alters the yet beautiful historical atmosphere with a truly inspiring factor.

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4. Al Hajrah, Yemen   



In western Yemen is situated another fabulous ancient city with strange buildings - Al Hajrah. It is a small mountain village, while the ancient buildings with their numerous floors stretch high above the vertical rocky walls of the mountains. Thus they offer a unique panoramic illusion that the majestic mountains built by the nature are also finished by something quite more vibrant and dynamic, which is built by the human kind. Or, in a close proximity you can find the huge and capital city Sanaa, which features an enormous variety of old historical houses with strange facades and colours. The elevation is over 2,000 meters above sea level, while the gorgeous historical facades of the houses feature hundreds of different geometric shapes and details.

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5. Shanxi, China   



Shanxi Province in China is the next fabulous highlight in this list and, more exactly, one of the most famous historical landmarks - Hanging Monastery. This is a gigantic temple monastery, which is built along the vertical walls of a massive rock. Their panoramic vistas invite a unique sense of a mystery and captivation, especially when you imagine the vision of the ancient people when they built the monastery before nearly 1,500 years. They are these ancient civilizations that lived around the monastery, while the height is around 75 meters above the ground. The numerous monastery constructions include an abundance of architectural ornaments and well-distinctive constructions, while perhaps this was the best self-defending built monastery in the east.

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6. Matmata, Tunisia



Right in the middle of Tunisia, as well as at the edge of deserts and mountains stretches a small historic village, which also have lots of ancient secrets to explore. There, people live until today exactly like the ancient civilizations - deep underground. Indeed, it depends of your viewpoint, because the ancient houses of Matmata are actually giant interconnected pits that are excavated deep into the deserted hills. Maybe as a precaution for the powerful rays of the sunshine or the high temperatures, or maybe as defending trenches. Nevertheless, the village of Matmata is dotted by some of the most beautiful and strangest cave houses in the world.

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7. Vecchio Bridge, Florence   



Florence is one of the most beautiful historical towns in all over Italy, while nowadays you can reveal its true historical atmosphere only with a short impromptu trip along the banks of River Arno. There, you can spot the iconic Vecchio Bridge, which originates from the medieval and features a breathtaking stone construction. It is topped by a series of buildings and other house constructions, which include a bustling market. The tall arcaded "facades" of the bridge offer spectacular panoramic vistas, but the highest old stone constructions can make you lose any orientation of whether you stroll around the bridge or within the streets of the city.

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8. The Cube Houses, Rotterdam



Transport yourself in Downtown Rotterdam, where you can find the surrealist Cube Houses. They represent houses with a perfect cubic shape, which stand high above their massive pillars. This innovative design offers more space for the people walking in one of the most bustling cities in the Netherlands, while the living rooms inside the cubes are enough for the finest comfort and modern vision. Or, maybe this vision symbolizes a dense forest from the future... Only a short impromptu around the Cube Houses is enough to find what you seek.

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9. Fallingwater House, Pennsylvania   



The southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania is dotted by picture perfect destinations for a vacation, while the Fallingwater House is perhaps one of the most irresistible landmarks to visit during your vacation. This extraordinary house is built over a small, but absolutely scenic waterfall, as well as embraced by the refreshing shadows of the giant green forests. In a close proximity flows a quite large river, while the numerous horizontal and vertical shapes of the construction of the house deliver a unique sense of a harmony between the nature and the architecture, especially when you listen to sounds of the birds, the sparkling waters...

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10. John O'Groats Hotel, Scotland



John O'Groats village is situated in northernmost side of Scotland, as well as all over the island of Great Britain. There, at an elevation of only a few meters above the crashing waves of the ocean stretches one of the best-distinctive architectural landmarks on all over the island - John O'Groats Hotel. It is a truly strange place to choose for your vacation, especially when you keep in mind the strange combination of colours that features the atmosphere. From lush green meadows, to dark coastal rocks and the infinite blue horizon of the ocean - the scenery is magical. The house itself is dotted by absolutely contrasting white facades and dark rooftops that originate from the end of 19th century.


From historical houses that are carved out of the solid rock and houses that are built with inclined walls, to houses that feature surrealist architectural designs from the future - there are plenty of strange buildings around the world. During your next vacation or just going through one of these places - make sure to stop for a while and enjoy the Top 10 of the most strangest places to live in. Each of these 10 beautiful architectural masterpieces reveals an unsurpassed outlook and design, while another great idea is to have a camera with a solid memory card, especially at sunset or sunrise.