10 Most Beautiful Gardens Around The World

 1. Kenrokuen, Kanazawa, Japan

In designing their works, Japanese Gardeners seek to create an Ideal Landscape within a particular space. Kenrokuen in Kanazawa is considered to be One of The Finest Examples of Japanese Gardens, built over the course of 200 years starting in the mid-17th century. In fact, it is one of the 3-Great Gardens of Japan, along with Korakuen in Okayama and Kairakuen in Mito.

2. Keukenhof, Lisse, Netherlands

Covering nearly 80 acres, Keukenhof is One of The Largest Flower Gardens in the World. And with all that land comes a lot of bulbs - about 7 million are planted each year for a Spectacular Spring Blossom (The Garden is only open between March and May). You’ll find Plenty of Tulips, which the Country is known for.

3. Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden, Pattaya, Thailand

In 1954 Pisit and Nongnooch Tansacha purchased 600 acres of land on which they planned to build a Fruit Plantation. But they decided to dedicate The Grounds to conservation and in 1980 they opened their Tropical Garden to the Public.

4. Gardens of Versailles, Versailles, France

A list of Top Gardens would not be complete without mentioning The Gardens of the Château of Versailles (Castle of Versailles). Covering nearly 2,000 acres, the current Landscape was designed by Gardener André Le Nôtre, who was commissioned by Louis XIV in 1661. More than 6 Million Visitors Stroll The Gardens each year.

5. Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, United Kingdom

More than just a Scenic Greenspace, Kew is an Internationally Renowned Research Institution, employing hundreds of Scientists and Researchers. The Gardens are home to more than 40,000 Species of Plants, as well as dozens of Historic Buildings, including the Victorian-era Palm House shown here.

6. Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, New York, New York

It’s not often you find a 52-acre Garden in the heart of a Major Metropolis. But that’s exactly what you’ll find in New York, thanks to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. This Garden is known for its 200 Cherry Trees, which take center stage during A Month-Long Blossom Festival.

7. Jardin Majorelle, Marrakech, Morocco

French Painter Jacques Marjorelle spent 4-Decades crafting his Beloved Garden around his villa in Marrakech. Noted for the Luminous Blue Paint on its Buildings, Gates, Pots, and More, The Garden was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980.

8. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa

Established in 1913, The Grand Kirstenbosch sits on the slopes of Table Mountain and is dedicated to preserving South African Flora. While The Garden comprises nearly 90 acres itself, it is part of a 1,300-acre Nature Reserve.

9. Villa d’Este, Tivoli, Italy

This 16th-Century Villa, whose Main Building is also a Marvel, is home to An Incredible Garden that has 51 Fountains. Considering each runs on Gravity alone, that’s a Pretty Impressive Feat. The Terraced Landscape was the inspiration for many European Gardens to follow.

10. Summer Palace, Beijing, China

A combination of Historic Pavilions, Temples, Bridges and a Hilly Natural Landscape, the Summer Palace was deemed a “Masterpiece of Chinese Landscape Garden design” by UNESCO, which designated it a World Heritage Site in 1998.

 

The Swimming Pools That Extend in 2 States

Houses from their Yards or Swimming Pools "Separate" the Croatian Border with Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Ivanica Area near the Croatian Town of Dubrovnik.

This Strange Case came to light in the newspaper "Slobodna Dalmacija", with an extensive article, which states - Among Other Things - That Owners of Luxury Homes in some cases, have their Own Yard or Garden in Another Country, member of the European Union, namely Croatia.

According to the publication, excerpts of which are hosted in the online edition of the "Croatian Times", houses of residents of the Ivanica Area of ​​Bosnia have some Other Infrastructure or their Garden within the Croatian Territory. 

This is because - as it is emphasized - the Owners, instead of complying with the Legislation, preferred to Build their Houses right on the Border Line between the 2 Countries, as a result of which the Houses are "Separated" from their Yards.

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Alphonso or Hapus Mangoes - History and Facts

Alphonso Mangoes : History and Facts

It is a fact that Alphonso Mangoes are considered superior to All Other Varieties of Mangoes. Indeed, the delightful fruit is unmatched in terms of natural sweetness and flavor. Dipping a bit into its history, we bring to you some interesting facts about Alphonso that would increase your excitement in savoring one.

This exquisite variety of mangoes was named after Afonso De Albuquerque, who used to carry it on his journeys to Goa. A naval general officer from Portugal, Afonso played a major role in establishing Colonial Empire in this part of the World. 

The locals started calling the fruit Aapus. Later, the term was modified to Hapus in Maharashtra. Today, Hapus is one of the contributing factors in making Maharashtra famous.

Though different varieties of Mangoes are grown all over India but nothing is as delicious and famous as Hapus or Alphonso. And the finest of Alphonso or Hapus Mangoes are grown within a periphery of 20 km from the scenic seashore of Devgad and Ratnagiri.

Here are more facts about your favorite Alphonso:

• Alphonso Mangoes are smaller in size compared to other Mangoes, but they pack a punch when it comes to taste with their peach-like quality. They are incredibly sweet and juicy.
• They have a rather short growing season, from late February to early June.
• Each fruit weighs roughly between 150 grams to 300 grams.
• The pulp from the fruit is rich and radiant.
• Apart from being sweet and juicy, the Majestic Mango contains a Rich Nutritional Punch.

It is always a gratifying feeling to have something healthy as well as tasty. Mango meets this criterion. You can eat the fruit at breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as a delicate dessert, whenever you feel like.

 

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5 Deepest Cave of the World

Mammoth Cave (52,835 acres)

 

 World’s Largest Cave is located in Kentucky, USA. It is assumed that 52,835 acres long cave was discovered by Frank Houchin who used to live nearby the cave. The cave is also famous for The Kentucky Cave Wars; it was a period of competition between local cave owners for tourist money. Private Citizens formed the Mammoth Cave National Park Association in 1926 which was later dedicated to National Park in 1941.

 

Jewel Cave (1,273.51 acres)

 

An estimated 109,000 people visit World’s Second Jargest Cave each year. Approximately 1,273.51 acres long cave is located in Custer County, South Dakota, USA. It was discovered in 1900; become national monument on 7th Feb, 1908. The Cave administration offers three different types of tour packages.

 

Optymistychna Cave (214 kilometers)

World’s third largest cave is located in village of Korolivka, Borschiv Raion, Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine. World longest gypsum cave was discovered in 1966 by a speleological club called Cyclope. The Ozernaya cave (eleventh longest cave in the world) is also located near to optymistychna.

 

Wind Cave (28,295 acres)

 

Likewise Jewel Cave, Wind Cave is also located in Custer County, South Dakota, USA. World’s forth largest cave was discovered by two brothers in 1881. Several roads run through the park and there are 30 miles (48 km) of hiking trails, so almost the entire park is accessible. The park had 591,049 visitors in 2006

 

Lechuguilla Cave (203 kilometers)

 

World’s fifth largest cave is 203 km long. It is located in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico. The cave contains a large amount of gypsum, lemon-yellow sulfur, speleothems, soda straws, hydromagnesite balloons, cave pearls, subaqueous helictites, rusticles, U-loops and J-loops.

Beautiful Alsek River Lake Canada

 Beautiful Alsek River Lake, Canada