Top 5 locations for stargazing
Astrotourism is becoming more popular every year. People are willing to travel thousands of kilometers to admire the stars. But which places on Earth are considered the best for this? Let's find out now!
The mountains have long been fascinating with their beauty. Many climbers sought to conquer the most inaccessible peaks, and as a reward, they received an unforgettable feeling of pride and delight from the most magnificent views opening up from the so-called "roofs of the world". The Russian poet V. Vysotsky expressed his admiration for this scenic beauty saying: "There is one thing that's better than mountains, And it's mountains that we haven't climbed".
Matterhorn
This mountain range is located at an altitude of 4,478 m above sea level in the Western Alps, on the border of Switzerland and Italy. It is considered one of the most famous alpine peaks. Matterhorn is especially beautiful in the rays of a sunset: the top becomes crimson red, matching the sky.
Alpamayo
These mountains are located at 5,947 m above the sea. Alpamayo is recognized as the most beautiful mountain peak in the world. It is situated in the Andes, in the vicinity of Munich.
Fitz Roy
The height of this mountain peak reaches 3,375 m above sea level. The mountain range is located near the village of El Chalten in the south of Patagonia, on the border of Chile and Argentina. Scarlet sunset rays giving the charm to the flaming peaks - this sight is splendid.
Denali, or McKinley
These mountains are located at an altitude of 6,190 meters above sea level and are considered the highest among the Alaskan massifs in North America. Snowy white Denali peaks seem to float in the sky touching the clouds.
Fuji
This legendary volcano is situated at a level of 3,776 m above the sea. Fuji has long earned the title of Japan's highest mountain peak. It is located on the island of Honshu. In 2013, Fuji was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This volcano, lying on ancient sea plates, is considered active.
Astrotourism is becoming more popular every year. People are willing to travel thousands of kilometers to admire the stars. But which places on Earth are considered the best for this? Let's find out now!