Grand Canyon National Park, USA
From series “Famous Unesco Sites in North America”
Grand Canyon National Park, located in Arizona, is also among the world's foremost attractions. The Grand Canyon situated there is one of the natural wonders of the world. The area of the national park is 4 927 square km. The southern region is the most visited. The national park was founded in 1919. In recent years, it was annually attended by 5 million people.
Some people come to the park for sightseeing tours, while others remain on its territory for a few days or even weeks to explore all the beauty. Of course, the main attraction of the park is the Grand Canyon itself. It doesn’t differ with an outstanding scale. The landmark attracts with harmonious and impressive appearance, as well as the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. Many geologists call the Grand Canyon a unique natural museum. It’s composed of incredible diversity of species, which can be found in different parts of the world individually, but nowhere together.
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Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
2 km - Grand Canyon
You can say without a doubt that the most famous canyon in the world is the Grand Canyon. It is situated in the unique national park of the same name. The length of the canyon is 446 kilometers and the depth is about 1,800 meters. Despite the fact that these parameters …
From the series 'The Deepest Canyons on the Planet'
You can say without a doubt that the most famous canyon in the world is the Grand Canyon. It is situated in the unique national park of the same name. The length of the canyon is 446 kilometers and the depth is about 1,800 meters. Despite the fact that these parameters …
53 km - Supai Village
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95 km - Navajo Bridge
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From the series 'Thrilling Points for Bungee Jumping'
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105 km - The Wave
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From the series 'The Most Mysterious Geological Formations on the Planet'
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112 km - Antelope Canyon
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150 km - Grand Canyon Skywalk
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