Nem temos palavras para descrever este post. São mesmo sítios super estranhos onde VIVE gente. Mais uma vez Portugal está representado.
We don't have words to describe this post. These are really strange places where people LIVE. Once more Portugal is represented.
Al HAJARAH - YEMEN
As casas de vários andares em Al Hajarah evoluíram e foram reconstruídas ao longo dos séculos de forma lenta e cobrindo completamente a parte superior do afloramento. OU seja, por necessidade as ruas são estreitas e alguns edifícios parecem desequilibrarem-se à beira de penhascos íngremes. Dizem que os seus habitantes são amigáveis com uma paixão pela dança e música tradicional.
This incredible walled town has been built on the top a massive rocky outcrop within the Haraz Mountains of western central Yemen in a region known as the San‘a’ Governorate.
The multistory houses of Al Hajarah have evolved and been rebuilt over the centuries slowly and completely covering the upper section of the outcrop. This has meant that by necessity the streets are narrow and some buildings seem to balance precariously on the edge of precipitous cliffs. Its inhabitants are said to be friendly with a passion for dancing and traditional music.
XUANKONG SI - CHINA
There are five Most-Sacred mountains in China and Mt. Heng (Heng shan) located in Shanxi province is one of them. The reason Xuankong Si was built so high above the ground may be one of practicality – defense against marauders or protection from floods. The more romantic version is that the Monks were dedicated to silence and so high above the ground they might achieve this ideal. It is said that they were forbidden to hear the barking of dog, the wailing of a child or even the sound of a rooster crowing as it welcomed the dawn.
It is now largely a tourist attraction but caretakers are said to still live in its caves and halls.
CAPPADOCIA - TURKEY
Enquanto acredita-se que a área da Capadócia e Göreme ter sido habitada por muitos milénios, foi durante o período romano que foi significativamente ampliada pelo novos colonos e o cristianismo se tornou a religião dominante da região para os próximos cem anos. Nota interessante é que na Alemanha este local é conhecido como o Vale do Amor - Tal der Liebe. Actualmente tem uma população de 2,500 habitantes e é um dos locais históricos turísticos mais populares na Turquia.
This bizarre but beautiful place located in the ancient region of Anatolia in modern day Turkey may be one of the oldest examples of continuous human habitation in the world.
While it is believed that the area of Cappadocia and Göreme has been inhabited by people for many millennia it was during the Roman period that it was significantly expanded by new settlers and Christianity became the dominant religion of the region for the next several hundred years. An interesting side note is that in German it is known as Love Valley - Tal der Liebe. It currently has a population of 2,500 people and is one of the most famous historic tourist destinations in Turkey.
ROUSSANOU MONASTERY
In north-central Greece is Metéora, which literally means the rocks suspended in air.
Since 1988 Roussanou Monasteryhas been the home of a small group of nuns. Previously the access to the monasteries was done by crane, today the access roads take out much of the surrounding mystery. there are rumored to be sealed caves carved into the stone under the building but, as yet, no excavations have been permitted. The monastery consists of three levels which include the church, cells, guest quarters, reception halls and a display hall.
SETENIL DE LAS BODEGAS - ANDALUZIA- SPAIN
Its inhabitants have carved away the walls of the gorge and then built their houses into the recesses. In one place there are houses that have a million tons of rock above them and on top of that rock there are even more houses.
CASA DO PENEDO - PORTUGAL
Literally translated the name means House of Stone and it is located in the Fafe mountains of Northern Portugal. The House of Stone began construction in spring 1972, when the Rodrigues family wanted to fulfill his dream. Two years later the residence was made. This is not an installation or a themed hotel, since it is used by the family as a holiday destination. On the outside is all made of stone, except the windows and roof. Inside, the furniture, stairs and handrails are made of logs to complete the rustic look. The glass is bullet proof, the door is steel and the sofa weighs 350 kilos, as is done in concrete and eucalyptus wood.
At first glance the house does not seem real, there have been several claims that Casa Do Penedo is a hoax created by a Photoshop artist but it is definitely real!!
PONTE VECCHIO - ITALY
Embora a prática de pessoas viverem nos andares acima das lojas ter acabado, há rumores de que algumas destas lojas ainda têm pequenos apartamentos escondidos, fora dos olhares dos muitos turistas e habitantes que passam na Ponte Vecchio.
In the city of Firenze (Florence) Italy is a remarkable bridge.
Although it was once the practice for people to live above their shops this has largely ceased although it is rumoured that some of the Ponte Vecchio shops still have small apartments hidden out of site of the many tourists and inhabitants of Firenze, Italy.
MATMÂTA – TUNISIA
Here the inhabitants have dug deep pits into the ground and then tunneled into the side walls to create their homes. It is most likely that the early inhabitants already knew that underground homes were less affected by the extremes of temperature that can be experienced in this part of the world. The most famous of these dwellings is the Sidi Driss hotel featured in the image above, where it is still possible to spend a night for approximately 20 dollars. (2010)
SEALAND (PRINCIPALITY)
This very strange place to live and is often described as a micro-nation due to that fact that it is (was) outside of the territorial waters of any country. The Principality of Sealand is currently the home of several caretakers while its de facto ruler, His Highness, Prince Michael (Bates) Regent of Sealand, currently resides in Essex (2010). Sealand has, in the past, produced its own passports and currency. It has even been represented in various international sporting events.
JOHN O GROATS
John O Groats é uma pequena cidade de apenas 300 habitantes, situada no ponto mais ao norte da Inglaterra. Durante o inverno, este lugar torna-se muito hostil, com fortes nevadas e denso nevoeiro. Os habitantes não veêm ninguém durante os meses de inverno e durante o verão, há imensos turistas a visitar a cidade e o farol.
John O Groats is a small town of only 300 residents, situated at the most northern point in England. During winter, this place becomes very unfriendly, with heavy snows and dense fog. The inhabitants don’t see any stranger around for the entire winter months, even though during summer, there are many tourists visiting the town and the lighthouse situated only 2.5 km further.
