7 unusual tourist attractions around the globe

Humans are always attracted towards unusual things. Humans have the curiosity to probe anything which appears to be unusual to them. So how would it be if you get to know about some unusual places to visit around the globe.Here we present a list of 7 unusual places to visit around the globe:1. Karni Mata rat temple: IndiaThe Karni Mata temple in India has something every wandering soul in search of spiritual fulfillment yearns for: thousands and thousands of large rats. At the temple the rats are considered sacred and are offered food and shelter by devotees. The temple is dedicated to Karni Mata, a 14th-century mystic who was believed to be the incarnation of Durga, the goddess of victory. 2. Hobiton: New ZealandWhen Frodo first left the Shire, he bravely journeyed into the land of Mordor on his quest to create one of the most successful film franchises in cinema history. And now, you can be a part of that history. See where Peter Jackson and crew filmed “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy throughout Middle Earth—or rather, New Zealand. Situated on a private farm near Matamata on the North Island, Hobbiton, the setting for the Shire, is a great place to start your adventure. 3. Carhenge made from 38 vintage cars: NebraskaWe've all heard of Stonehenge. But if you live in the United States, why bother traveling thousands of miles to see a bunch of old rocks when we've got the next best thing right in America's heartland? Meet Carhenge. Crafted by Jim Reinders in 1987 with 38 vintage automobiles spraypainted stone gray, the site mimics Stonehenge in its current state rather than how it originally appeared.4. Chernobyl nuclear power plant: UkraineTwenty-five years ago the Chernobyl Power Plant was the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster. Now in 2011, the site has become a tourist hot spot (literally and figuratively). Areas within the 30-mile exclusion zone, where tours are conducted, are still radioactive. But the good news is that the dose of radiation is no more than what you'd get on the flight there. Once there, you'll get to see local wildlife, such as elk and owls that still live on the radioactive site, and tour what now is the ghost town of Pripyat, which was once home to 50,000 residents.5. Underwater hotel: FloridaHotels above ground are a dime a dozen, but if you're looking for a truly immersive vacation experience, then dive into an underwater hotel. Some hotels host underwater attractions, such as bars or restaurants. Others, such as Jules Undersea Lodge in Key Largo, Fla.,even offer guest rooms that are underwater. You might miss out on some amenities available in other hotels, like a balcony or oxygen in the hallways. But you can't beat that view of the ocean.6. Open air karaoke: GermanyWith all the concerts and music festivals going on this summer, what makes Mauerpark's open-air karaoke in Berlin, Germany, so special? Answer: the audience. Unlike the average karaoke bar, which will attract maybe a dozen tone-deaf listeners, karaoke in Mauerpark park can attract an audience of thousands. If the weather is right and you can sing, expect a crowd of thousands of cheering fans. 7. World's largest train set: GermanyDon't be fooled by what looks like a wide-angle view of a city street. This shot actually shows a small section of what is the world's largest train set in Hamburg, Germany. But given how many “world's largest” attractions there are in the U.S. why travel all the way to Germany to see the largest train set? Called “Miniatur Wunderland,” the nearly 12,500-square-foot train set will contain sections inspired by different geographic regions around the world. There will be a section for Germany, Australia, Switzerland and even the U.S. for anyone who's feeling homesick (including a scale model of Mount Rushmore for anyone stuck with the all-too-common conundrum of choosing between South Dakota and Germany). If you can't see the train set this year, don't worry: The project won't be complete until 2014, when it is expected to cover nearly 19,500 square feet.

7 unusual tourist attractions around the globe

Humans are always attracted towards unusual things. Humans have the curiosity to probe anything which appears to be unusual to them. So how would it be if you get to know about some unusual places

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