Most Unique And Amazing Streets
Saturday, Aug 22, 2020, 10:12 am
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1.Steepest Residential Street In The Word
Baldwin Street, in New Zealand has been cited as the steepest street in the world. At its maximum gradient the slope 35% to the vertical. Imagine lugging your groceries up there, but it must be great fun to go back down on your bicycle!
2.The 2000 Year Old Street in Pompeii
Imagine walking a street that is 2000 years old and was once a hive of activity. The street was the main street in Pompeii until Mount Vesuvius exploded in 79AD covering the entire city in ash killing everyone. Now it is just a testimony to the building skills of the Romans but many still walk the street today as tourists.
3.The Shambles, York, United Kingdom
Some of the quaint buildings in this street are over four hundred years old, which all adds to the Harry Potter type atmosphere. The buildings lean so far over in some parts that you can actually shake the hand of the person in the building opposite.
4.Worlds Narrowest Street, Reutlingen, Germany
If you are looking for the narrowest street in the world you will find it in Reutlingen, Germany. Here you would have to be on the skinny side and walk sideways. At its narrowest it is 50cms. One wonders how many people have got stuck in it and how they got them out?
5.Vila de Gracia in Barcelona, Spain
If you are looking for a cool atmosphere and festive spirit you will certainly find it on the Vila De Gracia in Spain. During the month of August is the Festa Major which hosts some of the best bands around. The street is decorated with such color and fun that you hardly wish to leave there.
6.Savoy Court Street, London
This is the only street in the United Kingdom where you are required to drive on the right hand side. The whole of England drives normally on the left hand side. This street is famous for the very exclusive Savoy Hotel in London and the right hand tradition was started as a result of carriages entering streets in the last century. The hotel was even exclusive then and the carriages had right hand access in order to open their door without the taxi driver leaving his seat. The doors opened backwards.
7.The Pink Street in Lisbon, Portugal
This vibrant street is a 24 hour art centre which adds life and color to the streets of Lisbon. The idea to create an arty street was Jose Adriao's in conjunction with Lisbon's City Council. There are artworks lining the streets and the hope is to create a hub of artistic expression and beauty.
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8.Geometric Streets in Vercorin, Switzerland
The quaint and pretty street of Vercorin in Switzerland is also known as a favorite ski town. Every year the village invites artists to come and add some artwork. This idea was in contrast to the usual sculptures or single art works that most villages prefer. The result is amongst other things a street painting which winds it way along the old streets. The thing that makes it unique and work very well is the contrast it has with the old buildings that surround it.
9.Blue Street in Chefchaouen, Morocco
This rather beautiful street situated in Chefchaouen, Morocco might make you fall in love with the color blue. The doors, walls and window frames are all painted various shades of blue. What makes this place special is that it was painted by Jewish war refugees, during the war, so also has marked a place in history for the town.
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10.The Longest Street: Yonge St, Canada (1,896 km)
This main street in Ontario is so long it connects Lake Ontario in Toronto to Lake Simcoe. It is listed in the Guinness book of Records as the longest street in the world. One wonders how the postman assigned to this street feels!
11.The Shortest Street: Ebenezer Place, Scotland
Your post will definitely not go astray if you live at No. 1 Ebenezer Place. The street which is 2.06 meters long has been registered as the shortest street in the world. The actual number one spot is being used by a Bistro.
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12.Floating Umbrella Street in agueda, Portugal
Imagine having the pleasure of walking down a street decorated with hundreds of colorful umbrellas. This street in Agueda, Portugal started placing these umbrellas as part of their festival tradition. The umbrellas not only add color and a feeling of gaiety but also provide shade.
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