Natural Beauty: Must-See Landscapes From All Over the World

Gigantic rock formations, exotic beaches, geothermal spas, mountain arches and mysterious caves- take a gander at some of the most famous landmarks featured in this photo gallery compiled by Sputnik.

Ever wondered why a certain geological formation in New Zealand is called Split Apple Rock? Feeling curious about what lurks beneath the watery surface of the Fairy Pools at the Isle of Skye? Take a look at this gallery and find out.

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Marble Caves, Chile.

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CC BY-SA 4.0 / Asankheia / Плато Маньпупунёр

Manpupuner rock formations, Russia.

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Lena Pillars Nature Park, Russia.

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Travertine terraces at Pamukkale, Turkey.

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© AFP 2023 / Aris Messinis

Corinth canal in Korinthos, Greece.

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The Heaven's Gate natural arch at Tianmen Mountain, China.

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© AFP 2023 / Joel Saget

View of the "Blue lagoon " geothermal spa, Iceland.

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CC BY-SA 4.0 / Larry D. Moore / Swimming in Jacob's Well (cropped photo)

Jacob's Well, Texas.

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CC BY-SA 2.0 / Christian Frausto Bernal / Parque Nacional Islas Marietas

The hidden beach at Marietta Islands, Mexico.

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© AFP 2023 / Indranil Mukherjee

The natural limestone structures known as the Twelve Apostles off the shore of the Port Campbell National Park, Australia,

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Fairy Pools at the Isle of Skye, Scotland.

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Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland.

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Pongoir Waterfall, Vietnam.

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CC BY 2.0 / Damien Dempsey / Whitehaven

Whitehaven Beach, Australia.

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CC BY-SA 2.0 / Kristina D.C. Hoeppner / Split Apple Rock (1)

Geologial formation known as Tokangawha/Split Apple Rock, New Zealand.