The 10 most beautiful tree tunnels in the world
Many of us, especially those sitting at home now, are sorely lacking in nature in our lives. Therefore, it is so extremely pleasant to walk along a fabulous living corridor of woven tree crowns, literally plunging into nature with your head, whether it's a street in the center of a bustling city, a park or a forest.
We present you a dozen of the most beautiful tunnels made of trees from all over the world. Some of them are created naturally, others — with human participation, but they are all equally beautiful and beckon in their green or blooming "embrace".
The tunnel of cherry trees is definitely worth visiting this street in Bonnet. Cherry blossoms create an amazing pink archway for 7-10 days, depending on the weather.
Under the arch of giant Tipuana trees (or "rosewood"), of which there are more than a hundred on this street in Porto Alegre, you can spend the whole day. In 2006, Mayor Jose Fogasa declared the street part of the historical, cultural and ecological heritage of Brazil.
These trees growing in the Vermont Park in the "Smugglers' Gorge" literally glow with all the colors of autumn. The "performance" begins on a more northerly section and gradually moves south during the season.
Gingko biloba trees are one of the most revered in Japan. Some of these trees suffered the atomic bombing in Hiroshima. They are called "a symbol of hope" or "living fossils".
The Yew Tunnel in Wales has inspired writers since 1470. The medieval Aberglasney House, in the garden of which there is a tunnel, is now a popular tourist destination. However, earlier, as a result of abandonment, the tunnel was almost destroyed. It took 9 years to restore this natural corridor.
This mysterious tunnel seems to have come off the cover of a book. James Stewart planted beeches back in the XVIII century to impress his guests at the entrance to his Gracehill house. There is also a legend about a certain Gray Lady — the ghost of a maid living in a tunnel who lived in a neighboring mansion and died under mysterious circumstances.
This tunnel is located in the Sagano Bamboo Forest in the historic Arashiyama area. The Ministry of Culture of Japan declared Arashiyama a "place of picturesque landscape". Famous temples and tombs are also located near this forest. In Japan, it is considered necessary to preserve the sound of the wind swaying tall bamboo trees.
According to legend, couples need to drive through this tunnel and make a wish. If their love is strong and pure enough, the wish will come true. The tunnel is a section of a private railway used by a woodworking plant located near the town of Klevan in western Ukraine. The train passes here three times a day, hurry up to buy a ticket!
If you like lilac color — this tunnel is for you! Johannesburg is home to a man-made forest of more than 10 million trees. Tropical trees, including 49 species of jacarandas (rosewood trees), were brought to South Africa from Uruguay, Brazil, Peru and Argentina. In October, when the trees bloom, the ground is covered with blue and lilac petals.
Walking through this tunnel of wisteria, you can feel like a real royal. Wisteria flowers, hanging in clusters like grapes, begin to bloom as soon as the cherries bloom. Every spring, the Japanese celebrate Fuji Matsuri (or Wisteria Festival) in Tokyo, Shizouka and Okazaki. In the Ashikaga Flower Park, you can simultaneously see the largest number of varieties of wisteria.