Point of disappointment: cities whose tourist fame is greatly exaggerated

We compile a lot of ratings that tell travelers the best places to visit in the world. But what about those places where you should not go? Let's leave aside Saransk and Ryazan and focus on those cities whose names are heard, but in fact they turn out to be unworthy of attention.

Casablanca

The least attractive city in a generally beautiful country. In fact, this is just a business district on the coast, and there is nothing to see there, except for a single mosque, which was built by the previous king of Morocco, Hassan II.

Male, Maldives

The overpopulated capital of the paradisically beautiful Maldives deserves a visit only if there is a keen desire to look at the slums crowded with immigrants from the African continent and the streets clogged with garbage.

Kingston Town, Jamaica

Local residents, seeing a tourist, are ready to do anything to get a tip from him. Such attention will get bored very quickly, especially considering the fact that there is not much to look at here, and it is better to go to the coast, where the concentration of annoying Rastafarians is a little less.

Cairo, Egypt

The pyramids can be seen from anywhere in the city, but they are so far away that Cairo itself seems to be one big deception. A huge Arab metropolis quickly charges with self-hatred, so it is better to avoid a visit and go straight to the tourist areas of Egypt.

Pisa, Italy

A tiny town with nothing to look at except a not very impressive leaning tower. Leave Pisa to other tourists, and go in search of more interesting places, which are enough in Italy.

Stonehenge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Driving many hours from London just to look at a pile of stones placed in a circle is a dubious pleasure.

Pompeii, Italy

Pompeii is always crowded with tourists, although there is essentially nothing to see here. All the mosaics and finds have long since migrated to museums, and only ruins remain for the share of visitors. It is better to visit the neighboring Herculaneum, at least there are fewer people there.

Gibraltar, a territory of the United Kingdom

In fact, Gibraltar is a huge rock by the sea, which takes several hours to get to, and you can watch for a maximum of two minutes.

Naples, Italy

In the city of Naples and the surrounding area, the mafia has controlled the waste management industry for decades. That is why the city today is one big garbage dump. If your aesthetic sense is dear to you — pass this city by, at least until better times.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

The widely replicated image of Las Vegas does not fit in with what you can actually see here. Dirty streets, neighborhoods-beehives with employees of hotels and casinos. And they also sell alcohol around the clock, which is why there are so many homeless and alcoholics on the streets, as you will not see in Russia even in the most drunken times.