The 10 strangest places people live in

Man is an amazing being. He can survive in the harshest conditions. But some people manage not only to survive, but also to live for years in completely unusual places. Hanging monasteries, caves, bridges, stone houses ... In this issue you will find a dozen unusual places where people lived or live.

This walled city was built on top of a cliff in the mountains of Western Yemen, Sanaa province. The history of this place is so ancient that even the local residents do not know when the first settlers arrived here.

There are 5 most sacred mountains in China, and Mount Heng, located in Shanxi Province, is one of them. Next to its base is the monastery of Xuankun-si, which literally translates as "monastery in the air", although it is more often called a hanging monastery. This place is of interest not only among historians, but also among architects.

This strange place is considered the oldest of those where people lived continuously. Currently, about 2,500 people live here, usually in monasteries and churches. Among the sights of Turkey, this is one of the most visited places.

In the heart of Greece, there are Meteors, which literally means "rocks in the air". 6 religious centers were erected on top of the pillars. One of the most famous centers is Roussanou Monastery. It was built by two brothers — Maxim and Joasaph in 1545 and dedicated to St. Barbara.

It's amazing how people still find unusual places and ways to build homes. Setenil de las Bodegas is just one of such unusual places. These houses have been built and restored over the centuries and are inhabited by people to this day.

In the literal sense, the name "Cash Register de Pendo" translates as "house of stone". This object is located in the Favi Mountains, northern Portugal. This house was built in 1974 by an engineer who was inspired by the beauty of the natural space. Due to its isolation, the Cash Register is up to Pendo was often the object of vandalism and robbery. The unusual design attracts many tourists who are not limited to looking into the windows, but trying to get inside without any permission.

The locality known as Ponte Vecchio, or the Old Bridge, is located in Florence on the Arno River. This bridge was built in 1345. What makes it unique is that it is one of the few bridges on which there are shops and cafes.

This place is located 355 kilometers from the capital Tunis. Local residents dug deep holes in the ground, and then dug tunnels between them, turning them into an underground settlement. The age of this town dates back to the ancient Punic Wars. Its existence remained unchanged almost until the 1960s.

This unusual place is located in neutral waters, not far from the British Isles. Some researchers call Sealand an unrecognized sovereign state, the smallest in the world. In fact, it's just an old sea fort.

This is almost the northernmost point of the island of Great Britain. The place is especially popular in the summer. The striking cliffs inspire many artists and writers who come here in search of inspiration. In winter, this place is harsh and difficult to live in.