There is no place like home. We find our surroundings to be the most special. However, if you look around, you will see that some people live in places that look far more unusual.
If the place is too strange to be called average it naturally attracts tourists. Isn’t it interesting to know and see in reality how designers and architects express themselves through their creation? Have a look at the list of the world’s strangest streets and maybe you will get curious enough to have a trip to go and see them with your own eyes.
1. Lombard Street, San Francisco
Avoid Lombard Street in San Francisco unless you are a professional car racer! The start of this weird street consists of 7 hairpin turns situated a few hundred meters away from each other. The place was built in a way to make it a bit less steep for transport to drive through safely. The street is called the most crooked street. Not only is it a one-way street, it is also one of the few streets where parking is not allowed.
1. Lombard Street, San Francisco
Avoid Lombard Street in San Francisco unless you are a professional car racer! The start of this weird street consists of 7 hairpin turns situated a few hundred meters away from each other. The place was built in a way to make it a bit less steep for transport to drive through safely. The street is called the most crooked street. Not only is it a one-way street, it is also one of the few streets where parking is not allowed.
2. The Magic Roundabout, UK
Driving must be safe. Nevertheless, from time to time we face difficulties on the roads. The reason can be anything from your own poor driving skills to traffic jams. You might not have expected it, but turns and twists of avenues, streets and crossroads can also cause issues. One of the most unique junctions is situated in Swindon (UK). The place consists of 5 roundabouts reminding of a maze for drivers to solve. The worst part of all this is that drivers must ride on the central roundabout in the opposite direction to the smaller roundabouts. That’s a truly hellish place for skilled drivers and a total nightmare for beginners.
Driving must be safe. Nevertheless, from time to time we face difficulties on the roads. The reason can be anything from your own poor driving skills to traffic jams. You might not have expected it, but turns and twists of avenues, streets and crossroads can also cause issues. One of the most unique junctions is situated in Swindon (UK). The place consists of 5 roundabouts reminding of a maze for drivers to solve. The worst part of all this is that drivers must ride on the central roundabout in the opposite direction to the smaller roundabouts. That’s a truly hellish place for skilled drivers and a total nightmare for beginners.
3. Yonge Street, Canada
The longest street in the world is located in Canada. It is 1,178 miles long. The project is called an Event of National Historic Significance. The street was included in the Guinness Book, however, in the 1990s some changes were made which allowed the Book to exclude the place. Nevertheless, people still consider Yonge to be the world’s longest street.
The longest street in the world is located in Canada. It is 1,178 miles long. The project is called an Event of National Historic Significance. The street was included in the Guinness Book, however, in the 1990s some changes were made which allowed the Book to exclude the place. Nevertheless, people still consider Yonge to be the world’s longest street.
4. 9 de Julio, Buenos Aires
The widest street in the world is situated in Buenos Aires and its name is dedicated to the country’s National Day of Independence. The street is made up of 9 lanes. It takes 300 feet for pedestrians to cross the road to get to the opposite side. The central part of the street is decorated, has stunning gardens, squares and monuments for people to have a rest before they continue on to the opposite side.
The widest street in the world is situated in Buenos Aires and its name is dedicated to the country’s National Day of Independence. The street is made up of 9 lanes. It takes 300 feet for pedestrians to cross the road to get to the opposite side. The central part of the street is decorated, has stunning gardens, squares and monuments for people to have a rest before they continue on to the opposite side.
5. Putrajaya, Malaysia
A roundabout with a huge forest in the middle? That’s really incredible, but such a place exists in Malaysia. There is no other roundabout in the world that would be as large as this one. It is almost 2.11 miles around and is next to another tourists destination – the Malaysian Prime Minister’s office.
A roundabout with a huge forest in the middle? That’s really incredible, but such a place exists in Malaysia. There is no other roundabout in the world that would be as large as this one. It is almost 2.11 miles around and is next to another tourists destination – the Malaysian Prime Minister’s office.
