What lengths will a person go to, just to have as little overlap with his own kind as possible!
These places, many of which are lived contrary to nature and common sense, are the most hidden human settlements on the entire globe.
Aogashima is a village in Japan, located in Hachijo Ward, Tokyo Prefecture. The area of the village is 5.98 km², population - 197 people. The settlement is located right in the Aogashima volcano.
Monemvasia is a small settlement hidden behind a huge rock in Greece. The rock on which the city is located was formed in 375 as a result of a powerful earthquake, mentioned by the Byzantine historian Zosimus, which seriously changed East Coast Laconia.
Fuktal is a monastery (gompa) in northern India. Founded in the early 12th century, the monastery has a unique architecture - it is built like a honeycomb in the rock. 70 monks live in the monastery, there are prayer halls and a library.
Isertok is a village in southeastern Greenland. Isertok is located almost right next to the glacier. Nothing grows there and there are no living creatures in the fish food. But there is a supermarket, although there is almost no greenery there. Population: approximately 100 people.
The village of Gásadalur is located on the island of Vágar, which is part of the Faroe archipelago and is located between Iceland and Scotland. She became famous after this photograph taken by Gareth Godd in 2009. There are 17 people enjoying nature in the village.
Huacachina is an oasis located almost in the center of an arid area a few kilometers west of the Peruvian city of Ica. It is home to about 200 people. The oasis is shown in back side banknotes of 50 new soles (Peruvian currency).
Bandiagara is a natural and cultural monument located in the African country of Mali. Unique rock-cut architecture can be seen here, including dwellings, granaries, altars, shrines and public gathering places.
At the same time, it is also populated area. The Dogon people live here. Since 1989 - object World Heritage UNESCO.
The village of Undredal, located on the shores of Aurlandsfjord, is home to just over 100 people and over 500 goats. Undredal is considered the birthplace of the famous brown goat cheese, which is a source of special pride for Norwegians. It was only in 1988 that tunnels were dug there and a road was built into the village. Previously, it was only possible to get there by boat.
Furore is a village in Italy, located in a deep fjord, in the province of Salerno. Population: 822 people (2008).
Previously, Furore was called “the village that does not exist,” but recently the head of the town decided that it was time to mark the tiny commune on the map. An order was issued to paint the buildings in bright colors so that the picturesque village could be seen from the coastal road.
A green paradise with unique terrain and nature! Sapa is one of the most beautiful places on the land and home to local villagers who either work in the rice fields or sell trinkets to tourists.
At first glance, Coober Pedy, in the northern part of South Australia, is a landscape of many hills. It is actually a city underground, in dugouts that were built to withstand the blazing heat.
According to the 2011 census, its population was 1,695 people, most of whom mine precious opals. About 30% of the world's opal reserves are concentrated here.
After a long journey through picturesque view in the Alps of Haute-Provence in France, you come across the quiet village of Rougon. The hidden village is ideally located for panoramic views of the Verdon Gorge.
Visitors can explore the Saint-Christophe Chapel, Huguenote Church, remains feudal castle and enjoy the local fair on the last Sunday in June.
13. Supai, Arizona, USA
Millions of tourists come to see the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA, but few know that this same Arizona landscape is home to a secret Indian tribe hidden in its depths. More than 600 people from the Havasupai tribe (the smallest Indian tribe in America) lives here.
The village of Supai can only be reached by horseback, mule, helicopter or on foot. This is the only place in America where mail and all goods are delivered by horse.
Tristan da Cunha is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean, part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.
Along with Easter Island and the Pitcairn Islands, it is one of the most remote inhabited places on Earth. Located 2816 km from South Africa, 3360 km from South America and 2161 km south of St. Helena. It takes a week to get there by boat from South Africa.
On one of the islands of the archipelago - Inaccessible Island - the smallest flightless bird on Earth has been preserved - the “Inaccessible Island Shepherd” or “Tristan Shepherd”.
The population of the island of Tristan da Cunha according to the 2008 census is 264 people. All its inhabitants are descendants of those who moved to the island from 1816 to 1908. 8 men and 7 women. All the people on the island have only seven surnames: Glass, Green, Hagan, Lavarelieux, Repetto, Rogers and Swain.
The Uros (Uros) tribe lives on floating islands on Lake Titicaca, which is located in South America on the border of Bolivia and Peru. The islands are made of reeds, which are constantly placed on top as the bottom of the island rots and collapses.
The surface of the islands is quite thin, it feels as if you are walking on water and one wrong move will break the reeds. But this is not so, the islands are very durable and can withstand heavy loads.
16. Monsanto, Portugal
The town of Monsanto in Portugal is hidden under huge granite boulders. Cobblestones hanging over tiled roofs create amazing landscapes.
The narrow streets in Monsantu seem to be carved between boulders, and houses are sandwiched between rocky ledges. Over the eight centuries since the founding of the settlement, the urban terrain has changed little.
The boulders scattered throughout the city are still balancing on the elephant of the hill, as if at any second they are ready to fall into the abyss. In 1938, Monsanto was recognized as "the most Portuguese village in Portugal", where either stones are born from houses, or houses from stones.
, .All city dwellers are familiar with this feeling: the desire to escape from the hustle and bustle, hide from the city noise, crowds of people and work calmly in solitude. Most people limit themselves to dreams of such a place, but someone was able to make them come true. Below you can admire 25 of the most amazing houses, cottages and cabins built deep in the wilderness.
25. This delightful house is hidden in the forest, near the town of Stradbally in Ireland. Living in such a secluded house, located in a picturesque forest, is the dream of every romantic.
24. Built in 1962, this cute mountain hut provides overnight accommodation for all travelers absolutely free. The hut is located on the top of Mount Brown in New Zealand and offers... cozy stay coupled with breathtaking views from the mountain.
23. If you want to be sure that no annoying neighbors will move in next to you, just build something like this stone house in the rocks. This home is located on a remote hill between two cliffs in northern Portugal.
22. Those who are tired of the city bustle and noise of Florida will surely like this original house in Key West.
21. This mysterious forest hut is located in a picturesque secluded area in Scotland.
20. Unsurpassed panoramic views and absolute peace and quiet is what this hut located in Suhlwald, Switzerland has to offer.
19. This delightful red-roofed house is located in a secluded valley on the arid Australian continent.
18. A small rural hut is hidden in Western mountains Romania, to be honest, at first glance, is more suitable for fans of horror films than for romantics. In addition to the eerie fog that constantly shrouds the area, this part of Transylvania was the place where the legendary vampire Dracula lived and ruled.
17. Built in 1476, this building is none other than the Holy Trinity Monastery in Greece. Located 400 meters above sea level, on top of a cliff, the monastery was previously accessible only by means of a narrow rope ladder. Today you can get here by climbing a staircase carved into the rock, consisting of 140 steps.
16. Living at a crossroads has taken on a new meaning for the residents of this picturesque mansion in Salzburg, Austria.
15. That's right, this tiny white spot in the middle of a huge cliff is real home. For anyone who wants to experience what it means to be a hermit, there is a direct path to the island of Vestmannaeyjar, located off south coast Iceland.
14. Isolated estate in a remote mountain village Munnar in the Indian state of Kerala.
13. A unique example of complete loneliness for many kilometers around can be found in the fields of Hungary.
12. Designed by Swedish architect Erik Kolman Janouch, this wooden cabin is located on an isolated island in northern Norway.
11. What could be more romantic than spending a weekend with your sweetheart in this secluded house located on a cliff in the middle of the Drina River in Serbia?
10. Located on Holland Island, Maryland, this house would have been an excellent retreat if it had not collapsed in 2010.
9. This small hut is used by farmers who work in the rice fields in Mu Can Tsa Ghi (a rural area in northeastern Vietnam).
8. This remote structure is a temple built in honor of Maximus the Confessor. It sits on top of the Katskhi Pillar, a natural limestone monolith located in Western Georgia.
7. Those who desperately need a little privacy from the annoying representatives of the human race can while away the time in this small house on the Faroe Islands.
6. No, this is not photoshop at all, but a real building, which is called Eremo di San Colombano. This is a rock monastery located in northern Italy. For many centuries it served as a home for monks and hermits.
5. This small house, located on the French island of Ile de Saint-Cadeau, is ideal for true singles.
4. This picturesque house is actually a small peat church built in 1884 in Iceland.
3. Nicknamed the “hobby hole,” this fairytale cottage is located in the woods of Wales. Built with every feature in mind environment, the house offers you the opportunity to live literally in the heart of wild nature.
2. To take advantage of all the benefits this charming beach hut has to offer, you'll have to visit Mexico.
1. Known as Solvay's Hut, this lodge is located high in the northeastern ridge of the Matterhorn Mountains, Switzerland. It can accommodate up to 10 people, although first they will have to overcome a climb to a height of 4 kilometers.
Bjarnaray is a small island with an area of 0.32 square kilometers. He is in Atlantic Ocean at southern shores Iceland and is part of the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago.
There is only one building built on it - a hunting lodge, in which three people live.
In the 19th century, a wooden house was built on the Crystal River in the US state of Colorado, which served as a power plant.
The power plant operated until 1917, when local mines were depleted and people left the area. Now the picturesque house is privately owned.
The tiny village of Gasadalur is located on the island of Voar.
Only a couple of dozen people live there permanently.
In Serbia, near the town of Bajina Basta in the center of the Drina River there is a small picturesque house. In 1968, a group of local guys often rested on a huge rock.
But since its surface was uneven, they built a platform on it. And a little later they decided to build themselves a holiday home here.
Between Africa and South America is one of the most remote places on the planet - the island of Tristan da Cunha. There is no cellular communications and even ships pass through this area only a few times a year.
On the island that is active volcano, there is a small village of Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, in which about 270 people live. In fact, they are all related and are descendants of the first settlers who arrived on the island in the 19th century.
Each Edinburgher can trace their family tree back 15 generations, and there are only 9 surnames on the island.
The village has a cafe, a school, a post office, a shop, two churches and one first aid post, staffed by one doctor. In case of serious illness or possibility of a volcanic eruption local residents sent to Africa.
The tiny island of Just Room Enough with an area of 306 square meters is part of the Thousand Islands archipelago on the border of the United States and Canada. In 1955, the island was bought by the American Sizeland family.
They built a house on it and planted a tree next to it. By the way, the island “Enough Place” is the smallest inhabited island in the world, but this record has not been officially recorded.
All those who have ever been on the verge of escaping from the stuffy embrace of a bustling office simply must familiarize themselves with the list of the most secluded and remote houses on the planet. And then save it in the depths of your work computer. Just in case.
1. Island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, Iceland
There are no other houses on this island. Let's hope the Internet does too. Just the sea, rocks and a few sheep.
2. Hungary
You can only see this farmhouse among the thickets of some agricultural crop from a bird's eye view.
3. Urup Island, Kuril Islands, Russia
Apart from lighthouse keepers and gold miners, no one lives on the island. But it is quite difficult to meet them by chance in this fairly large territory.
4. Unspecified location, Russia
Looks more like a classic landscape, doesn't it? The inhabitants of this house definitely do not have to fight with their neighbors.
5. Alberta, Canada
This photo illustrates well the decline in Alberta's rural population.
6. Unspecified location, Iceland
Photographer Ryan Reesert was so struck by the sight of lonely farmhouses against the backdrop of the harsh Icelandic landscape that he took a whole series of similar photographs.
7. Unspecified location, Iceland
Another house and another job for Ryan Reasert.
8. Kalsoy, one of the Faroe Islands
This is the Kallur lighthouse, from the top of which you can enjoy a magnificent view of the surrounding area.
9. Drina River, Serbia
The process of building this house must have been a lot of fun.
10. Munnar, India
This small hut in the middle of a tea plantation in Kerala does not disturb the harmony of the postcard landscape.
11. Unspecified location, Iceland
The picture was taken from a car moving along the highway, so getting from here to civilization is not so difficult.
12. Holland Island, Maryland, USA
The island is gradually being destroyed by wind and tides, so those wishing to visit it should hurry.
13. Peggys Cove Settlement, Nova Scotia, Canada
In fact, this house is not so lonely. Not only do people live in Peggy's Cove, but there is also a lighthouse - a local landmark.
14. Reykjanes Ridge, Iceland
The dullness of the local landscape is more than compensated by the opportunity to observe the northern lights.
15. Hofskirkja, Iceland
This turf-covered church, essentially a dugout, is a true masterpiece of Icelandic architecture.
16. Thousand Islands Archipelago, Canada
The archipelago as a whole is popular among tourists. The photo shows one of the smallest islands with a charming mansion built on it.
17. Unspecified location, Norway
There are many fishing huts scattered along the shores of numerous fjords and islands in Norway, most often empty.
18. Thousand Islands Archipelago, Canada
It can be difficult to cross from island to island by boat due to the characteristics of the bottom - shallow and rocky. Here this problem was solved locally - with the help of a bridge.
19. Unknown location
A small old house with a stone chimney adds variety to the rugged landscape of this hilly area.
20. Unknown location
Well-trodden path and well-groomed appearance the houses indicate that people still live here.
21. Unknown location
In such a house, barely rising above the surface of the water, no one will definitely disturb you.
22. Unknown location
It seems that the house stands exactly at the point of collision of three elements - sea, earth and wind.
23. Unspecified location, Norway
In addition to the fishing hut itself, in the photo you can see a gazebo, in which it is probably very pleasant to sit with friends over freshly cooked fish soup.
24. Unspecified location, Japan
It is a great privilege to have a separate house in the context of the usual land shortage in Japan. Even if this house is half in the water.
25. Unknown location
It can be assumed that the hill on which the house stands was once an island, and then the water receded. But for some reason people were in no hurry to populate the surrounding area.
26. Unspecified location, Iceland
Two dugout huts at the foot of the hill seem quite suitable for year-round living.
27. Unknown location
Only a very brave boss would dare to go down to this house in search of his employees.
28. Unspecified location, USA
The black and white palette of the photo emphasizes the atmosphere of desolation and loneliness that reigns in these places.
29. Unknown location
It seems that this lonely building, given over to the power of the steppe winds, greatly yearned for human voices and children's laughter.
30. Erfoud, Morocco
The walls of this absolutely cubic house are made of clay, which dominates the soil cover of the surrounding area.
31. Coquitlam, Canada
People are reluctant to settle here due to frequent flooding.
32. Unspecified location, Iceland
There are very few sunny days in Iceland. And to take such a radiant photo, you need to be patient.
33. Ait Benhaddou, Morocco
The photo shows a typical example of Moroccan adobe architecture.
34. California, USA
It is difficult to imagine that someone could live in such solitude, but the photo convincingly confirms this fact.
