The truth may be out there, but you are not the only one looking for it, as your fellow tourists can attest. The area is known for outrageous traffic jams and exorbitant parking prices.
The worst part is that you can’t even see the stones up close, you only have access to a designated path that goes around them. That’s no way to solve a mystery.
Reality: The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
The mysteries surrounding the pyramids these days are tourists, traffic and pollution and you will be sure to see your fair share of all three on your visit there. Taxi drivers have been known to take advantage of tourists trying to get to the pyramids, so make sure to set your fare before accepting a ride.
Locals aggressively selling souvenirs and other trinkets are also known to make the experience less pleasant for travelers.
Fantasy: The Stonehenge, UK
Who hasn’t wondered about the origins of the mysterious and magnificent Stonehenge? This remarkable United Kingdom landmark raises some fascinating questions.
Everyone is dying to know if it was meant to be a place to crown kings, a mechanism to track time, or maybe the site of strange rituals.
Fantasy: The Colosseum, Italy
The Colosseum in Rome is famous in both fact and fiction and is a must-see destination for curious travelers. The Colosseum was used by Roman emperors as an arena in which they hosted battles by gladiators and savage animals, sometimes simultaneously.
Walk through the stands and feel the energy and excitement of the gory battlefield.
Reality: The Colosseum, Italy
You may be expecting something out of the movie “Gladiator”, but in truth the amphitheater is not in great condition, with large parts destroyed and decayed.
This symbol of Rome has become quite the tourist attraction, known for its long lines and Disneyland-like photo ops with people dressed up in costumes of ancient Rome offering to pose with you for the measly price of €20.