Most people will agree that many streets and lanes in our cities are simply filled with concrete and, in general, are not much different from each other. But after reading this article, you will understand that there are very unusual streets and alleys, and you may want to share in the comments if there is something similar in your area.
Difficult intersections, steep streets with scary slopes, and lanes with interesting buildings attract attention. It is not easy to understand what the architects who designed these streets and roads dreamed of, but for most travelers, it is better to simply enjoy their unusualness than to look for the answer to this question.
#01. Ebenezer Place, Wick, Scotland
This tiny street, where only the Mackays Hotel is located, is perhaps the only one in the world where it is impossible to turn around. The total length of the street is 2.06 meters. This street, built for the hotel, which was built in 1883, was officially opened in 1887.
#02. Magic Roundabout, Swindon, England
Although roundabouts in England scare tourists, watching the traffic of cars on them is very funny. This place, chosen as the 4th scariest intersection in the UK, is one of the most dangerous for people suffering from panic attacks
#03. Lombard Street, San Francisco, USA
A street reminiscent of the city of Monaco, familiar to fans of Formula-01, can be a nightmare for drivers.
For traffic, it is one-way, and parking on it is prohibited. This street, consisting of 8 sharp turns over 180 meters, is the most twisted street in the world.
#04. Baldwin Street, Dunedin, New Zealand
What makes this street interesting is the increasing slope. For almost every 2.86 meters the difference in slope is approximately 1 meter. For safety reasons, bricks or stones are placed in front of the wheels of parked cars. And when it rains or snows, driving along this street turns into a nightmare for drivers.
#05. Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada
This street has a length of 86 km. Until 1999, the Guinness Book of Records recognized it as the longest street in the world with a length of 1896 km, since it was mistakenly assumed that it runs along the entire length of the provincial highway No. 11.
#06. 9th of July Avenue, or Avenida Nueve de Julio, Buenos Aires, Argentina
This street, named after Argentina’s independence day on July 9, is the widest street in the world. Brave pedestrians will have to overcome 110 meters and 9 lanes to cross the street. Green spaces and parks in the middle of the avenue are intended for pedestrians to relax.
#07. Parliament Street, Exeter, England
This 50-meter street is one of the narrowest in the world: it is 1.22 meters wide at its widest point and 64 centimeters wide at its narrowest. The narrowest street in the world is in Reutlingen, Germany. Its width is only 31 centimeters.
#08. Putrajaya, Malaysia
Located near the working residence of the Prime Minister and the Government of Malaysia, this street is 2.11 km long and is the most winding road in the world.
#09. Road to Giza (Giza Road), Egypt
This road, believed to be over 4,600 years old, is the oldest paved road in the world. The road to Giza, approximately 11 kilometers long, was built to transport construction materials. This is one of the iconic places in Egypt.
#10. Gravity Hills
Gravity hills are incredible places where the laws of gravity are invisible. In such places, cars in “neutral” can easily go up the hill, and rainwater can flow up the hill, contrary to logic. Despite their popularity, gravity hills showcase a variety of images due to their gorgeous landscape and the optical illusion created by the slopes.