Valley of the Saints in the heart of Brittany, France

France is creating its Easter Island with a timeless saga set in stone. Year after year new statues adorn a Breton Hill, are a tribute to the founders of Christianity in this region, from the north come monks, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Cornwall: St Tugdual, Saint Hernin, St. Gildas, St. Brieuc, St. Malo. Breton that is a project that has gone on for over fifteen years and "the statues are very much in fifty years. This project aims to create a thousand monumental statues between 3 and 4 meters high, in blocks of granite.

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In 1999 the philosopher and lay missionary, Philippe Abjean founded what is called the "Valley of the Saints," to immortalize the monks, "a site ready for eternity" in those days say emphatically. The idea is to fill the valley with a thousand monumental statues between 3 and 4 meters high, in the Breton granite blocks. At the time we got to fifty. 

The project is fascinating, but challenging: every statue now costs 13,000 euro and to finance the work it appeals to patrons, a network that includes individuals, companies or associations. Those who make a donation can choose their own saint. [more info]

The statues are not the only attraction in the area: a seventeenth-century chapel and a feudal mound attract tourists for many years. But this valley has something magical and not just for humans, the evidence is a Gallic fountain whose water had the power to cure animals. 

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The Highest Rock-Sculpture of Europe | Decebalus, The Last King of Dacia

The face of Decebalus, king of the Dacia (87–106 AD). Dacia the pre-Roman name of Romania. A high relief carved on the wall of a mountain, on the river Danube near Orsova, Romania. The highest (42.9 m) rock sculpture in Europe. 1994-2004, over 300 sculptures and climbers in the world, it is on 4th in the world after: Abu-Simbel/Egypt, Mt. Rushmore/Georgia, Buddha-Bamiyan/Afganistan (down in 2001 by taliban-militant).

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The sculpture was made between 1994 and 2004, on a rocky outcrop on the river Danube, at the Iron Gates, which form the border between Romania and Serbia. It is located near the city of Orșova in Romania. The site chosen was a cliff of a natural park Danube, right on the opposite bank, which now belongs to Serbia, where the Tabula Traiana war that has found Trajan. For a decade, 12 sculptors worked the stone wall to form a face patriot king who is over 40 meters high .

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The Eyes of God — Prohodna Cave, Bulgaria

Mankind has long learned to create beautiful things - we are building a true architectural masterpieces, are making exciting discoveries and reach unprecedented heights in the art. However, with the witch Nature we do not match, because its creations still fascinate us with its complexity, beauty and deep meaning. One of these signs is 112 km from the city of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, and for many years impressed people with mystical aura - we are talking about an incredible cave, dubbed the "Eyes of God". 

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One of the most famous caves in Bulgaria is the official name of Checkpoint "Prohodna Cave", and is located in the vicinity of the village Karlukovo. Its main feature of tourists notice right away - this is a huge natural holes in the roof of the cave, resembling giant empty sockets. 

Symmetric through the "window" always make a lasting impression on visitors to the caves, and the locals call them "eyes of the Lord." If a good look at it from a certain angle, you can really see the outlines of a person who seemed to be watching all members. In rainy weather, "Eye of God" take on added resemblance to human shape, because of the flowing water over the holes is very similar to the tears. Prohodna Cave is a natural rock bridge in the 262 meters in length. It has two entrances: Large and Small, and the height of the arches are respectively 45 m and 35 m This is the highest cave in Bulgaria.. Inside the cave paved trail for tourists, as well as sports routes of varying difficulty. This place adore extreme athletes who often train at the entrance to the bungee jumping.

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The cave is constantly open to tourists, and you can visit it by yourself, but it is recommended, though, to take a guide. should be especially careful in the winter, when the inside becomes slippery, but with the huge icicles hanging from the vaults. Not far from the attractions this is also built an interesting cave house them. Peter Tranteeva, which together with the "eyes of God" is included in the list of the hundred national tourist sites in Bulgaria. 

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Pont de Singe, The Balloons Hang The Bridge Over The lake In Tatton Park

French designer Olivier Grossetet used three huge helium balloons to hang the "Monkey Bridge" over the lake in Tatton Park, a historic estate in north-west England. 

Being in a Japanese garden park attraction represents the longest rope bridge, made of cedar wood, which rises into the air on three helium-filled balloons. The ends of the bridge go straight into the water, so the visitors are unlikely to freely cross the lake. 

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Despite the fact that the tour is strictly forbidden to cross this bridge, Olivier Grossetet argues that huge balloons may well hold the weight of an average person. 

Replacing conventional base and fixing bridges three balloons, Olivier Grossetet repeatedly explained to the public the meaning of his creative ideas. According to the designer, his work of art - it is nothing else but an attempt to revive the poetry and daydreaming in the turmoil of modern life. Indeed, the bridge hanging on three balls, as if trying to brighten up our imagination stagnant. It outlines clearly discern the work of Leonardo da Vinci. 

It should be noted that for the realization of such a project is not taken French enthusiast for the first time: in 2007 he had already carried out a similar idea. Creative projects Olivier Grosseteta inspire not only many contemporary architects and environmentalists, who favor a symbiosis of man and nature. No wonder that soon it would be the work of art of everyday reality.

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Reflecting the architecture of Tatton's Japanese Garden and the flight of fancy as a whole, an almond-eye bridge suggests the power of daydreams and their ability to transform reality. There is no way on or off the bridge, which is held aloft by three helium filled balloons. Instead, the work is offered as a meditation for those who wish to contemplate an impossible journey.

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DIY Coffee Table Has a Colorful Planter Cleverly Built Into Its Surface

Mechanical engineer Alwyn Jones was recently given the task of creating something seen on the internet—a type of request we’ve all faced at some point. This particular project was from his girlfriend, who had seen a coffee table constructed out of milk crates and wanted him to replicate its rustic design. When the mechanical engineer discovered this wasn’t feasible, he scrapped that idea and decided to build his own table instead. Jones’ solution takes a conventional coffee table and installs a planter into its top surface, creating a piece that’s both functional and an eye-catching decorative piece.

In a post on Imgur, Jones takes us through the DIY process. After gathering materials, he cut a long hole into a pre-made table top, creating a space where the planter would rest. The joints for the form were then calculated, cut, and bonded. Once the main frame for the table was secured, slats were assembled as a secondary shelf and wedged between the legs. Finally, the top was dry fitted and the construction was over—the next steps were priming, painting, and planting the vegetation in soil.

For those who want to build a custom table like this one, Jones’ post acts as a helpful guide. When he shared his handiwork on Reddit, one user had an alternative idea for the plants in the table. “If you put some rocks on top,”Redditor pugsnthings explained, “it may help keep the soil from getting on stuff, can also look really cool.”

People Are Reliving Family Memories by Superimposing Photos of the Past in the Present

Canadian internet sensation Taylor Jones has struck gold with his passion project, Dear Photograph. An adorable, nostalgia inducing phenomenon, Jones invites his audience to submit cherished memories in the form of a photo within a photo. The resulting series represents a heartwarming collection of treasured times, poignantly and humorously captioned by people from all over the world.

Jones first embarked on this project years ago while flipping through some childhood photos of his own. He thought it might be interesting to hold one of his photos up against the same backdrop. It turned to be interesting to a whole lot of people who began submitting their own renditions. At first, Jones was overwhelmed by the attention Dear Photograph was getting, but he quickly took on the task of archiving the submissions on a website by the same name. Due to its inventive, relatable, nostalgic, and popular nature, it comes as no surprise that it was named one of the 50 Best Websites of 2011 by Time.com and selected as the #1 Website of 2011 on CBS TV’s “The Early Show.”

Jones' hugely popular website has also been turned into a stunning book that compiles 140 never-before-seen images. His blast-from-the-past concept is a striking visual offering of human experiences. They may not be your photos, but there's something undeniably relatable about each one.

Above: “I inherited my grandmother’s family photos several years ago and finally did some digging to see if I could find the old family homes around Detroit. Here’s one on Marx Avenue with my father in the early 1930s.” -Mary

“‘No, ma'am, it’s not a boy in a dress, it’s a girl in a dress.’ The hair came, the dresses went, the park stayed.” -Nomeda

“This is when I still had hair and my brother pooped himself. We were happy, but we didn’t know it.” -Domenico

“Cheetos forever!” -Seokyeong Han

“Believe it or not, skinned knees aren’t the worst thing that can happen to you. Love, 18 year-old you.”

“My mother was a hippie too. Deal with it!”

“This was my great uncles and grandfathers automotive shop in Dublin called Burney Brothers Garage. They sold Royal Enfield motorcycles and raced in the Isle of Man TT. They were also in business with Stanley Woods, who was an Irish motorcycle racer famous for 29 Grand Prix wins and winning the Isle of Man TT races 10 times in his career.  When the remaining family members went back to Dublin two weeks ago it was so special to be back in the place they lived and worked all their lives.” -Julie

“All those years ago, before I was even here, you and sissy were having fun in the same yard all our kids have had fun in. Nobody would have imagined you would be the first to go. Happy Birthday Brandel! We lost you almost 7 years ago and we still miss you everyday.”

“The barn, the tractor and my grandfather Sam are gone now. But on this Alberta farm beside the lake, you can hear his footsteps along with my grandma, great-grandma, those of my late father and now, my dear aunt who’s joined them and left behind so many memories. Rest in peace, Karen.” -Lorena

“It seems like yesterday that my daughter Taylor was graduating from high school and this picture was taken. Today, 4 years later, Taylor continues to be on the right track and graduating from Northern Arizona University.” -Mom

“Seasons come and seasons go, but my heart still fills with joy remembering the boy in the frog shirt and the girl in the purple straw hat fishing for days on end not caring if they caught anything.” -Bridget

“The three little man and women are now in 3 countries apart. Home gives us the bonding laugh.” -Lingwen

“Though I am taller than you now, I look up to you still as I did nearly twenty years ago.” -Andrew

“You were taken on 22 April 2000 by a visiting grandfather who was waiting outside for his grandson to come back. 14 years later today, for the first time in 7 years since moving out of the childhood house and neighborhood, I have come back to visit just like my grandfather. Sometimes we reminisce and by taking a trip down memory lane quite literally, the connection is stronger just being in the places where those memories were made.” -Jun

“15 years separates from when I took this photo to now. We moved a couple hundred miles away 2 years after this photo, and both my boys are grown and doing their own things. I miss and cherish the days when they did things with me and their mum, but things always move on, and we always have each other.” -John