If you thought your neighborhood was weird, think again. From the ends of the garbage-covered city to those that act like sets of horror movies, these are definitely the 10 weirdest neighborhoods in the world.
1. Manshiyat Naser , Egypt
This strange settlement is located in Egypt, on the outskirts of Cairo and has 262,050 inhabitants. It is known as a city of garbage, because garbage collectors unload all waste from the capital. All the residents of this city are engaged in recycling, and to make things more interesting, they recycle 90 percent of garbage, which is four times more than any Western recycling company can achieve.
2. Thames Town, China
This abandoned city in China is a replica of the English city of the same name. It is decorated in accordance with English culture and is located near Shanghai. Although abandoned, this city has become a favorite among newlyweds who come here just to take a series of photos. The city was built in 2006, with the intention of relieving the crowded Shanghai, but without success.
3. Gibsonton, Florida
The city of Gibsonton is located in the US state of Florida and has 14,234 inhabitants. It is interesting that retired circus workers live in this city. Instead of dogs, very interesting pets, such as elephants and monkeys, walk in the yard. The first inhabitants of this city were a giant of 2.4 meters named Al and his wife Jenni, only 76 centimeters tall.
4. Zarechny, Russia
Zarechny is also known as the "Closed City" which was closed by the communists in the World War II. Residents were forbidden to leave the outside world, and the city literally disappeared from the map. Today, Zarechny is still a relic of the past and one of the few remaining closed cities in the world. Tourists are allowed to enter it only at the invitation of the population, of which there are about 62,000. They live behind a wire fence, but they are allowed to travel and return.
5. Rennes-le-Chateau, France
This mysterious French city has become a tourist attraction thanks to the book "The Da Vinci Code". Rennes-le-Chateau was visited by the priest Francois Bérenger Saunière in 1885, who became rich very quickly and began to live in a huge house. He invested his money in making a statue of the devil, which was placed in front of the church, and "This place is terrible" is engraved on it. Nobody knows how this man got rich, and numerous conspiracy theories are connected to him.
6. Elista, Russia
Elista is a city created under the inspiration of former President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. This city is also known as the city of chess, because there are several monuments dedicated to this discipline. However, today it is a real city of ghosts, and Ilyumzhinov said during its construction that it was his destiny and that it was discovered by aliens. The architecture of the city is almost unreal, but its potential has not been used at all.
7. Noiva Do Cordeiro, Brazil
The city of Noiva do Cordeiro has about 600 inhabitants, most of whom are women. The town itself was founded in 1891 by a woman who was expelled from her home due to adultery. Several husbands and sons who turned 18 were forced to work in another city 100 kilometers from their home. Population of Noiva do Cordeiro was entirely made up of single women.
8. Najaf, Iraq
This Iraqi city is located in the largest cemetery in the world, Wadi Al-Salam. About five million bodies have been buried in this small area, and they are still buried there every day, especially now due to Islamist attacks. This is truly a real city of horror movies.
9. Neft Dashlari, Azerbaijan
Neft Dashlari is actually a city built on oil refining platforms and is located on the Caspian Sea. However, today it is only a tourist attraction, because less than 5,000 people live in it, and it is interesting that some parts of it are under water. Since the oil in this area is almost completely depleted, the future of this city is not very bright.
10. Aurovil, India
Auroville was founded in 1968 and has about 2,000 inhabitants from different parts of the world. Also known as the City of Dawn, Auroville is known for its huge golden building called "Matrimandir". It was named after the city's founder, Miri Alfasi, who wanted to found a kind of commune. This city is also interesting because it acts as a perfectly organized society. No money, no government, no imposed rules. It celebrates only harmony among people of all races, religions and nations. Auroville is open to visitors, and the main language spoken is English, while its economy is supported by India, NGOs, etc.
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