7 fake sites that attract tourists

Layfhaker talk about the popular attractions, which are often perceived as a place where there were very real events. But in fact, related legends have nothing to do with reality.

Not all of the city in the popular tourist destination countries are interesting sights. They are residents of a shame that in the capitals of the ancient town is something to see, and they have absolutely nothing. But the most savvy do not complain, and create new attractions personally. Books, Hollywood and popular misconceptions help them in this.

1. House Sherlock Holmes

Genius detective Sherlock Holmes - a talented fiction of Arthur Conan Doyle. Therefore, his house - just a museum. As there has never been a Holmes or Mrs. Hudson, or Dr. Watson. But it is known to every child.

But a lesser known fact: Holmes House Museum is located in 221B Baker Street and Baker Street 239. House number, prescribed Conan Doyle books, on this street does not exist.

2. Bridge on the River Kwai

One of the main attractions of Thailand, the first in the list of field tours of local historical sites. Another would be: witness the bridge built by convicts, the one from the same film David Lean! And just two deception.

Firstly, prisoners of war built the bridge was blown up as early as 1944. Tourists show a copy of it, which is building ordinary workers using high-quality equipment, money, and without any suffering.

Secondly, the river is not called Kwai and Meklong. In addition, the film "Bridge on the River Kwai" was never filmed in Thailand. If you want to go to places directorial fame - Ride Sri Lanka.

3. Panoramic restaurant "Piz Gloria"

If you happen to visit the most beautiful peaks of Switzerland - Schilthorn - sure guides you told, though in the local panoramic restaurant filmed episodes of the film "The Secret Service Her Majesty. " Indeed, it is difficult to forget the luxurious restaurant, which rotates and allows you to appreciate the amazing panorama.

But do not get the money to pay for a cup of coffee, where he starred George Lazenby as James Bond. Because he starred in the Hollywood Hall and restaurant built after having been filmed.

4. Juliet's balcony

Juliet, like Sherlock Holmes, did not exist, that does not interfere with the image of young fans in love Capulet bring flowers and notes to Juliet's balcony in Verona, Italy.

Oddly enough, for some reason to attract tourists was just selected a balcony. Juliet Shakespeare never went to the balcony of Romeo, contrary to many modern theatrical productions. She requested that her lover did not swear the moon, standing on the terrace, but not on the balcony.

5. Shangri-La

Chinese Zhongdian County in 2001 was renamed in honor of the country, described in the novel "Lost Horizon" by James Hilton - Shangri-La. Considering how many oriental temples here and how beautiful mountain scenery, like deception to attract tourists is only gratitude.

6. Dracula's Castle

Romanian Bran Castle between Muntenia and Transylvania show tourists as possession of Prince Vlad III Tepes, better known as Count Dracula. Real Prince of Wallachia in the castle has ever lived.

But the writer Bram Stoker, who has returned to its former glory and the prince gave his mystical abilities, inspired in his books is lock Bran. The very same castle was built on the money of local residents and used for defense. After he became a royal residence.

7. Sleepy Hollow

It so happens that the citizens do not want to cash in on tourists, but they continue to ask. This happened with Sleepy Hollow, the former North Tarrytown. Arriving in Westchester County New York, tourists chorus asked to take them to Sleepy Hollow, which the book Washington Irving Tim Burton took a terrible movie.

When it turned out that the city of the same name does not exist, so travelers are frustrated that the mayor had to rename their town to please the tourist needs. And he has not lost: Sleepy Hollow has quickly become the most popular attraction of the district.