The most winding road in the world
San Francisco has more than 40 famous streets with significant slopes in the city. However, Lombard Street, located on the poetic Russian Hill, is known as one of the most crooked streets in the United States. The slope was designed in a zigzag shape to reduce the hill's 27-degree slope, avoiding the possibility of accidents when traveling by vehicle. Lombard Street is famous for its 8 equally sharp turns within 200 meters and vehicles are only allowed to move at a maximum speed of 8 km/h.
Known as “Crooked Street,” Lombard Street has become a popular destination for visitors to San Francisco. This has boosted the local tourism industry, with many people coming here to visit and “check-in” at this unique location. However, attracting a large number of tourists has also caused problems such as traffic jams, air pollution due to dust and noise.
Around the folds of the road, people plant many kinds of trees and flowers.
The steepest road in the world
Located on the outskirts of Dunedin, in the south of New Zealand, Baldwin Street has been certified by Guinness World Records as the steepest street in the world. With a length of approximately 350 meters and a record steepness of 1:2.86 (equivalent to 19 degrees or 35%), this is truly one of the rare places on the planet.
While the lower section is paved with concrete, the upper slope is paved with asphalt for easy maintenance and to prevent the asphalt from running down in hot weather. The unusual slope of the road was created by poor urban planning and the builders' lack of knowledge of the city's terrain.
Today, Baldwin Street has become an icon and a source of pride for Baldwin Street residents and the entire Dunedin community. For visitors, it has become an exciting destination to create unique photos that cannot be found anywhere else.
Many races and tennis ball races have been held here. Baldwin is so special that it has become a popular tourist attraction.
The longest tunnel in the world
The Laerdal Tunnel in Norway is an impressive 24.5 km long, stretching from Aurland, Laerdal connects the two major cities of Oslo and Bergen. Completed in June 1992, this is an important infrastructure project that makes traveling to cities with all mountain roads or no ferry easier.
However, what makes the Laerdal Tunnel special is not only the benefits it provides, but also the unique experience it provides to the passengers passing through. Instead of a monotonous, boring tunnel trip, the Laerdal Tunnel has been designed with sophistication and creativity. The lights in the tunnel change color and brightness levels, creating an engaging experience for drivers. The tunnel also has a soft design, with more curves while still ensuring traffic safety.
Inside the tunnel is colorful.
The narrowest road in the world
This title belongs to Spreuerhofstraße (also known as Street 77) in Reutlingen, Germany. The street was built in 1727, the widest and narrowest distance of the street is 50 cm - 31 cm. For many Germans, traveling through this street is a big challenge.
Despite the inconvenience of traveling, many tourists from Asia and America still come here out of curiosity. Locals joke that the street is a standard measure of their diet.
For many Germans, traveling through this road is a huge challenge.
The shortest road in the world
Ebenezer Place in Wick, Caithness, was recognised as the world's shortest street by Guinness World Records in November 2006, measuring just 2.05 metres in length. Uniquely, the street leads to only one address - the Mackays Hotel, allowing visitors to see the whole thing in a few steps.
The history of Ebenezer Place began in 1883 when Alexander Sinclair, owner of Mackays Hotel, returned from America with a considerable fortune. He decided to build a hotel at the corner of Union and River Streets in Wick and was asked by the town council to have his name engraved on the shortest part of the hotel, creating a unique landmark that attracted visitors from all over.
What is unique is that this road leads to only one address - Mackays Hotel.
