For
those of us who are head over heels in love, here’s a new destination to
consider. The Tunnel of Love, located in Ukraine, used to be just another train
rail section, but eventually turned into one of the most romantic spots on
Earth. As
trees were left to grow freely around the rails, the passing train was the only
thing shaping its way through. Eventually, by crossing the Kleven village
forest back and forth three times a day, the train shaped a closed tunnel
according to it’s size.
Today
the Tunnel of Love is highly popular among lovers Hmmmmmm…. It is believed that if two people are sincere in their love and
cross the tunnel while holding each other’s hands, their wishes will come true.
We
love seeing natural architecture here at Inhabitat, and the leafy
green Kleven train tunnel is a beautiful example of what happens when nature is
allowed to grow freely around manmade infrastructure. The tunnel was made over
many years as the passing train molded the trees’ lines. The train turned a
luscious piece of woodland into a unique passageway as it traveled
back and forth 3 times a day over several years. In
addition to serving as a train route, the tunnel is used by lovers to make a
wish – it is said that if they are sincere in their love, their wishes will
come true. If you are out and about Ukraine, don’t miss this fantastic green
passageway – whether you are with a loved one, or on your own.
Railway
Tunnel of Love stretches for 1 km and the railroad connects Klevan with
Orzhevsk Woodworking Plant is around 3 km. After the workers of the plant not
actively using the railway and therefore do not cut the trees they very thickly
covered with vegetation. Branches of trees intertwined to form the walls and
ceiling, colorful and neat having generated at the Tunnel of Love. Go through
this Tunnel of Love extraordinarily beautiful in spring, summer or autumn.
Locals say that Tunnel of Love is also very beautiful after a heavy snowfall in
winter. Tunnel of Love is considered "a place of blessing" for
couples. Unique landscaping of Tunnel of Love created directly by nature and
the train with several cars that passes through the tunnel and comb out
branches of trees maintaining the shape of Tunnel of Love.
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