Ancient architecture fascinates tourists and amazes historians. The walls between the nearest buildings are so tightly adjacent to each other that squeezing between them is extremely difficult.
Each such street deserves special attention, since it is often associated with a special history of creation. And their names come across very, very colorful.
Consider the TOP 10 of the uncomfortable streets of our planet, which have become the property of culture and history because of their unnatural width.
List
- 10. Sproyerhofstrasse | 0.31 m
- 9. Parliament Street | 0.64 m
- 8. Vinarne Devil's Street | 0.7 m
- 7. Fan Tan Alley | 0.89 m
- 6. Lane Morten Trotzig | 0.9 m
- 5. Street Rosen | 1.1 m
- 4. Strada Sphoria | 1.11 - 1.35 m
- 3. Street flies | 1,5 m
- 2. Street cat fishing | 1.8 m
- 1. Street of Kisses | 2 m
10. Sproyerhofstrasse | 0.31 m
One street name is already attracting attention - try to pronounce it the first time! She is the leader in our top, as in a bottleneck its width hardly exceeds 30 cm. It is not surprising that Sproyerhofstrasse was noted in the Guinness Book of Records. To go through it, a thin person needs to become sideways and squeeze between the blank walls. This is extremely difficult to do during the rainy season, when the water flowing from the roofs of houses moves along the gutter - and this is the whole width of the narrow section of the Sproyerhofstrasse. You literally have to wade through the ford space. Tourists scurry around the place to test their flexibility and at the same time make memorable shots. It's funny, but the street is limited by height, so tall travelers also need to lean slightly.
9. Parliament Street | 0.64 m
Someone joked very well, calling the tiny and nondescript street “parliamentary”, given that it has nothing to do with politics. This historical find appeared in the 14th century. It allows you to go only to one who wants, and even slim with a moderate shoulder width. The length of the passage is only half a meter, and the width is just over 60 cm. At the beginning the street had a more believable name - Small, but then the famous English subtle humor turned it into a pompous “parliamentary” one. A tourist liked this comedic maneuver.
8. Vinarne Devil's Street | 0.7 m
The famous street is located in one of the quarters of Prague and has one-way traffic, and even then only for hiking. For pedestrians, local authorities even placed traffic lights, because it will be difficult for two people of average build to disperse - 70 cm of the street will allow this with difficulty. Locals tell the legend that such a narrow passage was laid for demons, and not for people. At that time (the Middle Ages) it was believed that the devils walked quietly around the Czech Republic, but then they became uncomfortable among the people and they supposedly gave way to them. In reality, he was erected in the "rank" of the street for reasons of commerce, as it quickly leads to the untwisted local restaurant "Chertovka".
7. Fan Tan Alley | 0.89 m
In the city with the victorious name "Victoria", which settled in the Canadian province, there is a small Chinatown. Fan Tan Alley, which is the narrowest throughout the United States and Canada, was modestly sheltered there. Its narrowest place is a little below 90 cm. Previously, it was a gambling zone, where there were noisy restaurants, shops, and opium sellers also hunted. Now the street is an interesting tourist attraction, where local souvenir shops, a Chinese cafe, apartments and an interesting art gallery are located.
6. Lane Morten Trotzig | 0.9 m
A narrow street 90 centimeters wide is located in Stockholm. It is especially beautiful on it in the evening when rare gas lanterns are lit - an ideal place for romantic dates. Local residents are proud that the windows of their houses overlook such a venerable area. The borders of it are the multi-colored facades of houses - real architectural masterpieces. In the evening, at a certain time, you can observe a beautiful phenomenon, when the ray of the setting sun falls briefly into the gap between the houses and illuminates a small lane. Truly dazzling photos can come out. The street has all the necessary attributes, despite its small width: its own name, full illumination, the windows of residential buildings. And at the end of the path is a staircase with 36 steps.
5. Street Rosen | 1.1 m
The passage with a beautiful name in width is a little more than a meter and is located in Riga. Locals joke that in medieval times the two young ladies in lush dresses could not disperse on a narrow aisle and started a debate about who should give way. Allegedly stubborn women were so stuck forever, so if you open the 17th century pavement, you can find them, continuing a heated debate. The street is named after the house of the local well-to-do Mr. Rosen. In the Middle Ages, the oldest foundry in the capital was located here, producing high-quality bells and guns. Only wine stores have survived to our days - dungeons with vaults in the Gothic style, which now houses a popular restaurant decorated in a medieval style and offering delicious dishes according to an old recipe.
4. Strada Sphoria | 1.11 - 1.35 m
The street is a landmark of the town of Brasov - the famous historical and economic site of Transylvania. It has an unspoken name - “Rope”, since the width varies in the range of 111-135 cm. The street appeared in the 17th century and was used mainly for fire needs, therefore it has high-quality lighting from the very beginning.
3. Street flies | 1,5 m
In vibrant Barcelona, not far from the local basilica and the shortest street, there is the narrowest one. At 1.5 meters wide, it has earned its name, since in such a small space it can be conveniently mainly insects. In 1991, local residents decided to raise funds and install a lockable door across the aisle in order to isolate themselves from the ill-fated place. You can understand them - the lane regularly accommodates crowds of tourists who, unashamedly, relieve themselves away from people's eyes.
2. Street cat fishing | 1.8 m
Elegant Paris is famous for its neatness and moderation, so it is not surprising that it has a small street 29 meters long and 2 meters wide. In 1540, the passage was already formed and was an ordinary staircase along which locals and tourists could go down to Sene. Then the area was replaced by several names: "bath street" and "Fox Street". According to local legend, in the 15th century a canon containing a big black cat lived on it. The animal skillfully caught a fish with its paw right in the river. The students suspected the canon in devilry, and his cat was thrown into the Seine. However, both the man and his pet subsequently reappeared on the street, frightening the people - these are the passions.
1. Street of Kisses | 2 m
With such a width, it is not surprising that the secluded alley became popular for secret and timid dates, kisses away from the noisy crowd. A romantic street can be visited in Spain in the heart of Seville. Nearby is a beautiful cathedral. The transition was given a pleasant name for hearing because young people could quickly run out onto the opposite balconies of apartment buildings and touch their lips without the risk of being punished by their relatives.
These are the architectural masterpieces that history has left us. If you are in the above cities, then do not be too lazy to visit and see with your own eyes the narrowest streets of the world. Yes, after a hearty lunch, some of them may be a bit crowded.