Every person should do something out of the ordinary at least once in their life. Stepping into an upside-down house is not only out of the ordinary but quite an awkward, yet fun experience. Join us as we visit a few upside-down houses in the world…
Amsterdam is different! Not only does the facade NOT look like the typical upside-down house, but it’s a much different experience from my previous upside-down excursions. The illusions activities just blew my mind. There were optical illusions, and I found myself questioning what was real and what wasn’t.
Another fun experience was the various camera points… the rush between pushing the button and getting the right pose just in time for the camera to flash. It’s great to get group photos – no having to ask someone to take a photo of us! With the compliments of Upside Down House Amsterdam, you have precious photo memories to either print on-site or download to your mobile.
Overall, I would highly recommend checking out this fun-filled attraction if you’re ever in Amsterdam. It’s such a unique and fun experience that will leave you feeling like you’ve stepped into a whole new world!
Oh my gosh, I have to tell you about my visit to Hungary’s flipped house in Siofok (on Lake Balaton in Somogy County)!
When I got there, I was greeted by this quirky, upside-down facade that just looked so surreal. I could already tell that this was going to be a wild experience. And boy, was I right!
These unusual houses are not only built and furnished upside down, but they are also slightly tilted at around 7 degrees. From the moment you enter the house, you’re flipped at an angle. Thus, gone is your comfort zone.
Or let me put it this way: Gone was MY comfort zone! As soon as I stepped inside, I was immediately transported to a world where everything was flipped on its head. It was disorienting at first, trying to wrap my head around what was happening. I mean, the furniture was hanging from the ceiling (No wonder why Lionel Richie’s song “Dancing on the Ceiling” immediately came to mind!), the lamps were on the floor, and the pictures on the wall were upside down. It was like walking into an alternate dimension!
In addition, the Siofok experience has a spiral staircase that takes you straight to the top level. Feeling disorientated as it is, the staircase was sufficient reason for taking it slowly. It was so trippy!
Not an impressive view from the street, but once you're inside the house is right in front of you. A brief but unusual experience one should have at least once in your life. No other amenities, just the house. -July 2021
JC
Address: At the corner of Május 1. street and the Main Road no. 7.
Address: R3, Broederstroom, North West, South Africa
It's a bit overpriced to see the house. However, if you pack a picnic basket, there are plenty of picnic spots and jumping castles for the kids to play. So, to get value for your buck, spend the day. I spotted a few BBQ facilities too! There is a sign indicating a souvenir shop, ... still looking for that one! -January 2022
Arina
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I guess once you’ve been inside one topsy-turvy house, you can comfortably say you’ve had the experience. Another bucket list item checked off!
However, I wanted to compare what I’ve seen before with other similar concepts. And so, I visited South Africa’s version up north in the Hartbeespoort region.
I was amazed by the creativity of the design. It must have taken months to complete if not years. Like Siofok, the concept was similar but at least the staircase was not that daunting.
Furthermore, the Hartbeespoort venue combined the attraction with great family-orientated facilities, such as the picnic area and the playground for the kiddies.
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First, a short intro to Antalya, once a Roman port in Turkiye. Antalya brings up visions of blue waters, amazing holiday resorts, large hotels overlooking the beaches, and a yacht-filled Old Harbor. No wonder then that Antalya is known as the Turquoise Coast.
To get to Antalya you can fly to Antalya’s Airport (AYT),
First, a short intro to Antalya, once a Roman port in Turkiye. Antalya brings up visions of blue waters, amazing holiday resorts, large hotels overlooking the beaches, and a yacht-filled Old Harbor. No wonder then that Antalya is known as the Turquoise Coast.
To get to Antalya you can fly to Antalya’s Airport (AYT), which is about 90 minutes’ flying time from Istanbul.
Something I really love about Antalya’s topsy-turvy house is that Antalya has onsite staff, and they are most helpful in showing you around – even taking pictures at an affordable rate. Usually, I don’t go for such a photo session, but I reckon it is necessary for this instance. It makes for great memories with the entire group in one photo.
Also, they give you fun tips on how to hang like spiderman and other poses which in the end turn out to be amazing photos.
Antalya’s upside-down house sure is a fun place to go with a group of friends.
Address: Altıntaş mah, Kardeş Kentler Cd. no 15, 07400 Aksu/Antalya, Turkiye (Turkey)
La Casa Loca lies in Guatavita, about 70 km from Colombia’s capital, namely the colorful city of Bogota.
Tourists are head over heels for La Casa Loca, one of Colombia’s latest attractions. The project, in the village of Santa Maria de Guatavita, took two years to complete. La Casa Loca was inaugurated on January 8, 2022.
Address: Address: Vereda, Santa María, Guatavita, Cundinamarca, Colombia
The park is usually open 24 hours, so there is no reason to miss this popular and creative attraction.
The Park was renovated, taken over by the Taiwan Cultural-Creative Development Co. Ltd., renamed Huashan 1914, and put under its management in 2007. Since then, a naturally creative environment has been developing. The main creative arts hub in Taipei nowadays is Huashan 1914, which also acts as the venue for the biggest cultural events in Taiwan. Examples include the BiBo student design expo and the Simple Life music festival. Huashan 1914 serves as a link to a distinctive architectural heritage and the beating creative center of Taiwan today.
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