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Villages in Europe
Scenic spots from the Norwegian North to the hot Mediterranean. Time stood still here centuries ago, and picturesque houses merged into a single ensemble with the surrounding nature. Achieve some of these villages are not so simple - so they are more interesting for hunters rural peace and postcard views!
1. Rhine, Norway
The Rhine - beautiful fishing village, located just north of the Arctic Circle, in the archipelago of Lofoten - an area where the northern nature with its chiselled fjords and rocky cliffs manifested in all its glory. Many red houses Rhine - traditional fishing huts - now converted into a lodging for tourists who come here to admire the postcard views and northern aurora.
2. Tellaro, Italy
Difficult mountain roads passable and quite tiny size of the local port protected from Tellaro tourist flows that swept many other coastal towns like Vernazza and Portofino. Rocky cliffs studded Teller kaleidoscope of old houses painted in pastel colors. Under the arches of the ancient houses stretched maze of narrow streets. In these beautiful lands once found inspiration Lord Byron and DH Lawrence - Do you want to take with them an example?
3. Bibury, England
Kostuold hilly area in the south-east of England is one of the most beautiful in nature over the country. All the charm of the British province embodied here in the village Bireri where around old stone little houses with tiled roofs stretched endless bright green meadows. Houses, stretching along the main street of the village, were built another 300-400 years ago. It is in Biburi where embodied the classic beauty of the English villages, filmed adaptation of Agatha Christie's "Bridget Jones Diary," "Stardust," and many other famous movies.
4. Hallstatt, Austria
Fairytale town in central Austria Hallstatt is picturesquely situated on the shores of Lake Halshtedter See, in crystal-clear waters of which reflected the mighty alpine slopes. Even many centuries ago, there were found rich deposits of salt, through which the town prospered throughout its history. Most clearly reflected in the richness of Hallstatt beautiful square surrounded by ornate, ivy-covered houses.
5. Folegandros, Greece
The famous Greek island of Santorini is crowded crowds of tourists at any time of the year. But few people know that the neighboring island of Santorini - Folegandros - can be found in almost the same architecture: sloping down to the sea, white houses, the walls of which are twined with bright colors, paved roadways, small Orthodox churches with blue domes ... And, in contrast to the popular neighbor , Folegandros is not crowded by visitors! And here you can swim in complete privacy in one of the many secluded coves.
6. Colmar, France
The appearance of this wonderfully preserved village in Alsace combine traditional French and German features. At the local bakery croissants lie on some shelves with German sweet "broads", and on the menu sauerkraut adjacent foie gras with. On the streets of the old town is aligned variety of architectural styles - from Gothic to German French Neo-Baroque. Paved roadways, quiet canals and decorated in wood huts have a long poetic walks.
7. Albarracin, Spain
Inside the thick walls, surrounded by the hills of the region of Aragon, preserved whole layer of medieval Spain. Among the narrow alleys and intricate passages Aotbarassina scattered ancient stone towers and a chapel, painted ocher. Crowned by the magnificent cathedral town, covered with bright patterns borrowed from Arabic traditions.
8. Pucisca, Croatia
Summer crowds flood the area of Dubrovnik and Hvar Island resorts. And much less popular among travelers gained village Pucisca on the idyllic island of Brac. But who nevertheless chooses Pucisca as areas for relaxation, an opportunity in the relative privacy of a walk among the beautiful white stone houses topped with terracotta roofs. Beauty of the Croatian architecture in a luxurious ensemble merged here with the nature of the Adriatic!
9. Kong, Ireland
The picturesque village of Cong nestled on the border of County Mayo and Galway, in the region of lakes and emerald-green meadows, studded with curly sheep herds. Kong is an ensemble of numerous stone bridges and traditional houses with thatched roofs, among which rise the ruins of a medieval abbey, and Ashford Castle - a magnificent Victorian building, the walls of which today are located luxury hotel rooms.
10. Gruyere, Switzerland
Most known for Gruyere cheese produced here with a mild taste - traditional ingredients fondue. However, few people had heard of the village - a beautiful memory of the Middle Ages, located in the valley of Zane. Wide, cobbled streets of the village are the magnificent castle Gruyere 13th century, the walls of which offer stunning views of the foothills of the Alps. Very nice place!
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1. Rhine, Norway
The Rhine - beautiful fishing village, located just north of the Arctic Circle, in the archipelago of Lofoten - an area where the northern nature with its chiselled fjords and rocky cliffs manifested in all its glory. Many red houses Rhine - traditional fishing huts - now converted into a lodging for tourists who come here to admire the postcard views and northern aurora.
2. Tellaro, Italy
Difficult mountain roads passable and quite tiny size of the local port protected from Tellaro tourist flows that swept many other coastal towns like Vernazza and Portofino. Rocky cliffs studded Teller kaleidoscope of old houses painted in pastel colors. Under the arches of the ancient houses stretched maze of narrow streets. In these beautiful lands once found inspiration Lord Byron and DH Lawrence - Do you want to take with them an example?
3. Bibury, England
Kostuold hilly area in the south-east of England is one of the most beautiful in nature over the country. All the charm of the British province embodied here in the village Bireri where around old stone little houses with tiled roofs stretched endless bright green meadows. Houses, stretching along the main street of the village, were built another 300-400 years ago. It is in Biburi where embodied the classic beauty of the English villages, filmed adaptation of Agatha Christie's "Bridget Jones Diary," "Stardust," and many other famous movies.
4. Hallstatt, Austria
Fairytale town in central Austria Hallstatt is picturesquely situated on the shores of Lake Halshtedter See, in crystal-clear waters of which reflected the mighty alpine slopes. Even many centuries ago, there were found rich deposits of salt, through which the town prospered throughout its history. Most clearly reflected in the richness of Hallstatt beautiful square surrounded by ornate, ivy-covered houses.
5. Folegandros, Greece
The famous Greek island of Santorini is crowded crowds of tourists at any time of the year. But few people know that the neighboring island of Santorini - Folegandros - can be found in almost the same architecture: sloping down to the sea, white houses, the walls of which are twined with bright colors, paved roadways, small Orthodox churches with blue domes ... And, in contrast to the popular neighbor , Folegandros is not crowded by visitors! And here you can swim in complete privacy in one of the many secluded coves.
6. Colmar, France
The appearance of this wonderfully preserved village in Alsace combine traditional French and German features. At the local bakery croissants lie on some shelves with German sweet "broads", and on the menu sauerkraut adjacent foie gras with. On the streets of the old town is aligned variety of architectural styles - from Gothic to German French Neo-Baroque. Paved roadways, quiet canals and decorated in wood huts have a long poetic walks.
7. Albarracin, Spain
Inside the thick walls, surrounded by the hills of the region of Aragon, preserved whole layer of medieval Spain. Among the narrow alleys and intricate passages Aotbarassina scattered ancient stone towers and a chapel, painted ocher. Crowned by the magnificent cathedral town, covered with bright patterns borrowed from Arabic traditions.
8. Pucisca, Croatia
Summer crowds flood the area of Dubrovnik and Hvar Island resorts. And much less popular among travelers gained village Pucisca on the idyllic island of Brac. But who nevertheless chooses Pucisca as areas for relaxation, an opportunity in the relative privacy of a walk among the beautiful white stone houses topped with terracotta roofs. Beauty of the Croatian architecture in a luxurious ensemble merged here with the nature of the Adriatic!
9. Kong, Ireland
The picturesque village of Cong nestled on the border of County Mayo and Galway, in the region of lakes and emerald-green meadows, studded with curly sheep herds. Kong is an ensemble of numerous stone bridges and traditional houses with thatched roofs, among which rise the ruins of a medieval abbey, and Ashford Castle - a magnificent Victorian building, the walls of which today are located luxury hotel rooms.
10. Gruyere, Switzerland
Most known for Gruyere cheese produced here with a mild taste - traditional ingredients fondue. However, few people had heard of the village - a beautiful memory of the Middle Ages, located in the valley of Zane. Wide, cobbled streets of the village are the magnificent castle Gruyere 13th century, the walls of which offer stunning views of the foothills of the Alps. Very nice place!
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