15 MOST Beautiful SMALL TOWNS in EUROPE 2022

hi and welcome back at travel time in today's video we are going to show you the 15 most beautiful towns in Europe some of these Charming towns you'll have heard of but some are hidden secrets that few foreign Travelers have discovered they vary in size from Tiny villages to larger towns with all the charm of a village although the towns themselves are the attraction each of these offers plenty of things to do for tourists when you are looking for the most beautiful places to visit plan your sightseeing using our list of the most Charming towns in Europe so are you ready to see the 15 most beautiful towns in Europe we are listed for you then sit back and watch this video before we begin please like this video And subscribe to our Channel we are so thankful for your support too many Travelers Overlook small towns in Europe when it comes to European vacations big culture-driven cities like Rome and Paris tend to get all the attention but between all the landmarks and selfie taking tourists you'll find hundreds of charming spots in Europe with populations smaller than the line for the Eiffel Tower and despite their petite size they still offer the same great architecture and beautiful natural surroundings as their Metropolitan counterparts 15. esslingen Germany esslingen in southern Germany is an attractive town full of half-timbered buildings in the commuter region around Stuttgart one of Southwest Germany's many half-timbered towns esslingen secured its position as a major trading center by building two bridges over the Necker River making it an obvious crossing point for medieval Traders more than 200 Timber framed buildings from the 13th to 16th centuries Lyon esslingen's Old Town blinding its Scenic canals and surrounding the Market Square the timber framed houses and other historic buildings in the medieval town the city wall and towers and The Vineyards around the city are all interesting attractions to explore in esslingen 14. Luca Italy the enchanting city of Luca is a real travel highlight in Italy situated halfway between the popular cities of Pisa and Florence this little town is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Tuscany claim a cafe table inside the oval Piazza and Ponder the lemon yellow buildings that were constructed out of the walls of a Roman Arena that stood there you enter the Piazza through tunnels that once admitted Spectators if the whole town seems like a set for a Puccini opera it's no wonder Luca was his hometown 13. Marvel Portugal immerse yourself into a fairy tale setting of whitewashed stone Cottages crowned by the gorgeous Marvel castle with magnificent views and quirky artifacts that will make you want to see more one of the several castillated Hill towns that have long kept a watchful eye over Portugal's border with Spain Marvel was the most dramatic in one of the best preserved this Village is one of the prettiest medieval towns in Portugal the entire Village which sits atop a steep escarpment is enclosed by walls and entered through a single gate if you ever get the chance to visit it is like stepping into a whole new world with picturesque views 12. Stein am Rhine Switzerland at the point where Lake Constance again becomes the Rhine River you will find the little town of Stein amrein it is famous for its well-preserved Old Town featuring painted facades and half-timbered houses for which it received the very first whacker prize the combination of well-kept half-timbered buildings and the colorful frescoes painted on their facades makes the main street of Stein M Rhine look almost like a stage set for Hansel and Gretel but along with being among the most beautiful villages in Europe it's a real town and the medieval architecture is original 11. Pete horn Netherlands it is so peaceful so different and has such simple beauty that it hardly seems real gently gliding along small canals past old but pretty thatched roof farmhouses this Village has no roads just bike lanes and canals explore guitorn's roof farm houses and wooden arch Bridges by boat or by ice skating on the canals during the Frozen winter months you can turn down a side street another small canal and drift under a wooden bridge where an elderly resident may be strolling over to see a neighbor no this is not Venice or Amsterdam it is the gethorn village in Netherlands 10. hallstatt Austria set foot in the village of hallstatt and it seems a musical number might erupt at any moment the combination of an Alpine Village Center of traditional houses with flower draped balconies set against the stage set Panorama of mountains reflected in a Clear Lake makes Halsted a photographer's dream for the best view of the village in its setting walk to the ramishes district not far from The Marked plots a pretty Square surrounded by cafes and shops the view of the town is punctuated by the tall graceful Spire of the 19th century Evangelical Church apart from snapping photos at every turn the most popular things to do in Halstead are taking a boat ride on the lake touring the salt caves or hikes to the waterfalls in the Hills behind hallstatt those with a head for Heights can get a bird's eye view of the rooftops from the new glass Skywalk platform 9. Volterra Italy Volterra is a Charming Town situated in the province of Pisa not far from Florence Siena and the coast as well it is well known for its Etruscan Origins and for the many remains belonging to this era along with the atmospheric Old Stone streets and companionable little squares you'll find a whole range of Tuscan sites significant Etruscan and Roman remains 12th and 13th century medieval Tower houses Renaissance Art and a 19th century Palace resplendent in carved Alabaster the local Artisan specialty it's easy to see why it's invariably listed as one of the best old towns in Europe 8. Winchester England Winchester is known as a place where the past and present Collide in England the culturally rich city has meticulously preserved architecture characterful places to eat and drink and quirky cultural attractions that equally inform and entertain the unspoiled cathedral town of Winchester rings with history it was the capital of England from Anglo-Saxon times until the 13th century in the seat of Alfred the Great you can see his tomb in the 11th century Winchester Cathedral where William the Conqueror was crowned there are ruins of the royal castle The Bishop's Palace and The Gardens of an Abbey founded by King Alfred's Queen but take time to savor the town itself stop tear rooms and shops and following the river itchin past ancient buildings and quiet Gardens 7. low Cronin France low Cronin is a very impressive and unspoiled Brittany Village in one of our personal favorite villages in France officially one of the most beautiful Villages of France the village is 15 kilometers Northwest of camper in the finister department of Western Brittany medieval buildings mix with 18th century manor houses and the town is the scene of a traditional Breton pilgrimage Festival known as the Grande tromeni pardon held every six years there are a traditional Granite houses and a few restaurants and shops along this street and The Village Church is straight ahead of you almost all the houses date from the 17th and 18th centuries and are different heights and have small architectural highlights and characterful roofs that make them interesting and there is an ancient well in the center of the square 6. Asos Greece at the lovely picturesque kefalonia there is one Village that manages to Stand Out Among the prettiest of the island and that is Asos right at the edge of the crystal clear brilliant Azure Waters of the ionian sea in a lovely horseshoe-shaped Bay you will find Asos Village in its iconic pastel houses spend some time on The Village's Pebble Beach before loading up on Greek food in one of the traditional restaurants lining the marina seriously do vacations get any better than that 5. corchula Croatia corcula as one of Croatia's most treasured Islands although perhaps somewhat surprisingly not quite as popular as some of its slightly more Northern counterparts such as BRAC and havar its biggest town the eponymous corchula is known as little Dubrovnik for its fortified medieval walls and narrow streets local Legend says explorer Marco Polo was born here and the site of his alleged birth is open to visitors one of the main events to look out for is performances of the famous morisca dance these normally take place twice a week in the town during summer check locally for more details 4. najac France najac is a Green Village surrounded by forests that offer varied and astonishing tones all year round the widening of the street turning it into a vast Square Bear's witness to its transformation into a bastite in the middle of the 13th century right along the street you will admire the large number of old houses and a remarkable 14th century Fountain still in situ churches and chapels from the 13th and 14th centuries a fortified gate the ark added 15th century place duberry and the Beautiful Fontaine day consoles a fountain dating to 1344 are the highlights but you will want to walk the entire length of narjack and tour the secret passages of the castle 3. cyasora Romania cyasaura as a small City in the Transylvania region of Romania with a history dating back to the 1100s back then the Hungarian King was begging Saxons to move to this part of the world in order to help defend his borders German Craftsmen and Artisans took him up on it and what resulted as today a fairy tale like fortified City in the heart of Romania the historic town is the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler The Vicious Prince of walashia who inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula for the best Thrills you can tour his childhood home which includes a tiny Torture Museum or Brave Holy Trinity Church's eerie and creaky stairwell after Dark 2. wismar Germany a stroll through its winding streets reveals half-timbered houses characteristic stair-step gabled facades the fascinating medieval Church of the Holy Ghost and a pair of Mammoth brick churches the 36 meter tall Nave of Saint Nicholas built in 1381 is among the tallest of these Gothic Giants found along Germany's North Coast this historic Baltic Seaport once part of the powerful Hanseatic League of trading cities retains so much of its medieval Center and harbor that it has been named a UNESCO world heritage site for its well-preserved Hansa architecture in good weather join locals for lunch at the Port where fishing boats sell fish brought in crusty rolls filled with marinated Herring blocks or smoked salmon 1. Flam Norway undoubtedly one of Europe's Most Beautiful Cruise ports the Tiny Village of flam welcomes ships passing through Western Norway's vast sogne fjord the town is scattered with boldly colored houses and surrounded by unblemished Green Hills but it's perhaps best known for housing flams Banner the world's steepest Railway hop on the train in flam which will take you past waterfalls and snow-kept Peaks to the summit of Myrtle Mountain thank you for watching which of the 15 villages will you want to go next let us know in the comments

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Length: 11min 50sec (710 seconds)

Published: Mon Oct 31 2022