A guide to the historic village Shirakawa-go in Japan, and its over 100 unique gossho-zukuri houses which are over 250 years old.
From Saint-Émilion to Rocamadour, these quintessential small towns are pristine thanks to their isolation—and a delight for any traveler with a set of wheels
This ancient village and its adjoining cemetery have a beautiful history of death and remembrance.
Some Italian real-life towns, because of their characteristic lay-out or the fairy-tale atmosphere they exude when they light up and glow at night, look exactly like these miniature Christmas villages that are so popular in Italy. Below is a list of these città presepe, which offer an out-of-this-world sight of typical little Italian Nativity scenes, covered by snow or clinging to rock pinnacles.
Are you looking for all the best things to do in Castle Combe in the Cotswolds? Well, I have a whole list of the right here. Castle Combe is the most magical village and many
Their setting alone is enough of a reason to visit France’s adorable villages. Whether spiraling up steep rocky outcrops or rising gently above rolling
You MUST visit Dean Village Edinburgh! It's a real fairytale and as pretty as a postcard. This guide has all the travel tips you need to know before you go!
Conques is a UNESCO World heritage Site and on the list of the "Most beautiful villages in France". It is only 30km east of Figeac but quite different in terms of building materials and architectural style. Its location on the edge of the Dourdou gorge is stunning. The village retains parts of the old town wall and gates. The narrow cobbled streets are lined by well preserved houses. The main attraction is the 10th century Abbaye Sainte Foy, which made it an important stopping point on the pilgrims route to Santiago di Compostello.
Brittany mostly consists of beautiful, medieval villages, sandy beaches, prehistoric monoliths, and untouched nature. There’s even a special French dialect only spoken in Brittany. Below are our picks of the five must-visit villages in Brittany.
Eguisheim (German: Egisheim) is a village in the Haut-Rhin département of Alsace, France, notable for, and largely devoted to, producing Alsace wine of high quality. Eguisheim lies a few kilometers south of Colmar. With its cobbled winding streets and its flower-decked traditional medieval half-timbered houses, Eguisheim is one of Alsace's most attractive villages. Who could fail to fall under the spell of this charming village, in which time almost seems to have stood still. The town is particularly known for its round layout, following the former lines of its ramparts. When strolling through its streets, visitors often stop to admire the many houses dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, some of which have magnificent courtyards. In the main square, a statue of Pope Leo IX reminds us that Alsace's only Pope originated from this village (born: June 21, 1002). The commune is largely German-speaking. Eguisheim (Duits: Egisheim) is een dorp en gemeente in het Franse departement Haut-Rhin in de regio Elzas. De gemeente heeft een oppervlak van 14,2 km² en het aantal inwoners is 1541 (2004). Eguisheim ligt enkele kilometers ten zuiden van Colmar aan de Route des vins d'Alsace. In het dorp staan nog veel oude vakwerkhuizen uit de 16e en 17e eeuw, sommige met fraaie binnenplaatsen, die in ringvormige straten rondom het dorpsplein met burcht en kapel zijn aangelegd. De rond lopende straten volgen de lijnen van oude stadsmuren. Paus Leo IX werd hier als Bruno, graaf van Egisheim en Dagsburg, in 1002 geboren. In het stadje wordt vooral Duits gesproken. ________________________________________________________________________________ All rights reserved. Copyright © Martien Uiterweerd. All my images are protected under international authors copyright laws and may not be downloaded, reproduced, copied, transmitted or manipulated without my written explicit permission. ________________________________________________________________________________ . .
From Cornwall to the Cotswolds, each of these little gems makes for a perfect escape from the city. We've picked out a few of the best pretty villages in England to explore.
Looking for the prettiest villages in England? Here are 18 charming English town that look like they're straight from the pages of a storybook!
Their setting alone is enough of a reason to visit France’s adorable villages. Whether spiraling up steep rocky outcrops or rising gently above rolling
In this post, I will share with you 5 charming villages near Toulouse in Midi-Pyrenees, South-West France.
Eguisheim (German: Egisheim) is a commune in the Haut-Rhin département of Alsace, France, notable for, and largely devoted to, producing Alsace wine of high quality. The village centre is very picturesque and receives many tourists, as the Alsace "Wine Route" passes the village. German is spoken almost exclusively. The commune was the birthplace of Pope Leo IX on June 21, 1002. Eguisheim (Duits: Egisheim) is een dorp en gemeente in het Franse departement Haut-Rhin in de regio Elzas. De gemeente heeft een oppervlak van 14,2 km² en het aantal inwoners is 1541 (2004). Eguisheim ligt enkele kilometers ten zuiden van Colmar. Eguisheim ligt aan de Route des vins d'Alsace. In het dorp staan nog veel oude vakwerkhuizen, die in ringvormige straten rondom het dorpsplein met burcht en kapel zijn aangelegd. Paus Leo IX (eigenlijk Bruno graaf van Egisheim en Dagsburg) werd hier in 1002. Eguisheim (deutsch Egisheim, elsässisch Egsa) ist eine Gemeinde von 1.500 Einwohnern im Elsass, Frankreich. Sie liegt an der Elsässischen Weinstraße (Route des vins) wenige Kilometer südwestlich von Colmar. Im Ort wurde 1002 Bruno von Egisheim-Dagsburg geboren, der als Leo IX. Papst wurde. Info: Wikipedia
Planning a trip to Egypt? Here's everything you need to know about visiting Nubia, the incredible colorful Nubian Village near Aswan, Egypt.
If I asked you what story does life remind you of, which one would you pick? 'War and Peace'? 'The Great Gatsby'? Maybe 'The Trial'?
Big, bustling cities teeming with life and bright lights make fantastic places to visit, but small lesser-known villages often make even better ones. That being said, below is our list of the most beautiful villages around the world. 1. Popeye Village, Malta In an interesting twist, one of the most beautiful villages around the world […]
I have no idea where in France this picture was taken. It sure felt familiar, owing to the fact it reminded me so much of one of Rik Pierce's dollhouses. I sure would love to make it. Though not for my collection, it would be too small. I just think it would be a lot of fun. I even like the color of the green trim. Surely there can't be two doors side by side... Can there? Don't you wonder what is around that bend. I want to see the rest of it! Thank you to Jean-Claude for providing a link in the comments section. It is always nice to give photographers credit for their work. Plus there are more wonderful photos. https://michaelevansphotographerblog.com/2013/07/29/delightful-dinan/
France is full of pretty cities, but its smaller villages are often overlooked. Here are the 15 most beautiful villages in France!
Some photos draw you in and don’t want to let you go, so you spend entire minutes (that feel like small eternities) sitting transfixed, with your eyes on the screen. That’s exactly the feeling we get when we look at the pics featured on this subreddit that’s entirely dedicated to showing off the beauty of infrastructure. After all, (and let’s be cheesy here for a moment) infrastructure doesn’t just connect us together physically—it also connects our hearts through the mutual adoration of aesthetics.
