There are many beautiful and special towns throughout Europe, the list you are about to read has 10 of the most beautiful towns to visit and enjoy.
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Annecy, France
A magical romantic town in the Rhone-Alpes region of southeast France, close to Switzerland borders. It was built in the middle ages. Annecy is gorged with castles, cathedrals and softly curving architecture.
Toledo, Spain
Known as the city of the three cultures where Arabs, Christians and Jews lived there for centuries. It is located in the independent community of Castilla-La Mancha, situated only 71 kilometers from Madrid, the capital of Spain. The city is found on the top of a hill about 100m high, surrounded by the river Tajo. Toledo was also added to the UNESCO list because of its extensive History and was declared as a World Heritage Centre.
Carcassonne, France
Carcassonne the medieval city, famous for its castles, well preserved from the middle ages, situated in Languedoc-Roussillon, south France. It has 52 towers and two concentric walls of 3 km in length.
Best time to visit Carcassonne is in spring or summer and when possible you can have some evening and night walks to enjoy the beauty of the city. Local tour guides are organized by the local tourism agency and they’re mostly on foot. English, Spanish and French are used during the tours and the prices are 6 € for adults and 5 € for kids.
Marvao, Portugal
Marvao, a Hill-top medieval village built at 900 meters on top of Serra de Marvao. It has one of the best preserved castles from the 13th century; just at 15km from the Spanish borders, the view from the castles over the mountainous landscape toward Spain is just breathtaking.
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mostar is a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, one of the most ethnical diverse in the country. Mostar is most famous by its Ottoman style bridge; it was built by the Ottoman in the 16th Century and rebuilt in 2004 after its destruction during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina following the breakup of Yugoslavia.
The city is accessible easily from Western Europe through Croatia, taking the train to Mostar is a beautiful experience, the scenery on the train ride to Mostar is stunning passing by rugged landscape, rail tunnels and viaducts.
Rothenburg OB DER TAUBER, Germany
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a town on the Romantic Road in Bavria, Germany. It is famous for its well preserved medieval town that seems not being touched through time. Walking in the town from one side to another will take you about 90 minutes, the walking Tours are in English offered by the tourist office’s guides, leaving from Market square and cost 6€.
Morcote, Switzerland
10 km far from Lugano, Morcote is one of the most beautiful towns along Lake Lugano’s shoreline. It’s easily reached by car, bus or a boat which gives a unique experience to explore its panoramic views.
Sintra, Portugal
Sintra is a wonderful place; in fact it’s one of the most famous and top tourist destinations of Portugal. It has many 19th century Romantic architectural monuments that resulted in its classification as a UNESCO world heritage site. Because of its pure clean climate and natural beauty, Sintra attracted many famous people over the years of its existence.
Korcula, Croatia
Korcula Town is the main town on Korcula island in the Adriatic Sea. The most known sight of the town is Korcula old town, a medieval walled town with its towers, numerous buildings and monuments. St Mark's Cathedral built in the Gothic-Renaissance style, completed in 15th century dominate the center of the town, the interior of the cathedral features a “Pietà ” by Ivan Mestrovic, Croatia's most famous sculptor.
Stein am rhein, Switzerland
A beautiful quaint swiss village, that’s how Stein am rhein is described by its visitors. Located at the point where Lake Constance becomes the Rhine River in the eastern canton of Schaffhausen. It is famous for its old town featuring painted facades and half-timbered houses.
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