Prague is not the most touristic place. Non-touristic places of the most touristic cities

Attractions. Who are they interested in? Tourist routes rarely run through really cool places in the city.

Lonely Planet has opened a list of the 10 coolest neighborhoods in the world that every traveler needs to visit.

After all, it is much more interesting to feel like a local resident than to push among tourists along the routes that have set your teeth on edge.

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1. Borgo San Frediano, Florence, Italy

If you have already taken an express loan and are in a hurry to see popular attractions, you better look into this area. It is located across the Arno River from the bustling center of Florence and many popular tourist spots. Walk through one of the most beautiful bridges the city is reason enough to visit this least visited area.

Seongsu-dong has everything you need. From the gorgeous Seoul Forest Park to cutting-edge cafes like Center Coffee and Cafe Onion.

Lisbon has a triangular quarter where three streets meet and is a hub for creativity and entrepreneurs.

Vesterbro is close to Copenhagen's city center, but this short distance is enough to give the area a casual feel.

There is a wonderful 11.2 km long street that allows visitors to experience the quieter side of Dubai, as well as casual restaurants and a farmer's market.

Damance Heights is a suburb of Kuala Lumpur, but it's by no means boring. The surrounding area is full of beautiful modern houses and restaurants.

As more and more Manhattans head to Brooklyn, tourists follow. However, Sunset Park is not yet as popular.

An influx of young chefs has turned the area into a multicultural one Buffet that will delight gourmets.

Some people dispute that Frellard is actually part of the Fremont area, but regardless of the name, the area has its own local charm. Locals love Frellard Pizza for their unique mince pies.

They say that they serve one of the best curries in town.

Famous cities of the world give tourists a lot of impressions! The bright lights of the metropolis, a kaleidoscope of sights, a sea of ​​​​entertainment ... But in every country, as in the theater, something important is sure to remain behind the scenes. Traveling outside the capitals, we discover the customs of the indigenous people, the small streets of beautiful settlements, unusual buildings past centuries, wonderful ethnic houses and marvelous corners of nature.

Cobbled streets, charming residents, cozy old houses, graceful flower gardens ... Such a place could not but enter the Association of the most beautiful villages France!

Kangaroo Island, Australia

Kangaroo Island can be safely attributed to the places where adults and children dream of being. A third of the territory here is occupied by nature reserves and National parks. You will be impressed by the grandiose landscapes against the backdrop of giant rocks and green expanses.

Here on a walk you can meet kangaroos, monitor lizards, koalas, platypuses, as well as many birds: pygmy penguins, black cockatoos, barn owls, etc. And in ocean waters dolphins and seals frolic. Australia in this place will open before you as a freedom-loving country full of unprecedented beauty.

Fort Bourtange, Netherlands

Bourtange Fortress, or Star Fortress, is located in the Netherlands. It was built during the Eighty Years' War, when the country was fighting for independence from the Spanish Empire. Architects came up with the new kind fortifications to protect against artillery. After the war, the bastion was abandoned, then it was strengthened and expanded again, and since the 19th century Bourtange has been owned by the local community. A tour of the bastion will be very informative, besides, there are beautiful landscapes.

Albarracin, Spain

The philosopher Ortega y Gasset wrote that this city has a fabulous silhouette. And Albarracin is often called " pink city». Beautiful name the settlement received under the Muslims (IX-XII centuries).

Everything is beautiful here: the old winding streets, and the mountains of the Sierra de Albarracin, and green meadows, and rivers. Here you can also see the 18-kilometer aqueduct, which was built during the Romans. Walking along the cobblestones, you imperceptibly plunge into spanish flavor past centuries.

Devonshire, England

Devon is a picturesque county in England, washed by the Bristol Bay and the English Channel. Once there was Dumnonia, which was inhabited by the Celtic people. The bays of Devon are home to resorts, fishing villages and ports.

It was in Devon that the great sailors Sir Francis Drake and Walter Reilly were born, as well as the "queen of detectives" Agatha Christie. And the events described in the book by A.K. Doyle's "The Hound of the Baskervilles" also take place in Devon. Here you will see the true face of the country, in the image of which severe restraint, colorful landscapes, cozy houses and mysterious roads are intertwined.

Hokkaido Island, Japan

If you happen to visit Japan, don't forget to visit Hokkaido. Here, the Japanese perfectionists have created many places that give guests vivid impressions: the Unkai terrace on the top of the mountain, the wonderful aroma and colorfulness of lavender fields, ski slopes And Blue Lake. You can also see an incredibly charming animal - ezo momonga, which lives only here. And undoubtedly, you will be surprised by the synthesis of respect for nature and modern technologies.

Monsanto, Portugal

The colorful town of Monsanto is hidden among granite boulders. The panorama is amazing: mountains, greenery, tiled roofs, stone streets. Once Monsanto was the center of the province of Beira Baixa.

For eight centuries, the local landscape has changed little, so the town in 1938 was recognized as "the most Portuguese village." Wandering here is a pleasure, and enjoy traditional dishes you can in the restaurant located under giant stone.

Feathered Canyon, Iceland

The Fjadrargljufur Canyon in the southeast of Iceland is an incredible creation of nature. From the pristine landscapes of this country is simply breathtaking. The Fjadra River Canyon was formed after ice age. Its length is about 2 km, and its depth is about 100 m. Not just a walk along the river bank, but a real adventure awaits you!

Alberobello, Italy

Miniature Alberobello is full of charm. Its wonderful trulli houses immediately win the hearts of travelers. Approximately one and a half thousand magical houses with cone-shaped roofs were built here. By the way, many of them are already more than 7 centuries old. The city is named after the forest that once grew nearby - Arboris Belli ("beautiful trees"). World provincial Italy will open before you in this unusual town filled with sunlight and decorated by inspired craftsmen.

beech alley, Ireland

Dark Alley (Dark Hedges) - unusual place. It is located near the village of Armoy in Northern Ireland. This stunning "beech avenue" was planted by the Stuart family 3 centuries ago. Their idea was to impress everyone who entered the estate, which today is a golf club. And yet, according to an old legend, under the ancient trees you can meet the ghost of a certain Gray Lady ... The locals value traditions and love riddles.

Kandovan, Iran

The village of Kandovan from afar looks like a giant anthill. About a thousand people live in houses created in stony rocks. But the ancient appearance of the settlement should not mislead you: locals have long been familiar with modern comfort. A bizarre relief was formed in ancient times during the eruption of the Sahand volcano. By the way, the literal translation of the name of the settlement is “bee hives”. Once here, you will certainly feel like the heroes of a Persian fairy tale.

Hobbiton, New Zealand

The fantasy village was created on a sheep farm in one year by the efforts of 400 people for the filming of the famous Lord of the Rings trilogy.

After finishing work on the film, the village was empty for some time. But soon all fans of the work began to come here to see with their own eyes the holes of hobbits, the Green Dragon pub, arch bridge, windmill and other colorful objects embodied in reality.

Lake Titicaca, Peru/Bolivia

For the locals, Lake Titicaca is sacred. Its name in Indian means "mountain cougar". According to scientists, the lake was an ancient sea millions of years ago: sea fish, crustaceans and even sharks still swim in its waters, and traces of the surf have been preserved on the slopes of the mountains. About 300 rivers flow into Titicaca. And on the lake you can see unusual floating islands from reeds, inhabited by the Uru Indians. The way of life in these mobile settlements has not changed much over the last century. It will even seem to you that you have traveled back in time.

Gastelugache Island, Spain

The island of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe lies off the coast Bay of Biscay. It is connected to the mainland by a narrow stairway of 237 steps. There is a monastery on the island, which is already about 11 centuries old. The marvelous panorama of Gastegulace is remembered forever, and the spray azure waves and a fresh breeze fill everyone who has been here with special energy.

Chefchaouen, Morocco

The “blue town” of Chefchaouen is located on the slopes of the Rif Mountains. Here everything is pleasing to the eye: beautiful landscapes, ancient architecture, art creations. But still the most important attraction is the marvelous color! Shades of blue range from light blue to deep azure. Once in this Moroccan city, you will constantly make wishes. After all, this is a real oriental fairy tale!

Apr 19, 2017 Gennady

In Prague, not the most touristic places.

Prague, very beautiful city, and it’s hard to argue with this, there are moments that strain it and I wrote about them, for which I was simply cursed in the ru_travel community, because Prague, as it turned out, should only be admired, and nothing else. Lesson learned, now only ooh ahh and other mimics about Prague.
There are places in Prague where no Soviet tourist has set foot, or rather, of course, there are tourists there too, but in homeopathic doses, i.e. there are very few of them and makes these places simply the most chic for relaxation and just great leisure time, as well as for photographs.

From here you can also see an unusual, for most photo reports, view of Prague Castle


This place is located in Khotkovy Sad, next to the footbridge


through which you can go and get into another not the most touristic, although indicated in many guidebooks, place, the park where the Expo of the 58th year was called Letna Park, a traditional place for roller skaters and others, such as Moscow Poklonka.
There was once a monument to Stalin at this place, but they demolished it and put up a metronome, unfortunately, we had to go up on foot to it, because we were tired, although from there too, I think, the views are not very bad, and, as We see that there are few tourists there.


Another place where I was lucky not to run into tourists is Petrin - a hill, but here I was rather lucky because of my appearance there quite early in the morning, yes, at 12 in the morning, very early. But at that time there were really very few people there, which contributes to a good leisure time, and, accordingly, admiring beautiful views.


The tower itself is also, in general, a good object, quite even.



In this tower, by the way, there is a museum, well, or a company store of the Igraceks

This is such an Eastern European analogue of Lego. Children play there, everything is more or less freely available


I had these toys as a child, so I hung out there for quite a long time, for such a small museum.


At the foot of Petershyn Hill there is a monument that is also not chosen by tourists.


This is a monument to the victims of Communism.
One of the most interesting places in Prague, John Lennon Wall. Vandalism on the Lennon wall in my performance
For those interested, it is located next to the French Embassy, ​​in general, not far from the bottom station of the Funicular.


By the way, during a cursory examination, I did not notice Russian inscriptions on the wall, at least in large print, there is nothing.
In the same place, literally three steps away, there is a lock bridge, in terms of the bridge on which there are a lot of locks.


And from this bridge opens great view to a working water mill

Ibid


Another very wonderful place in terms of freedom of movement and not pushing with elbows, there are few people there, Vyshegrad. True, this may have been due to rain, but in other places the rain did not frighten tourists, and there were almost no tourists here.


Although I suspect that Vyshegrad is still a lively place, they write a lot about it in guidebooks, although there is not an extensive tourist trade there, but some kind of huge number of restaurants.
But the views are amazing


Prague bridges can be studied, which is also quite informative.


Well, in the first place in my personal rating places in Prague, the Zizkov TV Tower, that's where there are no tourists, nothing.

I read somewhere that this is one of the ugliest buildings in Europe, and in order to somehow decorate it, they launched babies to crawl on it


This event happened in 2000, then they removed it, and a year later they returned it and they crawl there to this day.
The tower has a restaurant and Observation deck, and at the entrance there is a bug, you can climb to the observation deck for 150 crowns per person, but they let you into the restaurant, as I understand it, for free. Those. you can go to a restaurant and get to the observation deck through it, thus avoiding expenses for climbing the tower. Although not sure if it will work. We didn't try, we just paid.


An amazing place, you can look at the views, enjoy the silence and in general there are very few such places, which makes this place even more valuable


And you can walk around and look at all the views closer


True, out of three pieces, only one turned out to be working.
Peter reminds me

This is how I saw Prague, when there are no tourists in it, or rather there were a lot of them, but there are places where "umbrellas" do not reach, and not everyone decides to walk around the city on their own, which is very good.

Famous cities of the world give tourists a lot of impressions! Bright lights of the metropolis, a kaleidoscope of sights, a sea of ​​entertainment... But in every country, as in the theater, something important is sure to remain behind the scenes. Traveling outside the capitals, we discover the customs of indigenous people, small streets of beautiful settlements, unusual buildings of bygone centuries, wonderful ethnic houses and marvelous corners of nature.

For you virtual journey 15 provincial places of the planet, revealing the true character of the country.

1. Yvoire, France

The colorful village of Yvoire is over 700 years old. Despite military battles and natural collisions, the settlement has retained its historical appearance. Near Lake Geneva there is a small castle built by Count Amadeus V of Savoy. Cobbled streets, charming people, cozy old houses, elegant flower gardens... Such a place could not but be included in the Association of the most beautiful villages in France!

2. Kangaroo Island, Australia

Kangaroo Island can be safely attributed to the places where adults and children dream of being. A third of the territory here is occupied by nature reserves and national parks. You will be impressed by the grandiose landscapes against the backdrop of giant rocks and green expanses. Here, on a walk, you can meet kangaroos, monitor lizards, koalas, platypuses, as well as many birds: pygmy penguins, black cockatoos, barn owls, etc. Dolphins and seals frolic in the ocean waters. Australia in this place will open before you as a freedom-loving country full of unprecedented beauty.

3. Bourtange Fortress, Netherlands

Bourtange Fortress, or Star Fortress, is located in the Netherlands. It was built during the Eighty Years' War, when the country was fighting for independence from the Spanish Empire. The architects came up with a new type of fortification to protect against artillery. After the war, the bastion was abandoned, then it was strengthened and expanded again, and since the 19th century Bourtange has been owned by the local community. A tour of the bastion will be very informative, besides, there are beautiful landscapes.

The philosopher Ortega y Gasset wrote that this city has a fabulous silhouette. And Albarracin is often called the "pink city". The settlement received a beautiful name under the Muslims (IX-XII centuries). Everything is beautiful here: the old winding streets, and the mountains of the Sierra de Albarracin, and green meadows, and rivers. Here you can also see the 18-kilometer aqueduct, which was built during the Romans. Walking along the cobblestones, you will imperceptibly immerse yourself in the Spanish flavor of past centuries.

Devon is a picturesque county in England, washed by the Bristol Bay and the English Channel. Once there was Dumnonia, which was inhabited by the Celtic people. The bays of Devon are home to resorts, fishing villages and ports. It was in Devon that the great sailors Sir Francis Drake and Walter Reilly were born, as well as the "queen of detectives" Agatha Christie. And the events described in the book by A. K. Doyle "The Hound of the Baskervilles" also take place in Devon. Here you will see the true face of the country, in the image of which severe restraint, colorful landscapes, cozy houses and mysterious roads are intertwined.

6. Hokkaido Island, Japan

If you happen to visit Japan, don't forget to visit Hokkaido. Here, the Japanese perfectionists have created many places that give guests vivid impressions: the Unkai terrace on the top of the mountain, the wonderful aroma and colorfulness of lavender fields, ski slopes and Blue Lake. And here you can also see an incredibly charming animal - ezo momonga, which lives only here. And, of course, you will be surprised by the synthesis of careful attitude to nature and modern technologies.

The colorful town of Monsanto is hidden among granite boulders. The panorama is amazing: mountains, greenery, tiled roofs, stone streets. Once Monsanto was the center of the province of Beira Baixa. For eight centuries, the local landscape has changed little, so the town in 1938 was recognized as "the most Portuguese village." Wandering around here is a pleasure, and you can enjoy traditional dishes in a restaurant located under a giant stone (pictured above).

8. Feathered Canyon, Iceland

The Fjadrargljufur Canyon in the southeast of Iceland is an incredible creation of nature. From the pristine landscapes of this country is simply breathtaking. The Fjadra River Canyon was formed after the Ice Age. Its length is about 2 km, and its depth is about 100 m. Not just a walk along the river bank, but a real adventure awaits you!

9. Alberobello, Italy

Miniature Alberobello is full of charm. Its wonderful trulli houses immediately win the hearts of travelers. Approximately one and a half thousand magical houses with cone-shaped roofs were built here. By the way, many of them are already more than 7 centuries old. The city is named after the forest that once grew nearby - Arboris Belli ("beautiful trees"). The world of provincial Italy will open before you in this unusual town filled with sunlight and decorated with inspired craftsmen.

10. Beech Alley, Ireland

Dark Alley (Dark Hedges) is an unusual place. It is located near the village of Armoy in Northern Ireland. This stunning "beech avenue" was planted by the Stuart family 3 centuries ago. Their idea was to impress everyone who entered the estate, which today is a golf club. Also, according to an old legend, under the ancient trees you can meet the ghost of a certain Gray Lady... The locals value traditions and love riddles.

11. Kandovan, Iran

The village of Kandovan from afar looks like a giant anthill. About a thousand people live in houses created in stony rocks. But the ancient appearance of the settlement should not mislead you: the locals have long been familiar with modern comfort. A bizarre relief was formed in ancient times during the eruption of the Sahand volcano. By the way, the literal translation of the name of the settlement is “bee hives”. Once here, you will certainly feel like the heroes of a Persian fairy tale.

12. Hobbiton, New Zealand

The fantasy village was created on a sheep farm in one year by the efforts of 400 people for the filming of the famous Lord of the Rings trilogy. After finishing work on the film, the village was empty for some time. But soon all fans of the work began to come here to see with their own eyes the holes of the hobbits, the Green Dragon pub, the arched bridge, the windmill and other colorful objects embodied in reality.

Most popular destinations summer holidays Russians are Spain, Italy, Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey. Descriptions of the main local attractions can be found in any guidebook, but what about those who want to plunge into non-tourist, authentic atmosphere cities? It was for them that the momondo travel metasearch, together with Marie Claire, made a selection of secret cafes, little-known viewing platforms, cemeteries and pharmacies - in a word, unusual and, importantly, budget options leisure activities in each of the main tourist destinations.

Barcelona, ​​Spain

The Spanish city that our compatriots most often go to is coastal Barcelona. Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Salvador Dali Museum, Gothic Quarter – beautiful places but this time we'll walk through non-tourist corners the Catalan capital.

Mysterious bar "Forest of Fairies" (El Bosc de les Fades)

At the end of the central pedestrian Las Ramblas, there is a magical forest with elves and fairies. To find it, near the pointer to the Museum wax figures you have to turn left. You will find yourself in the bar El Bosc de les Fades, the interior of which is decorated in the style of an enchanted forest. So, in the very center of the Catalan capital, you will instantly plunge into the world of magic and fairy tales. Despite its location, this place can be called a secret: often only locals know about it.

Dinner here will cost 8-9 euros, cocktails - 3-4 euros. The bar is located at Pasaje de la Banca, 7. There is no need to book a table in advance.

It's so nice to wait for the start of each new trip, to allocate days in advance and plan a vacation. Guidebooks can become excellent assistants in this matter, the main thing is not to get lost in their diversity and choose exactly those books that will become really good advisers. Marie Claire, together with the online e-book store LitRes, has prepared a selection for you the best travel guides to the most popular tourist destinations.

Horta Labyrinth Park (Parc del Laberint d "Horta)

If you are looking for solitude, then take a walk through Orta Park. It is located in the very center of Barcelona, ​​but tourists rarely come here. The park is famous for its labyrinth of cypresses, which is not as easy to get out of as it might seem at first glance. Several scenes from the movie "Perfumer" were even filmed here.

Horta Park is located on the territory old manor, and here are preserved medieval palace and tower, waterfalls and fish ponds - perfect place for a family or romantic outing. Entrance to weekdays costs 2.17 euros, and on Saturday and Sunday - free of charge. In summer, the park is open from 10:00 to 21:00, in winter - until 18:00. Address: Passeig dels Castanyers, 1.

Poblenou ancient cemetery (Cementiri del Poblenou)

Many have heard about the French cemetery Pere Lachaise, which is a real treasure trove. architectural masterpieces. But few people know that in Barcelona you can also walk around the ancient cemetery and admire the beautiful marble statues. Poblenou, the oldest cemetery in Barcelona, ​​is full of monuments and statues. The most famous of them is the Kiss of Death. Entrance here is free daily, the cemetery is open from 10 am to 6 pm.

Gràcia Street Festival

If you're planning to visit Barcelona at the end of the summer, you're in luck - you'll find yourself at the Gracia street festival. In 2015 it takes place from 15 to 23 August. At this time, concerts open sky, karaoke, games and dancing do not stop for a minute. And there is also a competition for the most beautiful street. Residents decorate each of them in their own style: jungle, Wild West, Star Wars or cabaret. Anyone can look at this riot of fantasy - admission to the festival is free.

Rome, Italy

Certainly, The eternal City with a history of almost 3 millennia, it has so many sights that it will take months to explore them. But if you do not have such a task, we suggest visiting some not the most historical, but original places in Rome.

Aventine: Orange Garden and Hole

The view of Rome opens from seven hills. One of them, Aventine, is famous for the pyramid of Cestius, the temples of San Sabina and San Allesio, the ruins of an ancient circus. But let's tell you a little secret: on the top of the Aventine, in the area of ​​the Knights of Malta, there is a unique keyhole. Looking into it, you will immediately see 3 sovereign state entities - Italy, the Vatican and the Order of Malta.

And on the hill is Savello Park, which the locals call " orange orchard". Ruin ancient fortress, cypress alleys, flowering oleanders, the heady aroma of oranges - what could be more romantic? In summer, Savello Park is open from 7:00 to 21:00, admission is free. True, there is one minus - oranges are inedible.

Gianicolo Panoramic Platform

The Seven Signed Roman Hills do not include Gianicolo Peak because historically it is located outside the city walls. Meanwhile, there are also ancient monuments here - the Gianicolo lighthouse, the monastery of Sant'Onofrio, Villa Aurelia. But most importantly, there is an observation deck on Gianicolo Hill, from where you can see the whole of Rome.

Crypt of the Capuchins on Via Veneto (Museum and Crypt of Capuchins)

The crypt is in the basement Church of Santa Maria della Concezione on Via Veneto. In the Middle Ages, it was believed that the soil in the crypt was brought from the Holy Land, so Roman monks and nobles wanted to be buried here. As a result, so many bones accumulated that they began to decorate the premises, creating a kind of eerie “finish”. Book a visit to the crypt at least 15 days in advance by calling 06/88803695. Tours run from 9 am to 7 pm, the ticket costs 8 euros (with a group of 10 people - 6 euros each).

Athens, Greece

In the cradle of European civilization, there are also many places where tourists rarely visit.

Technopolis (Ghazi)

Big Cultural Center like the Moscow "Red October" or "ZIL" is located in the Athens district of Gazi, not far from the Acropolis. Initially, it was conceived only as an industrial museum located on the territory of an old plant for the production of combustible gas, but today it is the main youth cultural space of Athens: exhibitions, concerts, master classes are constantly held here. You can get to Technopolis around the clock and for free. You can find out about upcoming events and exhibitions on the website or on the page in