Surely, every person who is planning a vacation thinks in advance how to spend it, and most choose tourism in different countries. But it consists in flying to where it is warmer, everything is inclusive, and which is not located in a metropolis, because this type of city is already tired at home.

However, few people know that you can choose another option, how to spend your free time, which involves an excursion to small but very picturesque towns around the globe.

Today Forum-Grad will show you the 25 most beautiful places to go!

Colmar, France

Incredibly cute and cozy streets in composition with fabulous houses

This quiet place is located in Alsace and is an unusual combination of style, architecture and the spirit of the French and Germans. By right, it can be called a hidden gem of France.

Manarola, Italy

Manarola, which is located in beautiful Italy, differs from other settlements in that it is literally cut into a stone wall along the coast mediterranean sea. The main pride of the locals is wine and the fact that Antonio Discovolors lived and created here. In addition, there are not even cars here, which only works for the benefit of any person.

Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic

A piece of a fairy tale right in the photo

The Czech Republic itself is very similar to a country that has descended from the pages of storytellers, because only there has its own, special architecture, which creates this impression.

However, there is one town called Cesky Krumlov, which seems to embody the design of an entire state. Only a day from Prague separates tourists from this place, and local guides It is advised to come in summer to be able to go kayaking.

Reine, Norway

Despite the fact that Norway itself is an incredible picturesque region, within its borders there is one fishing village called Reine, which rightfully takes first place on a pedestal among all other places to live.

At the same time, it's really a small village– only 329 inhabitants live in it!

Shiravkawa, Japan

Japan is just a country of wonderful combinations, seemingly incongruous. – traditionalism and high technologies. Just here, among the few meadows, the inconspicuous village of Shirakawa is located.

It is famous for its thatched roofs, which are folded in the shape of hands during prayer and cherry blossoms. What is the beautiful place for life…

Alberabello, Italy

And here we are back again sunny Italy! But this time we will visit the city of Alberabello, where the roofs of the houses are elongated in a cone and they are located on a hill, among olive groves.

Monsanto, Portugal

But this city is called, that neither is, "the most Portuguese in all of Portugal." We can say that this expression is not far from the truth, because it embodies the classic architecture for the whole country.

The ruins are nearby. ancient castle from which a great landscape opens up.

Goreme, Türkiye

Unfortunately, most people know about the cities in Turkey only in terms of resorts. However, you should not miss the opportunity to visit the city of Goreme, which is famous for its fabulous chimneys and the fact that the church and several houses are dug into the rocks.

Hoi An, Vietnam

Not to say that Vietnam itself is beautiful, but in its territory it is spread a beautiful city, Khoy, where, they say, there are more street lamps than people. Here, time passes slowly and an atmosphere of absolute calm reigns.

Giethoorn, The Netherlands

This town was founded back in 1230 AD. Mediterranean settlers who dug a canal to sell peat.

But it really only became known in 1958, when the Dutch director Ber Haanstara made his film here. Tourists often visit it not only to admire, but also to ride a canoe

Babiru, England

This village is located in the county of Gloucestershire and is almost exemplary for other settlements of this type in England. Once, the famous artist and craftsman William Morris called this place "the most beautiful village in the country."

Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia

Art connoisseurs call this place bohemian because of the combination of blue and white architecture. Well, tourists have no time to go into the intricacies of various styles - they just visit it and admire its beauty.

Bruges, Belgium

Meeting of eras in one photo

There are not many cities in Europe that can compete in beauty with Bruges and hundreds of tourists come here to take pictures of unusual houses.

Bled, Slovenia

However, one does not have to travel far to see such amazing views. For example, in Slovenia there is such a place, Bled, which attracts various travelers from nearby countries.

Pucisca, Croatia

IN Lately Croatia has begun to open its tourist gate and the first thing to do is to visit Pucisca, because where else in Eastern Europe Can you see such a beautiful city above the water?

Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Monstar can be called the most underrated place in the Old World.

Odense, Denmark

Despite the fact that this place does not fit into our list a little, because it is the third largest city in Denmark, but does that prevent one from being enchanted by its beauty?

Morro de Sao Paulo, Brazil

Everyone knows Brazil only as a country of carnivals and successful football players. But there is an island in its open spaces, which can be reached exclusively by boat or charter flights, and there are also no cars there. Which, in general, is true, because why spoil such a nature with man-made emissions?

Pucon, Chile

This small settlement is located near the mountains, which gives it a very special charm and affects the color scheme of the houses built here.

Jiuzhaigou, China

This village is special because it was built under the Tibetan heritage restoration program and is an example of the traditional design of the settlement of that era.

Leavenworth, Washington, USA

It's time to show what has been done overseas, namely in the USA. They also do not lag behind Europe in the number of beautiful small towns, and among them special place occupies Leavenworth. However, a sharp change in image was associated primarily with the fact that small town ok was on the verge of bankruptcy, and now the treasury is replenished thanks to tourism.

Rothenberg, Germany

It is known for being, firstly, the oldest settlement in Germany, and secondly, it was here that the events of one famous novel took place.

Arosa, Switzerland

In any season this place is tourist resort because of their clean waters, fresh air and incredible view.

Hallstatt, Austria

There are many cities on our list with century history and Hallstatt is no exception. We can say for sure that it serves as a design standard for almost all old cities in Austria.

Marsaxlokk, Malta

Sunny fishing village

And last on our list is a sunny fishing village in the southeast of Malta.