Ghent, Belgium
- Home to the famous Gravensteen Castle, a medieval fortress dating back to the 12th century.
- Known for its vibrant arts scene, including the annual Ghent Festival, which attracts over 1 million visitors.
- Features a unique blend of medieval architecture and modern street art.
Lucca, Italy
- Surrounded by well-preserved Renaissance-era walls that encircle the city, offering scenic walking and biking paths.
- Birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini, with a museum dedicated to his life and work.
- The historic center boasts a network of elegant cobblestone streets and over 100 churches.
Ronda, Spain
- Famous for its dramatic cliffside location, offering stunning views from the Puente Nuevo bridge, which spans a deep gorge.
- Known for its ancient bullring, one of the oldest in Spain, which reflects the city’s rich bullfighting tradition.
- The town is a key stop on the "white village" route of Andalusia, celebrated for its picturesque architecture.
Tartu, Estonia
- Recognized as the intellectual capital of Estonia, home to the prestigious University of Tartu, established in 1632.
- Features a distinctive blend of neoclassical and modern architecture, including the iconic Tartu Cathedral ruins.
- Hosts the annual Tartu Lovefest, a vibrant celebration of culture and romance.
- Colmar, France
- Famous for its well-preserved medieval old town, often referred to as the "Little Venice" due to its charming canals.
- Hosts the Alsace Wine Route, celebrated for its picturesque vineyards and excellent wines.
- The city is known for its colorful half-timbered houses and the enchanting Christmas markets that attract visitors each winter.
Delightful, enchanting, there are small towns that are real gems. They are beautiful, here they are…
A trip is not just reaching a country and discovering the best-known cities, capitals, but it is also exploring the smaller localities, to understand the most authentic essence of the country, to find oneself immersed in unseen and unexpected scenery that sometimes is really worth the trip. It is in the small towns that one finds the friendliness of the inhabitants, tastes the most authentic flavors, and breathes in tradition and history without some contamination. Each country has its own small town to discover we want to suggest some that you really should visit….
Bolsena: the pearl of Central Italy with the charm of the Lake
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Set in the wonderful nature of upper Lazio, known for its delicious Lake, the small town of Bolsena is an ideal place for those who want to indulge in a out-of-town trip among history, art, relaxation and tradition. Its village takes shape around the lake which also gives it the character and the beauty with the island Bisentina which rises right in the center of it. Its beauty fascinates not only us Italians, but it has been internationally recognized to the extent that it has been included in the ranking compiled by Forbes of the 10 most beautiful small cities in Europe. An important recognition obtained also and above all to the thread that binds man to the town, which has been able to enhance it in the environment, history and traditions. The town deserves a walk through its narrow streets and a stop where you can savor the local flavors. You cannot leave without tasting the traditional soup with eel.
Bonifacio: the small town that is the essence of Corsica
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A maze of alleys, a truly resounding charm, Boniface is one of the most beautiful small towns in Europe a true gem of the wonderful Corsica. This citadel that dates back to medieval times that goes uphill is built in 70 meters high on the cliffs by White stone shaped by wind and sea. Its beauty is reflected on the turquoise waters of the Mouths of Bonifacio. The town is divided into two areas the upper town and the lower town. The upper part remains the most fascinating where you can feel an atmosphere of yesteryear, a place to explore by climbing the steep stairs, lined with elegant buildings, wonderful balconies. On your way up to the highest part make a stop, look around you the panorama will surprise you and if the weather is nice you will be able to see the sights of Sardinia as well.
Bibury: the small town in England so beloved by artists
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A painting, a precious gem, a work of art immersed in the English countryside, this small town is a real treasure to be discovered. This small town is located in the county of Gloucestershire and once you get here you will feel like you are stepping into a storybook where time has stood still. This small town spreads out along the course of the River Coln and has been called the most beautiful location in the entire country. Artists love it, visit it, choose it as a buen retiro and place of inspiration. A continuous row of stone cottages dating back to the 1300 shape this small town which takes shape around a hill. Here nature and human settlements coexist with extreme harmony and fusion. Its charm has made Bibury a center that attracts travelers of luxor from all over the world.
Ronda: the small town of Andalusia in the El Tajo gorge.
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Also the Spain has its own delightful little town, the one that draws tourists, that deserves to be explored and known, discovered in its most charming corners. It is Ronda a town in Andalusia perched on the “El Tajo” gorge. carved by the Guadalevin stream. A true spectacle in which Arab and Spanish traditions coexist, breathtaking views captivate. This beautiful city is so beautiful that it has enraptured the hearts of writers such as. Hemingway e Joyce. To love Ronda One must cross its bridges, New Bridge is the symbol, and arrive in the Ciudad the oldest suburb that is separated sharply from the New City.
Cochem: the small German town along the Moselle River
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A small postcard town. Nothing is lacking in Cochem To be the dream location. The Moselle River provides a natural backdrop to this location in Germany which is located in the Rhineland-Palatinate and the landscape is really atmospheric with the pastel-colored houses and its imposing fortress. A romantic climate, a fairy-tale atmosphere. The town has all the features of a medieval village, has its gates one where the guardian of the tower resided, a defensive one and the one of San Martino that still has the covered patrol path. To fall in love with this locality just wander around its narrow streets with slate-roofed houses. Once you get here, you cannot leave without visiting the Reichsburg Fortress which represents with its turrets and battlements an iconic building not only of the city but of the entire Moselle valley.
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