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TIMELINE
00:00 Introduction
02:01 Isle of Skye, Scotland
03:58 Paris, France
06:00 Istanbul, Turkey
07:58 Lofoten Islands, Norway
09:43 Prague, Czech Republic
11:54 Italian Lakes District, Italy
14:10 Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
15:22 Swiss Alps, Switzerland
17:08 Vienna, Austria
18:45 Greek Islands, Greece
20:33 Andalusia, Spain
23:01 Albanian Riviera, Albania
24:43 Cappadocia, Turkey
26:19 Amalfi Coast, Italy
27:51 Iceland, Iceland
29:47 Dubrovnik, Croatia
31:23 Budapest, Hungary
33:16 Dolomites, Italy
35:04 Barcelona, Spain
36:43 Norwegian Fjords, Norway
38:23 Meteora, Greece
40:05 Lake Bled, Slovenia
41:41 Edinburgh, Scotland
43:24 Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
44:58 Rome, Italy
46:40 Madeira, Portugal
48:16 Hallstatt, Austria
49:44 Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland
51:05 Venice, Italy
52:34 Tatra Mountains, Poland / Slovakia
54:05 Cinque Terre, Italy
55:36 Sintra, Portugal
57:15 Mont Saint-Michel, France
58:51 Athens, Greece
01:00:24 Ring of Kerry, Ireland
01:01:52 Lisbon, Portugal
01:03:17 Milan, Italy
01:04:48 Verdon Gorge, France
01:06:21 Bavarian Alps, Germany
01:07:56 Faroe Islands, Denmark
01:09:37 Gjirokastër, Albania
01:11:25 Porto, Portugal
01:13:22 Black Forest, Germany
01:14:51 Transylvania, Romania
01:16:16 Amsterdam, Netherlands
01:17:45 ?eský Krumlov, Czech Republic
01:19:10 Lapland, Finland
01:20:42 Florence and Tuscany, Italy
01:22:12 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
01:23:49 London, England
01:25:32 Durmitor Lakes, Montenegro
01:27:00 Bruges, Belgium
01:28:21 Snowdonia, Wales
01:30:06 Krakow, Poland
01:31:43 Alsace, France
01:33:25 Sicily, Italy
01:35:12 Azores, Portugal
01:36:41 Copenhagen, Denmark
01:38:11 Sighi?oara, Romania
01:39:44 Tallinn, Estonia
01:41:09 Giethoorn, Netherlands
01:42:37 Sardinia, Italy
01:44:05 Provence, France
01:45:52 Stockholm, Sweden
01:47:25 Innsbruck, Austria
01:48:48 Svalbard Islands, Norway
01:50:11 Balearic Islands, Spain
01:52:10 Berlin, Germany
01:53:48 Cyprus
01:55:17 Munich, Germany
01:57:01 French Riviera, France
01:58:48 Bern, Switzerland
02:00:25 Catalonia, Spain
02:01:50 Oslo, Norway
02:03:39 Helsinki, Finland
02:05:00 Geneva, Switzerland
02:06:37 Dublin, Ireland
02:08:15 Pamukkale, Turkey
02:09:41 Tyrol, Austria
02:11:05 Costa del Sol, Spain
02:12:38 Malta
02:14:05 Madrid, Spain
02:15:53 Montenegro
02:17:23 Ghent, Belgium
02:18:57 Cambridge, England
02:20:46 Valencia, Spain
02:22:21 Loire Valley, France
02:24:18 Delft, Netherlands
02:25:55 Oxford, England
02:27:29 Zaanse Schans, Netherlands
02:29:06 Normandy, France
02:30:41 Liverpool, England
02:32:23 Algarve Coast, Portugal
02:34:03 Hamburg, Germany
02:35:42 Bordeaux, France
02:37:26 Manchester, England
02:39:21 Canary Islands, Spain
02:41:42 Jurassic Coast, England
02:43:22 Frankfurt, Germany & Sofia, Bulgaria
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Some corners of the world seem to
hold the very essence of beauty. They have been shaped by millennia
of art, culture, and human passion. They have witnessed the rise of empires, inspired
artists, and shaped the destiny of humanity. A continent surprisingly
small, and yet infinitely rich. With the highest concentration of UNESCO
World Heritage sites in the world. Here rise some of the most visited cities on the
planet, alongside villages forgotten by time, and natural wonders that take your breath away.
Today, we take you on a journey to discover the 100 most beautiful places in Europe.
Among them, hidden gems and unmissable places. Isle of Skye
Where Scotland meets the Atlantic, an island rises that
seems to have emerged from a Celtic dream. Skye, the largest of the Inner
Hebrides, is a world unto itself, made of mountains that challenge the
sky, and coastlines that shatter into a thousand pieces against the waves.
The wind seems to whisper ancient stories as you head toward Neist Point,
the westernmost promontory of the island. Here, the land plunges into the
ocean with a breathtaking drama. The white lighthouse, solitary since
1909, watches over vertiginous cliffs, where puffins and seagulls nest.
There’s also the Old Man of Storr, which rises with its rocky pinnacles that look
like giant fingers pointing toward the sky, while in the Fairy Pools crystalline
waterfalls flow between the rocks, creating natural pools where according to
legend, the fairies of the Highlands still bathe. Every valley hides ruined castles and lakes,
where a sky in perpetual change is reflected. Paris Walking through Paris is like leafing
through the pages of a history book. Every neighborhood tells something unique.
The Seine crosses the heart of the city, dividing it between Rive Gauche and Rive
Droite, which would be right bank and left bank. The first is the bohemian side, with cafés
frequented by artists and intellectuals, the other hosts famous museums and grand boulevards.
But it’s not just history that defines this city. In fact, historic buildings
coexist with modern squares, markets, and urban gardens
with a relaxed atmosphere. From the elegant shop windows on
the Champs-Élysées, to the narrow and welcoming streets of the Marais, every
corner hides something worth discovering. You can also enjoy a sunset
on the steps of Montmartre, or stroll along the Seine with the lights
of the Eiffel Tower reflected on the water. Istanbul Two continents touch here, separated
only by the waters of the Bosphorus. The city preserves mosques that were once
Christian basilicas, bazaars where trading has gone on for centuries, and palaces that
have seen sultans and emperors pass by. Every stone tells a different story,
with domes reflected in the sea, while ferries cross the border between
Europe and Asia, dozens of times a day. The historic center concentrates
the most important monuments, and remains the starting point for
understanding Istanbul’s complex identity. The Hagia Sophia basilica, for example,
was built in 537, and remained the largest church in the world for nearly a thousand
years, before becoming a mosque in 1453. There’s also the Grand Bazaar, which contains over four thousand shops under a single
roof, covered by decorated vaults. Lofoten Islands
An archipelago beyond the Arctic Circle, formed by islands connected by bridges and tunnels,
which unite fishing villages and wild landscapes. The mountains, tall and jagged, rise directly from
the sea, creating a scenario where fjords, bays, and light-colored sandy beaches,
alternate without interruption. The red houses of the rorbuer, once shelters
for cod fishermen, today welcome travelers who wish to experience direct contact with the sea.
Winter usually brings storms and northern lights, while summer gifts the midnight
sun, which doesn’t set for weeks. These islands are still tied to the great seasonal
fishing of skrei, which is an activity that continues to mark the life of communities,
and to define the identity of the place. Prague
Nicknamed “The City of a Hundred Spires,” Prague rises on the banks of
the Vltava like a fairy tale book carved in stone. Its medieval skyline, miraculously
survived the wars that transformed Europe, tells millennia of history through an
extraordinary fusion of architectural styles. From Romanesque to Gothic, from Baroque to Art
Nouveau, every era has left its indelible mark. Even the Charles Bridge, ancient artery that
connects the Old Town to the Castle district, is much more than a simple crossing, indeed, it’s
an open-air art gallery, where 30 Baroque statues watch over passersby for over three centuries.
In the spectacular Old Town Square, instead, the medieval Astronomical Clock marks time
since 1410, enchanting with its show of dancing apostles every hour, while Prague Castle,
the largest castle complex in the world, dominates the city from atop its hill, guarding
the magnificent St. Vitus Cathedral inside. Italian Lake District
The mountains descend directly into the water, creating natural
mirrors, which change color with the seasons. Historic villas and medieval
villages overlook the shores, while the Alps protect the
region from northern winds. Lake Como extends for 146 square kilometers,
or 56 square miles, with an inverted Y shape, surrounded by mountains that
exceed 2,000 meters, or 6,562 feet. Its waters reach depths of over 400 meters, or 1,312 feet, making it one
of the deepest lakes in Europe. Lake Maggiore, instead, is the second in size, and
crosses the border between Italy and Switzerland, hosting the Borromean Islands with their
Baroque gardens, and noble palaces. Then there’s also Lake Garda, which is
the largest in Italy, and benefits from a Mediterranean microclimate that allows the
cultivation of olive trees, lemons, and vines. Ferries have connected the shores
of these lakes for centuries, tracing routes that once served commerce. Cliffs of Moher 200 meters, or 656 feet, of sheer
rock, over the Atlantic Ocean. The waves have sculpted these bastions
for millions of years, layer after layer. The coast extends for eight
kilometers, or five miles, drawing a natural barrier that has protected
the island from invasions, for centuries. On stormy days, the ocean rises until it licks
the peaks, covering everything with white foam. When instead the sky is clear,
the gaze reaches the Aran Islands. Swiss Alps 4,000 meters, or 13,123 feet, of altitude,
mark the border between earth and sky. Glaciers still shape the valleys today,
although each year they retreat by a few meters. Villages cling to slopes, connected by funiculars
and trains, that climb impossible gradients. The water from streams descends
crystalline from glaciers, feeding lakes where every detail
of surrounding peaks is reflected. In summer, pastures fill with flowers
and grazing cows, in winter instead snow covers everything, with a layer that
can exceed three meters, or 10 feet. The peaks, moreover, have names that
evoke fear and respect, earned after centuries of challenges between man and mountain. Vienna
Imperial palaces occupy entire neighborhoods, witnesses
of an empire that once governed half of Europe. Classical music was born in
the halls of these buildings, where Mozart and Beethoven played
for emperors and princesses. Today, historic cafés are
still the hub of city life, and people spend hours there reading newspapers.
The historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, encompasses centuries of architectural splendor
among cobblestone alleys and majestic squares. The museums preserve collections that tell
the story of millennia of European history, while the streets resonate with music, carriages, and the voices of a city that
has never ceased to be a capital. Greek Islands If you visit Europe you can’t miss
a tour among the Greek islands, primarily the Cyclades and the Ionian islands.
Santorini is witness to a volcanic apocalypse, with the white and blue houses clinging to
the caldera walls, where the sea bathes the crater of a volcano that changed
the history of the Mediterranean. Akrotiri preserves a Minoan city buried
in ash, frozen in time like Pompeii. Mykonos, instead, has windmills
that dominate the port, Little Venice that juts out over the water, and many
bars and beach clubs that party until dawn. Corfu, moreover, offers some of the most
beautiful beaches and waters in all of Greece. Crete, finally, hides the labyrinth
of the Minotaur, the Samaria Gorge, and the beaches of Elafonisi with pink sand. Andalusia
In the extreme south of Spain, this region lives on contrasts.
Snow-covered mountains, cities with Moorish past, white villages and sunny coasts.
Its identity is the fruit of centuries of encounters, with Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs
and Christians who have left indelible imprints. Granada guards the Alhambra, palace that
interweaves gardens and Islamic architecture. Seville shows the Giralda, the “Plaza de
España,” and neighborhoods like Santa Cruz, with narrow streets and shaded squares. Córdoba preserves the Mezquita, which
is a cathedral built inside a mosque, symbol of a complex heritage.
To the north, instead, the Sierra Morena and Sierra Nevada offer trails and panoramas,
while to the south the Costa del Sol alternates tourist ports and cliffs beaten by wind.
The culture of flamenco is born here, in neighborhood venues and popular festivals. Olive oil, produced in vast
countryside, accompanies simple dishes like gazpacho or salmorejo.
Finally, there’s no lack of port cities like Cádiz, which look toward the
Atlantic and recall stories of explorers. Albanian Riviera
A panoramic road runs between mountains and sea south of
the nation, overlooking hidden coves, white pebble beaches, and waters
that shift from green to deep blue. The Albanian Riviera is not a continuous
line, but a sequence of small worlds. Here, there’s Dhërmi, with its white houses.
Himarë, suspended between sea and hill. Qeparo, which climbs the slopes.
and Ksamil, which looks toward Corfu. Between pines, olive trees and scents
of thyme, the coastline alternates wild stretches, with silent villages out of season.
Here, old boats are still pulled ashore by hand, and tourism coexists with peasant memory.
Moreover there’s not only seaside bathing, but you encounter fortresses, Ottoman remains, Greek
ruins, and a quiet that resists even in summer. Cappadocia
Wind and water have sculpted volcanic rock, for millions of years,
creating cone-shaped formations, which extend for hundreds of kilometers, or miles.
The first Christians carved churches and monasteries inside these soft stones,
then true underground cities were created. Some of these, reach eight levels deep, and
could host thousands of people during invasions. The characteristic sign of this area, however,
are the hot air balloons, which rise at dawn, when the grazing light transforms
the valleys into a lunar landscape. These formations take the name
of “fairy chimneys,” and dot the horizon from times well before man’s arrival. Amalfi Coast
50 kilometers, or 31 miles, of coast, where the mountain falls into the Mediterranean,
with gradients exceeding 70 percent. Small towns climb the slopes, connected
by a road that makes 180 curves, between Salerno and Sorrento.
Lemons grow on terraces supported by dry stone walls, producing fruits that
can weigh half a kilogram, or over a pound. The houses instead, are painted white or in
pastel colors, with flat roofs and terraces that follow Mediterranean tradition.
Churches preserve colorful domes and bell towers visible from the sea, true reference
points for those who navigated these waters. Iceland In the north of the Atlantic Ocean, right
where two great plates of Earth meet, a huge natural laboratory emerges, with
ice and volcanoes in the background. Speaking of ice, Vatnajökull is
the largest glacier in Europe, and dominates the island’s landscape. Under its icy surface, active volcanoes
create incredible ice caves that transform every summer, while the icy water
of rivers has carved deep canyons. The capital, Reykjavik, is a particular
city, and exploits Earth’s natural heat. Its houses are heated by hot water that
springs naturally from underground, and often you can see steam from thermal
pools mixing with northern lights in the sky. The fjords in the western part of the island
are like huge inlets that penetrate the coast. On their cliffs live millions of puffins,
while in the deep waters orcas swim. Dubrovnik
The walls completely surround the old town, extending for nearly two kilometers, or 1.2 miles,
with a thickness reaching six meters, or 20 feet. The white marble of streets reflects sunlight,
while Renaissance and Baroque palaces alternate along the “Stradun,” which is the main street
where once trade with the East took place. The old port, once hosted ships that transported
spices, silk, and gold, across the Mediterranean. An earthquake, in 1667 destroyed much of the
city, but reconstruction followed the original urban plan, and today it’s also
recognized as UNESCO heritage. Budapest
The Danube cuts this capital into two distinct parts, creating a city divided
by nature, but reunited by human ingenuity. The bridges that connect Buda and Pest
are not simple passage structures, but true symbols, that at night project luminous
constellations on the dark waters of the river. And it’s precisely from the river,
that boats move incessantly, transporting inhabitants and visitors
between the two souls of the city, creating a living connection
between different urban realities. Moreover, the Parliament dominates
the bank with its imposing bulk. This building rises like a cathedral dedicated to
democracy, with pinnacles that seem to touch the sky, while its foundations sink into the waters
of this river, which crosses Central Europe. And then there are the thermal lakes, thanks
to caves that hide beneath the city’s surface, and that feed the spas, one of the most
characteristic aspects of Hungarian culture, true places where social life
intertwines with physical wellbeing. Dolomites
Mountains rise vertically for hundreds of meters, taking on colors that change with light, passing
from pale gray at dawn, to intense pink at sunset. Valleys were carved by glaciers during ice ages, creating smooth and vertical walls,
that still challenge climbers today. Villages in the area preserve a language
and traditions that date back to Romans, while trails wind between alpine
pastures and larch forests, which in autumn become golden
before losing their needles. Peaks exceed 3,000 meters, or 9,843 feet,
with snow that in winter covers everything, transforming walls into ice mirrors. Barcelona City overlooking the Mediterranean, interweaves
modernism, history, and lively daily life. The works of Antoni Gaudí, like the Sagrada
Família with its towers still under construction, Casa Batlló, and Park Güell decorated with
mosaics, are symbols that define urban identity. In the Gothic Quarter, narrow streets
reveal Roman traces and medieval squares, animated by small cafés and artisan shops.
La Rambla, pedestrian artery that descends to the port, remains one of
the most frequented places, between markets like La
Boqueria and street artists. The renovated port and nearby beaches, finally, attract residents and travelers, creating
leisure spaces a few minutes from downtown. Norwegian Fjords Glacial valleys filled with seawater, when
ice retreated over twelve thousand years ago, creating inlets that penetrate inland, for
over two hundred kilometers, or 124 miles. These are the Norwegian fjords, rocky
walls that rise vertically from water, up to 1,500 meters, or 4,921 feet, in height,
with waterfalls that plunge directly into the sea. Villages cling to few strips of flat
land, connected by ferries and tunnels, carved into mountains.
In winter the sun stays low on the horizon for a few hours, and
in summer it never sets, for entire weeks. Meteora Sandstone towers rise from the plain,
for four hundred meters, or 1,312 feet, formed sixty million years ago,
from deposits of sand and gravel. Byzantine monks built the first hermitages
on the tops of these towers in the eleventh century, seeking isolation and protection.
24 monasteries were built between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries, reachable only through
rope ladders, and nets lifted with winches. Today, six of the initial 24 are still inhabited, and preserve frescoes, manuscripts,
and icons from the Byzantine period. Stairs carved in rock have replaced ropes, but
the ascent still requires hundreds of steps. Lake Bled
An island, emerges in the center of a lake, surrounded by mountains
reaching two thousand meters, or 6,562 feet. The church on the island was
built in the seventeenth century, over the ruins of a Slavic temple.
To reach it, you use pletnas, which are wooden boats pushed with
oars six meters, or 20 feet, long. There’s also a castle, which overlooks
from atop a cliff 132 meters, or 433 feet, high, first documented in the year 1004.
Lake water comes from underground thermal springs, and in summer can exceed twenty-five
degrees Celsius, or 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Edinburgh The Scottish capital, is a city
that strikes at first glance. Edinburgh rises on seven volcanic hills,
and every corner tells centuries of history. The center divides into two completely
different parts: the medieval Old Town, with the Castle dominating from atop its rock, and
the eighteenth-century New Town, with straight and elegant streets that seem drawn with a ruler.
The Royal Mile, is the most famous street. It connects the Castle, which
seems to emerge directly from rock, to Holyroodhouse Palace through a kilometer,
or 0.6 miles, of cobblestones and history. Edinburgh’s architecture tells two different eras. In the Old Town buildings rise up to 14 floors,
true medieval skyscrapers, built in dark stone. In the New Town, instead, Georgian
houses of golden sandstone dominate, with their symmetrical facades and
colored doors, that create postcard views. Plitvice Lakes National Park
Sixteen lakes follow each other in cascade for eight kilometers, or five miles, connected
by 92 waterfalls, that change shape every year. Water, in fact, deposits calcium
carbonate on mosses and algae, creating natural barriers, that grow
one centimeter, or 0.4 inches, per year. The park extends over almost
three hundred thousand hectares, or 741,000 acres, of forest, where
brown bears, wolves and lynx live. Upper lakes have turquoise waters, while
lower ones show emerald green colors. Wooden walkways cross the water, allowing you
to walk a few centimeters from waterfalls. Rome
2,800 years of history, stratified in
a city, one on top of another. The Colosseum could host fifty thousand
spectators, and had underground galleries, where gladiators and animals
waited before battles. The Pantheon, instead, preserves the largest
concrete dome ever built in antiquity, with a central opening of nine meters, or 30 feet. There’s also the Roman Forum, which
was the beating heart of the empire. Here justice was administered, politics
was done, and trade took place. And finally there’s the Vatican,
the smallest state in the world, which guards masterpieces like the
Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, symbols of a spiritual influence
that has crossed centuries. Madeira A jewel emerges from the Atlantic,
suspended between sky and ocean. The laurisilva forests, recognized
as UNESCO world heritage, wrap parts of the island in an almost constant
fog, that transforms its landscape. Various trails cross these ancient
woods, where time seems to have stopped. Moreover, a network of channels carved in soil
extends for over 2,500 kilometers, or 1,553 miles. Called “levadas,” and created
centuries ago to irrigate land, they form today paths that lead to
hidden waterfalls and remote valleys, with water flowing constantly,
accompanying visitors in their journey. There are also large cliffs that rise sheer over
the ocean, with the sea crashing against volcanic rock, creating a scenario of primordial
confrontation between earth and water. Hallstatt, Austria
700 inhabitants live between lake and mountain, in a space so narrow
that houses were built one above another, creating a cascade of roofs, that is reflected
in the waters of the lake of the same name. Boats cross the lake every hour, offering
ever-new perspectives of the village. The bell tower of the Lutheran
church stands out against the sky, becoming the focal point that has made this
town Austria’s most photographed subject. The historic center, instead,
develops on a single narrow alley, with fishermen’s and miners’ houses that have
flowered balconies jutting out over water. Giant’s Causeway
The north coast, of Northern Ireland, guards a
geological enigma, that defies logic. Forty thousand basalt columns emerge from
the sea, like keys of a primordial piano. They are perfect hexagonal formations, created
not by human hands, but by an ancient volcanic eruption, followed by rapid cooling of lava.
Local tradition tells a different story, that is of an Irish giant who built this
road to reach Scotland, and challenge his rival. Here, light changes during the day,
transforming the landscape from gray to gold, from blue to green, and Atlantic
waves crash incessantly against columns, in a confrontation that has
lasted for 60 million years. Venice A city that has no streets, but canals.
Here you move by boat, between Renaissance and Byzantine palaces, that are
reflected in the canals themselves. St. Mark’s Square is the heart, with the golden basilica and bell
tower, that dominates the lagoon. Bridges connect islands like invisible threads,
and each neighborhood guards a distinct identity. Thousands of wooden poles, sunk into
lagoon mud hold the entire city: oak, larch and elm planted centuries ago,
which submerged have become hard as stone. Tatra Mountains They mark the border between Poland and
Slovakia, and are part of the Carpathians, forming the highest group of the entire chain.
Here, slopes rise with sharp profiles, and valleys guard glacial lakes like Morskie Oko.
Trails lead to wooden refuges, and fir forests host chamois and bears, while
peaks over two thousand meters, or 6,562 feet, remain snow-covered for many months of the year.
Zakopane, at the foot of mountains, is the most frequented access point, with traditional
wooden architecture and local markets. There are also various ski slopes
in winter, that mark its landscape. Cinque Terre
Five villages cling to Ligurian cliffs, for eight hundred years now.
Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, form a landscape
built by man through centuries of work. The terracing surrounding these towns is born from
the need to cultivate vines on impossible slopes, building thousands of dry stone walls.
Each village maintains its own identity, and together they form a
heritage that belongs to the world. The Mediterranean sea bathes
beaches reachable only on foot, with trails that connect villages between the
blue of sea and colored facades of houses. Sintra A few kilometers from Lisbon a world hides
where fantasy takes shape in stone and gardens. Sintra’s castles were not built, but seem
to have grown from the ground itself, as if the mountain had dreamed palaces and towers.
When morning fog wraps hills, Pena Palace emerges with its impossible colors – red, yellow, blue –
a royal whim that defies all architectural logic. Higher up, Moors’ Castle walls snake along
the ridge like a sleeping stone dragon, silent witness of conquests and defeats.
Beneath the surface of Quinta da Regaleira, a labyrinth of tunnels leads to
the initiation well, where a spiral descends toward Earth’s center.
Sintra is also rich in small bars and local craft shops, perfect for a
break between one visit and another. Mont Saint-Michel
The sea surrounds this rocky islet, tightening and widening to the rhythm of tides.
Mont Saint-Michel rises on the north coast of France, in Normandy.
At the center, there’s a medieval abbey that dominates the entire bay,
surrounded by ancient walls and paved alleys. In the heart of the village, small
shops and restaurants follow one another along medieval lanes.
This place has been for centuries a pilgrimage destination and impregnable
fortress, resisting wars and sieges. Still today, crossing the bay during
low tide, is a special experience. By day it almost feels like walking on water,
while at night, when abbey lights turn on, everything is reflected on surrounding wet
sands, creating an almost surreal atmosphere. Athens The capital of Greece, and the
heart of its ancient history. On the height of Acropolis stands
the Parthenon, temple dedicated to Athena that still dominates the city.
Beside, rise the Erechtheion and Propylaea, examples of an architecture that has
influenced centuries of construction. At the foot of the hill, daily life intertwines
with the past, with modern neighborhoods coexisting with markets, squares, and museums
that guard very ancient statues and artifacts. The Plaka neighborhood preserves narrow streets
and white houses, that almost recall a village, while Syntagma Square hosts parliament
and the changing of the guard. Ring of Kerry
A circuit of 179 kilometers, or 111 miles, that doesn’t limit itself to showing the Irish coast,
but tells this land’s story, through centuries. Here the coast meets the ocean, in a
way that defies expectations. In fact, while roads wind between villages suspended in
time, the landscape transforms at every curve. Tourists usually are attracted by spectacular
coastal views, but return home carrying in their hearts the authenticity of place,
encounters with locals and their stories. Along the route, ancient circular towers
and medieval castle ruins stand silent, while stone fortresses, blend harmoniously
with wild landscape surrounding them. Lisbon It extends along the Tagus river, built
on hills that open toward the Atlantic. Antique trams travel up and down
slopes, connecting neighborhoods that preserve different identities.
Alfama lives in narrow alleys, between fado music and packed houses,
while Belém guards the tower and Jerónimos monastery, memory of great explorations.
From atop miradouros, which are panoramic points, the gaze embraces red roofs and São Jorge castle.
There are also characteristic azulejos, which decorate houses and stations, while
“pastéis de nata,” tell a daily tradition. Milan Milan is a city that unites the
past, with the fast pace of present. The Duomo, with its spires, dominates the
central square and tells five centuries of work. Not far away, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
guards shops and cafés, under a glass dome. La Scala Theater has given voice
to opera, while Sforza Castle collects art and history collections.
Today Milan is capital of fashion and design, with events that attract
visitors from around the world. The Navigli, finally, were once waterways, but
today have become meeting spaces and nightlife. Verdon Gorge
In southeastern France, the Verdon river has carved for millions of
years one of Europe’s most spectacular canyons. Its turquoise waters flow between limestone rock
walls, up to 700 meters, or 2,297 feet, high. There are panoramic trails
like Sentier Blanc-Martel, which offer incredible views, and allow
discovering an environment rich in wildlife. Sports lovers can practice kayaking,
climbing, or paragliding, while those seeking tranquility find characteristic
villages like Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. The gorges are part of a protected natural park, created to preserve a
fragile and unique ecosystem. Bavarian Alps At the borders with Austria, imposing mountains
extend, glacial lakes, and silent valleys. Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, offers
panoramas that extend beyond national borders. Alpine villages, preserve wooden chalets
and customs linked to the rhythm of seasons. In winter ski slopes animate
resorts like Garmisch-Partenkirchen, while in summer trails and refuges welcome hikers. Alongside natural landscapes, monasteries
and castles dot valleys, recalling a past made of devotion and local power.
Alpine lakes, finally, like Eibsee, reflect woods and snow-capped
peaks, creating suggestive scenery. Faroe Islands
Eighteen islands, emerge from the Atlantic Ocean,
midway between Iceland and Norway. The vertical cliffs exceed 600 meters, or 1,969
feet, in height, with wind blowing almost every day of the year, shaping a landscape where
trees don’t grow, and grass stays low. Villages cling to coasts,
protected by narrow bays, which for centuries have allowed
fishermen to find shelter from storms. Waterfalls, descend directly into the sea,
while mountains disappear among low clouds, which cover peaks for much of the year.
The population is barely 50,000 people, and lives in colored houses with grass roofs, since Viking times.
Here, nature still dictates the rules of daily life. Gjirokastër
Built in stone and carved along a ridge, tells
Ottoman Albania better than any book. Slate roofs, residential towers in kulla
style, courtyards closed by thick walls: everything seems crystallized in time.
Walking through its streets you encounter shops, wood craftsmen, and
sellers of hand-woven blankets. Above, the castle dominates the
Drino valley with its dark mass, suspended between city and Zagoria mountains. It’s one of the Balkans’ most extensive castles,
and guards stone galleries, ancient cannons, a political prison and even an American
aircraft, symbol of communist propaganda. From its terraces, the gaze
embraces roofs, hills, and silences. Porto
Between the banks of Douro river, there’s a city that
immediately enters the heart of who visits it. The smell of sea mixes with that of wine
resting in city cellars, and fishermen’s boats leave at dawn among crowds of seagulls.
The cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia guard Port wine, while houses climb hills,
creating a mosaic of red roofs. The Ribeira neighborhood, UNESCO world heritage,
is rich in narrow streets, colorful buildings and welcoming restaurants, where you can savor
typical dishes like francesinha and bacalhau. The majestic Cathedral, instead, with
its dominant position on the hill, offers spectacular views of city and river.
São Bento station must be visited because it’s rich in azulejos, characteristic Portuguese
tiles, while in taverns codfish reigns supreme. Black Forest
Extended between hills and mountains, guards dense fir woods,
green valleys, and isolated villages. Hiking trails cross waterfalls, gorges, and
lakes like Titisee, among the best known. Many villages preserve traditional houses
with sloping roofs and cuckoo clocks, born right in this region.
Among peaks, instead, to the south is Feldberg, which is the highest
mountain in the area, and becomes destination for skiers and climbers in winter.
Finally, local cuisine reflects the same characteristics of the region, with robust
dishes and the famous chocolate and cherry cake. Transylvania
Carpathian forests, guard medieval castles and villages, where time seems to have stopped.
Here, between walls of Bran castle, and streets of Sighișoara, Dracula’s legends are
born, which have crossed centuries. Transylvania however is not only myth.
It’s a land where fortified churches tell of communities that resisted
invasions, and where shepherds still lead flocks on high-altitude pastures.
And when fog rises from woods, at dawn, you easily understand why this landscape
has fed generations’ imagination. Amsterdam
Canals draw a water grid, dating back to the Golden Age, when
Amsterdam was the center of world trade. Along these waterways narrow
and tall houses face, built once to pay less taxes, based on facade width.
The city hosts more bicycles than inhabitants, and moves following rhythms that privilege slowness.
In museums masterpieces of Rembrandt and Van Gogh are preserved, witnesses of an era
when Flemish art dominated Europe. There are also flower markets that float
on canals, with their bright colors, while old cafés maintain the atmosphere of
the past, with wooden tables and soft lights. Český Krumlov
A bend of the Vltava guards a medieval town, dominated by the
second largest castle in the Czech Republic. The historic center preserves the
original urban layout, with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque houses, which
follow one another along paved streets. Artisan shops and historic taverns
keep their traditions alive, while street artists often animate squares. The town has remained practically
unchanged since the eighteenth century, so much so that it’s considered a
jewel of Central European architecture. Lapland Beyond the Arctic Circle, extends a land
where the sun doesn’t set for weeks in summer, and disappears for months in winter.
Lapland is the kingdom of boreal forests, frozen lakes, and northern lights
that dance in the night sky. Here lives the Sami people, who for millennia
have raised reindeer, moved with dog sleds, and preserved unique language and traditions.
In Rovaniemi, capital of Finnish Lapland, there’s Santa Claus village, where
thousands of visitors arrive every year, to cross the line of Arctic Circle.
Temperatures can drop below forty degrees below zero Celsius, or minus 40
Fahrenheit, yet life doesn’t stop, but adapts. Florence and Tuscany
Florence gave birth to Renaissance, between walls of palaces
that still dominate the historic center. Here, Brunelleschi built a dome
that defied known laws of physics, while Michelangelo sculpted marble,
transforming it into masterpieces that still today define objective beauty.
But Tuscany is not only its capital. It’s a region of hills cultivated with vines
and olive trees, where medieval villages rise on heights, that controlled ancient trade routes.
Chianti vineyards produce wines that carry with them centuries of peasant wisdom, and in
squares every stone tells of merchants, bankers, and artists who changed
the course of Western civilization. Mostar A bridge divides and unites this
village, for over four hundred years. The waters of Neretva river flow under
the arch of “Stari Most,” the bridge that collapsed during war in 1993, but
rose from rubble as symbol of rebirth. Here, minarets dot the sky,
right next to bell towers, in a dialogue between cultures that
have coexisted here for centuries. And precisely this fusion of cultures also
manifests along the ancient bazaar street, where shopkeepers display colorful carpets
and traditional coffee pots, while scents of Turkish coffee and grilled meat mix in the
air, between restored Ottoman buildings. London
Imagine a city, where past and future look each
other in the eyes, every morning. On one side Tower Bridge, on the
other the Shard that pierces clouds. This is London: a city where every
corner tells a different story. And the incredible thing?
British Museum treasures, National Gallery masterpieces, West
End shows… everything within reach! Just walk along the Thames, and
magic reveals itself step by step. But when noise becomes too much, here Hyde
Park and Regent’s Park welcome you. As if the city knew exactly when you need silence.
And then there’s the tube, the world’s oldest, that takes you everywhere in a few minutes.
To Borough Market, for example, to taste the world, or to Camden to hear music you didn’t know,
or again to Shoreditch to get lost in street art. This is London’s secret: it’s not a city, but
it’s an entire world, that’s just waiting for you. Durmitor Lakes
The Durmitor massif contains eighteen glacial lakes, set among peaks
exceeding two thousand meters, or 6,562 feet. These water mirrors formed
during the last ice age, when glaciers carved depressions in limestone rock.
The most famous is the so-called “black lake,” which owes its name to the reflection
of black pine forests surrounding it. Trails cross deep canyons, where
emerald-colored rivers flow, while rocky walls preserve traces of
animals, that inhabit these woods. In winter snow covers everything,
transforming the landscape into white silence. Bruges Medieval canals of Bruges, reflect facades
that haven’t changed for centuries. This city was one of Europe’s main
commercial centers in Middle Ages, when its docks welcomed ships loaded with
spices, and textiles from all over the continent. The Belfry bell tower dominates
market square for seven hundred years, while in churches works by Flemish primitives
are preserved, who revolutionized painting. Paved streets lead to artisan shops, where
lace is still produced by hand and chocolate. This city has preserved its Gothic
architecture, resisting modernization, and becoming a living testimony of how European
cities appeared, before industrial revolution. Snowdonia
Mountains rise like giants, while fog moves, between Europe’s oldest valleys.
Here, Mount Snowdon towers at 1,085 meters, or 3,560 feet, conquerable through trails
that develop between crystalline lakes and pastures, where sheep dot the landscape.
Green expanses alternate with oak forests, where moss covers boulders and undergrowth smells
of wet ferns, while beaches extend at the foot of medieval castles, perched on rocky promontories.
In Welsh, this place means “land of eagles,” and still today these wild landscapes
preserve that primordial majesty. Rocks date back to 500 million years
ago, when all this was ocean floor. Every stone, therefore, is a chapter of
geology, that you can touch with your hands, while wind carries echo of Celtic legends, that
still today make local inhabitants’ hearts beat. Krakow It develops along the Vistula river, and guards centuries of Polish history.
Market Square, among Europe’s largest, is surrounded by Renaissance palaces,
Gothic churches, and the Cloth Hall. Wawel Castle, ancient royal residence,
dominates the hill, and tells the city’s central role in Middle Ages.c
In Jewish quarters, synagogues and narrow streets keep alive the memory,
of a community that marked local identity. Today however, Krakow is also a university
city, animated by students and cultural events. Walking in the historic center means crossing
different eras, between medieval towers, museums and cafés, in a place that
continues to interweave past and present. Alsace Located at the border with Germany, Alsace
has a soul divided between two cultures. Its villages seem from other times, with
pastel-colored houses that have exposed beams, canals crossing historic centers, and
flowers adorning balconies and windows. Colmar is a perfect example, with
its medieval quarters still intact, which during Christmas period
become part of a true fairy tale. But this is also land of fine wines, with
orderly rows crossing hills and gentle slopes. The famous “Wine Route” connects
villages like Riquewihr and Eguisheim, fundamental stops to discover historic
cellars, and taste local specialties. Sicily Sicily emerges at the center of
Mediterranean, as a crossroads of cultures. The “Valley of the Temples,” along with
the theaters of Syracuse and Taormina, showcases the island’s Greek
heritage, while mosaics, domes, and palaces reveal Arab,
Byzantine, and Norman influences. Palermo offers lively
markets and Baroque churches. Catania instead lives in shadow
of Etna, the volcano that marks the landscape and island life.
Coasts alternate cliffs and beaches, while interior guards countryside of
olive trees, citrus fruits and vines. There are also Aeolian Islands, which
emerge as volcanic peaks to the north, or Noto and Ragusa, which show
Sicilian Baroque in its purest form. Azores Nine volcanic islands emerge from Atlantic, 1,500
kilometers, or 932 miles, from Portuguese coast. Extinct craters host lakes that change color
during the day, from emerald green to cobalt blue, because of minerals dissolved in water.
Thermal springs gush directly from earth, heated by magma that still pulses beneath surface. Whales cross these waters during migrations,
together with dolphins and sea turtles, that find abundant food in ocean currents.
Often fog descends from mountains, covering everything for hours, but then dissolves,
revealing mighty cliffs, that fall into ocean. Copenhagen It’s a capital that lives in contact
with water, and with North Sea. The Nyhavn neighborhood, with its
colored houses and moored boats, is the best-known face, while the Little
Mermaid statue recalls Andersen’s fairy tale. Amalienborg Palace is still
royal residence, and Tivoli, among Europe’s oldest parks, has
welcomed visitors for generations. The bicycle is the most used
daily means, with bike paths interweaving between canals and squares.
Museums guard Nordic art works and Viking artifacts, while the port has transformed into a
bathing area, where people swim even in winter. Sighișoara, Romania
In the heart of Transylvania, Sighișoara’s walls protect one of Europe’s best-preserved
medieval citadels, where life has continued uninterrupted since twelfth century.
Its clocks tell the passing of centuries, while Clock Tower dominates the city since 1360.
Under its foundations, Vlad the Impaler was born, figure who inspired Dracula myth, bringing
today curious people from all over the world. Here, brightly colored houses line up
along cobblestone streets, that have seen merchants, nobles and invaders pass.
Moreover, during July Medieval Festival, the city goes back in time, with
knights and craftsmen filling squares. Tallinn Tallinn overlooks Baltic Sea, and preserves
a historic center enclosed by medieval walls. Towers, squares, and Gothic churches
show the past of Hanseatic League, when the city was an important commercial hub.
On Toompea hill, castle and Orthodox cathedral are found, symbols of power and
religion, that have marked its history. Over centuries, the city passed under
different dominations: from Sweden to Russia, leaving architectural and cultural signs.
Today however, it’s a capital that unites past heritage with an innovative present, with
a digital economy among Europe’s most advanced. Giethoorn A water village, born from peat cutters’ work, who dug earth to extract fuel, creating
canals that still today cross the town. Traditional houses with thatched
roofs line up along banks, connected by dozens of wooden bridges.
Here, life moves slowly on small boats, while paved roads remain few and outside center.
Manicured gardens and water silence define landscape, offering a glimpse of a way of
living completely shaped by environment. Giethoorn shows how man adapted to water, transforming it into integral part
of daily life, in Netherlands. Sardinia
It’s an almost intact island, that offers very different landscapes from each other.
Northern coasts host Costa Smeralda, with inlets and limpid waters, while
to west are found Capo Caccia cliffs and Asinara island, today national park.
To south, near Cagliari, extends the long Poetto beach, while further west you encounter
Piscinas dunes, among Europe’s highest. Finally, sea caves open along entire
coast, reachable by boat or on foot, while medieval inland villages preserve stone
historic centers and Romanesque churches. Provence
Imagine strolling through infinite lavender fields, that color the landscape purple.
This is Provence’s magic, where every corner seems painted by an artist.
Here, hidden among flowers, stands ancient Sénanque Abbey, where still today monks
maintain alive traditions of eight centuries ago. Climbing through hills, there’s also “Les
Baux-de-Provence,” a village perched on rock that seems from a medieval fairy tale.
Its old castle will surely remind you of knights’ stories.
In this area of France, you can’t miss visiting Roussillon… a unique
village, where everything is colored red. Houses, streets and rocks are tinged
with different shades thanks to ochre, a mineral that has made this place truly special.
Not far away, Gordes village climbs the hill with narrow streets that spiral, just as
they were created hundreds of years ago. Stockholm
Here, Baltic Sea slips between granite islets and ochre
palaces, creating a capital that lives on water. Stockholm is not only Gamla Stan neighborhood and
medieval alleys, but it’s the contrast between sober elegance of historic buildings, and creative
scene that bubbles in peripheral neighborhoods. Summer days last almost twenty-four hours,
while in winter light disappears early, leaving space to lights, that fill every window.
It’s a city that has made functionality an aesthetic, where design is not
decoration, but daily philosophy. The archipelago surrounding it,
moreover, counts thousands of islands, with some who live there year-round,
while others reach them only to breathe. Innsbruck
Imagine a city where trams cross historic center, with Alps literally looming behind.
Innsbruck is this. An alpine crossroads, that for centuries
has connected north and south Europe, leaving stratifications of Habsburg
culture, among its streets. The Golden Roof shines at center of old city,
with its golden tiles covering imperial balcony. The “Inn” river, instead, crosses city, dividing
historic center from modern neighborhoods. There’s also “Nordkette,” a mountain chain
that rises vertically near urban center, allowing passage from bars to snow-capped
peaks, in twenty minutes by cable car. Svalbard Islands Svalbard is located midway
between Norway and North Pole, in an archipelago dominated by
glaciers, tundra, and dark mountains. The town of Longyearbyen, main settlement,
is the world’s northernmost inhabited center, with colored houses breaking white of landscape.
Here coexist scientists, miners and travelers, in a place where winter brings months of
darkness, and summer entire days without night. Islands are obviously refuge of
Arctic fauna, with polar bears, foxes, and reindeer moving between frozen
valleys, while seabirds nest on cliffs. Balearic Islands
In western Mediterranean, an archipelago opens that unites marine
landscapes and traces of ancient civilizations. Mallorca is the largest island, with
Tramuntana mountain range descending to sea, between villages and terraces cultivated
with olive trees, while city of Palma guards Gothic cathedral and always active port.
Menorca is quieter, marked by turquoise coves, natural ports and prehistoric
settlements telling very ancient story. Ibiza instead shows two souls.
On one side Renaissance walls, on other nightlife that made island famous,
without forgetting beaches and beach bars. Formentera remains smallest and most
intimate island, reachable only by ferry, with whitest beaches and transparent waters,
that make it unique in Mediterranean. Berlin
German capital extends between grand boulevards, rivers, and
neighborhoods in continuous transformation. Brandenburg Gate marks meeting
point between imperial history and more recent one, when Wall divided two worlds. Remains of that border still survive today, but
covered with murals telling freedom and memory. Reichstag, which is Parliament building, with its glass dome reflects
idea of political transparency. On Museum Island, there are 5 museums where
artifacts are preserved that crossed millennia, from Mesopotamian civilizations
to testimonies of ancient Egypt. A few steps away, cafés and
markets animate daily life. Berlin, therefore, is marked by contrast between
modern buildings and austere architectures, between green spaces and tram lines, in
urban landscape that doesn’t stop changing. Cyprus An island, divided by a green
line, that also cuts capital. Cyprus bears signs of every
Mediterranean civilization. There are Greek temples, Roman mosaics,
Crusader castles, and Ottoman mosques. Greek part and Turkish part
coexist separated since 1974, creating unique geopolitical situation in Europe. But beyond politics, remain beaches where
water is so transparent it seems unreal, mountain villages in “Troodos” where they still
produce wine like three thousand years ago, and Aphrodite’s Rock at Paphos, where according
to myth goddess was born from Mediterranean waves. Munich
At foot of Alps, this city unites tradition and innovation.
Its identity is made of harmonious contrasts: Baroque squares, popular markets and culture
mixing local roots with international breath. Marienplatz is city heart, dominated by neo-Gothic
town hall, with famous carillon marking hours. Historic breweries guard ancient rituals, and English gardens offer green
spaces crossed by watercourses. “Residenz” shows wealth of court that
marked centuries of Bavarian history, while future is given by modern neighborhoods
and Olympic park, built for 1972 Games. French Riviera
From Saint-Tropez to Menton, extends a coast that has conquered worldwide fame,
for its combination of natural beauty and luxury. Cobalt blue sea laps golden beaches,
while elegant cities follow one another, along this stretch of Mediterranean.
Monaco attracts with its lavish casino, while city streets transform once a
year into Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit, creating one of sport’s most exclusive events. Cannes, instead, pulses to rhythm
of its famous film festival. International stars walk red carpet, while
luxury boutiques in surrounding streets offer creations by most renowned designers.
Nice, finally, shows another face of riviera with its lively promenade,
where locals and tourists mix. There’s also flower market, which
adds color and scents to this city. Bern
Nestled along banks of Aare river, preserves UNESCO-protected limestone historic center.
Its covered arcades form kilometers of porticos, still today animated by shops and cafés.
Medieval clock tower marks city rhythm, while not far away, Parliament
dominates with its green dome. River water, clear and fresh, invites during
summer months to traditional current swimming, gesture uniting inhabitants and visitors.
Among alleys cultural institutions mix, markets, and hidden courtyards, restoring
image of discreet federal city, where time seems to move slowly, between
weight of history and lightness of daily life. Catalonia
Region with strong sense of identity, unites
sea, mountains and fertile plains. Barcelona, capital, preserves medieval
neighborhoods and Gaudí’s famous architectures. Costa Brava alternates rocky coves
and fishing villages like Cadaqués, with lively resorts like Lloret de Mar.
Inland stands out Montserrat monastery, pilgrimage place surrounded by
spectacular rock formations. Each area of Catalonia reveals distinct face, in continuous balance between
modernity and tradition. Oslo Norway’s capital, stretches along fjord
bearing its name, framed by hills and forests. City unites modern architectures, like
white marble Opera House facing water, with historic neighborhoods made
of stone streets and wooden houses. Museums dedicated to polar expeditions and Viking
ships, recall country’s long maritime tradition. In city parks, sculptures and
green spaces create slower rhythm, in dialogue with surrounding nature.
Port is beating heart of urban life, animated by ferries, markets, and restaurants. This city is not only country’s administrative
center, but also cultural crossroads, where innovation and historical memory coexist. Helsinki
Overlooking Gulf of Finland, Helsinki has that air of city always
looking toward sea, even when frozen. Neoclassical architecture of center dialogues
with Nordic brutalism and contemporary design. Every era, in fact, has left its
mark, without erasing others. In summer terraces fill as soon as sun
comes out, in winter city retreats into interior spaces lit with maniacal care.
Few European cities manage to be so modern, remaining deeply rooted in their Nordic identity. Geneva Overlooking Lake Geneva, this city has
always lived as border and exchange city.
Lake waters are dominated by famous “Jet d’Eau,” which is water jet become city symbol.
Nearby, historic center guards St. Pierre Cathedral, and network of stone
streets animated by cafés and bookstores. Presence of international institutions, like UN
headquarters, gives it cosmopolitan character, reflected in languages and faces populating it.
Moreover, walking along lakefront, allows observing mountains in distance,
manicured parks, and boats connecting shores. Dublin Along banks of Liffey river, Dublin represents
Ireland’s cultural epicenter, where literature and brewing tradition, interweave in city soul.
Trinity College, which is island’s oldest academic institution, guards spectacular Long Room.
This impressive gallery with oak arches, protects thousands of ancient volumes, creating
atmosphere recalling cathedral of knowledge. In lively Temple Bar neighborhood, instead,
elegant Georgian-style buildings overlook cobbled streets, that pulse with artistic life.
Not far away, Dublin Castle rises majestically on foundations of ancient Viking settlement, and
its walls speak of centuries of history, conflicts and resistance, that shaped capital’s identity.
Finally, strolling through wide Georgian streets like Merrion Square and St. Stephen’s Green,
colored portals of typical Dublin houses have elegance of other times, while modern glass
buildings of financial district along river, show contemporary face of European
capital in continuous evolution. Pamukkale
White terraced pools, full of turquoise water, descending along slope. Seems like lunar landscape, instead it’s limestone
deposited by thermal springs, over millennia. Ancient Romans built here Hierapolis, thermal
city where people came to heal from entire empire. Today, natural pools are UNESCO
heritage and partially accessible. You walk barefoot on white travertine, dipping
feet in waters gushing warm from earth. Contrast between blinding white of limestone,
and green of surrounding valley, is disorienting. Tyrol
In heart of Austrian Alps, Tyrol breathes and lives with its own rhythm.
From snow covering mountains, to pastures extending downvalley, this land
tells most authentic Austria. Chalets built in wood and popular celebrations
stand beside modern ski slopes and new buildings, showing how past and present
coexist together, every day. Rivers, instead, descending from mountains,
cross villages remained unchanged in time, carrying with them stories
ancient as rocks themselves. Tyrol welcomes those who love
nature at any time of year. There’s skiing when snow falls, walks when sun returns, and always an
open door for those arriving from afar. Costa del Sol
Overlooking Mediterranean, in southern Andalusia, there’s coastal strip
over 150 kilometers, or 93 miles, long. Beaches vary from sandy urban stretches,
like those of Málaga and Torremolinos, to more sheltered bays between cliffs.
Marbella is known as tourist city with luxurious hotels, while Nerja offers spectacular
views from famous “Balcón de Europa.” Inland is dotted with “pueblos blancos,” which
are whitewashed villages looking toward sea. Mild climate has favored constant tourism
year-round, finding in this destination sea, culture, and accessibility in every season. Malta Seven thousand years of history, compressed
in 316 square kilometers, or 122 square miles. Malta is honey-colored limestone,
megalithic temples older than pyramids, fortified capitals built by Knights,
and sea shading into every blue tone. Valletta is Baroque fortress-city, where
every corner tells battles and sieges. Gozo and Comino, sister islands,
offer slower and more rural rhythms. Mdina, ancient capital, rises inland with its medieval walls and
silent streets crossing noble palaces. Madrid
Spanish capital lives between elegant squares and popular markets.
In historic center streets, buildings inherited from Habsburg era and noisy
cafés alternate, where life flows fast.
Prado Museum guards European masterpieces, while Royal Palace recalls monarchic past.
Green spaces don’t lack, like Retiro Park. Once it was royal garden, today instead
it’s place for walks, and boats on lake. Evening, in neighborhoods
like Malasaña or Lavapiés, you encounter venues mixing
tradition and modernity. Madrid is city without precise hours,
with late dinners and lively nights. City heart is Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía,
meeting point and symbol of kilometer zero, from which all Spain’s roads are said to depart. Montenegro
Its name means “black mountain,” and just look at Durmitor peaks to understand why.
But Montenegro is also Adriatic fjords penetrating inland, perched medieval villages, and beaches
alternating golden sand with stony coves. Here, Venetian, Orthodox, and
Ottoman heritages coexist, with each city telling different domination.
Kotor village is stone labyrinth, protected by walls climbing mountain, while
Budva transformed into seaside destination, without losing walled historic center.
Interior, instead, is wild, with glacial lakes, deep canyons, and forests
where bears and wolves still live. Ghent
Canals reflecting medieval facades, bell towers piercing sky, and
university life filling pubs until late night. Ghent was one of Europe’s richest cities
in Middle Ages, thanks to wool trade, and Gothic architecture still proves it today. Gravensteen, counts’ castle, dominates
center with its gray stone towers. Same historic center can be toured on
foot in few hours, discovering at every corner hidden squares, medieval bridges,
and guild houses reflected in water. Industrial warehouses along canals, moreover,
have become cultural spaces, with bicycles invading every street, and gastronomic scene
mixing Flemish tradition and experimentation. Cambridge
In the heart of England, lies Oxford’s eternal rival.
And it’s Cambridge, where genius flows like the River Cam.
Its waters caress colleges that almost seem like castles, and bridges connect
not only the banks, but centuries of tradition. And then there are also the “Backs,” which
are lawns so green they seem painted. At the center of everything, King’s College
rises like a cathedral of knowledge, with its 15th-century Gothic chapel
that is music made architecture. At Christmas, when the choir sings, the
entire world stops to listen to those voices, that cross screens and reach straight
to the hearts of millions of people. But Cambridge’s true magic
is the minds it has forged. For example, in the Cavendish Laboratory they unveiled DNA’s secrets, and
opened the doors of modern physics. And today? Today they’re inventing the future, with technologies that in twenty years will
seem normal, but that are born right here. Valencia
Nestled on eastern coast, unites ancient heritage and futuristic architecture.
In historic center, Cathedral preserves chalice venerated as Holy Grail, while
medieval towers recall walled city. Not far from center, Turia Garden,
created in bed of diverted river, offers kilometers of green crossed by
historic bridges and tree-lined avenues. Today, life also pulses in City of Arts and
Sciences, modern complex hosting museums, aquarium, and cultural spaces.
Central market, among scents of oranges and spices, shows Mediterranean
cuisine finding in paella its best-known dish. Sea doesn’t lack, with Malvarrosa
beach a few minutes from center. Loire Valley
Journey through Loire Valley reveals world of castles, emerging from morning fog.
Towers rise beyond treetops, while Renaissance gardens extend to horizon.
Loire river flows between these fortresses, which witnessed battles and
love stories, and shaped France. Medieval villages hide among
vineyards and their cobbled streets lead to squares where time seems stopped.
Local markets transform these spaces into theaters of daily life, with scent of freshly
baked bread mixing with local traditions. Chambord castle dominates landscape with
its 426 rooms, defying architectural logic. Chenonceau reflects in waters of
Cher river, while Amboise guards Leonardo da Vinci’s secrets, whose
spirit still hovers in corridors. Villandry, instead, reveals
gardens that are true works of art, and present intricate geometric designs. Delft
A city seeming from Golden Age painting. Delft develops around canals, reflecting
half-timbered houses and medieval churches. In shops scattered through center, artisans
hand-paint white porcelain with blue motifs. Same streets hosting these shops, were
walked by Johannes Vermeer, who immortalized one neighborhood in his painting.
Continuing, Nieuwe Kerk dominates central square with its bell tower.
Inside, generations of Dutch monarchs rest, linking royal family history to city’s.
From here, tower climb offers view extending to Rotterdam, embracing landscape of canals
and fields inspiring artists for centuries. Oxford
Welcome to the temple of knowledge. Here, for 900 years, the
world’s elite has been formed. And you just need to walk among the medieval
colleges to immediately understand why. Silent courtyards and Gothic
spires that challenge the sky, this is the landscape where ideas
that change the world are born. Inside the Bodleian Library sleep
millions of secrets, with books and manuscripts just waiting to be discovered.
And then look up, and here’s the Radcliffe Camera, with that dome everyone
photographs, but few truly observe. But Oxford doesn’t live only on the past. In its laboratories, right now,
someone is discovering the future, doing research that tomorrow will save lives,
change medicine, and revolutionize science. Zaanse Schans It is a journey through time, into the
Dutch countryside of the eighteenth century. This open-air village is famous for its
historic windmills, and its characteristic wooden houses, which have preserved their
functional charm and old-world style. Here, visitors can witness up close how
windmills once powered everything from grain milling to oil pressing to paper production. Zaanse Schans is not just an open-air museum,
but a living community that continues to uphold traditional Dutch craftsmanship.
Interestingly, many of the windmills are still working today, and some are open
to the public for live demonstrations. The village also features shops selling local
products like Dutch cheese, handcrafted chocolate, and traditional souvenirs, making it a perfect
place to experience authentic Dutch culture. Normandy Normandy is mosaic of fertile countryside,
windy coasts, and villages rich in history. Landing beaches tell decisive events of Second
World War, with dedicated museums and memorials. In Étretat cliffs, instead, spectacular natural
arches, shaped by wind, dominate landscape. Small ports, like Honfleur, maintain
intact past maritime atmosphere. Inland, instead, farms and orchards give
life to both cheeses like Camembert, and local cider, which are two
authentic symbols of Norman gastronomy. Liverpool
This is Liverpool, where two love stories changed the world, and they
are the one with the sea, and the one with music. The waterfront, UNESCO heritage, tells of when
Liverpool was the gateway of the British Empire, with ships departing to conquer
oceans, and riches returning home. But then, in the 1960s, four
boys changed everything. The Beatles were born here, at the Cavern Club, transforming Liverpool into
the world capital of music. Today that club is a temple, and
the Beatles museum a pilgrimage. There’s also Albert Dock, which guards the
memories of a city that gave its children to the world, and the world to its children.
The Tate Liverpool, instead, demonstrates that this city doesn’t live only on
the past, but that it’s a cultural laboratory that continues to create,
to inspire, to make people dream. Algarve Coast Algarve reveals itself through
stone arches carved by ocean. “Ponta da Piedade,” cuts Atlantic
with rock formations and sea caves opening in rock walls, accessible only by sea. Lagos preserves walls from Moorish period and
port fills with fishing boats returning at dawn. Sagres guards fort, jutting out on
ocean from promontory challenging waves. Tides, every day reveal and conceal
enchanting beaches, set among rocks. May and September offer ideal climate to
explore this coast, with ocean calming, allowing access to sea caves, and
pleasant temperatures for excursions. Hamburg Port city par excellence, it develops around
the Elbe River, and its navigable canals. The Speicherstadt, ancient warehouse district
in red brick, tells the era of colonial trade. Not far away, the Elbphilharmonie raises its glass
architecture, symbol of the contemporary city. The center hosts covered markets,
elegant galleries, and crowded streets, while the neighborhoods along the
port preserve the popular soul. Hamburg is also a freshwater city, with the
Binnenalster lake at the center of urban life. Its character remains however linked to the
sea, in fact here is one of the largest ports in Europe, point of departure, and
arrival of intercontinental routes. Bordeaux It’s city living around wine, with trade
history dating back to Roman times. Historic center streets, UNESCO
heritage, show classical elegance, with eighteenth-century
buildings and animated squares. Saint-André Cathedral dominates
city, soaring with its Gothic towers, and crowning atmosphere of elegance
permeating entire historic core. Garonne river divides city, crossed by
historic bridges like “Pont de Pierre.” Evening, along river, city comes
alive with lights reflecting on water, creating ideal atmosphere
for walk or outdoor dinner. Manchester
Welcome to the city that invented the modern world.
Manchester is where the Industrial Revolution took its first steps,
and forever changed human history. The canals and old cotton mills tell of
when the machines that would transform the planet were born here, and every brick is a
piece of the revolution, that created our present. But Manchester today beats a different
rhythm, and it’s that of football. Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium aren’t
just stadiums, but they’re modern cathedrals, where millions of hearts pulse in unison.
In the Northern Quarter, instead, the city’s creative soul explodes in murals,
underground cafés, and vintage shops. It’s here that Manchester shows its most authentic
face: rebellious, innovative, always a step ahead. And walking through the downtown streets, among
glass skyscrapers and design shops, you understand that Manchester continues to reinvent itself.
From King Street boutiques to alternative markets, this city has one thing in
its DNA: changing the world. Canary Islands In the Atlantic, off the African coasts, an
archipelago shaped by the fire of volcanoes rises. Tenerife, the largest among the islands, guards
Mount Teide, which is Spain’s highest peak and center of a national park, that crosses
landscapes of craters and lava flows. To the north, green slopes host banana
plantations and villages of colonial origin, like La Orotava and La Laguna,
the latter a UNESCO heritage site. The city of Santa Cruz, instead, combines port,
markets and modernity, while the southern coast is marked by tourist beaches and trails
that climb toward more remote mountains. Then there’s the island of Lanzarote, which
fascinates with Timanfaya National Park, which has vineyards grown in ash, and César Manrique’s
architectures that blend art and nature. Gran Canaria, continuing, mixes dunes and
beaches to the south, with mountainous gorges and inland villages, and there’s Las
Palmas as the cultural and commercial center. Fuerteventura, finally, is characterized
by expanses of light sands beaten by wind, refuge of surfers and fishermen.
The smaller islands, like La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro,
guard forests and reserves. Jurassic Coast
Imagine walking through 185 million years, in 96 miles.
welcome to the Jurassic Coast, one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world.
From Devon to Dorset, this coast tells the secret story of our planet; in
fact, layer after layer, the cliffs unveil chapters of terrestrial evolution.
If you look closely at those multicolored rocks, they’re like pages of a
book, written by Earth itself. Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous… geological
eras you can touch with your hands. And among those stones hide fossils of
creatures that populated oceans now lost, with every storm revealing new
secrets, and new imprints of the past. Furthermore, walking on coastal paths, you can
easily understand why UNESCO protected this place, which isn’t just a coast, but a natural library
where the history of life is written forever. Frankfurt City of banks and skyscrapers,
rises on Main river banks. Financial center hosts European Central
Bank, and skyline unmatched in Germany. But few steps from glass buildings, main
square called “Römerberg,” preserves half-timbered houses and ancient town hall.
Along river, museums form true cultural district, while Palmengarten botanical
garden offers green oasis with exotic greenhouses and flowered avenues.
Frankfurt is also linked to Goethe, who was born here and left traces in his house-museum, and
it’s city living between modernity and tradition. Sofia, Bulgaria At the foot of the Vitoša massif, presents
itself as a living mosaic, where each era has left its own indelible imprint.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, with its golden domes that shine under the Balkan sun, is much
more than a church, it’s a symbol of Bulgarian liberation from Ottoman domination and one
of the largest Orthodox temples in the world. Beneath the modern streets of the city,
archaeological excavations continuously reveal new chapters of its millennial history,
with The ancient Roman city that today coexists with Ottoman mosques and medieval churches,
creating a unique architectural dialogue. The Rotunda of St. George, moreover,
the oldest construction in the city, hides inside frescoes that tell sixteen
centuries of uninterrupted Christianity.
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These videos remind me that real magic exists — not in fantasy, but in nature itself.
I loved visiting many of these places. The Amalfi Coast was one of my favorites. Cinque de Terra was beautiful beyond words.
Europe in 4K looks like pure magic! From the cliffs of Moher to the canals of Venice – which one stole your heart the most?
❤ This video made me feel calm and alive at the same time. 😍🥰