Incredibly breathtaking, the villages hanging on the edge of the mountain will make you want to "come there and see it with your own eyes" once.
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| Manarola (Cinque Terre, Italy):Italy has no shortage of stunning photogenic locations, but the most impressive is the chain of coastal villages of Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre (meaning “five lands”) is made up of Vernazza, Riomaggiore, Corniglia, Monterosso and Manarola, located along the Ligurian coast of northern Italy. Covered in a sea of brightly coloured houses clinging to a fortified stone wall, Manarola is a region known for its excellent wine, Antonio Discovolors paintings, and, most notably, its complete absence of cars and traffic lights. Photo: Italian Travel Connection. |
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| City of Bagnoregio (Italy):Civita Di Bagnoregio, located about 120 km north of Rome, is a natural masterpiece perched on a hill above a gorge. Founded more than 2,500 years ago, the village’s population dwindled to just six during the 20th century. Today, it has around 12 residents in the winter and around 100 in the summer. In addition to its picturesque landscape, the area also has a few interesting shops and some architecture that dates back thousands of years. Photo: Lazypenguins. |
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| Pitigliano (Italy):The town sits atop a tufa rock at an altitude of more than 300 metres above sea level and is often featured on postcards and other Italian tourist items. Today, Pitigliano has around 300 houses with a population of around 4,000 and only one entrance and exit. Here, you can find many tombs and caves carved from the cliffs that have been used as wine cellars for centuries. Photo: Smarter Travel |
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| Matera (Italy):A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Matera is the oldest continuously inhabited area in history. Since ancient times, people have carved out limestone to create cave-like dwellings. Dating back to 15,000 BC, many of the area’s houses have now been transformed into stylish restaurants and hotels. Photo: Sassi di Matera. |
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| Rocamadour (France):Located in the Causses du Quercy Park, Rocamadour attracts over a million tourists a year, despite its population of just 600. In addition to its dramatic setting, flanked by cliffs and the Alzou River flowing below, the area is also famous for its unique goat cheese and the Fete des Fromages cheese festival. Photo: Tourisme Lot. |
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| Azenhas Do Mar (Sintra, Portugal):Azenhas do Mar is nestled between the sea and the mountains, with its whitewashed houses and swimming pools carved out of rock in the 1950s. Set along the cliffs near Sintra, the village is renowned for its breathtaking scenery and excellent cuisine. Here you can sample some of the best Portuguese cuisine – from fresh seafood such as oysters, mussels and lobster to bread soups and fruit mousses, or simply relax while gazing out at the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. Photo: Sintra-portugal. |
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| Piodao (Portugal):Located near Serra da Estrela Park, Piodao is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Portugal with houses built on the slopes of the mountains. The houses here are built with materials available on the surrounding hills, all windows and doors are painted green, playing an inseparable role in the overall architecture of the village. Photo: The Beauty of Travel. |
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| Meteora (Greece):The name “meteora” (Greek for “suspended in the air”) says it all. The village of Meteora is perched on towering rock pillars with sweeping views of Kalambaka and Kastraki in north-central Greece. This complex of Eastern Orthodox monasteries is unlike any other in the world. But remarkably, they date back to the 14th century, and today, only six of them remain open to the public. Photo: 2017wallpapers. |
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| Oia (Santorini, Greece):Every village in Santorini is breathtaking, but Oia stands out – famous for its tranquil atmosphere and romantic sunsets. The houses in Oia feature traditional architecture with carved stone bodies, standing out among the rows of blue-domed churches lining narrow streets and sun-drenched porches. At night, many people flock to the village square, overlooking the sea, to watch the sun set over the water. Photo: Holidayguru. |
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