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Video 1.   25 Most Beautiful Medieval Towns of Europe (YouTube link ) Medieval Towns of Europe Based on a popular vide viewed by 3 million people, it lists the below 25 medieval towns in Europe as the most beautiful ones: Siena, Italy Toledo, Spain Kotor, Montenegro Mont Saint-Michel, France Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany Bruges, Belgium San Gimignano, Italy Hallstatt , Austria Dubrovnik , Croatia Óbidos, Portugal Colmar, France Ronda , Spain Carcassonne, France York, England Rovinj, Croatia Český Krumlov, Czechia Heidelberg, Germany Tallinn, Estonia Èze, France Bern , Switzerland Assisi, Italy Brașov, Romania Delft, Netherlands Mostar , Bosnia and Herzegovina Girona , Spain

Tavira is one of the most charming towns in the Algarve , and is a wonderful destination for your holiday. It is sometimes also called the Venice of the Algarve . [1] This charming coastal town is located on the Algarve’s quieter eastern coastline. Tavira Island, a few hundred metres off the coast, boasts an 11km (6.8mi) long sandy beach. With winter temperatures ranging from 13C (55F) to 8C (46F), it might be a bit too chilly for sunbathing but it’s the ideal weather for a stroll along the water’s edge. There’s plenty more natural wonders to explore too.   The Gilão River runs runs from here to the  Ria Formosa Natural Park  with its salt pans and spectacular birdlife which includes flamingos and spoonbills.  It was elected as one of the  7 Natural Wonders of Portugal  recently. For a more personal look at Tavira, please see the companion articles: Visiting the Mouth of the Gilão River: A Unique Experience Tavira's Free Gardens and Old Walls: Stunni...

Algarve  coast The mesmerizing Algarve coast in southern Portugal attracts travelers from all across the globe for its captivating cliffs, sand-swept beaches, amazing surf, and enchanting fisherman’s towns. [2,3] Although Lisbon surpasses the Algarve in terms of tourism revenue, the Algarve is still, overall, considered to be the biggest and most important Portuguese tourist region, having received an estimated total of 7.1 million tourists in 2017. [4]   Algarve - Portugal's southernmost region (YouTube link ) Algarve Considered as one the 50 most beautiful places in the world by cntraveller.com, [1]  Algarve's red-cliff coastline and pristine whitewashed Moorish villages that dot the south-western region of Portugal have started shifting crowds away from the region’s busier hotspots. It has its own sunny microclimate and affordable places to stay such as Casa Mãe in Lagos make it a great winter-sun option too. Algarve  coast Top 10 Free Things to Do  ...

A magnificent panoramic view of Prague from Lobkowicz Palace's balcony Built in the mid-16th century, the  Lobkowicz Palace  ⭐is one of the most significant cultural sites in the Czech Republic and the only privately owned palace in the Prague Castle complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was opened to the public for the first time on 2 April 2007 as the Lobkowicz Palace Museum. Set in 22 galleries, the museum displays a selection of pieces from the Lobkowicz Collections, including works by artists such as  Antonio Canaletto ,  Pieter Brueghel the Elder ,  Lucas Cranach the Elder , and  Diego Velázquez , as well as decorative art, military and hunting paraphernalia, musical instruments, and original manuscripts and early prints of composers including  Beethoven  and  Mozart . Photo Gallery At the site, it offers a museum including an  outdoor balcony featuring a magnificent panoramic view of Prague , a café & restaurant,...

Nestled within  Prague Castle , Czech Republic, lies  Golden Lane ⭐ (Czech: Zlatá ulička). Originally built in the 16th century to house Rudolf II's castle guards, the street acquired its name from the 17th-century goldsmiths who called it home. Initially known as "Goldsmith Lane," it eventually transformed into the captivating "Golden Lane" we know today. Photo Gallery Wander through  Golden Lane , and let your imagination transport you to another era. Hear the echoes of defenders' boots on the cobblestones, the clatter of the Castle marksman's musket, and the gentle clink of goldsmith's tools in House No. 15. On this crisp April day, with clouds casting long shadows, the past feels closer than ever. Step back in time and discover the stories that whisper from the walls of  Golden Lane . Outside View of Golden Lane Museum of Medieval Armory Miscellaneous

Afternoon Tea in Bath: The Famous Pump Room Trio (Full Performance;  YouTube  link ) Bath, UK⭐⭐⭐ This quietly charming Somerset town shot to fame in Roman times for its mineral-rich thermal waters, later becoming a stomping ground for well-to-do Georgians who flaunted their wealth by building the elegant streets and curvaceous crescents from buttery Bath stone. [1] Today, it’s a picturesque bubble of cozy tearooms, artisan markets and independent boutiques, anchored around the magnificent seventh-century Abbey and gorgeous Pulteney Bridge, Bath’s answer to Venice 's Rialto or Florence 's Ponte Vecchio. If you’re seeking fresh country air, Royal Victoria Park is an oasis of botanical gardens, wild meadows and gurgling streams, while the pretty Cotswolds gently but gloriously unfurl along the fringes of the city. Please also read this companion article: Bath Travel—Personal Experience Top 15 Things To Do in Bath UK | 48 Hours in The Historical English Town (YouTube  link ...

Hungarian Parliament Building viewed from Fisherman's Bastion The  Hungarian Parliament Building  ⭐⭐⭐is a popular tourist destination in  Budapest .  It was designed by Hungarian architect  Imre Steindl  in  neo-Gothic  style and opened in 1902.  It has been the  largest building in Hungary  since its completion. The architectural style of the Hungarian parliament building was influenced by the gothic  Vienna City Hall , the renaissance elements like the cupola was influenced by the Maria vom Siege church in Vienna. As  Kimberly Bradley  said it the best: The splendor of this neo-Gothic parliament building—the third-largest parliament building in the world—is obvious from the outside, but consider these facts: This place has 691 interior rooms, 10 courtyards, 88 statues of Hungarian rulers on its facade, and 12.5 miles of staircases.  The outside is stunning but the inside doesn't disappoint, either : K...