19 most charming places on our planet

You will faint!

1. Burano, Italy

Burano is a colorful city in Italy, located in the same lagoon as Venice. According to the version of the site When On Earth, fishermen decided to paint their houses in bright colors, so that they could be clearly discernible in a dense fog. Nowadays, residents can not paint houses in any shade - if they want to repaint their house, they need to send a letter to the government, and officials will send them a list of acceptable colors.

2. The town of Oia on the island of Santorini, Greece

Most of the city of Oia, towering on a sickle-shaped cliff on the island of Santorini, you can walk. Donkeys are also a popular means of transportation, they can be rented, like scooters. Just look at the stunning scenery of the local vineyards!

3. Colmar, France

Colmar - as a "Disney town" with its "tiny boats that float through canals, surrounded by flowers; with a miniature train, quirky puffing next to the city; and even with a night light show, which is held every day. " Located along the Alsace wine road in the northeastern part of France, Colmar is considered the "Alsatian wine capital". The pride of this popular tourist destination is the eight-century German and French architecture.

4. Tasiilaq, Greenland

With a population of just over 2,000 people, Tasiilaq is the largest city in eastern Greenland and is located 60 miles south of the Arctic Circle. In the city, such entertainments as dog sledding, observation of icebergs and hiking to the nearby Valley of Flowers are popular.

5. Savannah, Georgia

Savannah is the most ancient city in the state of Georgia, it was founded in 1733 and served as a port during the American Revolution. Thanks to the historical district of Victoria, the city center is one of the largest national historical monuments of the country.

6. Newport, Rhode Island

With its almost untouched architecture and magnificent harbor, Newport is the main city of New England. Come to see the colonial houses and palaces of the Gilded Age, visit one of the many expected events, for example, the July Festival of Folk Music in Newport.

7. Juscar, Spain, or the "Village of the Smurfs"

Somehow, the producers of the film Smurfiki managed to create a grandiose and endless publicity stunt: they persuaded 250 local residents of Juskar, Southern Spain, to paint the entire town in blue. So it remains to this day.

8. Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic

The city of Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, exists since the 13th century. There is the second largest castle in the whole Czech Republic. In the Gothic castle of the Lords of Krumlov 40 buildings, palaces, gardens and turrets, and now it is the main place for the theatrical art.

9. Wengen, Switzerland

Wengen is a dazzling white ski town with traditional wooden houses and alpine landscapes. Enchantment he adds the fact that cars are banned here for more than 100 years. Imagine yourself as a Heidi girl from an Alpine fairy tale in this popular tourist destination.

10. Githhorn, The Netherlands

In this idyllic Dutch village known as "northern Venice", small canals replace the roads, turning the land around each house into their own small island.

11. Alberobello, Italy

Perhaps this town looks like a village of gnomes, but here live real people - in cone-shaped houses with white tops in the architectural style of the "trulli", located on the top of the hill and surrounded by olive groves.

12. Bibury, England

This old village is known for its honey-colored stone houses with steep roofs, as well as the fact that films like "The Bridget Jones Diary" are being shot here. This place is called "the most beautiful village in England."

13. Eze, the French Riviera

Enjoy the view of the immense Mediterranean Sea, arriving in this city on the French Riviera, called the "eagle's nest", as it is high on the cliff. The city has a centuries-old history: the first building was built in the early 1300s.

14. Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Despite the fact that formally this is part of the capital of Puerto Rico, the island of Old San Juan is a separate town. Cobbled streets in European style add charm to this place, and it begins to seem that you were in a Spanish colony of the XVI century. And the most pleasant thing here is that you do not need a passport to get here.

15. Key West, Florida

This is the place that Ernest Hemingway once called home. The colorful houses and tropical weather of Key West make it attractive for tourists. The city is in the lowest part of the country (this is the southernmost city of the USA). Look at the dolphins or go on an excursion to the house of the above-mentioned writer, where the descendants of his cats with six fingers still wander.

16. Shirakawa, Japan

Shirakawa is known for its triangular houses in the style of Gashsho, where the roofs resemble hands folded in prayer (slope helps the snow to slip).

17. Ivoire, France

It is considered one of the most beautiful cities in France. The medieval city of Ivory is famous for its stunning floral plantations in the summer.

18. Split, Croatia

This well-guarded Mediterranean resort is home to over 250,000 people and is a wonderful combination of Roman ruins and magnificent beaches, not to mention the fun of nightlife.

19. Hallstatt, Austria

Hallstatt is considered the oldest village in Europe, which is still inhabited. True, now it is inhabited by less than 1,000 people. There are data on residents since prehistoric times. Sometimes this village is called "the pearl of Austria", because Hallstatt is considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.