Hallstatt, Austria

Here, on the slope of a mountain, you’ll find beautiful houses surrounded by an azure lake that’s home to dazzling swans that float on the reflection of the Alps.

Simiane-La-Rotonde Village in Provence, France

Everything you need to relax is here: blue skies, lavender fields, alpine mountains, Mediterranean dishes, summer festivals of ancient music, and the unforgettable charm of Provence.

Rainbow Village, Taichung, Taiwan

On the outskirts of the city of Taichung, there was a military settlement that eventually was left by almost all of its inhabitants.

The authorities decided to demolish the houses, but an 86-year-old war veteran painted the walls of the houses with different characters and patterns.

Marsaxlokk, Malta

Marsaxlokk is a colorful fishermen’s village on the island of Malta. There are no storms in this harbor and that’s why the houses made of yellow sandstone stand so close to the water, having left only two lanes.

Floating Islands of Lake Titicaca, Bolivia, Peru

On the border of Perú and Bolivia on the Titicaca lake lives a tribe called Uru that resides on 42 floating islands located on the lake. These islands are built from the cane by the Urus themselves.

Alberobello, Italy

Alberobello is famous for its complex consisting of 1400 trullo buildings recognized by UNESCO as part of the historical and humanitarian heritage.

Monsanto, Portugal

A small settlement with the name Monsanto is called “the most Portuguese village of Portugal.”

The local proverb, “In Monsanto, you never know whether a stone is born from a house or a house from a stone,” reflects the uniqueness of local architecture very accurately.

Uchisar, Turkey

There are many villages in this area, but Uchisar remains one of the most inhabited. The biggest part of the city’s population lives in a village that looks pretty modern and is situated next to this famous wonder of nature.

Longji Rice Terraces, China

Chinese people consider the Longji Rice Terraces to be among the most beautiful in their country. Local people call them “The Terraces of the Dragon’s Backbone.”.

Pariangan, Indonesia

The active volcano, Merapi, towers above this village in Western Sumatra and is one of the greatest natural treasures of the country.  Pariangan is thought to be the oldest village of the Minangkabau people.

Fishing Village Cua Van, Vietnam

A scenic fishing village called Cua Van is located in Ha Long Bay. This floating fishing village is one of the largest in the world. It is only possible to get there by boat.

Giethoorn, the Dutch Venice, the Netherlands

One of the most amazing and colorful villages in the Netherlands is called Giethoorn or “The Dutch Venice.” The second name comes from its location – the village stands on water channels, the total length of which exceeds 4.2 miles.

Bibury, England

The village of Bibury is famous among people seeking inspiration due to its incredible beauty. It was founded almost 1,000 years ago, and you definitely feel that you are back in the 11th century because of its old architecture.

Reine Lofoten, Norway

Reine is a compact village located below the mountains around the fjord that was founded in 1743. This idyllic village, as if brought to life from a postcard, annually attracts thousands of tourists.

The Village of Gasadalur, Denmark

The Village of Gásadalur is located in an incredibly beautiful valley between the highest cliffs of the island of Vagar which is a part of the Faroe archipelago.

San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy

San Gimignano was established in the 3rd century BC by the Etruscan people. Initially, it used to be a very tiny village, but it became a town in the 10th century AD.