Explore Europe’s most unusual, hidden, and fascinating places. From fairy-tale villages and dramatic coastlines to mysterious ancient sites, surreal landscapes, abandoned towns, and quirky architectural wonders — discover the strange, beautiful, and lesser-known destinations that make Europe unforgettable. Whether you’re planning a weekend trip or exploring the continent’s remote corners, this guide highlights Europe’s most unique, unusual, and breathtaking spots.
The country of Georgia is well known for its beautiful nature and it is a top tourist destination. Besides ancient and modern cities, Georgia is known for its mountainous regions. Khevsureti is a remote mountainous region, that is located in Northern Georgia, between Kazbegi and Tusheti. This historical area is famous for its unique abandoned…
Bozouls village is located in Aveyron region, southern France. The village has been existing for almost a ten centuries and it is located on the edge of a horseshoe-shaped canyon cliff. Bozouls is a land dotted, with gorges. It is located on a limestone plateau and the Dordeau River flows straight through it. Over the…
There are plenty of streets around the world that are famous for being long, short, wide or narrow. However, what sets the narrow street in Prague apart from them is, that is also has a traffic light. Located in Prague’s oldest neighborhood Mala Strana, this 32 feet long street has a width of about 19…
Imagine riding a bicycle through the pond, under the water level, bringing you eye to eye with the calm water, and the curious ducks and swans. The innovative team of the “Cycling through Water’” trail, have created exactly that. Located in the Limburg, Belgium, the trail takes visitors on an exceptional journey, through the serene…
The United Kingdom is well known for its traditional and unusual architecture. The musical sculpture in Crown Point, Burnley, is definitely a nice addition. A 10 feet tall sculpture is wind-powered and consists of swirling pipes, which resemble a shape of a bent tree. The constant wind blowing through the pipes, creates the eerie sound….
It is not always easy to create an attraction, while preserving a forest. However, a Danish firm EFFEKT found a solution and came up with a sculptural treetop viewing tower. It is located in Haslev, the Gisselfeld Klosters Skove forest, which is just about 38 miles from Copenhagen. Even though the forest is privately owned,…
For the architects, churches have always been a source of inspiration. Some churches are decorated in a great details and some don’t even look like a traditional church at all. Some lure visitors in with colorful vitrages, while others remain plane. Reading Between the Lines Church is an extraordinary church, that looks modern and traditional…
When it comes to architecture, religion has always been the greatest motivation for civilizations worldwide. From temples to churches, chapels and even pyramids, the gods inspired people to create some of the most stunning buildings. Today, things are no different and the Kamppi Chapel is a proof of it. The city of Helsinki may not…