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.
When thinking of Russia, the first places come to mind are: Moscow Kremlin, St. Petersburg’s Hermitage and Siberia’s Lake Baikal. But, there is an incredible village, that is less known even among the Russians. Village of Nikola-Lenivets is located just about 140 miles away from Moscow, in Dzerzhinsky district, Kaluga region, to be exact. The…
With its rich history, architecture and nature, Italy has always been a major tourist attraction. However, there are still places, that are not on top of the tourist routes. Miramare Castle is one of them. Located just 100 miles away from Venice, in the Gulf of Trieste, Miramare Castle is relatively recently built structure. This…
The Alpine region of Switzerland is home to a beautiful group of mountains and gorges. There are a lot of hotels in the area, that offer an unforgettable stay. Bur, what is more unique, than having a 360 degree panoramic view of nature. Swiss concept artists and creators of Null Stern Hotel, Frank and Patrik…
When picturing the Canary Islands, first things come to mind are: the sun, a tropical beach and the ocean breeze. But, apparently, there is much more to see off the shoreline as well: a whole underwater museum, to be exact. Located off the coast of Lanzarote, Museo Atlantico is Europe’s first underwater museum, at the…
While wandering around in the streets, we probably never wonder of its origins. Our world is full of roads, highways, avenues and streets. There are all kinds of it: long and short, muddy and cobbled, lushes and concrete, busy and empty. But, also there is the narrowest street of them all and it is Reutlingen,…
One of the largest cemeteries in Europe: Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno is famous for it’s sculptures. Located in Genoa, Italy, the cemetery has an area of around 2 square miles. In 1835, the city authorities delegated the design of the cemetery, to the Civil Architect Carlo Barabino. He was well know for designing a layout…
When thinking of Lapland, the first thing comes to mind is a Santa Claus, with reindeer and helpers. But Lapland, Finland is also home to a beautiful ice hotel. Its not just any other ice hotel out there: it is a Game of Thrones themed. For the construction of the hotel 350 tons of ice…
Transylvania is a home not only to a vampire hotel, but also to the Valley of the Fairies. Located in a village Porumbacu de Sus, Romania, Clay Castle of the Valley of Fairies is a newly built hotel. Two years ago, Romanian couple Razvan and Gabriela Vasile decided to sell their home in the capital…
