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.
Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe chapel in Aiguilhe, near Le Puy-en-Velay, France, is the 4th best monument in the country, according to the French. The chapel’s amazing location attracts pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe is translated as St.Michael on a needle. Rock formation resembling a needle, gave the name to the chapel. As…
Corleone is an Italian town and commune of roughly 11,158 inhabitants in Sicily. Several Mafia bosses have come from Corleone, including: Tommy Gagliano, Jack Dragna, Giuseppe Morello, Michele Navarra, Luciano Leggio, Leoluca Bagarella, Salvatore Riina and Bernardo Provenzano. It is also the birthplace of several fictional characters in Mario Puzo’s novel The Godfather, including the…
Born on Christmas day prematurely in 1642 , Isaac Newton was not expected to live, but he became a revolutionary scientist. His theory of universal gravitation and laws of motion were groundbreaking. Becides being a physicist, he also was an astronomer, a mathematician and a theologist. Regardless of being science enthusiast or not, the story…
One of the most amazing bathrooms is located next to the geothermal station Krafla, in Iceland. In order to obtain heat directly from interaction with terrestrial magma, an experiment was conducted there from 2009 till 2011. So, the station receives energy from underground sources. On the side of the road leading to Kraflu, in the…
When wandering around the streets of London, visitors often overlook small green shacks. They are actually Cabmen’s Shelters, that have been around for over a century: since 1875 to be exact. Back then, cab drivers drove a horse-drawn carriage called the hansom cab. Drivers were not allowed to leave it on the street unattended, so…
There is a cafe in Amsterdam where children cook and serve. Kinderkookkafé is a family restaurant that is run entirely by children: they cook, serve, bring the bill and wash up, all with a little help from adults. Parents leave their children in the afternoon and when they come back, they try what the children…
Austria is by far one of the most magical European countries, with beautiful landscapes and natural sightseeings. Aside from its ski resorts and tall mountain peaks, though, lies a natural treasure you won’t find anywhere else in the world: Grüner See, or Green Lake. Located right at the foot of the Hochschwab mountains, this lake…
When visiting Budapest, most tourists are eager to enjoy the impressive Danube river and its views. What many aren’t aware of, though, is that only 30 minutes away from the river lies a beautiful Kavicsos Lake, also known as “pebble lake.” Aside from its crystal clear water, quiet and fresh air, the lake is also…