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Plutonic Panda
10-29-2013, 12:09 AM
Thought this little piece deserves its own thread. If anyone else knows of any hidden or really cool must see places in Europe, please post! Pictures are an even added bonus!!! This is from Yahoo.


Tellaro, Italy

Snaking cliff-top roads and a minuscule harbor have protected Tellaro from the wave of tourism that has swallowed other Ligurian seaside towns like Vernazza and Portofino. A jumble of pastel buildings clings vertiginously to the sheer cliffs of Tellaro, which occupies the easternmost tip of the Golfo dei Poeti. It’s named for the poets and literary icons like Lord Byron and D. H. Lawrence who have sought inspiration in this Mediterranean haven.

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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Tellaro_%28Lerici%29-panorama12.JPG

http://www.tellaro.net/album/images/foto12.jpg

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http://www.miramaretellaro.com/images/5%20terre/3.jpg


Bibury, England

''The hilly Cotswold region is a designated “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” in southwestern England, and one of its loveliest villages is Bibury, where verdant meadows abut ancient stone cottages with steep pitched roofs. The River Coln, which bisects the village, teems with trout, but the most scenic area is Arlington Row, a lane of sepia-hued cottages built in the 17th century to house weavers from the nearby Arlington Mill''

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http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WYzdPqqLER8/TM1IZRcL_bI/AAAAAAAABw0/cgZ86gAt4Ck/s1600/P1020096.JPG

http://www.geekfill.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/bibury.jpg

http://www.thecotswoldsguide.com/photos/images/bibury_ivy_clad.jpg

http://people.cs.nctu.edu.tw/~whtsai/England_Trip/New-Summary_of_Trip/Webpages_of_Summary/originalimages/25%20Bibury%2C%20UK.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-55wahaV_pQA/T8PCBR6CJVI/AAAAAAAAH4s/pSjfjFNsmaY/s1600/artsymphony_Bibury+(13).JPG


Hallstatt, Austria

''The storybook town of Hallstatt in central Austria enjoys a gorgeous setting on the bank of the Hallstätter See, between the pristine lake and a lush mountain that rises dramatically from the water’s edge. A history of salt mining dating back thousands of years has translated into enduring prosperity for the town, which is most evident in the beautiful square ringed with ivy-covered buildings''

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http://www.citypictures.net/data/media/192/Hallstatt_Austria.jpg

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Folegandros, Greece

''Santorini’s streets sag with admirers, but on Folegandros, a nearby island in the Cyclades, you’ll find similar architecture—streets paved in slate, whitewashed buildings decorated with colorful flowers, the occasional Greek Orthodox church with a bright blue dome—without the crowds. For a secluded swim, trek to Katergo, a sheltered stretch of beach where gentle, emerald-blue waves lap the pebbly shore''

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http://www.hellenica.de/Griechenland/Ort/Folegandros1.jpg

http://iamwaywen.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/f5.jpg

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Colmar, France

''French and German influences commingle in this well-preserved Alsatian village, where local bakeries sell both croissants and kugelhopf, and restaurants specialize in foie gras and sauerkraut (or choucroute). A range of architectural styles, from German Gothic to French Neo-Baroque, can be spotted in the old town, which was spared destruction during World War II—thanks in part to the historical beauty of its cobblestoned lanes, quiet canals, and half-timbered houses''

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http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GH3csFi9NRw/TtFCwJw-YZI/AAAAAAAAIas/Gy5Dmglyc28/s1600/Colmar-france-4.jpg

http://www.globeimages.net/data/media/178/colmar__france.jpg

http://thebesttraveldestinations.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Colmar_France_07.jpg
If only there were snow that would be amazing!!!!!!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QLK2SEdNrxU/Tyg1R89h9eI/AAAAAAAAAFw/LF8YdK5mxyo/s1600/colmar.jpg

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Well, their home is right next door, so I guess it is worthy!


Reine, Norway

''North of the Arctic Circle, Reine is a pretty fishing village in the Lofoten archipelago, an area of starkly beautiful Nordic wilderness, where sapphire bays punctuate fjords and mountains. Many of the bright red fishermen’s cabins (called rorbuer) have been converted into comfortable cottages for visitors that offer direct access to the Norwegian Sea. Settle in for a front-row view of the night sky and its mesmerizing entertainment, from summer’s midnight sun to winter’s northern lights''

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http://www.spreephoto.de/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/norway-lofoten-reine.jpg

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Telč, Czech Republic

''Residents of Telč, a small town in south Moravia, were once quite competitive about the beauty of their homes, as is evident today on the elongated main square, where one building is lovelier than the next. The Baroque- and Renaissance-style façades, featuring high gables painted in pale pastels, now support small shops and cafés. A grand Renaissance-era château and large fish-filled ponds surround the square''

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http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/archives/enlargement_process/past_enlargements/eu10/pictures/czech_republic/tel01_telc_original.jpg

http://www.traveljournals.net/pictures/l/21/211372-telc-main-square-telc---czech-republic.jpg


Albarracín, Spain

''A sliver of medieval Spain has been preserved within the fortified walls of this village, which is surrounded by the barren hills of the central Aragon region. Down Albarracín’s narrow alleys and winding lanes await ancient stone towers and ocher-hued castles and chapels. Towering above it all is a cathedral built in the region’s typical Mudéjar style with ornamental detailing rooted in Islamic art''

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Pučiśća, Croatia

''The buses and cruises that stop along Croatia’s sunny Dalmatian coast unleash tourists eager to experience the charms of Dubrovnik and the ancient island village of Hvar. Fewer visitors find their way to Pučiśća on the island of Brač. The reward is a seaside village with outsize appeal: white-stone villas with terracotta roofs, narrow cobblestoned alleys, and a stone-paved square. Bask in its relative solitude and the many prime spots for swimming in the turquoise Adriatic Sea''

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http://www.lotos-croatia.com/files/image/823_Pucisca_01.jpg

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http://www.stephenreedimages.co.uk/images/Pucisca_Brac.jpg

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Cong, Ireland

Encircled by streams, the picturesque village of Cong straddles the border between County Mayo and Galway—a region of lakes and vibrantly green meadows dotted with grazing sheep. Cong counts numerous stone bridges, the ruins of a medieval abbey, the occasional thatched-roof cottage, and Ashford Castle, a grand Victorian estate that has been converted into a romantic luxury hotel.

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http://www.sabrams.com/photoGallery/galleries/ireland/010_cong/source/image/ireland_cong_quiet_man_tour_with_gerry_oconner_asf ord_002.jpg

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All of these here: Yahoo! (http://travel.yahoo.com/photos/europe-s-most-beautiful-villages-slideshow/europe-s-most-beautiful-villages-photo-1382634217130.html)

. . . and man, what an awesome planet we inhabit!!!!!! So many beautiful and majestic places on such a small rock floating through the universe. I love it! I will post more if I find any other cool place in Europe.

ljbab728
10-29-2013, 09:45 PM
These are among the favorites of places I've been in Europe. The first two are Casares in the Costa Del Sol area of Spain and the next two are Luxembourg City.




http://www.andalucianpics.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Casares/casares5.jpg?m=1320348747

ljbab728
10-29-2013, 09:48 PM
http://www.andalucianpics.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Casares/casares4-544731391.jpg?m=1320348747

ljbab728
10-29-2013, 09:49 PM
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http://photos.igougo.com/photos/journal/660x400/075f708767a646ed89796ec4c4ae465e.jpg

ljbab728
10-29-2013, 09:49 PM
4887

http://www.citypictures.org/data/media/321/Luxembourg-city.jpg

Just the facts
10-29-2013, 10:15 PM
Vezelay, FR

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6577482269_c4138658c6_z.jpg

http://www.les-plus-beaux-villages-de-france.org/files/photos_villages/Vezelay%20Rue%20_%20C.%20Muller.jpg

http://www.francetravelthemes.pro/static/images/atoutfrance/club/128_vezelay/thumbs/128_vezelay_rc660x440x2_1341838802.jpg

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/05/13/article-2323856-193C4225000005DC-929_634x420.jpg

ljbab728
10-29-2013, 10:15 PM
Bath in England is also one of my favorites.

http://www.picturesofengland.com/img/L/1000915.jpg

http://visitbath.co.uk/imageresizer/?image=%2Fdbimgs%2FvbGal%2DCrescentCircusAerialVie w%2Ejpg&action=GalleryImg

Plutonic Panda
10-29-2013, 10:30 PM
4887

http://www.citypictures.org/data/media/321/Luxembourg-city.jpgThat is awesome!!!

Plutonic Panda
10-29-2013, 10:32 PM
Vezelay, FR

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6577482269_c4138658c6_z.jpg

http://www.les-plus-beaux-villages-de-france.org/files/photos_villages/Vezelay%20Rue%20_%20C.%20Muller.jpg

http://www.francetravelthemes.pro/static/images/atoutfrance/club/128_vezelay/thumbs/128_vezelay_rc660x440x2_1341838802.jpg

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/05/13/article-2323856-193C4225000005DC-929_634x420.jpgThat's freaking sweet!!! I love how defined it is, the edges of the city so to speak. Really cool! I might one day considering living in one of these places for awhile. I wonder how expensive they are though...

Plutonic Panda
10-29-2013, 10:33 PM
Bath in England is also one of my favorites.

http://www.picturesofengland.com/img/L/1000915.jpg

http://visitbath.co.uk/imageresizer/?image=%2Fdbimgs%2FvbGal%2DCrescentCircusAerialVie w%2Ejpg&action=GalleryImgAre those photos you took? You really get around man lol Do you travel there on business or just leisure?

ljbab728
10-29-2013, 10:43 PM
Are those photos you took? You really get around man lol Do you travel there on business or just leisure?

No, I didn't take those. I have some I took but it was many years ago and the quality isn't good enough to post. I have been to all of the places that I posted pictures of. I was just on vacation and had relatives living in Europe that I visited a few times.

Plutonic Panda
10-29-2013, 10:50 PM
No, I didn't take those. I have some I took but it was many years ago and the quality isn't good enough to post. I have been to all of the places that I posted picture of. I was just on vacation and had relatives living in Europe that I visited a few times.That's awesome! I can't wait to start exploring different cities.

RadicalModerate
10-30-2013, 06:27 AM
That's awesome! I can't wait to start exploring different cities.

If you don't already do it, I'd suggest that you watch Rick Steves Europe and Rudy Maxa's show on Create TV. I'm not joking here. Both of the programs are excellent and visit parts of the planet that are off the beaten path.

Just the facts
10-30-2013, 06:30 AM
That's freaking sweet!!! I love how defined it is, the edges of the city so to speak. Really cool! I might one day considering living in one of these places for awhile. I wonder how expensive they are though...

That is what I like about a lot of European villages as well; they all have very defined edges and a public center. The transition from farmland to village is instantaneous. Vezelay is one of the villages featured in the movie Impressions de France which is played at the France Pavilion at Epcot.

Just the facts
10-30-2013, 06:37 AM
If you don't already do it, I'd suggest that you watch Rick Steves Europe and Rudy Maxa's show on Create TV. I'm not joking here. Both of the programs are excellent and visit parts of the planet that are off the beaten path.

I love me some Rick Steves. His shows are freaking awesome. I started taping all of them. He had one about the hill towns of Northern Italy that blew me away.

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RadicalModerate
10-30-2013, 10:21 AM
I always liked Rick Steves programs, but his show on Croatia and The Dalmatian Coast(?) made a believer out of me . . .
(i would have said "his show on Croatia 'blew me away'" but that could have unfair, negative, historical connotations =)

P.S.: WOW!!! (just wow) on those beautiful photographs. (and thanks)

kelroy55
10-30-2013, 11:25 AM
Very cool pictures... Thanks

Bellaboo
10-30-2013, 12:11 PM
A couple of the coolest cities I've visited lately was Toarmino Sicily and St. Petersburg Russia. One small Village and one monster of a city with a village feel.

And Ephesus Turkey, which is my avatar picture of the Library of Celsus.

betts
10-30-2013, 12:33 PM
Grindelwald, Switzerland, Alfriston, England, Rothenburg, Germany

ctchandler
10-30-2013, 01:07 PM
Tried to upload pictures but I seem to have forgotten how to do it.
C. T.

Plutonic Panda
10-30-2013, 05:51 PM
Tried to upload pictures but I seem to have forgotten how to do it.
C. T.Well, if the pictures are already on the internet, just right click on them and click "copy image address. Type in paste the image address here

If it is from your computer, just click on the little picture icon right next to the film icon and and then click select files. It will bring up your document explorer and then you can select your desired pictures.

Plutonic Panda
10-30-2013, 05:53 PM
That is what I like about a lot of European villages as well; they all have very defined edges and a public center. The transition from farmland to village is instantaneous. Vezelay is one of the villages featured in the movie Impressions de France which is played at the France Pavilion at Epcot.I wonder if the farmland is private or is a community style farm/garden. Awesome either way though.

ctchandler
10-31-2013, 09:57 AM
Plutonic Panda,
Thanks, I'm computer literate and I have tried all the things I know, but when I right click, select copy, go to the thread and right click, select paste, it pastes the name (1234.jpg) not the picture.
C. T.
Well, if the pictures are already on the internet, just right click on them and click "copy image address. Type in paste the image address here

If it is from your computer, just click on the little picture icon right next to the film icon and and then click select files. It will bring up your document explorer and then you can select your desired pictures.

ctchandler
10-31-2013, 11:18 AM
These aren't professional pictures, just my personal snapshots of a quaint (a great word for a lot of European villages) little village "Bourton-on-the-water" in England. I really enjoyed this place and we went there twice during my visits to the U. K.
C. T.4894489548964897489848994900

ctchandler
10-31-2013, 11:20 AM
Plutonic Panda,
I don't know how I missed the link at the top with all the fonts, but I did.
Thanks,
C. T.
Well, if the pictures are already on the internet, just right click on them and click "copy image address. Type in paste the image address here

If it is from your computer, just click on the little picture icon right next to the film icon and and then click select files. It will bring up your document explorer and then you can select your desired pictures.

Just the facts
10-31-2013, 11:41 AM
These aren't professional pictures, just my personal snapshots of a quaint (a great word for a lot of European villages) little village "Bourton-on-the-water" in England. I really enjoyed this place and we went there twice during my visits to the U. K.

Someone would have to force me to leave a place like that.

Plutonic Panda
10-31-2013, 03:07 PM
Plutonic Panda,
I don't know how I missed the link at the top with all the fonts, but I did.
Thanks,
C. T.No problem. . . Those are great pictures, C.T.

Plutonic Panda
09-15-2014, 03:27 PM
Fife, Scotland

http://static6.businessinsider.com/image/5413193869beddf35a0793bd-1200/boats-bob-in-a-harbor-on-fifes-east-neuk-eastern-corner.jpg

- http://www.businessinsider.com/pictures-that-will-make-you-want-to-visit-scotland-2014-9?op=1

Plutonic Panda
09-15-2014, 03:32 PM
Edinburgh, Scotland

http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/5413308c6bb3f7330d579819-1200/edinburghs-royal-mile-the-highstreet-is-one-of-the-most-famous-streets-in-scotland.jpg

http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/541333f26bb3f7d321579818-1200/its-pretty-common-to-see-bagpipe-players-in-the-streets-of-edinburgh.jpg

http://static3.businessinsider.com/image/54131bd36bb3f741129d1186-1200/edinburgh-castle-sits-on-top-of-castle-rock-in-the-distance-as-seen-from-holyrood-park.jpg

http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/54131c1069beddb1620793bb-1200/edinburghs-new-town-was-built-in-the-18th-century-as-a-solution-for-overcrowding.jpg

http://www.businessinsider.com/pictures-that-will-make-you-want-to-visit-scotland-2014-9?op=1

tfvc.org
09-18-2014, 07:10 PM
Last year I visited the Costa Blanca area of Spain. Absolutely beautiful. I can still smell the pine and olive trees. I will post a couple of my favorites I took when I get home.

ctchandler
09-19-2014, 08:29 AM
PluPan,
Very nice, the first two are part of what's called "The Royal Mile". I have walked it a couple of times, but last time I was there, I drove it. It's a mile starting at Edinburgh Castle and ending at Holyrood Palace. I'm not sure if it's exactly a mile, that's just what it's called.
Edinburgh, Scotland