These places are a real paradise for introverts (photo). These places are a real paradise for introverts (photo) Queenstown, New Zealand

If you like silence and solitude, you are unlikely to choose a metropolis when going on vacation. Especially when there are places in the world where nature and people’s lives seem to be a continuation of each other, where the city itself seems to be imprinted into the majestic landscape and is perceived as part of it. They are so harmonious that today I want to exchange our frantic rhythm of life for the calmness of one of them. We have compiled a list of 25 cities that every introvert would dream of visiting.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a charming town on Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze. Situated at an altitude of 3,000 meters, it once represented two settlements, one founded by the Romans and the other by the Teutons. They were united only in 1936 on the eve of the Winter Olympic Games.

Settlement in the Himalayas, Tibet

This is one of those villages lost in the Himalayas that were built to serve the needs of numerous monasteries. You can only get there on foot or by horse.

Reine, Norway

Reine is a fishing village on the picturesque Arctic peninsula of Moskenes. Only 329 people live here, but this place is rightfully recognized as the most beautiful village throughout Norway.

Gasadalur, Faroe Islands

The mysterious Faroe chain north of Scotland is hardly known to a wide range of tourists. For many years, the islands with their steep cliffs remained difficult to access. For example, there is only one staircase leading to the village of Gasadalur, built during the British occupation of the islands during the Second World War. The 18 lucky people who now live there are reliably sheltered from all adversity by two mountains 2,300 feet high.

Colmar, France

Colmar is one of the most beautiful towns in Alsace. Ancient streets and pavements, half-timbered houses, ancient stone buildings - all this creates an indelible impression. In addition, Colmar is the capital of Alsatian wines, and it is not for nothing that the Route du Vin - Wine Road - originates from here.

Camden, Maine, USA

Previously inhabited by Indians, Camden was colonized by the British in the 70s of the 18th century. During times civil war it served as something of a “negotiation point” for the Americans. Now this clean and cozy town is home to 5,000 residents, and in the summer the ratio of tourists to the city’s indigenous population is 2 to 1.

Bled, Slovenia

Sheltered picturesque mountains, Bled was first mentioned in 1004. It seemed so beautiful to the Holy Roman Emperor that it was presented as the greatest reward to the Bishop of Brixen. The church in Bled is located on an island in the middle of the lake of the same name. The city itself, with a population of 5,000 people, is now one of the most beautiful Slovenian resorts.

Manarola, Italy

Manarola is a small fishing town in Liguria, northern Italy. A rainbow of colorful houses is located on a cliff overlooking the wild coastline Ligurian Sea. The city church dates back to 1338, making Manarola one of the oldest cities in the region.

Bibury, UK

Bibury is often called the most beautiful city in England, and not in vain. It was first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and since then the town has seemed frozen in time. Most of the houses look the same as they did hundreds of years ago, and the river still flows its gray waters along the shady streets of Bibury.

Annecy, France

Annecy is probably even more picturesque than the French Alps that surround it. Built around a 14th-century castle, the town is divided by small canals and streams that flow into the beautiful blue Lake Annecy.

Goreme, Türkiye (Underground City)

Now Goreme is a museum under open air. From the 6th century until the end of the 9th century. Goreme was one of the largest Christian centers, and there were more than 400 churches in its surroundings. Saint Paul found Goreme the most suitable place for raising the righteous.

Tenby, Wales

The city's name roughly translates from Welsh as “little fish fortress.” This naturally sheltered town overlooks the Irish Sea and Atlantic Ocean was founded back in 900 AD. After the Norman conquest of England, the city was fortified with a massive wall to prevent Welsh uprisings. Today it is known more for its beauty than for its defenses.

Leavenworth, Washington, USA

This American town looks as if it was transported here straight from Central Europe. It is designed on the model of a Bavarian village - this was done mainly to attract tourists.

Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland

Vestmannaeyjar is a small archipelago south of Iceland with a population of about 4,000 people. The exact date of discovery of the islands is unknown, but it is assumed that the archipelago was discovered by Irish sailors and Vikings at the same time as Iceland. The islands are also famous for being captured by the Ottoman fleet and Barbary pirates in 1627, who took the people into slavery.

Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown is located in the southwestern part of New Zealand's South Island. Located on the shores of Queenstown Bay, a small lake of glacial origin, Wakatipu. The city is surrounded by picturesque mountains. In the 60s of the 19th century, gold was found here, and the city experienced a real gold rush.

Hidden Mountain Village - Jiuzhaigou, China

Not much is known about these villages, scattered throughout China, which once served as strongholds for the military. Nowadays you can only get there by horseback and get a unique insight into the culture of classical China.

Shirakawa-go, Japan

Shirakawa-go is a small traditional settlement known for its peaked roofs, designed to withstand heavy snowfalls. The dense, mysterious forests and hills surrounding the village made the area difficult to live in - except for the small plain where Shirakawa-go is located.

Pucon, Chile

Far beyond the borders of its country, Pucon gained fame as the “capital active tourism Chile". This small town has gained its popularity in the travel world thanks to its lake, volcano and wide variety of species. active rest that you can only imagine.

Morro de Sao Paulo, Brazil

Morro de Sao Paulo is one of the quietest island cities in the world. The only way to the island is by boat or small-engine planes, which regularly fly from El Salvador. Motor vehicles are prohibited on the island. The only way to travel long distances there is by tractor, which carries passengers to the beach, hotels or the airport.

Amedia, Kurdistan

Amediya is a small colorful village located on top of a hill in the Iraqi province of Dahuk. Amedia is 1000 meters long and 500 meters wide, while being 1400 meters above sea level. According to legend, Persian magicians and priests lived in the vicinity of the village, who were famous for the art of sorcery. It was from here, according to some researchers, that the biblical three wise men went to Bethlehem to worship and present gifts to the baby Jesus.

Byron Bay, Australia

The small Australian resort town of Byron Bay - heavenly place, from where stunning panoramas of sunrise and sunset open up, you just need to not be lazy, get up early, and such a “sacrifice” will be rewarded. This is the easternmost point of the continent. Here, near the cape itself, in late summer and early autumn you can watch the games of humpback whales and dolphins.

Chichilyan, France

The magnificent Mont Aiguil mountain rises 2,000 meters above the French community of Chichillan, where only about 200 people live. Mont Aiguil is known as the “Unattainable Mountain” - its slopes are equally steep on all sides. The peak was not conquered until 1492 and became the first mountain that people decided to climb just like that, out of pure curiosity. It is believed that mountaineering was born with its conquest.

Eze, France

Eze is a medieval village that hangs like an eagle's nest over the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula. The clifftop location at 427 meters above sea level offers a breathtaking panorama. Narrow stepped streets, low massive doors, and rough stonework of houses transport you into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages.

Ericeira, Portugal

Small Portuguese town Ericeira, with a population of less than 10 thousand people, is located 35 km northwest of the capital Lisbon. Now he is famous for his sandy beaches and is one of the famous surfing centers in Europe.

Pucisca, Croatia

Pucišča is a small village with a pier on the northern coast of the island of Brac. Its name comes from the Latin word puteus - “well”, which meant local springs with brackish water for livestock. The area is famous for its stone-working tradition, and material from local quarries was even used to build the White House in Washington.

Despite the speed with which “concrete jungles” are being built in megalopolises and smaller cities, there are still places on planet Earth where nature and human life seem to be a continuation of each other, where the city itself seems to be imprinted into the majestic landscape and is perceived as part of it.

They are so harmonious that today I want to exchange our frantic rhythm of life for the calmness of one of them. And if you like silence and solitude, you are unlikely to choose a metropolis when going on vacation.

BIGpicture has compiled a list of 25 cities that every introvert would dream of visiting.

1. Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany

2. Settlement in the Himalayas, Tibet

This is one of those villages lost in the Himalayas that were built to serve the needs of numerous monasteries. You can only get there on foot or by horse.

3. Reine, Norway

Reine is a fishing village on the picturesque Arctic peninsula of Moskenes. Only 329 people live here, but this place is rightfully recognized as the most beautiful village in all of Norway.

4. Gasadalur, Faroe Islands

5. Colmar, France

6. Camden, Maine, USA

Previously inhabited by Indians, Camden was colonized by the British in the 70s of the 18th century. During the Civil War, it served as something of a “negotiation point” for the Americans. Now this clean and cozy town is home to 5,000 residents, and in the summer the ratio of tourists to the city’s indigenous population is 2 to 1.

7. Bled, Slovenia

Covered by picturesque mountains, Bled was first mentioned in 1004. It seemed so beautiful to the Holy Roman Emperor that it was presented as the greatest reward to the Bishop of Brixen. The church in Bled is located on an island in the middle of the lake of the same name. The city itself, with a population of 5,000 people, is now one of the most beautiful Slovenian resorts.

8. Manarola, Italy

Manarola is a small fishing town in Liguria, northern Italy. A rainbow of colorful houses sits on a cliff overlooking the wild coastline of the Ligurian Sea. The city's church dates back to 1338, making Manarola one of the oldest cities in the region.

9. Bibury, UK

Bibury is often called the most beautiful town in England, and for good reason. It was first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and since then the town has seemed frozen in time. Most of the houses look the same as they did hundreds of years ago, and the river still flows its gray waters along the shady streets of Bibury.

10. Annecy, France

11. Goreme, Türkiye (Underground City)

Now Goreme is an open-air museum. From the 6th century until the end of the 9th century. Goreme was one of the largest Christian centers, and there were more than 400 churches in its surroundings. Saint Paul found Goreme the most suitable place for raising the righteous.

12. Tanby, Wales

The city's name roughly translates from Welsh as “little fish fortress.” This naturally sheltered town with access to the Irish Sea and the Atlantic Ocean was founded back in 900 AD. After the Norman conquest of England, the city was fortified with a massive wall to prevent Welsh uprisings. Today it is known more for its beauty than for its defenses.

13. Leavenworth, Washington, USA

This American town looks as if it was transported here straight from Central Europe. It is designed on the model of a Bavarian village - this was done mainly to attract tourists.

14. Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland

15. Queenstown New Zealand

16. Hidden mountain village- Jiuzhaigou, China

17. Shirakawa-go, Japan

18. Pucon, Chile

Far beyond the borders of its country, Pucon has become known as the “capital of active tourism of Chile.” This small town has gained its popularity in the travel world thanks to its lake, volcano and the wide variety of outdoor activities you can imagine.

19. Morro de Sao Paulo, Brazil

20. Amedia, Kurdistan

21. Byron Bay, Australia

The small Australian resort town of Byron Bay is a heavenly place with stunning panoramas of sunrise and sunset, you just need to be not lazy, get up early, and such a “sacrifice” will be rewarded. This is the easternmost point of the continent. Here, near the cape itself, in late summer and early autumn you can watch the games of humpback whales and dolphins.

22. Chichilyan, France

23. Eze, France

24. Ericeira, Portugal

The small Portuguese town of Ericeira, with a population of less than 10 thousand people, is located 35 km northwest of the country's capital, Lisbon. It is now famous for its sandy beaches and is one of the famous surfing centers in Europe.

25. Pucisca, Croatia

1. Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a charming town on Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze. Situated at an altitude of 3,000 meters, it once represented two settlements, one founded by the Romans and the other by the Teutons. They were united only in 1936 on the eve of the Winter Olympic Games.

4. Gasadalur, Faroe Islands
The mysterious Faroe chain north of Scotland is hardly known to a wide range of tourists. For many years, the islands with their steep cliffs remained difficult to access. For example, there is only one staircase leading to the village of Gasadalur, built during the British occupation of the islands during the Second World War. The 18 lucky people who now live there are reliably sheltered from all adversity by two mountains 2,300 feet high.

5. Colmar, France
Colmar is one of the most beautiful towns in Alsace. Ancient streets and pavements, half-timbered houses, ancient stone buildings - all this creates an indelible impression. In addition, Colmar is the capital of Alsatian wines, and it is not for nothing that the Route du Vin - Wine Road - originates from here.

6. Camden, Maine, USA
Previously inhabited by Indians, Camden was colonized by the British in the 70s of the 18th century. During the Civil War, it served as something of a “negotiation point” for the Americans. Now this clean and cozy town is home to 5,000 residents, and in the summer the ratio of tourists to the city’s indigenous population is 2 to 1.

7. Bled, Slovenia
Covered by picturesque mountains, Bled was first mentioned in 1004. It seemed so beautiful to the Holy Roman Emperor that it was presented as the greatest reward to the Bishop of Brixen. The church in Bled is located on an island in the middle of the lake of the same name. The city itself, with a population of 5,000 people, is now one of the most beautiful Slovenian resorts.

8. Manarola, Italy
Manarola is a small fishing town in Liguria, northern Italy. A rainbow of colorful houses sits on a cliff overlooking the wild coastline of the Ligurian Sea. The city's church dates back to 1338, making Manarola one of the oldest cities in the region.

9. Bibury, UK
Bibury is often called the most beautiful town in England, and for good reason. It was first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and since then the town has seemed frozen in time. Most of the houses look the same as they did hundreds of years ago, and the river still flows its gray waters along the shady streets of Bibury.

11. Goreme, Türkiye (Underground City)
Now Goreme is an open-air museum. From the 6th century until the end of the 9th century. Goreme was one of the largest Christian centers, and there were more than 400 churches in its surroundings. Saint Paul found Goreme the most suitable place for raising the righteous.

12. Tanby, Wales
The city's name roughly translates from Welsh as “little fish fortress.” This naturally sheltered town with access to the Irish Sea and the Atlantic Ocean was founded back in 900 AD. After the Norman conquest of England, the city was fortified with a massive wall to prevent Welsh uprisings. Today it is known more for its beauty than for its defenses.

14. Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
Vestmannaeyjar is a small archipelago south of Iceland with a population of about 4,000 people. The exact date of discovery of the islands is unknown, but it is assumed that the archipelago was discovered by Irish sailors and Vikings at the same time as Iceland. The islands are also famous for being captured by the Ottoman fleet and Barbary pirates in 1627, who took the people into slavery.

15. Queenstown, New Zealand
Queenstown is located in the southwestern part of New Zealand's South Island. Located on the shores of Queenstown Bay, a small lake of glacial origin, Wakatipu. The city is surrounded by picturesque mountains. In the 60s of the 19th century, gold was found here, and the city experienced a real gold rush.

16. Hidden Mountain Village - Jiuzhaigou, China
Not much is known about these villages, scattered throughout China, which once served as strongholds for the military. Nowadays you can only get there by horseback and get a unique insight into the culture of classical China.

17. Shirakawa-go, Japan
Shirakawa-go is a small traditional settlement known for its peaked roofs, designed to withstand heavy snowfalls. The dense, mysterious forests and hills surrounding the village made the area difficult to live in - except for the small plain where Shirakawa-go is located.

18. Pucon, Chile
Far beyond the borders of its country, Pucon has become known as the “capital of active tourism of Chile.” This small town has gained its popularity in the travel world thanks to its lake, volcano and the wide variety of outdoor activities you can imagine.

19. Morro de Sao Paulo, Brazil
Morro de Sao Paulo is one of the quietest island cities in the world. The only way to the island is by boat or small-engine planes, which regularly fly from El Salvador. Motor vehicles are prohibited on the island. The only way to travel long distances there is by tractor, which carries passengers to the beach, hotels or the airport.

20. Amedia, Kurdistan
Amediya is a small colorful village located on top of a hill in the Iraqi province of Dahuk. Amedia is 1000 meters long and 500 meters wide, while being 1400 meters above sea level. According to legend, Persian magicians and priests lived in the vicinity of the village, who were famous for the art of sorcery. It was from here, according to some researchers, that the biblical three wise men went to Bethlehem to worship and present gifts to the baby Jesus.

Mysterious and incredible island villages, rock towns and remote settlements that are worth visiting.

There are many on the planet interesting places, cut off from the outside world due to their location, lack of convenient routes or other reasons. TSN.Tourism prepared a selection of 10 incredible beautiful places, which are not among the popular ones tourist routes, are located in remote places, but captivate with their panoramas and landscapes.

Monemvasia, Greece

The island of Monemvasia is located in the Aegean Sea and is connected to the Peloponnesian Peninsula by only one dam and a bridge. It inherited its name from an ancient fortress, of which only ruins on the rocks now remain. Translated from Greek, Monemvasia means "One Entrance". And the island itself arose as a result of a powerful earthquake, which probably happened in 375.

On the island, in addition to the ruins of the fortress, there is a small village with ancient buildings, a number of hotels and cafes, the Byzantine Church of St. Sophia and a museum. All recreation and leisure facilities are located in old houses.

www.flickr.com/Yiorgos Mourikis

Rougon, France

Rougon is a municipality in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, France. The village is inhabited by less than a hundred people, and most of Rougon's buildings are ancient. An attractive settlement because it is located in a regional natural park Verdon, on the edge of the Verdon Gorge. Despite its small size and distance from cities, Rougon has a well-developed infrastructure - there is a hotel, several cafes and shops.

www.flickr.com/Philippe Chauveau

Undredal, Norway

The village of Undredal is located in the municipality of Aurland in Norway, its population is about one hundred inhabitants. At the same time, the flow of tourists here never decreases. This is due to the fact that Undredal appeared on the shore of a huge fjord and is surrounded on all sides by picturesque mountains. Another reason is the brown Brunust cheese, which is made here from goat's milk. This is a special variety that is prepared mainly in Scandinavian countries.

Tourists come to Undredal to take a break from the city noise, admire the Aurland fjord and the surrounding mountains, and also enjoy local dishes in cozy cafes along the embankment.

visualhunt.com/Martin Mastelak

Gasadalur, Denmark

The village of Gásadalur is located on the island of Voar, Faroe archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. The island has steep banks from which endless panoramas open up, and from the rocks of Gasadalur a waterfall of fantastic beauty, Mulaffosur, falls into the ocean.

The highest cliffs of the island separate the village from the rest of it, and therefore getting here is not so easy. This leads to a decrease in population. At the same time, there is a hotel, shops and cafes in the village, and there is also an airport on the island.

www.flickr.com/Saemund Tausen

Istrok, Greenland

Istrok is a small village on the shores of the Denmark Strait, in the Sermersooq district in southeast Greenland. The settlement is one of the smallest in Greenland, and most of its inhabitants are engaged in hunting and fishing. In addition, Istrok is the starting point for numerous expeditions to the Greenland ice sheet, since the settlement is one of the closest to the glacier.

Despite its small size, there is a supermarket in the village. However, getting here is very difficult, because Istrok is surrounded on all sides by ice and snow.

www.flickr.com/xhogo xhogo

Saint Helena

Saint Helena Island is one of the most remote places from the mainland. It is located in the Atlantic Ocean, 1800 km southwest of the African continent. The capital of the island, as well as the port, is the city of Jamestown.

The islands of Saint Helena, Ascension and the Trestan de Cunha archipelago belong to Great Britain. However, it was on the island of St. Helena that the French Emperor Napoleon served his sentence, and therefore the place where he was held, the place of his burial and the surrounding park belong to France.

www.flickr.com/David Stanley

Bandiagara, Mali

Bandiagara – small town in the municipality of Mopti, Mali. It is located 65 km from the administrative center, on the drying-up Yama River. The Dogon tribe lives in the city. Most of the buildings here are made of colored clay and wood. At the same time, there are several hotels, restaurants, cafes and shops in the town.

Nearby is the Bandiagar Highlands, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The rocks that form the plateau are bowl-shaped and house dwellings, granaries, altars, shrines and places for public gatherings.

www.flickr.com/Carsten ten Brink

Fuktal, India

Fuktal is a complex of fortifications built for spiritual enrichment and self-knowledge. In fact, this is a rock monastery, which was built by Buddhists presumably in the 12th century, at the entrance to a huge cave. It is interesting not only for its isolation, but also for its architecture - buildings built on the honeycomb principle. Fuktal is located in the valley of the Lungnak River, among Himalayan mountains, in the state of Jamu and Kashmir, northern India.

25 tiny towns, ideal for peace, contemplation and thoughtful creativity. Every introvert dreams of being in them.
If you like silence and solitude, you are unlikely to choose a metropolis when going on vacation. Moreover, when there are places in the world where nature and people’s lives seem to be a continuation of each other, where the city itself seems to be imprinted into the majestic landscape and is perceived as part of it. They are so harmonious that today I want to exchange our frantic rhythm of life for the calmness of one of them.
1. Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a charming town on Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze. Situated at an altitude of 3000 meters, it once consisted of two settlements, one of which was founded by the Romans and the other by the Teutons. They were united only in 1936 on the eve of the Winter Olympic Games.
2. Settlement in the Himalayas, Tibet

This is one of those villages lost in the Himalayas that were built to serve the needs of numerous monasteries. You can only get there on foot or by horse.
3. Reine, Norway

Reine is a fishing village on the picturesque Arctic peninsula of Moskenes. Only 329 people live here, but this place is rightfully recognized as the most beautiful village in all of Norway.
4. Gasadalur, Faroe Islands

The mysterious Faroe chain north of Scotland is hardly known to a wide range of tourists. For many years, the islands with their steep cliffs remained difficult to access. For example, there is only one staircase leading to the village of Gasadalur, built during the British occupation of the islands during the Second World War. The 18 lucky people who now live there are reliably sheltered from all adversity by two mountains 2,300 feet high.
5. Colmar, France

Colmar is one of the most beautiful towns in Alsace. Ancient streets and pavements, half-timbered houses, ancient stone buildings - all this creates an indelible impression. In addition, Colmar is the capital of Alsatian wines, and it is not for nothing that the Route du Vin - Wine Road - originates from here.
6. Camden, Maine, USA

Previously inhabited by Indians, Camden was colonized by the British in the 70s of the 18th century. During the Civil War, it served as something of a “negotiation point” for the Americans. Now this clean and cozy town is home to 5,000 residents, and in the summer the ratio of tourists to the city’s indigenous population is 2 to 1.
7. Bled, Slovenia

Covered by picturesque mountains, Bled was first mentioned in 1004. It seemed so beautiful to the Holy Roman Emperor that it was presented as the greatest reward to the Bishop of Brixen. The church in Bled is located on an island in the middle of the lake of the same name. The city itself, with a population of 5,000 people, is now one of the most beautiful Slovenian resorts.
8. Manarola, Italy

Manarola is a small fishing town in Liguria, northern Italy. A rainbow of colorful houses sits on a cliff overlooking the wild coastline of the Ligurian Sea. The city's church dates back to 1338, making Manarola one of the oldest cities in the region.
9. Bibury, UK

Bibury is often called the most beautiful town in England, and for good reason. It was first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and since then the town has seemed frozen in time. Most of the houses look the same as they did hundreds of years ago, and the river still flows its gray waters along the shady streets of Bibury.
10. Annecy, France

Annecy is probably even more picturesque than the French Alps that surround it. Built around a 14th-century castle, the town is divided by small canals and streams that flow into the beautiful blue Lake Annecy.
11. Goreme, Türkiye (Underground City)

Now Gureme is an open-air museum. Since the 6th century. until the end of the 9th century. Goreme was one of the largest Christian centers, and there were more than 400 churches in its surroundings. Saint Paul found Goreme the most suitable place for raising the righteous.
12. Tanby, Wales

The city's name roughly translates from Welsh as “Little Fish Fortress.” This naturally sheltered town with access to the Irish Sea and the Atlantic Ocean was founded back in 900 AD. After the Norman conquest of England, the city was fortified with a massive wall to prevent Welsh uprisings. Today it is known more for its beauty than for its defenses.
13. Leavenworth, Washington, USA

This American town looks as if it was transported here straight from central Europe. It is designed on the model of a Bavarian village - this was done mainly to attract tourists.
14. Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland

Vestmannaeyjar is a small archipelago south of Iceland with a population of about 4,000 people. The exact date of discovery of the islands is unknown, but it is assumed that the archipelago was discovered by Irish sailors and Vikings at the same time as Iceland. The islands are also famous for being captured by the Ottoman fleet and Barbary pirates in 1627, who took the people into slavery.
15. Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown is located in the southwestern part of New Zealand's South Island. Located on the shores of Queenstown Bay on Lake Wakatipu, a small lake of glacial origin. The city is surrounded by picturesque mountains. In the 60s of the 19th century, gold was found here, and the city experienced a real Gold Rush.
16. Hidden Mountain Village - Jiuzhaigou, China

Not much is known about these villages, scattered throughout China, which once served as strongholds for the military. Nowadays you can only get there by horseback and get a unique insight into the culture of classical China.
17. Shirakawa-go, Japan

Shirakawa-go is a small traditional settlement known for its peaked roofs, designed to withstand heavy snowfalls. The dense, mysterious forests and hills surrounding the village made the area difficult to live in - except for the small plain where Shirakawa-go is located.
18. Pucon, Chile

Far beyond the borders of its country, Pucon has become known as the “capital of active tourism of Chile.” This small town has gained its popularity in the travel world thanks to its lake, volcano and the wide variety of outdoor activities you can imagine.
19. Morro de Sao Paulo, Brazil

Morro de Sao Paulo is one of the quietest island cities in the world. The only way to the island is by boat or small-engine planes, which regularly fly from El Salvador. Motor vehicles are prohibited on the island. The only way to travel long distances there is by tractor, which carries passengers to the beach, hotels or airport.
20. Amedia, Kurdistan

Amediya is a small colorful village located on top of a hill in the Iraqi province of Dahuk. Amedia is 1000 meters long and 500 meters wide, while being 1400 meters above sea level. According to legend, Persian magicians and priests lived in the vicinity of the village, who were famous in the art of sorcery. It was from here, according to some researchers, that the biblical three wise men went to Bethlehem to worship and present gifts to the baby Jesus.
21. Byron Bay, Australia

The small Australian resort town of Byron Bay is a heavenly place with stunning panoramas of sunrise and sunset, you just need to be not lazy, get up early, and such a “sacrifice” will be rewarded. This is the easternmost point of the continent. Here, right off the cape, in late summer and early autumn you can watch the games of humpback whales and dolphins.
22. Chichilyan, France

The magnificent Mont Aiguil mountain rises 2,000 meters above the French community of Chichillan, where only about 200 people live. Mont Aiguil is known as the “Unattainable Mountain” - its slopes are equally steep on all sides. The peak was not conquered until 1492 and became the first mountain that people decided to climb just like that, out of pure curiosity. It is believed that mountaineering was born with its conquest.
23. Eze, France

Eze is a medieval village that hangs like an eagle's nest over the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula. The clifftop location at 427 meters above sea level offers a breathtaking panorama. Narrow stepped streets, low massive doors, and rough stonework of houses transport you into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages.
24. Ericeira, Portugal

The small Portuguese town of Ericeira, with a population of less than 10 thousand people, is located 35 km northwest of the country's capital, Lisbon. It is now famous for its sandy beaches and is one of the notable surfing centers in Europe.
25. Pucisca, Croatia

Pucišča is a small village with a pier on the northern coast of the island of Brac. Its name comes from the Latin word “puteus” - “well”, which meant local springs with brackish water for livestock. The area is famous for its stone-working tradition, and material from local quarries was even used to build the White House in Washington.