□ Explore by tasting: Mechelen is slowly reinventing itself on a culinary level, with many different restaurants popping up every week catering to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. ![]() □ Highlights: Stop by Grote Markt, the beautiful central square filled with colorful gabled houses dating back to the 16th and 18th centuries the St Rumbold’s Tower, which you can ascend for a mere €8 and will provide you with a magnificent view over the city, and last but not least, the very quaint 16th-century Beguinage. However, missing out on this city would be a true shame while small, it has a rich history and a wide variety of things to see to keep you busy for at least a day or two. It is often overlooked for its better-known counterparts Brussels, Antwerp, and Brugge. □ Why: The charming city of Mechelen is nestled in the heart of Belgium, a comfortable 20-minute train ride from Brussels. Mechelen, Belgium - One of the Best Secret Places in Europe □ Where to stay: Relais Trulli Le Icone (⭐️ 8.7) | Masseria Salinola (⭐️ 9.3) Read more: 36 Famous Landmarks in Italy That Will Take Your Breath AwayĢ9. Aside from checking out the charms of the historic center, Ostuni is also the ideal destination for exploring Puglia’s scenic countryside. In fact, this town is built atop a hill surrounded by centuries-old olive groves and vineyards. □ Highlights: There are quite a few quintessentially Italian elements in Ostuni, such as the beautiful Piazzetta Cattedrale and the vibrant Piazza della Libertà. The Old Town is dazzlingly white and its stunning architecture makes visitors feel as though they’re walking around a Greek island rather than a town in the south of Italy. □ Why: Ostuni is often called Italy’s White City for a good reason. □ Where? Gorgeous Puglia in Southern Italy is one of the most authentic regions in the country and, as such, is home to many laid-back towns that manage to remain off the mass tourism radar. One of Puglia’s best hidden gems is Ostuni, a picturesque town with a historic center that seems as though it has sprung straight out of the pages of a storybook. □ Where to stay: Apartments Lake View (⭐️ 9.7) | Ethno Lodge AB (⭐️ 9.6)Įxplored by Maria & Katerina of It’s All Trip To Me This city’s Old Town is also very picturesque - particularly, the views from Rozafa Castle. From there, you can also enjoy hiking or cycling. □ Don’t miss: The lakeside city of Shkodër on the Albanian side. You can find it on Google Maps as ‘ Pavlova Strana Viewpoint’. Be sure to also check out the Crnojevic River lookout point - it has a sublime vantage point over the horseshoe bend in the river. This village is also home to many small tour companies running boat tours over the serene lake. □ Highlights: Enjoy the lake from various roadside lookout points in Virpazar. □ Why: Nature-lovers and those hoping to incorporate some waterside calm and charm into their holidays should definitely consider Lake Skadar as a must-see destination. This lake is a 30-minute drive from the Montenegrin capital Podgorica and makes a great addition to any road trip through Montenegro. □ Where? The photogenic Lake Skadar - the largest lake in the Balkans region at between 370 km and 530 km squared (season dependent) - lies over the border across Albania and Montenegro. □ Where to stay: El Cafe Restaurant Guest House (⭐️ 8.7) | Hotel Pod Bránou (⭐️ 8.9) Read more: 24 Incredible Places to Visit in Slovakia That Aren’t Bratislava You’ll also get to see a charming wooden church in the open-air section of the museum! ![]() ![]() □ Don’t miss: Šariš Museum inside Market Square is home to one of the largest and most impressive Carpathian icons galleries in Europe. For the best view of the city, climb up the tower of the Basilica of St. During your time there, be sure to stop by the Franciscan Monastery and the Town Hall. □ Highlights: Definitely spend some time in Market Square, where you’ll be surrounded by rows of pastel-colored houses and Gothic buildings, each one more stunning than the other. Bardejov is also very well-preserved from its medieval days, and nothing makes that more apparent than the picturesque Old Town Market Square, which looks straight out of a postcard. □ Why: This UNESCO town is one of the oldest and “most Gothic” towns in Slovakia. ![]() □ Where? Bardejov is a stunning little medieval town in northeastern Slovakia, located about a 4.5-hour drive from the capital of Bratislava and a 1.5-hour drive from Košice, the second-largest city in Slovakia. □ Travel Insurance for Europe □ The Best Hidden Gems in Europe 32.
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