Descend into the valley and arrive at a trickling little river crossed by two arching stone bridges.
There’s more to this village than just the dramatic arrival, however.
Lavenham, England
Lavenham, in Suffolk, may just be the prettiest town in England.
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Norcia, Italy
In this eastern Umbrian citadel, artisanal culinary traditions endure.
But it’s the cinghiale that takes pride of place.
But even the berry-averse will find reasons to love this 19th-century fishing village.
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It’s a delightfully quiet escape for those who have grown tired of Greece’s more trammeled getaways.
After police tried to dismantle the work, artists Christo and Joseph Beuys stepped in to protect the installation.
The handful of residents many of them small-boat fishermen share a serious commitment to preserving the environment.
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The village, located in Catalonia, is home to ancient archeological sites.
Hall in Tirol, Austria
Take a 10-minute train fromInnsbruckstraight into what feels like the Middle Ages.
(Ample cash flow meant that the buildings were constructed from the finest materials.)
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But the allure comes from the surroundings: the Alps, with hiking and ski trails galore.
Don’t miss the Carrieres de Lumieres, with multimedia art shows housed inside a former quarry.
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