http://amazingvillages.com/ amazingvillages.com - en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:19:19 +0000 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:19:19 +0000 barcodex@gmail.com barcodex@gmail.com 20 http://amazingvillages.com/en/384 This pretty village on small Pfäffikersee lake is famous for its pumpkins and nearby dinosaurus museum, often combined for the festival. ]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 20:26:41 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/384 http://amazingvillages.com/en/367 This village was born around Benedictine monastery built by an order of Charlemagne himself. Fortified nature of the abbey lead to nickname Camon as "small Carcassonne". ]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:35:46 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/367 http://amazingvillages.com/en/361 The only remaining traditional semi-nomadic Bosniak mountain village, highest and most isolated in the country, true gem for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts. ]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:47:28 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/361 http://amazingvillages.com/en/357 A port of the Amalfi Republic in medieval times, then a poor fishing village and now a thriving tourist resort mentioned in popular culture. ]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:48:40 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/357 http://amazingvillages.com/en/196 This UNESCO-listed village conserves rich cultural heritage of Korea, including ancient architecture and traditional folklore plays, especially masked theater. ]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:17:20 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/196 http://amazingvillages.com/en/339 Starting points for all trekking activities in the area of Toubkal, the highest peak of Morocco. Scenic landscapes and mild climat draw visitors from the whole country and abroad. ]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:56:03 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/339 http://amazingvillages.com/en/343 Famous for the exceptional caves under a nearby hill by the river Lesse, which tourists reach via a preserved remnant of the tramway system. ]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:16:03 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/343 http://amazingvillages.com/en/341 Famous for its dolmens, Wéris is one of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia. Newer buildings and surrounding plains and forests are also worth a look. ]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:47:40 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/341 http://amazingvillages.com/en/340 Of all resorts of Samaná peninsula, Playa Cosón is least affected by recent development. Come to see paradise beaches, enjoy fish restaurants and watch whales. ]]> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:38:29 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/340 http://amazingvillages.com/en/13 Located along the innermost part of the Nordfjord, village is known for all-year glacier skiing. Centre of Jostedalsbreen National Park is also situated in Stryn. ]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:43:16 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/13 http://amazingvillages.com/en/124 This old basque village was for centuries between the fires of British, Spanish, Navarran and French forces and bears influences from all of them. ]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:28:23 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/124 http://amazingvillages.com/en/140 Located in Castilla-León province, this medieval village stands out of flat surrounding landscape with its mighty city walls and towers. ]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:05:28 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/140 http://amazingvillages.com/en/141 Located on the Road to Santiago, it is famous in history and legend for the defeat of Charlemagne and the death of Roland in 778, during the battle of Roncevaux Pass. ]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:41:04 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/141 http://amazingvillages.com/en/207 Small dusty village about 60km west of Santiago, famous for ceramic pottery in the form of vases, plates, pots and almost anything you can (and can't) imagine. ]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:48:27 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/207 http://amazingvillages.com/en/136 Classified as one of most beautiful villages in France, it has narrow streets going up to dungeons on the top of the hill. Houses are made of stone that gives name to the village. ]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:12:30 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/136 http://amazingvillages.com/en/6 Unlike the other villages of the Cinque Terre, Corniglia is not directly adjacent to the sea. It stands on the rock and is surrounded by vineyards. It is known from the Roman Age. ]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:25:02 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/6 http://amazingvillages.com/en/26 Founded around the shipbuilding industry, this Welsh village is now best known as a seaside resort with high qiality beach and very active yacht club. ]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:15:53 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/26 http://amazingvillages.com/en/133 Built around monastery that dates from 11th century, but situated on place of neolitic site of Chadecol, which was established about 4000 years ago! ]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:35:31 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/133 http://amazingvillages.com/en/49 According to the legend, vineyards in the village descend from 70 acres of vines planted on the land granted in 775 by Emperor Charlemagne himself. ]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:02:31 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/49 http://amazingvillages.com/en/334 This idyllic quiet village of sheep farmers has a long history as religious center of Greenland, and sports ruins of old episcopal residence. ]]> Sat, 03 Mar 2012 19:15:28 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/334 http://amazingvillages.com/en/248 An architectural reserve of national importance consisting of more than 200 traditional wooden houses and old cultural and handicraft centre. ]]> Sat, 03 Mar 2012 10:15:16 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/248 http://amazingvillages.com/en/331 This small indigenous village at 1950m of altitude is the last place on Earth seen by El Comandante, and is a major tourist pilgrimage site on Ruta de Che. ]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:34:08 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/331 http://amazingvillages.com/en/329 Proximity to Santiago de Cuba makes El Cobre an ideal day-trip destination, offering to see magnificent basilica and memorial to slave revolt of 1677. ]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:15:47 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/329 http://amazingvillages.com/en/328 Popular summer resort 70km of Reykjavik, between Þingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir, providing great number of outdoor activities. ]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:26:05 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/328 http://amazingvillages.com/en/309 The main village of the largest island of eponymous archipelago, it is known for ancient cisterns and necropolis, prehistoric fossils, and also wildlife of mangrove swamps. ]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:14:37 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/309 http://amazingvillages.com/en/107 Renowned as one of Ireland's prettiest villages, it has castle and three monasteries to visit. A place to visit for watching Gaelic games, especially hurling. ]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:04:03 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/107 http://amazingvillages.com/en/322 This is an Eastern gateway to Chitwan National Park, where start jungle safaris by foot, jeep and elephant. Come to see rhinoceros, deers, monkeys and tigers. ]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:32:18 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/322 http://amazingvillages.com/en/316 This village might be difficult to access, but maybe this is exactly the reason why its Polish population managed to preserve their language, culture and traditions. ]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:02:29 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/316 http://amazingvillages.com/en/315 This small and very old village in Normandy gave its name to the worldwide cheese legend. Enjoy the scenery and taste and buy real Camembert here! ]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:27:38 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/315 http://amazingvillages.com/en/314 This experimental ecological community is lurking in Amazon forest in Colombia-Peru-Brazil triangle, is entirely pedestrian and populated by indigenous people. ]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:37:22 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/314 http://amazingvillages.com/en/241 This village stands on river Arda in Rodopi mountains and is famous for castle-like estate of rich Ottoman feudal lord, built in 1834. ]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:56:00 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/241 http://amazingvillages.com/en/142 This small village in the heart of Oaxaca state is famous for its alebrijes - carved from wood and then brightly painted figures, sold everywhere in Oaxaca and beyond. ]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:28:41 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/142 http://amazingvillages.com/en/312 Fiskars is a rare (in our catalog) example of industrial village. After eponymous company moved out, the village became a place for craftsmen, artists and designers. ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:08:08 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/312 http://amazingvillages.com/en/85 Named after the creator of the Argentine flag, this Alpine village attracted lots of German-speaking immigrants since 1930s. This gives unique looks and lifestyle. ]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:16:00 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/85 http://amazingvillages.com/en/4 Place, where in 722 AD, Iberian Christians won a namesake battle over the Moors, is also one of centers of Picos de Europa national park. ]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:15:24 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/4 http://amazingvillages.com/en/283 Kitashiobara lies in Urabandai, or "Five Coloured Lakes" - the area of outstanding natural beauty, formed as a result of cataclysm: deadly eruption of volcano Bandai. ]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:23:26 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/283 http://amazingvillages.com/en/276 Set in Eastern Hokkaido, this village is most famous for the Japanese Crane sanctuary, which is listed as one of 100 Soundscapes of Japan ]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:33:47 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/276 http://amazingvillages.com/en/272 Car-free village with no roads, so locals move around in boats. Because of that, village is often called 'Venice of the Netherlands'. Famous comedy 'Fanfare' was filmed here. ]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:16:35 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/272 http://amazingvillages.com/en/266 Base camp for exploring Lake Teletskoye (4th deepest in Russia), the last frontier between civilization and the wilderness of Altai region. ]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:02:04 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/266 http://amazingvillages.com/en/264 The wooden houses in this village are built on stilts over water and are connected to each other by numerous walkways. Its resident keep traditional way of life. ]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:58:52 0 http://amazingvillages.com/en/264