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Marsaxlokk, Malta - In 900 BCE, the Phoenicians landed in Malta and established the trading port of Marsaxlokk. Today, the picturesque fishing village is the main supplier of fish to the island of Malta.

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Marsaxlokk, Malta - The village remains largely unspoiled thanks to governmental efforts to keep it free from urban development.

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Annecy, France - The stunning town of Annecy has long been regarded as one of the most romantic places on Earth. Nestled in the French Alps, Annecy is only 35 km (22 miles) from Geneva.

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Annecy, France - One of the town's main features is a restored castle, believed to have previously been a prison, that sits in the middle of the canal.

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Bibury, England - Bibury, a historic village believed to date back to 1086, looks straight out of a storybook and is often considered to be the most beautiful village in all of England.

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Bibury, England - Arlington Row, a row of ancient stone cottages, remains untouched and still stands as it did in 1380.

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Bled, Slovenia - Sheltered within the mountains lies the endearing town of Bled. One of its main attractions, Bled Castle, sits in the middle of Lake Bled.

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In 1004, King Henry II of Germany gifted Bled to the Bishop of Brixen.

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Burano, Italy - The cheerful town of Burano is actually a tiny island in the Venetian Lagoon in northern Italy.

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Burano, Italy - Legend has it that the fishermen who lived in the town painted their houses in bright colors so they could see their home from their boats.

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Colmar, France - Colmar is a charming historic town that dates back to the 9th century. It's been dubbed 'Little Venice' due to its waterways.

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Colmar, France - The beautiful town showcases various architectural styles, including German Gothic and French neobaroque.

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Göreme, Turkey - The breathtaking town of Göreme is both a national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The valley's unique landscape is a result of thousands of years of erosion.

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Göreme, Turkey - The town is known to have used its valley's peaks as fortifications. Most of what was built still stands today.

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Hallstatt, Austria - Dating back to the 5th century BCE, Hallsatt is one of Austria's oldest settlements.

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Hallstatt, Austria - The town was initially founded in order to exploit the surrounding areas' salt reserves. The town still mines salt today.

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Historic Center of Brugge, Belgium - The Historic Center of Brugge is a picture-perfect Gothic town in the Flemish region of Belgium. The town has also been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Historic Center of Brugge, Belgium - The medieval town showcases Gothic brick structures and grandiose churches, indicating that the town was once a commercial and cultural hub.

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Ibiza Old Town, Spain -

Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea is the stunning old town of Ibiza. The town consists of three main areas: Dalt Vila itself, Sa Penya, and La Marina.

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Ibiza Old Town, Spain - The Roman ruins of Dalt Villa act as the epicenter of Old Town of Ibiza. Its main attractions are  Ibiza Castle and the famous city walls.

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Amsterdam Old Town, Netherlands - The old town of Amsterdam was given UNESCO World Heritage status for its historical importance and unique beauty. The town is made up of a network of linking canals, and it's famous for its striking architecture.

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Amsterdam Old Town, Netherlands - The canal houses of Amsterdam are quirky, narrow structures varying in sizes, styles, and designs. The initial plan for Amsterdam was to turn it into a port city.

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Sintra, Portugal - The fairy-tale town of Sintra has charmed and attracted visitors for centuries.

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Sintra, Portugal - Since its foundation, Pena Palace has been the town's main attraction and its not hard to see why.

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Tallinn Old Town, Estonia - Visitors from all over the world flock to Tallinn Old Town to admire its majestic architecture and fairy-tale landscapes. The old town of Tallinn, Estonia's capital, is considered to be one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe.

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Tallinn Old Town, Estonia -

The old medieval town, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, dates back to the 13th century and has remained well-preserved ever since.

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