Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
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Lake Bled, Slovenia
Located in the picturesque surrounding of the Julian Alps, this beautiful lake features a tiny quaint island with a 170-feet-tall (51.8 meter) church. It is considered lucky for the groom if he carries his bride up the Baroque stairway before ringing of the bell and making a wish there.
The Dark Hedges, Ireland
The tunnel-like passage is made of intertwined beech trees that were planted in the 18th century by the Stuart family on the path leading up to their Georgian mansion. The road, surrounded by bent tree trunks and gnarled branches, was featured in the background in many movies and television shows, including "Game of Thrones”
Peleș Castle, Romania
The Neo-Renaissance castle, built between 1873 and 1914, served as the summer house for the royal family until 1947. It has 160 rooms adorned with the finest examples of European art, crystal chandeliers and German stained-glass windows.
Swallow's Nest Castle, Crimea
Perched on a cliff overlooking the Black Sea, the castle was built in the early 20th century between 1911 and 1912. Legend has it that a Baltic German noble, Baron von Steingel, built this “Castle of Love” for his ballerina mistress.
Quinta da Regaleira, Portugal
The ornamental 20th century palace located in Sintra is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO within the “Cultural Landscape of Sintra.” The residence has an ornate Gothic façade and features a series of enchanting gardens and hidden tunnels. The gardens were designed to represent mystical symbols and secret codes, ascribed to the owner of the palace.
Sagano Bamboo Forest, Japan
Located in the Arashiyama district of Kyoto, this forest is perfect for a peaceful evening stroll. The forest's beauty and charm are added to by the ethereal sound the air makes as it passes through the bamboo plants. As a result, the Ministry of Environment named it among its list of “100 Soundscapes of Japan.” Be sure to check out the over-650-year-old temple of Tenryū-ji outside the forest.
Hallstatt, Austria
Located on the eastern shore of Lake Hallstätter, this quaint village offers visitors the perfect chance to explore Celtic, Proto-Celtic and pre-Illyrian cultures. It also boasts a mesmerizing view of the nearby mist-covered Alpine mountains and is the perfect starting point for hikes or bike rides around the lake.
To Sua Ocean Trench, Upolu, Samoa
This stunning attraction whose name translates, literally, to “big hole,” is in a village called Lotofaga. A naturally-occurring swimming pool, visitors must climb down a ladder attached to a platform below before diving into its sparkling blue water.
Lake Sørvágsvatn, Faroe Islands
The stunning Lake Sørvágsvatn (or Leitisvatn) is on the island of Vágar. Based on your vantage point, the lake appears to be hundreds of feet above sea level, when, in fact, it is only 90 feet (28 m) above sea level.
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