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25 tiny towns that are ideal for peace, contemplation and thoughtful creativity. If you like peace and solitude, you are unlikely to choose a metropolis, going on vacation. Especially when there are such places where nature and people's lives seem to be a continuation of each other, where the city seemed to be imprinted in the majestic scenery and is perceived as a part of it. They are so harmonious that I want right now to exchange our frantic pace of life in the tranquility of one of them. AdMe.ru compiled a list of 25 cities that be would dream every introvert. 

1. Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany

 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany

Garmisch-Partenkirchen - a charming town on the highest mountain in Germany, the Zugspitze. Located at an altitude of 3,000 meters, once he represented the two settlements, one of which was founded by the Romans, and the other - the Teutons. They were united only in 1936 on the eve of the Winter Olympic Games. 

2. Settlement in the Himalayas, Tibet

Settlement in the Himalayas, Tibet

 This is one of those lost in the Himalayas villages that were built to serve the needs of the numerous monasteries. You can get there by foot or by horse. 

3. Reine, Norway

Reine, Norway

Rhine - a picturesque fishing village on the Arctic peninsula Moskenes. It is home to only 329 people, but this place is rightly considered the most beautiful village in the whole of Norway. 

4. Gasadalur, Faroe Islands

Gasadalur, Faroe Islands

A mysterious chain of the Faroes to the north of Scotland is hardly known to a wide range of tourists. Over the years, the island with their cliffs remained remote. For example, the village Gasadalur is only one staircase, built during the British occupation of the islands during the Second World War. 18 lucky people living there now safely sheltered from all the adversity the two high mountains 2300 feet. 

5. Colmar, France

Colmar, France

 Colmar - one of the most beautiful villages of Alsace. Old streets and pavements, in the style of half-timbered houses, ancient stone buildings - all this creates a lasting impression. Besides, Colmar, the capital of Alsace wines, that's why it is here originates Route du Vin - Wine Route. 

6. Camden, Maine, USA

Camden, Maine, USA

Earlier, the Indian population, Camden was colonized by the British in the 70th years of the XVIII century. During the Civil War he served as a kind of "point of negotiations" Americans. Now this clean and cozy town of 5,000 inhabitants lives, and in summer the ratio of tourists to the indigenous population of the city is 2 to 1. 

7. Bled, Slovenia 

7. Bled, Slovenia

Nestled picturesque mountains, Bled was first mentioned in 1004. He seemed so beautiful Holy Roman Emperor, which was presented as the greatest rewards Bishop of Brixen. Church in Bled is located on an island in the lake of the same name. The city itself has a population of 5,000 and is now one of the most beautiful resorts in Slovenia. 

8. Manarola, Italy

Manarola, Italy

 Manarola - small fishing town in Liguria, northern Italy. Rainbow colored houses situated on a cliff overhanging the wild coastline of the Ligurian Sea. City church dates from 1338 year, making Manarola one of the oldest cities in the region. 

9. Bibury, United Kingdom

Bibury, United Kingdom

Bibury is often called the most beautiful city in England, and not in vain. It was first mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086, and since then the town seemed frozen in time. Most of the houses look the same as hundreds of years ago, and the river still carries its gray water along the shady streets Bieber. 

10. Annecy, France

Annecy, France

 Annecy is probably even more picturesque than the French Alps surrounding it. Built around the castle of the XIV century, the city is divided by small canals and streams that flow into the beautiful blue Lake Annecy. 

11. Goreme, Turkey (Underground City)

Goreme, Turkey (Underground City)

Gyureme now - it is a museum open nebom.S VI. until the end of the IX. Goreme was one of the largest Christian centers, and its surroundings were more than 400 churches. St. Paul Goreme found the most suitable place for the education of the righteous.

12. Tenbi, Wales

Tenbi, Wales

With the Welsh name of the city translates roughly as "Little Fortress fish." This naturally protected town with access to the Irish Sea and the Atlantic Ocean was laid in 900 AD. After the Norman conquest of England town was fortified by a massive wall to prevent the Welsh uprising. Today he is better known for its beauty than protective structures. 

13. Leavenworth, Washington, USA

 Leavenworth, Washington, USA

 This American town looks like it was transported here straight from central Europe. It is designed on the model of the Bavarian village - this is done mainly to attract tourists. 

14. Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland

Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland

Vestmannaeyjar - a small archipelago south of Iceland with a population of about 4,000 islands chelovek.Tochnaya opening date is unknown, but it is assumed that the archipelago was discovered by the Vikings and Irish sailors together with Iceland. The islands are also known for the fact that in 1627 were captured by the Ottoman fleet and the Barbary pirates hijacked people into slavery. 

15. Queenstown, New Zealand

 Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown is located in the southwestern part of New Zealand's South Island. Located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown Bay, a small lake of glacial origin. The town is surrounded by picturesque mountains. In the 60-ies of the XIX century, gold was discovered, and the city experienced a real gold rush. 

16. Hidden mountain village - Jiuzhaigou, China

 Hidden mountain village - Jiuzhaigou, China

 Not much is known about these villages scattered throughout China, and once served as a stronghold for the military. Now there can only be reached on horseback and get there a unique insight into the culture of classical China. 

17. Shirakawa-go, Japan

 Shirakawa-go, Japan

 Shirakawa-go - a small traditional village, famous for its peaked roofs, adapted to withstand heavy snowfall. Thick, mysterious forests and hills surrounding the village, made inaccessible terrain for life - except the one small plain, where located Shirakawa-go. 

18. Pucon, Chile

Pucon, Chile

Far beyond his country gained fame Pucon "active tourism capital of Chile." Its popularity in the world of travel, this small town has acquired through the lake, volcano and a wide variety of outdoor activities that you can imagine. 

19. Morro de Sao Paulo, Brazil

Morro de Sao Paulo, Brazil

 Morro de Sao Paulo - one of the quietest island cities in the world. The only way to the island - by boat or small engine planes that run regularly from El Salvador. Vehicles on the island is prohibited. The only way to travel long distances there is a tractor, which carries passengers to the beach, hotels or to the airport. 

20. Amed, Kurdistan

Amed, Kurdistan

Amed - small colorful village located on top of a hill in the Iraqi province of Dohuk. At length Amed takes 1000 meters and a maximum width - 500 meters, while in a 1400 meters above morya.Po legend, lived in the vicinity of the village of the Persian Magi and the priests, who were famous in the art of witchcraft. It was here, according to some researchers, went to Bethlehem biblical three wise men to worship and the giving of gifts to baby Jesus. 

21. Byron Bay, Australia

Byron Bay, Australia

Small Australian resort town of Byron Bay - paradise, offering stunning panorama of sunrise and sunset, just need to not be lazy, get up early, and such "victim" will be rewarded. It is the easternmost point of the continent. Here, near the Cape in the late summer and early fall, you can watch the games humpback whales and dolphins. 

22.Shishilyan France
Shishilyan France

Gorgeous mountain Mont Aiguille 2000 meters dominates the French community Shishilyan, where only about 200 people. Mont Aiguille known as the "Unattainable Mountain" - its slopes otvesny equally from all sides. Vertex was not conquered until 1492 and became the first mountain which people decide to climb just out of curiosity. It is believed that its conquest was born climbing. 

23. Eze, France

Eze, France

 Eze - a medieval village that hangs like an eagle's nest, on the peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Location on top of a cliff at a height of 427 meters above sea level offering a breathtaking panorama. In the atmosphere of the Middle Ages transferred narrow stepped streets, low massive doors, rough masonry houses. 

24. Ericeira, Portugal

Ericeira, Portugal

Small Portuguese town of Ericeira, with a population of less than 10,000 people, located 35 km north-west of the capital Lisbon. Now he is famous for its sandy beaches and is one of the prominent centers of surfing in Europe. 

25. Pucisca, Croatia

 Pucisca, Croatia

Pucisca - a small village with a harbor on the northern coast of the island of Brac. Its name came from the Latin word «puteus» - «Well", which refers to local sources of brackish water brakitskoy for livestock. This area is renowned for its tradition associated with the work on the stone, and the material from local quarries was even used for the construction of the White House in Washington.

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