Killarney, Ireland<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Smaller](\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Smaller-Cities-in-Europe-Killarney-Ireland-Kirsten-Maxwell.jpg\")
Photo: Kirsten Maxwell<\/p><\/div>\n
Killarney<\/a> is located in southwestern Ireland and is the gateway to many popular tourist attractions. It is home to Killarney National Park, featuring more than 26,000 acres of mountains, forests, lakes, and waterfalls. The Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula can both be reached from Killarney, and offer stunning coastline views, historic destinations, and quaint villages along the way. Killarney itself is a charming town with a fabulous dining and nightlife scene, shopping, and attractions such as Ross Castle and Muckross House. Come for nature, but stay for the people. Killarney welcomes all visitors with open arms and you\u2019ll never want to leave.<\/p>\n-Kirsten Maxwell of Kids Are A Trip<\/a><\/p>\nBasel, Switzerland<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Smaller](\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Smaller-Cities-in-Europe-Basel-Switzerland-Sher-She-Goes.jpg\")
Photo: Sher Jordan<\/p><\/div>\n
Basel<\/a> is a quaint, pastel-colored town in Switzerland with a larger than life art scene. Home to Art Basel, over 30 museums and two major festivals in spring and summer, there’s lots of history, culture and art to keep visitors busy. A quick walk through the Marktplatz, the city’s medieval city center, is like a step back in time with its red sandstone Town Hall, pastel-shuttered homes, and 12th-century Gothic cathedral. Basel is split by the Rhine River and also closely borders France and Germany, so it makes a great base to explore Europe!<\/p>\n-Sher Jordan of Sher She Goes<\/a><\/p>\nAlberobello, Italy<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Smaller](\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Smaller-Cities-in-Europe-Alberobello-Explore-with-Erin-.jpg\")
Photo: Erin Holmes Bender<\/p><\/div>\n
Although this small town only has 10,735 inhabitants, it is famous for its unique and absolutely stunning trullo buildings. it is situated in the most eastern region in Italy, known as Puglia. Alberobello<\/a>p[[[[ has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996. The limestone conical structures are examples of dry-stacked construction and date as far back as the 14th century. You won\u2019t find any gnomes in these houses, instead they are filled with tourist shops offering a strange variety of knick knacks from new age crystals to kids toys. But you won\u2019t be disappointed by a few hours spent wandering these streets and photographing the gorgeous white and grey structures.<\/p>\n-Erin Holmes Bender of Explore with Erin<\/a><\/p>\n\u010cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Smaller](\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Cesky-Krumlov-by-Mike-Shubic-e1513960767671.jpeg\")
Photo: Mike Shubic<\/p><\/div>\n
\u010cesk\u00fd Krumlov<\/a> is located in the southern part of the Czech Republic, near the Austrian and German borders. This small, central European medieval town has remained intact thanks to its peaceful evolution over more than five centuries\u2014it\u2019s a place that is easy to fall in love with. The town is situated on the banks of the Vltava River and its fortified castle is the focal point\u2026 a must when visiting \u010cesk\u00fd Krumlov. While exploring this beautiful part of the country, don\u2019t miss the Fotoatelier Seidel Museum, a unique place where photography sprang up in the 19th century, and where time has stood still. A lovely restaurant near the town square for lunch or dinner is Jakub restaurant. The cuisine is based on dishes inspired by ocean and freshwater seafood, with a dash of Czech influences. The food is not the only attraction at Jakub, so too is the building, which dates back to the 14th century.<\/p>\n-Mike Shubic of Mike\u2019s Road Trip<\/a><\/p>\nCastillon-du-Gard, France<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Smaller](\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Bucket-List-Spring-in-Provence-View-from-Le-Vieux-Castillon-by-Susan-Lanier-Graham.jpg\")
View of the valley from Le Vieux Castillon. Photo by Susan Lanier-Graham<\/p><\/div>\n
The Castillon-du-Gard<\/a> is a charming medieval village situated in the heart of Provence. Visitors will love strolling the quiet cobblestone streets and mingling with the locals as they take in the views of the surrounding countryside. It is the perfect home base for exploring many of the area\u2019s attractions. Nearby is the famous Pont du Gard aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage site built by the Romans in the 1st century. N\u00eemes, with its 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater and ancient temple, is also within reach. Take time to explore the city\u2019s gardens, take a tour of the Arena, and sample the local food and wine for a quintessential day in Provence.<\/p>\n-Susan Lanier-Graham of Wander with Wonder<\/a><\/p>\nRegensburg, Germany<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Smaller](\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Smaller-Cities-in-Europe-Regensburg-Germany-Travelocity.jpg\")
Photo: Cacinda Maloney<\/p><\/div>\n
The little town of Regensburg<\/a> along the Bavarian edge of Germany and full of Old World charms is beautiful. This somewhat unknown destination in Europe should be on every traveler\u2019s bucket list thanks to its rich history as a member of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Split in two by the Danube River, it has a 12th-century Old Stone Bridge that has been here since the Roman Empire. This sixteen arched bridge connects two villages together, Regensburg with Stadtamhof, which are famous for the bratwurst and hand-crafted beer they have produced for centuries. It is also the perfect setting for the Christmas markets that you see spread out along the Danube River. Be sure to put this on your list of places you must see in Europe.<\/p>\n-Cacinda Maloney of Points and Travel<\/a><\/p>\nCascais, Portugal<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Photo: Kirsten Maxwell<\/p><\/div>\n
Killarney<\/a> is located in southwestern Ireland and is the gateway to many popular tourist attractions. It is home to Killarney National Park, featuring more than 26,000 acres of mountains, forests, lakes, and waterfalls. The Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula can both be reached from Killarney, and offer stunning coastline views, historic destinations, and quaint villages along the way. Killarney itself is a charming town with a fabulous dining and nightlife scene, shopping, and attractions such as Ross Castle and Muckross House. Come for nature, but stay for the people. Killarney welcomes all visitors with open arms and you\u2019ll never want to leave.<\/p>\n -Kirsten Maxwell of Kids Are A Trip<\/a><\/p>\n Photo: Sher Jordan<\/p><\/div>\n Basel<\/a> is a quaint, pastel-colored town in Switzerland with a larger than life art scene. Home to Art Basel, over 30 museums and two major festivals in spring and summer, there’s lots of history, culture and art to keep visitors busy. A quick walk through the Marktplatz, the city’s medieval city center, is like a step back in time with its red sandstone Town Hall, pastel-shuttered homes, and 12th-century Gothic cathedral. Basel is split by the Rhine River and also closely borders France and Germany, so it makes a great base to explore Europe!<\/p>\n -Sher Jordan of Sher She Goes<\/a><\/p>\n Photo: Erin Holmes Bender<\/p><\/div>\n Although this small town only has 10,735 inhabitants, it is famous for its unique and absolutely stunning trullo buildings. it is situated in the most eastern region in Italy, known as Puglia. Alberobello<\/a>p[[[[ has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996. The limestone conical structures are examples of dry-stacked construction and date as far back as the 14th century. You won\u2019t find any gnomes in these houses, instead they are filled with tourist shops offering a strange variety of knick knacks from new age crystals to kids toys. But you won\u2019t be disappointed by a few hours spent wandering these streets and photographing the gorgeous white and grey structures.<\/p>\n -Erin Holmes Bender of Explore with Erin<\/a><\/p>\n Photo: Mike Shubic<\/p><\/div>\n \u010cesk\u00fd Krumlov<\/a> is located in the southern part of the Czech Republic, near the Austrian and German borders. This small, central European medieval town has remained intact thanks to its peaceful evolution over more than five centuries\u2014it\u2019s a place that is easy to fall in love with. The town is situated on the banks of the Vltava River and its fortified castle is the focal point\u2026 a must when visiting \u010cesk\u00fd Krumlov. While exploring this beautiful part of the country, don\u2019t miss the Fotoatelier Seidel Museum, a unique place where photography sprang up in the 19th century, and where time has stood still. A lovely restaurant near the town square for lunch or dinner is Jakub restaurant. The cuisine is based on dishes inspired by ocean and freshwater seafood, with a dash of Czech influences. The food is not the only attraction at Jakub, so too is the building, which dates back to the 14th century.<\/p>\n -Mike Shubic of Mike\u2019s Road Trip<\/a><\/p>\n View of the valley from Le Vieux Castillon. Photo by Susan Lanier-Graham<\/p><\/div>\n The Castillon-du-Gard<\/a> is a charming medieval village situated in the heart of Provence. Visitors will love strolling the quiet cobblestone streets and mingling with the locals as they take in the views of the surrounding countryside. It is the perfect home base for exploring many of the area\u2019s attractions. Nearby is the famous Pont du Gard aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage site built by the Romans in the 1st century. N\u00eemes, with its 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater and ancient temple, is also within reach. Take time to explore the city\u2019s gardens, take a tour of the Arena, and sample the local food and wine for a quintessential day in Provence.<\/p>\n -Susan Lanier-Graham of Wander with Wonder<\/a><\/p>\n Photo: Cacinda Maloney<\/p><\/div>\n The little town of Regensburg<\/a> along the Bavarian edge of Germany and full of Old World charms is beautiful. This somewhat unknown destination in Europe should be on every traveler\u2019s bucket list thanks to its rich history as a member of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Split in two by the Danube River, it has a 12th-century Old Stone Bridge that has been here since the Roman Empire. This sixteen arched bridge connects two villages together, Regensburg with Stadtamhof, which are famous for the bratwurst and hand-crafted beer they have produced for centuries. It is also the perfect setting for the Christmas markets that you see spread out along the Danube River. Be sure to put this on your list of places you must see in Europe.<\/p>\n -Cacinda Maloney of Points and Travel<\/a><\/p>\nBasel, Switzerland<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Alberobello, Italy<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u010cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Castillon-du-Gard, France<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Regensburg, Germany<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Cascais, Portugal<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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