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Each of us has our own ideas about what a village and a village holiday are. However, such settlements around the world vary greatly, and at the same time they have something in common: clean air, a small number of inhabitants and a small cozy space.
website I have made a selection of 17 unusual and amazing villages that will win your heart and become the highlight of any trip.
1. Hallstatt, Austria
(Hallstatt, Austria)
Bright, like toy houses, nestled in several tiers on the mountainside, an azure lake with swimming swans, the Alps, which are reflected in the mirror-like surface of the water - all this gives the impression of a fairy tale come to life.
The population of Hallstatt does not exceed 1,000 people. And the location is unique: on a narrow strip of land between the majestic Alpine mountains and Lake Hallstattersee.
2. Simian-la-Rotonde, Provence, France
(Simiane-La-Rotonde Village in Provence, France)
Azure sky, lavender fields, Alpine mountains, Mediterranean cuisine and the charm of Provence - what else is needed to relax your soul? One of the attractions of this place is Agoult Castle (Château des Agoult), built in the 12th century. The 12-sided pyramidal rotunda in the castle gave its name to the town. Summer festivals of ancient music are held there.
3. Rainbow Village, Taichung, Taiwan
(Rainbow Village, Taichung, Taiwan)
On one of the outskirts of the city of Taichung there was a military settlement, which over time was almost abandoned by all its inhabitants. The authorities decided to demolish the houses, and the 86-year-old war veteran, in order to save his yard from demolition, painted the walls of the houses with various characters and patterns. Today it is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Taiwan.
4. Marsaxlokk, Malta
(Marsaxlokk, Malta)
Marsaxlokk is a picturesque fishing village in Malta. There are no storms in the harbor, so the yellow sandstone houses are located close to the water, leaving only a strip for the roadway and pedestrian embankment. The population of Marsaxlokk is only about 3,000 people. Most men are engaged fishing just like their fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers did in their time.
5. Floating Islands of Uros, Bolivia and Peru
(Floating Islands of Lake Titicac, Bolivia, Perú)
On the border of Peru and Bolivia on Lake Titicaca lives the Uru tribe, which inhabits 42 floating islands on the lake. These islands are built by the uru themselves from reeds. From the same material, residents make boats on which they go for fish. Despite the remoteness from civilization, solar panels can be seen on the reed islands, which allow local residents to watch TV.
6. Alberobello, Italy
(Alberobello, Italy)
Alberobello is famous for its complex of 1,400 trulli houses, recognized by UNESCO as part of the historical and humanitarian heritage. Trulli - limestone residential peasant houses - are unique examples of buildings with dry masonry walls (without mortar). They take their name from the Latin word trulla, which means dome.
7. Monsanto, Portugal
(Monsanto, Portugal)
The small village of Monsanto bears the proud title of “the most Portuguese village in Portugal.” The local saying, “In Monsanto, you never know whether a house is made of stone or a house made of stone,” very accurately reflects the uniqueness of local architecture. Boulders serve as walls and roofs of some houses.
Small houses with red tiled roofs are hidden under huge granite boulders, and the narrow streets seem to have been carved out of stone by a giant.
8. Uchisar, Türkiye
(Uchisar, Turkey)
Uchisar is one of the most densely populated villages in the region. Most of the population, of course, lives in a modern village built near the famous rocks, but there are also living quarters in the rocks themselves.
It is a one-of-a-kind rock settlement with white tuff towers and spiers centered around a central peak. From the top of the rock there is a magnificent view of the entire valley.
9. Longji Rice Terraces, China
(Longji Rice Terraces, Chinese)
Rice terraces in Longji are considered one of the most beautiful in China. Popularly called the Dragon Ridge Terraces, they are located around the picturesque village of Ping An. The terraces are the fruit of many years of work; they have existed almost since the 12th century and were built on the slope of mountains up to 1,100 meters high. The peasants who built them cared about their survival in mountainous areas, and this was their only opportunity to feed their family.
10. Pariangan, Indonesia
(Pariangan, Indonesia)
The active volcano Merapi, which towers over this village in West Sumatra, is one of the country's main natural assets. Pariangan is considered the oldest village of the Minangkabau people, so an inquisitive tourist will be able to learn a lot about the culture and customs of the indigenous population.
There are charming gabled traditional houses, including a 300-year-old structure with rattan walls, and a beautiful 19th-century mosque.
11. Cua Van, Vietnam
(Fishing Village Cua Van, Vietnam)
Cua Van - picturesque fishing village in Ha Long Bay. This is one of the largest floating fishing villages, located right on the water surface. You can get there by rowing boats and see local residents mining all kinds of gifts South China Sea. Local residents live in colorful raft houses, and the school is also located in one of the floating houses.
12. “Dutch Venice”, Giethoorn, Netherlands
(Giethoorn, the Dutch Venice, Nederland)
Giethoorn is one of the most beautiful villages in the Netherlands, it is also often called the “Dutch Venice”, as it is located on water canals with a total length of about 7.5 km. The settlement was founded back in 1230. To get around the village there is a bicycle path and numerous water channels. The main transport is rowing boats and boats with electric engines. The houses are located on islands and connected wooden bridges(there are more than 50 of them throughout the village).
13. Bibury, UK
(Bibury, England)
Bibury is considered one of the most beautiful, picturesque and oldest villages in England - the first mention of it dates back to the 11th century. It seems that time has stopped here - ancient houses, beautiful nature and even public transport does not travel so that nothing disturbs the pristine beauty. Poets and artists, as well as filmmakers, come to the village for inspiration - “Bridget Jones's Diary” and films about Mrs. Marple based on the stories of Agatha Christie were filmed here.
Cultural guides
Five most attractive villages in Russia
The Russian cultural heritage portal “Culture.RF” and the Perspektiva Foundation have developed a guide to rural tourism as part of the all-Russian campaign of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation #vacationinRussia. The tourist guide, designed to increase the popularity of rural tourism, includes tempting and unexpected routes.
1. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE. Vyatskoye (Yaroslavl region)
This Russian outback was in caring and loving hands. The village has not only its own website (no one will be surprised by this), but also a map of attractions, the ability to online book huts and even its own press center.
The ancient merchant village of Vyatskoye is located in the Nekrasovsky district - one of the most environmentally friendly and historically significant areas of the Yaroslavl region. You can easily get here by car from Yaroslavl, the journey will take less than an hour. What is special about Vyatsky and why was it recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in the country?
The village of Vyatskoye is a unique urban complex of the 18th–19th centuries with more than 50 registered architectural monuments, former merchant and peasant houses, tea and tavern establishments, and almshouses. There are 10 museums on its territory.
The festival “Province is the Soul of Russia” is held in Vyatskoye. During the festival, young musicians, artists, and sculptors come here.
In 2015, at the Intermuseum festival, the museum community recognized the historical and cultural complex “Vyatskoye” as the best museum of the year in Russia, awarding the Grand Prix of the international festival.
View of the village from the bell tower of the Church of the Resurrection of Christ. Photo: krasaderevni.ru/villages/vyatskoe
Black bathhouses on the banks of the Ukhtomka River. Photo: krasaderevni.ru/villages/vyatskoe
Church of the Resurrection of Christ in autumn. Photo: krasaderevni.ru/villages/vyatskoe
2. THE MOST HISTORICAL AREA. Uvek ( Saratov region)
Few people know that in the Saratov region you can find objects from all historical eras: from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. These unique monuments make the region one of the richest in cultural and historical terms in the entire Eurasian space. One of the main attractions of the region is now the outskirts of Saratov, in which, since the 8th century AD, there has been the largest urban center of the Golden Horde - Ukek.
Today the festival of historical reconstruction “One Day in the Life” is being held here medieval city" In 2016, the event will take place from September 2 to 4. Guests will see the work of medieval artisans, take part in master classes on birch bark weaving, and try their hand at archery and belt wrestling.
The historical site will feature several main locations: “Emir’s Headquarters”, “Russian Quarter”, “European Embassy”, “Bazaar”. In each of them the past of the Golden Horde will be recreated.
Village Uvek (Saratov region). One day in the life of a medieval city. Photo: ukekfest.ru/gallery
Village Uvek (Saratov region). One day in the life of a medieval city. Photo: ukekfest.ru/gallery
3. THE HAPPIEST VILLAGE. Esso (Kamchatka region)
Getting here is not so easy. The village of Esso is located 600 kilometers from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, on the very border of the tundra.
Numerous thermal springs turned a simple village into a geothermal resort. They also feed the open all year round pool on main square. Locals it is said that Esso can lay claim to the title of "The Happiest Village".
After all, there are no such coniferous forests as in Esso anywhere else in Kamchatka, and the Ichinsky volcano (3621 m) is the second largest (after Klyuchevskoy Sopka) from active volcanoes Eurasia. Hot springs heat houses and greenhouses in which cucumbers, tomatoes and even grapes grow! The climate in Esso is sharply continental, so in summer Esso is the most warm place in Kamchatka, and in winter the thermometer needle here can drop to −47 °C!
Festivals are held in Esso every year. The main event is held on the last Sunday of February: on this day “Beringia” starts - an extreme race on dog sledding.
The village of Esso (Kamchatka Territory). Photo: kamchatkatravel.net/special/esso-selo.html
The village of Esso (Kamchatka Territory). Photo: strana.ru/places/37245
4. THE OLDEST VILLAGE. Varzuga (Murmansk region)
Varzuga is located just 20 kilometers from White Sea and is considered one of the oldest villages on the Kola Peninsula. She is almost 600 years old. Besides its age, its main attraction is the wooden tented Assumption Church. The temple was erected in 1674 without a single nail.
And here, every spring, Atlantic salmon rises up the river - this used to be the main fishery of the villagers. Today, the movement of fish attracts more and more more tourists. Some people come to see a unique natural phenomenon, and others come to go fishing - along the Varzuga River of the same name, camps for fishing tourists stretch for hundreds of kilometers.
The village of Varzuga (Murmansk region). Photo: v-varzugu.ru
For real beautiful villages in Russia There are not very many left, they are painstakingly collected and numbered by specialists from historical and conservation organizations in order to carefully preserve the remaining crumbs. Today there are a little more than a dozen on the list of “not yet lost” ones. Each of them is interesting from the point of view of history, architecture, traditional way of life life. Each will leave a mark on the heart after visiting.
So, the most beautiful villages Russia:
The most colorful villages
Village Desyatnikovo. Buryatia. The first mention was in 1746.
The village of Desyatnikovo consists of five streets.
Currently, 778 people live in the village of Desyatnikovo.
The village of Desyatnikovo is located near the Selenga River.
Village of Atsagat. This word translated from the Buryat language means “stone”.
There are about 100 households in the village of Atsagat.
Atsagat datsan. Founded in 1825.
The village of Tarbagatai is one of the largest Old Believer villages in Transbaikalia.
The village of Tarbagatai is located along the Kuitunka River (the right tributary of the Selenga)
The village of Tarbagatai was founded in the 1710s.
The village of Bolshoi Kunaley was founded in 1765.
The name of the village of Kunaley is “hunilla”, which translated from Buryat means “assembly” or “fold”.
The village of Kunaley preserves the identity, culture and traditions of its ancestors.
Lost among the mountains and meadows with fragrant herbs, very similar to each other and not at all similar, there are four villages in Buryatia, located approximately at the same distance to the east and south of Ulan-Ude.Desyatnikovo, Atsagat, Tarbagatai and Bolshoi Kunaley. Almost all the buildings in these villages are painted on the outside with bright colors: red, orange and blue, and the interior walls, furniture and even ceilings are painted even more brightly. Such traditional decoration was very typical for wealthy peasant houses. Traditional folk costumes are no less colorful; one gets the impression that these villages are home to the most cheerful people in the world who do not want to part with their childhood. Meanwhiletraditional culture of Tarbagatai villagewas declared a "Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO. And the village of Atsagat is also one of the religious centers of the region. Back in 1825, a datsan was built here, raising more than one generation of lamas. And local herbs can be found even in atlases of Tibetan medicine.
The oldest villages
Village Staraya Ladoga founded in 753.
Until 1703 Ladoga was a city.
According to the Novgorod Chronicle, the grave of Prophetic Oleg is located in Ladoga (according to the Kyiv version, his grave is located in Kyiv on Mount Shchekovitsa).
When the daughter of the Swedish king Olaf Shotkonung, Princess Ingigerda, married the Novgorod prince Yaroslav the Wise in 1019, she received the city of Aldeigyuborg (Old Ladoga) with adjacent lands as a dowry (veno), which has since received the name Ingermanlandia (land of Ingegerda).
Afanasyevskaya Church in Varzuga.
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Varzuga.
Main source of income local population At all times there were sales of salmon caught in the Varzuga River.
Perhaps it was the harsh northern weather, frosts, winds and ice that contributed to the fact thatthe most ancient villages in Russialocated in the north-west, in the Leningrad and Murmansk regions: Staraya Ladoga and Varzuga. Let’s not argue about who is older; we’ll leave it to the experts; the history of both of them goes back more than 600 years. , which stands on the Volkhov River, is considered the starting point of the great journey “from the Varangians to the Greeks”; one of the three Varangian brothers called to Rus' ruled here. She was the biggest shopping center even before Novgorod, and the walls of its fortress were stormed by the Swedes. It absorbed the entire culture of the North Russian peoples. stands on the banks of the river of the same name, which flows into the White Sea. Its main decorations are wooden churches, of which there are as many as five built here, built without a single nail, like many religious buildings of northern craftsmen. Was herePatriarchal House of the Solovetsky Monastery, therefore, the lands and springs around are holy. And the main trade of the local residents was salmon fishing and pearl mining, which the Varzuga River gave birth to.
The harshest villages
The first mention of Teriberka dates back to the 16th century.
The village received its name from the Teriberka river of the same name, the name of which, in turn, according to one version, goes back to the outdated name Kola Peninsula- Rub.
Until 1984, Teriberka had no road connections and could be reached either by sea or by helicopter.
The village of Esso received its name in 1932.
Almost the entire village of Esso is heated using natural geothermal waters.
The village of Esso is called “Kamchatka Switzerland”.
Every year in March, the international sled dog race “Beringia” starts from the village.
They are harsh not because of the characters of the local residents, but because they are located in such places that it is unclear how people can live here, and even build such beautiful villages. They are scattered on the two extreme sides of our country: on the Barents Sea and Esso on . Teriberka appeared on the Kola Peninsula back in the 16th century, but became very famous only now, after filming of the film "Leviathan". Here, in the tundra zone, where the cold sky meets the cold earth and is reflected in the cold water, there was a commercial whaling village. Today this village is beautiful, perhaps, only because of its nature, because most of the infrastructure is abandoned and is in a very poor condition. It is the combination of the decline of civilization against the backdrop of harsh landscapes that makes this place eeriely beautiful. On the contrary, the village of Esso is full of health in the middle of snowy Kamchatka, because it is surrounded on all sides by hot thermal springs. Live here happy people who even manage to grow grapes in such a climate. And every year the most famous dog sled race.
The very first and the very last villages
The ancient merchant village of Vyatskoye is located in the Nekrasovsky district - one of the most environmentally friendly and historically significant areas of the Yaroslavl region.
The village of Vyatskoye was first mentioned in documentary sources in 1502 as the center of the metropolitan Vyatskaya volost.
The village of Vyatskoye is a unique urban complex of the 18th – 19th centuries with more than 50 registered architectural monuments, former merchant and peasant houses, tea and tavern establishments, and almshouses.
Not long ago, Russia joined a world association that is looking for the most beautiful villages in each country on earth. The main selection criteria: the village must be alive, and not museumized, no more than 2,000 inhabitants must live in it, and the rural way of life must be preserved. Each village found is solemnly awarded the honorary title of “Most Beautiful”, given a corresponding plaque, and a special inauguration ceremony is held. After which the village is included in the list of its own kind. There are only six officially recognized beautiful villages on Russian territory, but we must not forget that the list was opened only in 2015. The village, or rather the village, was recognized as the very first beautiful . Ancient merchant houses, almost each of which is an architectural monument, as well as ten museums of completely different types: from traditional to polytechnic. The last village to be included in the listin Karelia, whose inauguration took place on June 10, 2016. The village, which was included in the scribe books back in the 16th century, and began its history with four farms, now consists of only 16 ancient Karelian houses, the Chapel of the Smolensk Mother of God and five residents, two of whom have a family tree with local roots going back 500 years.
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Top 10. The most beautiful villages in Russia
For a long time, the Russian village was unreasonably forgotten. During this period, many rural settlements were completely abandoned or disappeared from the face of the earth. Since 2014, an association has appeared, the object of which is the most beautiful villages in Russia. Settlements that meet certain criteria can participate in the competition. The natural landscape, historical value, appearance and the population, which should not exceed 2 thousand people. There are at least 10 villages in Russia that can compete for the status of the most beautiful and culturally interesting.
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One of the most beautiful villages in Russia is located in Murmansk region. has a history of almost six hundred years and is a decoration of the Kola Peninsula. In the center of the village is the Assumption Church, which was built at the end of the 17th century without the use of nails. This building is historical and cultural heritage, which is recognized as a monument of wooden architecture. In addition to its historical value, the village is famous for its tourism activities. Atlantic salmon migrates along the Varzuga River, for which you can catch a permit and have a good rest in the lap of nature. The village has long been chosen by the British for tourism.
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Locality in Kaluga region can rightfully be called one of the most beautiful villages in Russia. It was once a dying place with few inhabitants. Thanks to the architect Vasily Shchetinin, Nikolo-Lenivets village has turned into a creative gallery in which every wall and fence is handmade from natural materials. This idea was picked up by fellow compatriots and foreign architects. Currently, the village annually hosts a festival called “Arch-Standing”. Picturesque houses fit harmoniously into the original Russian landscape.
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The Kamchatka region has a harsh climate, but this does not affect the life of a beautiful and happy Russian village. is located in a fertile place where thermal springs come out of the ground. They are used for heating houses, as well as for health purposes in the local sanatorium. The village is separated from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky by 600 kilometers. The absence of civilization in the usual sense makes it possible for folk art to develop. Songs and dances can be seen and heard on national and rural holidays. The local Rotary Club solves pressing issues of the settlement and has connections with the same organization in Alaska.
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In Vladimir region located 10 kilometers from the city Bogolyubovo village, dating back to the 12th century. In count Christian shrines and their architecture, the settlement can be called one of the most beautiful villages in Russia. The foundation for the settlement was laid by the Kiev prince Andrei Bogolyubsky, who made this picturesque corner his patrimony. To this day, the remains of the foundation of the ancient castle have been preserved. Church of the Intercession Holy Mother of God It is built on a hill and during the flood period it is surrounded by water. In this village, a boat is not a luxury, but a means of transportation in the spring.
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This pearl of Russian architecture is located in the Tver region and can rightfully be recognized as the most beautiful village in Russia. The atmosphere of this settlement takes people back to the pre-Mongol period, when the tops of churches sparkled here and there, and the green meadows were pristinely fresh. The Nativity Church, which was built in the 15th century and is still in use, is especially beautiful. The Tver principality once claimed primacy in the dispute with the Moscow principality, and then it turned into the periphery of the great state. Its originality is preserved not only in chronicles, but also in Gorodnya village.
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Lost in the Altai Territory is the settlement in which the famous writer and actor of our time Vasily Shukshin was born. can confidently be called the most beautiful village in Russia, since it is here that you can see real open spaces covered with meadow grasses and grain crops. The village is considered to be the homeland of the Polovtsy, with whom the Russian princes and their squads fought so bravely. The Shukshin Museum is located in Srostki. Literary readings and even a film festival are held in honor of the famous countryman. The Katun River looks very picturesque, and the houses located on its bank look harmonious.
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Moscow and the Moscow region are more famous high level life than regions more distant from the center. Zhukovka has become the most glamorous town in the entire country. Its streets have been turned into neighborhoods with fashionable boutiques, and the houses are replete with expensive and beautiful things. The professional architect Grigoryan worked on the appearance of the village, creating comfortable conditions not only for the local population, but also for fashion brands. Zhukovka became so popular relatively recently, but it is not the most beautiful village in Russia, especially since it is in favor with many wealthy and respected people.
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Locality Big Kunaley is located in Buryatia on the banks of the Kunaleyka River. The village appeared at the beginning of the 18th century and since then it has continued to exist and live its own life. Its population is just over a thousand people. The amazing houses in Bolshoi Kunaley are all of them, as if by choice, painted red with blue windows and green fences. The appearance of the settlement resembles a cheerful children's fairy tale. Bolshoi Kunaley can lay claim to the title of the most beautiful and unusual village in Russia. And local residents are happy to support the unusual image of their native village.
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There are a lot of vibrant and original settlements in Buryatia and village Desyatnikovo belongs to this category. All the houses look very exotic because they are painted in bright colors. The surrounding nature is also inimitable: endless expanses, green hills and high blue skies are perfectly combined with the work of human hands. In the category of the most beautiful villages in Russia, the village of Desyatnikovo can take its rightful place. Residents preserve not only the appearance of their picturesque town, but also folk traditions and crafts.
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In 2019 village of Vyatskoye was officially recognized as the most beautiful village in Russia. Locality managed to pass the competition according to all criteria and win it worthy title. Vyatskoye is located in the Nekrasovsky district of the Yaroslavl region. On its territory you can see 10 museums of various types and architectural historical monuments. Local residents constantly take part in various competitions and become their winners. Vyatskoye is not only a historical and cultural complex, but also a developing tourist destination region.
