22 of the most beautiful little towns in the world that you must visit at least once in your life

While visiting a big metropolis is one option, tiny villages may provide a more calm atmosphere and a charm that cannot be matched.

There are many tiny towns throughout the world that have an old-school ambiance, beautiful scenery, and a variety of activities for visitors.

We’ve compiled a list of 22 wonderful little towns to visit across the world, ranging from the Italian seaside resort of Positano to Bled, Slovenia, whose scenery seems like something out of a fairy tale.

A tiny town is one with a population of fewer than 65,000 people. These are the world’s 22 most attractive little towns.

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Sidi Bou Said is a town in Tunisia that lies atop a high cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Aside from its breathtaking vistas, the town is known to have inspired the great artist Paul Klee, and it has cobblestone lanes dotted with stores, cafés, and art markets.

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Shutterstock/Sidi Bou Said

Alberobello, in Puglia, Italy, is well-known for its trulli, or limestone houses, which have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The famous tourist destination boasts beautiful landscapes and a variety of high-quality eating options.

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Shutterstock/Littleaom

Visitors to the medieval town of Annecy, France, are greeted with pastel-painted buildings and cafés lining a beautiful lakefront. Spend time relaxing at one of its numerous outdoor restaurants, cycling along the lake, or admiring its historical buildings, such as the Château d’Annecy.

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Flickr/gelinh

Because of its readily accessible range of red-tinted rock formations, Sedona, Arizona, is frequently nominated to lists of the finest little towns in America. Visitors may enjoy a variety of restaurants, hotels, boutiques, and art galleries in the city’s Uptown district.

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Shutterstock/Josemaria Toscano

Positano, Italy, a favorite vacation for celebrities, dazzles visitors with its stunning combination of hues, as white, pink, and yellow villas blend with the blue waves of the Mediterranean below. Explore its numerous stairs and stylish stores, trendy eateries, and vibrant streets.

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Shutterstock.com

The Hoi An Ancient Town is located in central Vietnam’s Qang Nam Province, near the mouth of the Thu Bn River. Its UNESCO World Heritage designation is due in part to its extremely well-preserved Japanese merchant homes, Chinese temples, and historic tea warehouses.

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Shutterstock/Banana Republic images

Dinan is a charming walled town in Brittany, France, overlooking the Rance River. Grab a crepe and stroll around the town’s ramparts, half-timbered homes, and charming alleyways lined with art galleries and craft stores.

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Shutterstock/canadastock

Albarracn is located in the Spanish province of Teruel, high on a mountainside above the Rio Guadalaviar. Visitors will be transported back in time as they explore the town’s famous half-timbered homes, ragged castle walls, and maze-like alleyways.

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Shutterstock/Albarracin

Bled, a Slovenian vacation town, is famous for its magnificent surroundings. Bled is surrounded by an emerald green lake, and its features include a church on an islet, a medieval castle built on a rocky cliff, and Julian Alps peaks. Bled is popular among people searching for a romantic getaway as well as those looking for outdoor activities including as hiking, bicycling, and canoeing.

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Shutterstock/Ales Krivec

Visitors to Tenby, a coastal town in southern Wales, may enjoy clean beaches and cobblestone streets lined with restaurants, shops, cafés, and pubs. The medieval town’s ancient walls still remain today.

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Flickr/Vale Holidays

Visitors to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany, are transported back in time. Stroll through windows with hanging baskets, unwind in one of the town’s many beautiful gardens, or marvel at the exquisite architecture of its churches.

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Wikimedia

Telluride, Colorado, is well-known for its stunning Rocky Mountain landscape as well as its difficult ski terrain. As you walk around town, you’ll notice Victorian shops, thrilling music events and festivals, and luxury hotels that cater to a rising celebrity clientele.

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Shutterstock/Lauren Orr

Franschhoek, South Africa, is known for its breathtaking landscape, world-renowned Cape wines, and world-class restaurants. Enjoy countless gourmet meals, wine tastings, or a peaceful walk along the various paths that encircle the town on the Drakenstein and Wemmershoek mountain ranges.

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Flickr/South African Tourism

Tongli is a well-known historic water town in China, located near the city of Suzhou. Homes and temples from the Ming and Qing dynasties may be seen in the well-preserved town. Explore the town’s canals and bridges for a peaceful getaway.

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Shutterstock/Tappasan Phurisamrit

Stowe, Vermont, is well-known for its skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and world-class spas.

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Shutterstock/DonLand

Traveling to Niagara-on-the-Lake, in the heart of Ontario’s wine country, may feel like stepping back in time, with its streets lined with horses and buggies, quaint B&Bs, and beautiful inns. Visit its manicured retail center, which features shops, cafés, and fine-dining alternatives.

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Flickr/Theodore C

Jackson, Wyoming, is a Rocky Mountain town with ski slopes that receive more than 500 inches of new snow each year. During the summer, visitors may enjoy excellent camping areas, live music festivals, and top-notch restaurants.

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Shutterstock/Jerry Sanchez

Pucón, located next to Chile’s Lake Villarrica, is a famous tourist destination due to its beautiful black-sand beaches and activities ranging from skiing to resting in hot baths.

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Flickr/Mario Gonzalez

The Swiss town of Arosa is nestled between the peaks of the Weisshorn, Hörnli, and Schiesshorn, providing the ideal setting for year-round sports. Its terrain is suitable for downhill and cross-country skiers in the winter. Hikers and downhill cyclists may enjoy its lovely routes during the summer.

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Flickr/Stephen Colebourne

While getting to the isolated Ittoqqortoormiit in Greenland is difficult, once there, you’ll be transported to a world where dogsledding, adventure cruises, and plenty of animals are normal. You may also sail the world’s largest and most complex fjord system from there.

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Shutterstock/Adwo

Banff is nestled inside the confines of Canada’s magnificent Banff National Park and is a renowned destination for skiing in the winter as well as shopping its shops, coffeehouses, and more than 200 restaurants all year.

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Flickr/Stuart Madden

Hakone is a town in Japan that is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. The town provides visitors with stunning views of Mount Fuji, world-renowned hot springs, art museums, traditional inns, and architectural landmarks, making it a pleasant retreat from neighboring Tokyo.

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