8 Beautiful European Towns For A Serene Getaway

1. Hallstatt, Austria

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2. Cinque Terre, Italy

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3. Bruges, Belgium

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4. Gimmelwald, Switzerland

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5. Riquewihr, France

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6. Sintra, Portugal

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7. Bled, Slovenia

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8. Aegina, Greece

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