Looking postcard-perfect in this sunset shot, Hallstatt’s cluster of pastel-colored buildings are hugged by peaks and encircled by low-lying clouds.
Twinkling like a box of precious gemstones by night, the cave buildings of Göreme certainly have a magical feel.
The buildings that can be seen today are the work of arduous reconstruction using original stone, which has helped them to retain their historic charm.
It’s easy to see why the ancient city of Dubrovnik was used as a filming location for fantasy TV series Game of Thrones.
Medieval Albarracín is made up of a trickle of rosy-toned houses that look almost as if they’ve been poured onto the hilltop.
Castle Combe is frequently named England's finest hamlet due to its Cotswolds stone homes and meandering rural lanes.
The jewel in Sintra’s crown is Pena Palace, the whimsical 19th-century castle which stands watch over the settlement.
Located in the heart of the Shogawa Valley, tucked between remote mountains, Shirakawa-gō’s characteristic steep-roofed houses are as practical as they are pretty.