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6 Of Europe’s Most Underrated UNESCO World Heritage Sites
08.04.2024 - 14:07 / forbes.com
As World Heritage Day on 18th April approaches, the spotlight turns on renowned landmarks across the globe. UNESCO sites like Stonehenge in the UK, Pompei in Italy and the Acropolis in Greece get no shortage of visitors. But there are plenty of designated destinations in Europe that still fly under the radar. Here are some of the best in Europe from remote archaeological wonders to untamed natural landscapes.
A micronation wedged between Germany, France and Belgium, Luxembourg too often gets overlooked by travelers. Located right in the center of the capital, Luxembourg City’s Old Town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.
A leisurely stroll through the city will take visitors by key sights such as the Corniche, hailed as ‘Europe’s most beautiful balcony’, the romantic Grund district or the subterranean casemates, which bear witness to Luxembourg’s past as a heavily defended stronghold. Until their partial demolition, the city's fortifications were a prime example of military architecture spanning several centuries.
The capital’s caramel-colored, turreted Grand Ducal Palace is part of the protected area, too. In the summer months, visitors can explore the palace’s interior, filled with gilded columns, sparkling chandeliers and Renaissance paintings.
Whilst the historic center of the Austrian capital of Vienna is famously inscribed on the list of cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the city also holds a number of entries on the intangible cultural heritage list.
One of these is its coffee house culture, a practice that represents an integral part of what it means to be Viennese. Throughout history, Vienna's coffee houses have served as legendary meeting places for artists, intellectuals, and revolutionaries, from Beethoven to Freud.
A quintessential Viennese coffeehouse features cozy booths, elegant bentwood Thonet chairs and polished marble tables. Included in the myriad coffee options are Melange (a blend of espresso 'lengthened' with hot water and topped with steamed milk and foam) and the decadent Einspänner (a velvety espresso served in a glass, crowned with a dollop of whipped cream).
The Viennese coffee house experience is defined by the lack of pressure to order more food and drink or move on promptly, allowing patrons to linger for hours over a single coffee. The tradition of providing newspapers for patrons to borrow further encourages this leisurely atmosphere, fostering a sense of community and intellectual exchange.
Located in the southeastern part of the North Sea, the Wadden Sea is the largest unbroken system of intertidal sand and mud flats in the world. The relatively flat coastal wetland has given rise to a multitude of diverse habitats with tidal channels, sandy shoals,
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