This Portuguese border city boasts impressive star-shaped fortifications, an aqueduct, and a historic center for wandering or ...

Furthermore, Italy is home to countless hidden gems and one-of-a-kind villages that have to be seen to be believed, like the star-shaped town of Palmanova, rich in tradition and unique festivals.

A stunning European town with very few tourists looks like it has been plucked from the past, retaining its distinct circular shape which contrains old buildings encrusted with diamonds.