3 European UNESCO Heritage Cities That Aren’t Tourists’ Trap That You Should Definitely Visit Before Summer Ends

Summer is about to end and this usually spells extended vacation plans before people resume to their daily lives come Fall. Travelling abroad is definitely in the equation and going to the most party-centric places around Europe. Think fashion capitals like London, Milan or Paris to party places like Amsterdam, Ibiza or Mykonos. But why don’t you try something historical, cultural and educational yet loads of fun. Something from the UNESCO Heritage list maybe? But the problem with going to UNESCO Heritage sites is that it’s often crowded with tourists because of this tagging that makes the experience so tiring and a drab. Where not promoting being anti-social here but hoards of crowds means sweat, noise and countless photobombers if you want to take a solo shot of that tourist spot and that means waiting for your turn which is like never.

                So we brought you the top 3 places on that list that aren’t really famous for tourists but does not lack that rejuvenating, soothing and enlightening feel when you’re a cultural trip. Get those passports ready and those bags loaded as we check the path least travelled.

Bath, England

                When we think of a vacation in UK we will immediately think of London or Scotland maybe, but the other sites in the countryside are kind of snubbed by tourist which is quite a mistake. Enter the City of Bath, a historical city during the Roman rule and even beyond famous for its roman baths and hot springs hence the name. The city was quite a traveler’s stop during the Middle Ages because this is where they rest and sometimes set up shop because most of them are merchants and has become a fashion city back then because of the abundance of different textiles as proven by today’s museums there. Places to visit are the Thermae Bath Spa featuring a rooftop thermal pool and the Jane Austen Centre for some does of literature. So scour the internet for Bath hotel deals now!

Valleta, Malta

                This small country is often skipped by traveler for reasons we don’t know why. And that’s a huge loss! Resting in the center of the Mediterranean sea, Malta is a melting pot of cultures. Where else can you see an amazing mix of Greek, Roman, Moroccan, Cypriot, Africa, Egyptian, Tunisian, Sicilian, French and Spanish in food, architecture, history and every aspect really. And Valleta the capital city is a testament to that, as the city has preserved the imprints of the culture into their historic sites, definitely a pay a visit here!

Safranbolu, Turkey

                Ok, so technically Turkey is half in Europe and half in Asia but the city of Safranbolu is in the European part and just near Bulgaria. Safranbolu like Bath is also a famous stop for merchants a long time ago because of its 3 caravanserais or roadside inns that are still preserved til now. Not just that, there are also 25 mosques, 5 tombs, 8 historical fountains, 5 Turkish baths, 1 historical clock tower, a sundial and a private museum so there are many places to visit and you’ll never get bored!