10 Most Surreal Villages On Earth

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1. Marpissa, Greece: This charming village is known for its Cycladic architecture, narrow cobblestone streets, and stunning views of the surrounding countryside

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2. Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy: This ethereal village is connected to the world by a single, slender footbridge. Perched on a crumbling cliff face, it's nicknamed "the dying city"

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3. Imerovigli, Greece: This dreamy village has only 469 permanent inhabitants. Its winding cobblestone streets, whitewashed houses, and blue-domed churches seem to defy gravity

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4. Centuripe, Sicily: This unique village, astonishingly shaped like a massive human figure, boasts an incredible array of Roman ruins, including temples, theaters, and mosaics

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5. Bourtange, Netherlands: This village, home to just 430 residents, was constructed within and around an 18th-century star fort that now serves as an open-air museum

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6. Yoshino, Nara, Japan: This ancient village, famous for its breathtaking cherry blossom trees, seems to exist in a world of its own

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7. Chefchaouen, Morocco: Founded in 1471 by a distant descendant of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, it is mostly known for its buildings in shades of blue, for which it is nicknamed the "Blue City"

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8. Giethoorn, Netherlands: Often referred to as "Dutch Venice," this picturesque village has no roads or cars, only charming thatched-roof cottages and tranquil canals

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9. Burano, Italy: These brightly coloured houses were designed to assist fishermen in finding their way through thick fog by making their homes easily recognisable

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10. Nubian Village, Egypt: This vibrant village, with its brightly painted houses and intricately decorated doors, is a feast for the senses

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