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A collection of 16 places curated by mio

I’ve had manyyy european adventures over the years and these are the spots that are most worth visiting!

Places in this collection

  1. Cleopatra Antique Pools

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    Pamukkale, 20190 Pamukkale/Denizli, Türkiye

    Swim in ancient thermal springs, a personal gift from Mark Antony to Cleopatra, continuously used for 2,200 years. The water is rich in calcium and bicarbonate, believed to have healing properties. Submerged marble columns from a 7th-century earthquake lie at the bottom. Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds. Combined ticket with Pamukkale and Hierapolis is around €23.

    Cleopatra Antique PoolsView on Google Maps

  2. Craco

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    75010 Craco, Province of Matera, Italy

    A medieval ghost town perched on a 400-meter cliff in southern Italy, inhabited for almost 1500 years. It was evacuated in 1963 due to destabilized ground from infrastructure work, followed by a flood and earthquake. It has been used as a filming location for movies like 'Passion of the Christ' and 'Quantum of Solace'.

    CracoView on Google Maps

  3. Derinkuyu Underground City

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    Bayramlı, Niğde Cd., 50700 Derinkuyu/Nevşehir, Türkiye

    A 2,800-year-old underground city carved 85 meters deep, capable of housing 20,000 people and livestock. Features stables, kitchens with vents, schools, churches, wineries, and a baptismal pool. Used by early Christians to hide from invaders, with floors sealed by giant stone doors. Half the floors are tourable.

    Derinkuyu Underground CityView on Google Maps

  4. Las Médulas

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    24442, León, Spain

    Ancient Roman gold mine where engineers used the 'ruina montium' technique, blowing apart mountains with water pressure to extract gold. Features hiking trails and Roman tunnels.

    Las MédulasView on Google Maps

  5. Edivo Wine Bar

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    Drače 18, 20246, Drače, Croatia

    Sunken wine cellar where you can dive for your own bottles that are aged inside a shipwreck; dive package includes wine tasting with local snacks, and a bottle of undersea wine to take home for €200-240; amphora available as a souvenir; open November 1st to April 1st once daily instead of twice

    Edivo Wine BarView on Google Maps

  6. Houska Castle

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    Houska 1, 471 62 Doksy, Czechia

    Castle believed to be built to seal the gateway to hell.

    Houska CastleView on Google Maps

  7. Betina Cave beach

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    Ul. Vlaha Bukovca, 20207, Dubrovnik, Croatia

    Secret cave beach only reachable by kayak or boat, feels like a private grotto.

    Betina Cave beachView on Google Maps

  8. Sedlec Ossuary

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    Zámecká, 284 03 Kutná Hora 3, Czechia

    Subterranean chapel containing the bones of an estimated 40,000-70,000 people, including skull garlands and a chandelier made from every bone in the human body

    Sedlec OssuaryView on Google Maps

  9. The Tarot Garden

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    58011 Capalbio, Province of Grosseto, Italy

    Garden filled with sculptures inspired by tarot, open April 1 to October 15, 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM, tickets are €14. Go right at opening (2:30 pm) for the smallest crowds, book tickets online, allocate 1.5hrs for the visit, wear grippy closed foot shoes for the uneven paths, combine with Capalbio old town or the nearby coast.

    The Tarot GardenView on Google Maps

  10. Pyramiden

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    9170, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

    A perfectly preserved Soviet ghost town in the Arctic, founded by Sweden and sold to the Soviet Union. It features the world's northernmost grand piano and statue of Lenin. The town was abandoned after a plane crash and economic decline. Boat tours are available mid-June to late September, with options for day trips or overnight stays at the Tulpan Hotel. Polar bears are present, and guides carry guns.

    PyramidenView on Google Maps

  11. Postojna Cave

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    Jamska cesta 30, 6230 Postojna, Slovenia

    One of Europe's largest karst systems and Slovenia's most-visited natural attraction. A combined ticket with Predjama Castle is recommended.

    Postojna CaveView on Google Maps

  12. Capalbio Castle

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    Via Collacchioni, 4, 58011 Capalbio GR, Italy

    Perfectly preserved medieval hill village with walkable walls and views over the Maremma and sea, it feels like "Little Athens" without big-town crowds

    Capalbio CastleView on Google Maps

  13. Carrara Marble Quarries

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    54033 Carrara, Province of Massa and Carrara, Italy

    These mountains have been mined for marble for over 2,000 years, providing stone for Michelangelo's David and Roman columns. Tours offer access to active quarries and underground galleries.

    Carrara Marble QuarriesView on Google Maps

  14. Drach Caves

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    Ctra. de les Coves, s/n, 07680 Porto Cristo, Illes Balears, Spain

    Cave system over a kilometer underground, packed with stalactites, featuring one of the world's largest underground lakes (Lake Martel). Offers daily classical music concerts by a quartet on the lake since 1935. Take a boat ride across the lake afterwards. Book ahead in summer as it's a popular attraction.

    Drach CavesView on Google Maps

  15. Isola della Gaiola

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    Italy

    A tiny Italian island with an abandoned villa, surrounded by clear waters within a protected marine park. Locals consider it cursed due to the misfortunes of its past owners, but it's now a popular spot for snorkeling and kayaking due to submerged Roman ruins and marine life. Access to the island itself is restricted, but guided snorkel and glass-bottom-boat tours are available.

    Isola della GaiolaView on Google Maps

  16. Spinalonga

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    Spinalonga, Greece

    An abandoned leper colony until 1957, where inhabitants built a complete town with shops, tavernas, and a church. Patients entered through 'Dante's Gate'. Today it sits empty but can be visited.

    SpinalongaView on Google Maps