To which in Russia, with all the desire, it is impossible to complain about the lack of beautiful settlements. In this regard, the wacrifice is limited: here are historical monuments, and wonderful landscapes, and extreme naturalness, and even modern architectural finds. Tell O. ten most picturesque villages of Russia (We are subject to conventional order, since it is not like to distribute them to the places, making up Top-10, we would not want).
Vyatskoye
It is hardly this village, invariably falling into all lists and ratings, needs to be submitted; It is enough to indicate the fact that there are ten museums in the settlement, a colossal number of pre-revolutionary buildings. It has to relaxation and learning and nature: Vyatka from all sides "framed by the rivers and valleys. This is the perfect option for those travelers who do not like to abandon comfort: there are three hotels, a restaurant, a cinema.
Kinerma
It is not easy to get here: the village is located in Karelia. The structure is seventeen structures, ten of which belongs to architectural monuments. In the center you can see the cemetery of Catherine times; There is also a renovated chapel. There is a bath in black, well, barn; It was not without a small and already quite modern hotel.
Cosmeryover
A wonderful location in a distinguished peculiar form (similar to a river) lake causes the fame of the settlement. Senakes, ancient huts, courtyards and, of course, fascinating the Tent Assumption Church (year of construction - 1720) - this is what the eyes of the arriving in the village will appear.
Old Ladoga
Speaking of the oldest villages of Russia, it is impossible to omit the old lady - the settlement, the history of which began more than a thousand years ago. Although today there are not so many people here, sometime in this place the path "from the Varyag in Greeks" began (it was one of the largest settlements in ancient Russia).
Yasnaya Polyana
It is recommended to go to a clear glade not only not only to the classics of critical realism and connoisseurs of Lion's novels Tolstoy, but also to everyone who appreciates the combination of natural naturalness and architectural grace. Being a negligence, the village amazes the imagination of it is its conciseness. The attractions include a writer's house, the remains of the greenhouse, the middle pond, the park.
Nikolo-Lenivets
Initially, the settlement did not stand out in any way: it seemed that Nikolo-Leniv was, one of the gradually coming into the launch of the village of Russia. However, the efforts of Vasily Schistinina who appeared here, the famous architect enthusiast - it turned into a real creative gallery of folk art. Most of all amazes the fact that absolutely everything is made manually here.
Tarbagaytai
There are a lot of wonderful villages in Buryatia (among the famous: Dectell, Big Cunners, Azgat); The most famous of them is Barbagatay, which is located fifty-two kilometers from Ulan-Ude. Founded in the 18th century, the settlement at the same time served as the house of the Old Believers; So far, you can see the buildings raised by them, distinguished by colorful coloring, wonderful fences and unusual shutters.
Chamerevo
The village boasts a rich history: once the family of the Writer Griboedov lived here (and Alexander Sergeevich himself in childhood), came here and Ivan the Terrible. Also in the village is the holy source of Alexander Nevsky. Panoramic landscapes around and well-groomed village itself make this place one of the most interesting for Russian travelers.
Vorzogora
The village is right on the shores of the White Sea and leads his story from the 16th century. It was known then: wooden vessels for the monks of the Solovetsky Monastery were built here. In the very village you can see the wooden temple of Zosima and the Savvatiy Solovetsky (erected in the middle of the 19th century) and the "wooden tee", consisting of the Nikolsk Church (17th century), the introduction of the church (the end of the 18th century) and the bell tower (18th century) .
Osheven graveyard
It is not necessary to scare the name: the Village of the Graveyard, which is also called the Ozhesshen grader, has remained a wonderful place for several centuries and one of the most beautiful villages of Russia. Here is the monastery of St. Alexander Oshevensky, the church of the Epiphany (18th century), the bell tower, the house-yard Popova.
We present to your attention the top 10 most picturesque villages in the world. Here we go…
Buries, England
British Village Biburi is in Gloucestershire County. She was repeatedly recognized by the most beautiful and most English villages in the world different artists and poets. The cozy houses of the XVII century truly descended from a fabulous illustration. The village itself is much older - the first mention of this settlement relate to the XI century. Despite the popularity of tourists, public transport in Biburi still does not go, and to get here you need to sit on the train on the London Paddington station, get to the Clemble station, and then only for a taxi. 
Syracawa, Japan
This picturesque village is located in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Here you can admire the wonderful houses with the triangular roofs built in the Gasho style, and also on the castle of Ogimachi, which is located near the village. Tourists here delivers a regular bus. 
Wengen, Switzerland
Views of this Swiss village at any time of the year resemble fabulous scenery. The indigenous population of the village has a little more than a thousand people. But at each local resident, depending on the season from 5 to 10 tourists, therefore it is always crowded here. Here is the famous ski resort and an amazing cave of Kriegsloch, which, as they say, can predict the approach of the war. Ride on ordinary cars here is forbidden to not spoil the purest mountain air. But the services of tourists always have many environmentally friendly electric vehicles. 
Esze, France
This picturesque village stands on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. For many centuries, incessant wars were conducted here, and a variety of cultures were mixed in the very village itself. All this gave rise to a completely unique architectural ensemble, which together with stunning landscapes today attracts a lot of tourists from all over the world. 
ZAANSE-CHANS, HOLLAND
Unlike the modern Amsterdam, the village of Zanes-Shans still retained its real identity. There are also typical houses of the XVII century and the famous windmills, creating a real "Dutch" landscape. Here they sell wonderful natural cheese, beautiful painted porcelain and traditional wooden shoes.
Pariangan, West Sumatra
The picturesque streets of this village of People Minangkabau are literally at the foot of the acting volcano Merapy, which over the past 200 years eves almost 40 times. Dangerous neighborhood makes the impression of beautiful landscapes particularly strong. 
Savoka, Sicily
This village with a thousand-year history is well acquainted to fans of the book and the film "Ankle Father", because the events reproduced in the film were removed here. Here you can visit the Bar of Vitelley and the famous Kapuchin monastery, where the most famous castle is located in which there are more than fifty bodies of local nobility and clergy, who has undergone natural mummification in the catacombs. 
Kua Van, Vietnam
The main treasure of this small fishing village is incredible in their beauty surrounding landscapes. Little houses supported by the rafts are literally on the water in the huge clutches of the Ha Long Bay. In one of these houses-rafts there is a rustic school, and students come to her boats. To inspect all the beauties of this village, tourists have to hire a boat too. 
Caleta Torker, Chile
The small village of Caleta, the Feror has the fame of the "Chilean Venice". Stone palaces and majestic bridges here, the truth is not, but there are many picturesque wooden houses towering on piles and connected with a friend of the whole web of light suspended bridges, and sometimes just stairs. For obvious reasons, it is impossible to move here on road transport. 
Sudi Bu Said, Tunisia
All buildings in this Tunisian village have traditional colors: bright white walls and sky-blue shutters and gates. Against the background of the dazzling blue Tunisian Bay, the village looks just excellent. There are constantly resting many representatives of creative professions, and many tourist companies offer day trips here.
Solo, Switzerland
Italian artist Giovanni Segantini once called his winter residence in the Alpine village of Solo - La Soglia del Paradiso, translated into Russian "Gate to Paradise". And this is a truly suitable description - a picturesque settlement overlooking the chestnut forests, located on the sun terrace in the Valley of Bregali, can be called a great place for hiking routes. Neat at home, narrow streets and pink gardens give this place the appearance of an ideal mountain village. There are only 300 people living here, the official language is Italian, but many speak German. In 2015, the media called the village of the most beautiful in Switzerland.
Rugger, France
Mountain Village Ruggig, removed from civilization, is located on a high plateau with panoramic views of Verdon, the most impressive canyon of Europe. There is less than a hundred people in the village, and she is so tiny that there is even no streets in it. From Roagon, you can literally go to all four sides: go down and explore the gorge or go further to the Alps, to the ruins of the dilapidated castle and the observation platform, overlooking the canyons, landscapes of the top provence and the roofs of red tiles.
Arnastapy, Iceland.
The Sniphandles Sniphedles Malconnected Peninsula is located to the west of Borgafjordura, Western Iceland. The island looks like a miniature copy of the "older brother". At the foot of the mountain, Stopefel is located Arnastapy village. Fans of hiking awaits a three-kilometer path along the coast from Arnastapy to the neighboring town of Helnar, and 8 kilometers from the village there is a famous volcano with an ice-haired snifedlsyudle, which can be seen even from Reykjavik. On the coastline there are colonies of different types of birds, the whales and even fighters are often selected to the shore. In a small café, visitors will be offered a "branded" fish soup, hot waffles, plus, an unmatched view of the sea. Particularly unusually looks like a small church surrounded by rocks.
Torla, Spain
In 1918, the Valley of Ordes became a national park. Today, she is the oldest reserve in the Pyrenees. Along the rocks pass pedestrian trails overlooking the mountain peaks and canyons, lakes and snowballs. Torla Village, one of the smallest (with a population of about 400 people) places in the Pyrenees, is located at the entrance to the National Park. In Torla there is a hotel and two campsites, and an unusual church decorates to the center of the settlement.
Gershtruben, Germany
One of the best ski resorts in the German Alps - Bavarian Obersdorf, next to him is the small Alpine village of Gershtruben, which, thanks to the old buildings, looks like a museum. But not only the architecture is striking: they still have a sawmill, cheesery and mills. The chapel and several farm houses of the XVII century were recently renovated.
Ushguli, Georgia
The community of Ushguli is the main attraction of the Svanetia, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Located 2200 meters away at sea level, Ushugli is the most high mountain settlement in Europe. Get there - a whole adventure: three hours by car along the uneven dirt road along the Inguri River. Some parts of the road are very dangerous - in winter, for example, avalanche can go from the mountains, and the road is closed. Guests of Ushguly can look at the vintage Svan Towers, withstood the battles with the Mongols and the low winter temperatures of the mountain region, churches, castles. Tourists slowly master this area: an open-air museum, several guest houses and cafes work for visitors.
Hallstatt (Galstat), Austria
The small village of Galstatt, not far from Salzburg, is considered one of the oldest in Europe. It is located between the cliffs and the lake of the same name. The village is known to salt mines, which are already more than three thousand years. Less than 1000 people live in neat European houses. In addition to residential buildings, Galtat has a salt mine, a prehistoric museum, several churches. In China, by the way, built a copy of the village - Echo Town - 1000 times more than the original and with much higher real estate prices. Since 2012, houses are sold, but the "copy" has not yet populated to the end.
Monsarash, Portugal
Surrounded by olive trees, Monsarash is an embodiment of a medieval town. The main attraction is an impressive castle overlooking the village. The courtyard of the castle, abandoned Arena, in July is used as a platform of the open-air museum and for the music festival. The cultural program in the village is diverse: here and eat, and they sing, and dance, and theatrical productions are organized.
Olden, Norway
The cruise port with the picturesque surroundings of Olden is located at the mountain lake. This fjord village is surrounded by a typical Scandinavian landscape - gigantic mountains covered with greens are reflected in the blue water of the lakes. Olden lives at the expense of agriculture and tourism, so it's not to find any urban entertainment. Little wooden houses, two churches and a minimum set of amenities. The main local attraction - Glacier Brixdal, can be reached by minibus. After the glacier - the National Park of Jostedalsbren, even in the midst of the summer you need to take warm clothes with you. Cruises on boats and campsite on the shore of the lake are also available through the valley. Here usually come to admire the nature and go fishing.
Castellmezzano, Italy
Castelmezzano Village in the Basilicata region is one of the most beautiful places of Italy. Even from afar, this place looks magnificent: cool stairs, narrow streets, closely built at home, vintage churches on the background of rocks. According to the legend, the treasures of the Templars are hidden here. The natural variety of the region can be admired, bypassing the neighborhood on foot, on a mountain bike and riding a horse: Wild apple trees, pear trees, maple are growing everywhere, hiding cats, predatory Birds of Sapsans and even dickeranes. Tourists especially complain of local cuisine. The hunters for the best view can ride through the ravine at a speed of 120 km / h on a local attraction, a 100 meter steel cable, stretched between the peaks of Volo Dell'angelo Mountains.
If you remember with the shudder, as relatives scared you with a trip to the village, then the news of the journey to the villages below would cause you almost a children's delight. Who wishes to spend rest in a quiet picturesque place, we present you the most beautiful villages of the world.
Siracawa-go in Japan
Houses of the inhabitants are built at the foot of Mount Hakakan. The architectural style of Gassscho is popular here. Buildings with triangular straw roofs look neatly and a little fabulous. Nearby is a castle of ogivachi, from where excellent panoramic views are opening. You can get to Siracawa-Guo by a regular bus from the town of Oakama.
Buries in United Kingdom
Poets and artists go to this village in Gloucestershire County for inspiration. It seems that time has stopped here. Narrow paths, houses of the XVII-XVIII century, the ancient Church of St. Mary, weaving workshops of the XVI century. Public transport here does not go, therefore nothing violates the primeval beauty. To get here, you need to take a train to Clemble at the railway station, and rent a car or call a taxi to Biburi.
Wengen in Switzerland
Here you do not go on cars on gasoline, preferring electric vehicles. Local residents are located at an altitude of more than a thousand meters, which turns the village in the perfect ski resort in winter. Vengen walks from the cities of Loterbrunien or Interlaken.
ZAANSE CXANS in the Netherlands
To understand how Holland looked in the XVII century, you need to come to the village of Zaanse-Shans. It is located 20 minutes from Amsterdam, but it differs straight from the capital. Modern civilization did not touch this edge. Here you can see windmills, Flemish houses of the XVII century, the masters that paint porcelain are manufactured and selling wooden shoes.
Esze in France
Sitting the bus in Nice or Monaco, after half an hour you can already be in a rocky village on the Mediterranean coast. Thanks to the location on the hill, the Esze managed to resist the invaders who had sewed on this piece of paradise. The old part of the city is impregnated by history - baroque churches, bell tower, gateway to the village of the XIV century.
Pariangan in Indonesia
The people of Minantkabau live in this village, therefore it will be possible to learn the maximum of information about the culture and habits of the indigenous population. Here are a beautiful natural landscapes, houses with traditional pointed roofs and wicker walls from rattan. The village is adjacent to the acting volcano Merapy, which has repeatedly erupted over the past two hundred years. Pariangan walks the flight buses from Batuusangkara.
Savoka on Sicily
Fans of the film "Child Father" come to Savoki to see the main locations where the shooting was taken, including the famous Bar Vitelley and the Church of St. Lucia. History lovers depart in the Kapuchin Monastery, to the ruins of the fortress of Di Pentefur. You can get to Savoka by car from any resort of Sicily Island.
Caleta Torker in Chile
Caleta Faucet is located on the rock. Therefore, your car will have to leave outside the village, and continue your way on the "Chilean Venice" on foot. The aroma of cypresses and natural wood hovers in the air. Wooden houses are tested on the piles, and they are looking like a bridge and stairs from the same material.
Kua Wan in Vietnam
There are no remarkable historical buildings, masterpieces of architectural art buildings. This fishing village is famous for its unusual landscape on an impregnable huge sleeper. Life of local residents takes place on the water. They live in colorful houses-rafts, the school is also located in one of the floating houses. Boats here are more than the buildings themselves. In the Ha Long Bay, you need to hire a raft on which it will work out to the village.
Syi Bu Said in Tunisia
This village attracts representatives of creative professions that they want to live and work, watching the blue Tunisian Bay daily. Therefore, in Sidi Said, there are many originally decorated cafes, art galleries and shops. All houses are sustained in one color scheme. Walls are painted white, and everything else (shutters, gates, decorative elements) in blue. From the capital walk to the village.
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