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Spend Your Adha Holiday in a European Hidden Gem

Adha is fast approaching and you’re probably wondering about where you and your family should head to for Eid celebrations. So if you’re looking for new experiences, Europe is full of treasures, and we have the perfect list for you.



Menton, France
Located on the charming French Riviera, this medieval old town will offer you many must-visit sites, such as the Jean Cocteau Museum which displays works by this poet, the Val Rahmeh – Menton Botanical Garden, the Serre de la Madonne and the 18th-century bell tower, among others.
Cavtat, Croatia
While Croatia is known for Dubrovnik, this town on the country’s Adriatic will catch your attention with many magical places to visit. From its beaches to the Rector’s Palace which is a renaissance mansion that showcases the manuscript collection of 19th-century scientist Baltazar Bogišić and many other sites to see, you will certainly spend some memorable days there.
Silves, Portugal
Besides being the former capital of the Algarve in Southern Portugal, Silves is of great historical importance. One of its main attractions is the Castle of Silves, which will take you on a journey to ancient times in the most charming of ways.
Cuenca, Spain
Set on the mountains of east-central Spain, the charm of this city lies in its Historic Walled Town, steep cobbled streets and medieval castle ruins. In addition to the hanging houses that it is known for, the Museum of Abstract Art invites you to discover a stunning collection of mid-20th-century Spanish art.
Bergen, Norway
The KODE Art Museum and the Bergen Aquarium are just a few places to visit in this city on Norway’s southwestern coast. In addition to the colorful wooden houses on the old wharf, the Bergen City Museum features diverse heritage sites such as Old Bergen.
Kutna Hora, Czech Republic
Located on the east of Prague, this city invites you to the Czech Museum of Silver which encompasses the Gothic Stone House and Tyl House – the home of Czech dramatist Josef KajetánTyl. On another note, the Italian Court museum exhibits more art nouveau paintings.
Saxony, Germany
Somewhere in eastern Germany, this state charms you with its castles and palaces, some of which date back to the Middle Ages. In addition to the historic buildings rebuilt after WWII in Dresden, the late-Gothic Albrechtsburg Castle and the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, this place will take you on an exploration journey like no other.
Positano, Italy
Finding its place on the Amalfi Coast, this magical place might not be as renowned as Capri, but it certainly has its own captivating touristic offerings. From the Path of Gods to Via Fornillo and the Amalfi Drive – to name a few, it’s definitely worth the visit. 
 
Article Written by Mirella Haddad
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