Many travelers often ignore small places in Europe, but there are some hidden ones that offer impressive architecture and natural scenery. Here are four places in Europe that are worth a visit.

Eguisheim, France

If you want to see a perfect French village, go to Eguisheim. It has beautiful half-timbered (露明木架的) houses, stone streets and churches in the Middle Ages. You can also visit a lovely Christmas market in December. Be sure to check out the Chapelle Saint-Léon IX. which has painted ceilings and colorful windows with scenes from Alsace.

Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

Lauterbrunnen is a beautiful town with wooden houses and small village churches. But its towering rocks, high mountains, and some of the tallest waterfalls really stand out in Europe. And please don’t forget this fun fact that J. R. R. Tolkien was ever inspired by Lauterbrunnen when he was writing about the Rivendell valley in The Lord of the Rings.

Český Krumlov, Czech Republic

If you dislike the crowds, enter Český Krumlov, an incredibly pretty town. This charming town in the South Bohemia region has red-roofed houses, attractive fountains in the squares, and a well-known castle where you can have a view of the Vltava River. And you can explore the town in less than half-an-hour walk.

Guimarāes, Portugal

Afonso Henriques, the country’s first king, was born in Guimarāes. The city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has great examples of Portuguese architecture with beautiful tiles (瓷砖) from 600 years ago. Even though Guimarāes is a bit bigger than the other places on this list, it still has a charming feel with small shops and open areas.

【小题1】What is Eguisheim special about?

A．Tiled buildings.	B．High mountains,
C．Half-timbered houses.	D．Red-roofed churches.

【小题2】What is J. R. R. Tolkien?

A．An artist.	B．An architect.
C．A businessman..	D．A writer.

【小题3】Which one is the biggest of the four places?

A．Eguisheim.	B．Lauterbrunnen.
C．Český Krumlov.	D．Guimarāes.