On Scotland's northeast coast, the Moray Firth and the River Ness meet in Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands and the region's largest city, with a wealth of historic structures from the 18th and 19th centuries. This captivating city is not just a gateway to the Highlands; it has a rich history, intriguing legends, and stunning scenery.

Welcome to Venice, the capital of the Veneto region in northeastern Italy. Built on nearly 120 small islands separated by canals and linked by over 400 bridges, it has remained virtually unchanged for 600 years. The romantic city is an exceptional architectural masterpiece, with works by some of the world's greatest artists, including Bellotto, Palladio, Tintoretto, Titian, and others.

Picturesque and historic Venice in Italy may come to mind when you think of a city on water in Europe. But Europe is vast and diverse. The continent has numerous cities that are excellent alternatives to Venice if you like canals and have previously visited the beautiful Italian city.

There is no other European city like Venice. Without a doubt, the capital of the Veneto region on the water would not be as charming without its beautiful and historically significant Roman Catholic churches. The Salute, or the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in full, is one of them.

Welcome to Burano, a small fishing island in the Venetian Lagoon, just a short boat ride from Venice. The island is the place to visit if you want to be enchanted by the magic of canals, picturesque multicolored buildings, a leaning bell tower, and hand lace-making in a peaceful setting.

The Montmartre Cemetery is the third largest necropolis in Paris, after Père-Lachaise and Montparnasse. The site is a must-see for history and art enthusiasts as it has many impressive graves of artists and notable figures who lived and worked in the Montmartre neighborhood. In a beautiful setting close to Sacré-Coeur Basilica, the cemetery has plenty of trees and is ideal for walking.

Welcome to Naples, the capital of Campania and one of Italy's most beautiful cities, located on the Tyrrhenian Sea's east coast in the southern Apennine Peninsula. Whatever your travel interests are, Naples has something for everyone, from those looking for authentic Neapolitan pizza to those interested in Pompeii and Vesuvius.

Even a city resident can identify a rowan correctly. Its bright orange-red fruits are not only a source of beauty, hope, and poetic inspiration but also have healing properties. In earlier times, rowan trees, planted outside houses, were believed to keep out witches and evil and bring happiness and peace to the family.

The El Majuelo botanical park, located in the historic district of the Spanish town of Almunecar at the foot of a Moorish fortress and next to the archeological remains of a Roman fish salting factory, is brimming with beautiful plants, sculptures by Syrian artists, and walking paths. It is an ideal place to unwind from daily stresses and admire the flora that thrives here.

Welcome to Salobrena, a Spanish town on the Andalusian Mediterranean coast that is one of the most beautiful in the region. Topped with a 10th-century Moorish castle and surrounded by lush sugar cane plantations, this gem of Granada's Costa Tropical is clinging to a massive rock just back from the shoreline. You should include Salobrena in your itinerary when traveling to Andalusia because of its picturesque scenery, historical heritage, delicious seafood, and friendly locals. Enjoy the beauty of Salobrena through my twelve photos.