
Norwich, England: Packed with pubs, churches and cultural offerings, charming Norwich is well worth a visit. Click through the gallery for 20 more overlooked destinations in Europe:

North Uist, Scotland: The Pobull Fhinn stone circle is just one of the fascinating features of windswept North Uist in Scotland's Outer Hebrides islands.

Irish Midlands: The Shannon River runs through County Offaly in the often-overlooked Midland Region of Ireland.

Orange, France: The Théâtre Antique d'Orange, one of the best-preserved Roman theaters, is a remarkable reason to visit this town in Provence.

Basel, Switzerland: In the summer, floating down the Rhine River for a frog's-eye view of Basel is not to be missed.

Apuseni Mountains, Romania: The rugged terrain of Romania's Apuseni Mountains holds one of Europe's most unspoiled wildernesses.

Zagori, Greece: A bridge connecting the villages of Vitsa and Koukouli spans the spectacular Vikos Gorge in this lesser-known area of mainland Greece.

Patmos, Greece: In the Dodecanese Islands, Patmos is rich in religious history and the types of seascapes that define Greece's islands.

Henne Strand, Denmark: A sandy expanse, crashing waves and bracing wind make this spot on the west coast of Jutland a classic northern European getaway.

Lake Inari and Nellim, Finland: Fall colors show Finland's Lake Inari in a spectacular light.

Antwerp, Belgium: Antwerp rivals its fellow Belgian cities with its long trading history, beautiful architecture and a cathedral featuring work by Rubens.

Wiesbaden, Germany: Wiesbaden is known for its thermal spas and a sparkling wine made in the lush surrounding countryside.

Picos de Europa, Spain: Spain's only human inhabited nature reserve, the villages here, including Potes (pictured), offer a glimpse into a simpler, rural life.

Sardinia, Italy: Sardinia blends Italian culture with Catalan, North African and French flavors for incredible food and culture.

Vilnius, Lithuania: This inland capital has a warm, welcoming and energetic vibe and beautiful baroque architecture.

Rotterdam, Netherlands: This industrial city has one of Europe's most thriving food scenes. Here the Markthal is pictured.

Kalmar, Sweden: This historic city on Sweden's southeast coast has one of the most beautiful castles in Scandinavia and a range of outdoor offerings.

Białowieża National Park, Poland: This wooded national park is the best-preserved part of the Białowieża Forest, which has been shrinking in recent centuries.

Pristina, Kosovo: The Newborn Monument in Pristina was unveiled in 2008 when the country formally declared its independence. A booming cafe culture is part of the capital city's draw.

Pula, Croatia: Pula, on the Istrian peninsula, has sweeping views over the Adriatic as well as Roman ruins at every turn and spectacular beaches.

Bansko, Bulgaria: The largest skiing area in Bulgaria, Bansko has some of the best winter sports action in Europe with affordable lift passes.



