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From Rome\u2019s historical highlights to Paris\u2019s gourmet cuisine, Europe has so many incredible destinations to explore. But British tourists might find some spots very overcrowded.<\/p>\n
New research found the world’s most overcrowded holiday destination was a small country in Europe. However, if the crowds seem offputting, there are luckily still a few hidden European gems to explore.<\/p>\n
UNESCO has just named 27 new World Heritage sites for 2023 and one is a breathtaking Eastern European hotspot.<\/p>\n
Kuld\u012bga, in western Latvia, had its Old Town awarded UNESCO status. The gorgeous town is also home to Europe\u2019s widest waterfall.<\/p>\n
A UNESCO spokesperson said: \u201cThe town of Kuld\u012bga is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional urban settlement, which developed from a small medieval hamlet into an important administrative centre of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia between the 16th and 18th centuries.\u201d.<\/p>\n
READ MORE <\/strong> \u2018Europe\u2019s Hawaii\u2019 is beautiful but the islands don\u2019t get many tourists<\/strong><\/p>\n With its tiled roofs and winding streets, it\u2019s not surprising that Kuld\u012bga is considered one of Latvia\u2019s most beautiful cities.<\/p>\n The Aleksupite River flows through the town and has even earned Kuld\u012bga, the nickname “Venice of Latvia”. The water passes directly along many of the buildings\u2019 walls.<\/p>\n Many tourists also visit the Venta Rapid Waterfall on a trip to Kuld\u012bga, as it\u2019s Europe\u2019s widest waterfall. Visitors might be able to see fish leaping from the water.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n \u2018Sulev Nurme\u2019 wrote: \u201cWhat I can say, beautiful! It\u2019s Europe\u2019s widest waterfall! Scenery is really beautiful. Water is pure and refreshing.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2018Alex G\u2019 wrote: \u201cReally cool experience. It was great. The waterfall is nice, the water was warm and it\u2019s really a wonderful experience to see the widest waterfall in the whole of Europe.\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s a great spot to visit during spring as that\u2019s salmon spawning season, a fantastic spectacle to watch. Only two metres tall, tourists can take a dip in the water or walk along the top.<\/p>\n For British tourists it\u2019s easiest to reach Kuld\u012bga from Latvia\u2019s capital city, Riga. It\u2019s just two hours drive from the capital, making it an easy day trip.<\/p>\n Skyscanner has direct return flights to Riga for as little as \u00a330 in November and Ryanair and BA both offer direct routes.<\/p>\n Not interested in Kuld\u012bga? Why not check out one of the world\u2019s least visited countries that\u2019s also one of its most beautiful?<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/25\/590x\/secondary\/TRAVEL-Kuldiga-4968271.jpg?r=1695194764506\")
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