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If you want to explore European towns, here is a look at the most beautiful small towns in Europe.
Manarola
Manarola, Italy, is filled with rainbow-colored homes along the Mediterranean (地中海) coast. This attractive fishing town is famous for its wine and paintings. There are no cars here, no traffic lights, and no traffic noise. You can drive to it, but you have to park outside the town and then take a shuttle bus or walk in on foot.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, is a fascinating mountain town. Once two separated towns, Roman and Teutonic, were forced to become one because of the 1936 Winter Olympics, though the two sides still have different features. The town dates back to 15 AD, filled with narrow, cobble- stoned streets lined with historic buildings painted with religious scenes.
Marsaxlokk
The energetic trading port of Marsaxlokk, Malta, was built in 900 BC. Today, this picture-like town is the main supplier of fish to the island nation that sits in the Mediterranean Sea. It has no modern buildings to ruin its attractiveness. With such quiet surroundings, including the traditional fishing boats, it’s a particularly charming place to visit.
Portmagee Ireland
In a country filled with beautiful towns Portmagee sits on the southwest coast of Ireland. This postcard-perfect seaside fishing town has brightly colored buildings with a rich and colorful history. At the Bridge Bar, you’ll find live music along with nice food and a fine glass of beer.
1. In which town are tourists not allowed to go sightseeing by car?
A. Manarola. B. Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
C. Marsaxlokk. D. Portmagee.
2. Marsaxlokk is attractive for ________ .
A. wine and paintings B. religious scenes
C. fish and old buildings D. rich history and live music
3. Manarola and Portmagee are perfect choices for tourists who ________ .
A. have special interest in traditional fishing boats
B. prefer enjoyment in an old coastal fishing town
C. want to stay on a Mediterranean island
D. need to be refreshed in a mountain town
