Top European summer destinations without the crowds

Looking to avoid the crowds during your summer travels? If you head to Europe, these destinations provide the culture and exeprience without all the tourist foot traffic, according to Lonely Planet’s 2018 Best of Europe list.

Soak in views of the old stone bridge in Prizren. The Ottomen-era city of Prizren is one of Kosovo’s up-and-coming spots.

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Historic houses line the canals of Leeuwarden, the provincial capital of little-visited Friesland.

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Mist rises as the sun sets on San Vicente de la Barquera, one of Cantabria’s many picturesque towns.

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Soak in the sights, sounds and tastes in the historic center of Bologna.

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