The prehistoric pile dwellings near the Alps are one of Europe's most amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites, yet they're often overlooked by tourists.
Europe's hidden gems: have you discovered the Prehistoric Pile Dwellings yet?
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- According to a recent study by Emerald Cruises, the Prehistoric Pile Dwellings Around the Alps was declared the most beautiful hidden gem by UNESCO.
- Although people search for it on Google around 20 times a month, it remains a popular spot for travelers who actually go there.
- Other key places on the list are Portugal's Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and Scotland's Loch Ness.
Europe presents an unparalleled haven for culture enthusiasts, boasting the world's most extensive collection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, encompassing 231 natural wonders. However, certain sites stand out as notably more captivating than others. A recent study conducted by Emerald Cruises has identified the most majestic and relatively undiscovered gems among these cultural treasures.
For this study, the cruise company compiled a comprehensive inventory of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites located within Europe. It then analyzed the 100 most recent Google Maps reviews for each destination, focusing on keywords, such as "beautiful" and "stunning." Subsequently, Google Search data was utilized to gauge the popularity of each site, employing the text data processor TextBlob to determine which locations exhibited the highest positive sentiment scores and the lowest search volumes, thereby identifying the most tranquil and least-visited options. Finally, each site was assigned a score out of a possible 100.
Following the meticulous analysis of the data, the Prehistoric Pile Dwellings Around the Alps were designated as the most breathtaking hidden UNESCO gem in Europe.
"Switzerland serves as the backdrop for the top 2 natural wonders identified in our study," Emerald Cruises stated in a press release. "Ranking first is the Prehistoric Pile Dwellings, an archaeological site dating back to between 5,000 and 500 B.C., which holds significant cultural and historical value. This site garnered a positive sentiment score of 83 and received 117 mentions of its beauty, despite averaging only 20 monthly searches."
Securing the second position on the list is the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch, recognized by UNESCO as "the most glaciated segment of the mountain range and the largest glacier in Eurasia." The area's "grandeur" was frequently highlighted in over 100 reviews, contributing to its sentiment score of 73. Completing the top 3 is Portugal's Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, which travelers consistently described as "charming" and "striking" in their feedback.
However, one UNESCO site in Europe surpassed all others in terms of visitor interest: Loch Ness.
"Google's Search data also reveals the top heritage destinations based on visitor interest," the report states. "Renowned for its legendary creature and awe-inspiring landscapes, Loch Ness in Scotland leads the list with over 70,000 average monthly searches. As the U.K.'s largest freshwater body, it stands as a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts."
If these selections don't fully capture your interest, there are an additional 21 UNESCO-protected and traveler-approved hidden gems awaiting exploration, encompassing sites in Ireland, Spain, and Hungary.
The complete list can be accessed on emeraldcruises.co.uk.
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