The Ancient Village of Skara Brae...

And when it calmed and passed, the clouds recending, the light revealed the outline of an ancient village. Just a couple of old houses, that was all, and after a few years of excitement but no treasures, the locals stopped digging around and left it.

Incredible: An Entire Village... Made of Clay!

Visitors can also enjoy walking among history as modern visitors to an ancient world, with all the clay buildings and people modeled after old paintings depicting regular village life in Ancient China.

Welcome to Skyville, a Charming and Beautiful Mini Village

In an attempt to distance ourselves from the hustle and bustle of daily life, we often choose to escape to a more rural area, maybe a charming little village somewhere far off from a densely populated city.

15 Cheerfully Colorful Towns and Villages Around the World

Rainbow Village, Taiwan This small village in Taiwan was on the brink of demolition until the last of its residents, 93-year-old Huang Yung-Fu, came up with an idea to save his home village.

Zalipie: The Beautifully Painted Village of Flowers

The small village of Zalipie can be found at a remote area of South Poland. But to those who make the effort to get there the trip is well worth it, because this village contains quite the surprise between its walls.

The Rainbow Village of Taichung, Taiwan!

Tucked away in one corner of the large city of Taichung, Taiwan lies a modest ‘military dependents’ village’ – a community built in the late 1940s and the 1950s to serve as provisional housing for Nationalist soldiers, but ended up becoming permanent settlements.

I'm Ready to Move Into One of These Villages Today.

Going back to our many travel posts, Ihave selected what are, in my opinion, the twelve most stunning and beautiful villages to visit, and I would pack up my belongings and move to any of these at the drop of a hat.

Take a Stroll Through These Picturesque Italian Villages!

Manarola, means 'large wheel' which is a reference to the village's mill wheel. The village is best known for its famous wines and has been since the Roman times. 2.

These Villages Have to Be the Most Beautiful in the World

The continent also happens to be home to the most beautiful villages in the world: Click on images to enlarge 1. Montrèsor, France Nestled on the banks of the Indoris, this village is famous in France for preserving cultural traditions and historical architecture. [related_articles] 2.

Take a Stroll through These Picturesque Villages

Reine, Norway ponant Enjoy this breathtaking fishing village as you explore the Lofoten Islands. Moselle, Germany reddit The Moselle is a river that flows through France, Luxembourg and Germany - where it winds through vine-covered slopes.

Experience Authentic Romania With These 5 Villages

Apart from the church, you’ll be able to take in views of the old village homes which were quite incredibly preserved. 2.

This `Fox Village` Is One of the Cutest Places On Earth!

Another great sanctuary is the Zao Fox Village, where six different species of fox jump, play and beg for your attention (and food). For 100 yen (or 85 US cents), you too can come in and be surrounded by foxxy goodness.

Warning! These Rural Villages May Capture Your Heart

England is famous for its rural villages that look like they are frozen in time. Strolling through a traditional village with rural charm is an ideal way to escape the city and is a must-see if you are visiting Blighty (British slang for England) from abroad.

The Cinque Terre Are the World's Most Beautiful Villages..

Here's our guide to the five stunning villages of the Cinque Terre: 5. Monterosso al Mare This village has the other members of the Cinque Terre licked when it comes to good beaches.

A Christmas Village That Comes to Your Living Room

Each year, one mother builds this perfect Christmas village with items she has collected over the years for her son. It takes her a whopping 60 hours and 5 bottles of wine to complete her Christmas masterpiece, a true testament to her motherly dedication.