London's secret garden
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Located in central London is a public park that remains hidden to even the locals.
The medieval-style church of St Dunstan-in-the-East was built in around 1100, and has had a long, 900-year-old history.
In 1666, it was rebuilt after being damaged in the Great Fire of London. Then, during World War Two, a direct hit during the London Blitz destroyed a majority of the structure, leaving behind only the north and south walls and steeple. Instead of rebuilding once again, the city of London decided to turn the remains of St Dunstan-in-the-East into the public garden which is accessible today – if you know where to look.
Tucked away from the main road, the garden is situated between the Tower of London and London Bridge. The green, ivy-covered walls, trees and flowers offer an enchanting escape from the city and serve as a reminder of London's history.
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Tucked away, in the heart of Montmartre Paris , this picturesque lane called "Villa Leandre" is certainly one of the most charming of the capital.
Located in the vicinity of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, this cobbled cul-de-sac lined with houses reminds us more of a corner of Notting Hill than a Parisian street.
Along the way, we discover pretty colorful doors,old tiles, tiny gardens,all elements that reinforce its singular character in the middle of the 18th arrondissement
It's home to many notable residents. But one of the best-known curiosities is undoubtedly that of number 10. There is a sign on door that says “Downing Street SW1 City of Westminster.”a nod to London’s most famous address: 10 Downing Street, the residence of the British Prime Minister.
I spent my vacation on the Greek island of Aegina. There are many places that are tucked away. My favourite is the old olive grove. Some of the trees are over 1,500 years old. It is an enchanting place
My favourite parks have running water in them
I live in Italy, in a little village near Parma (Emilia Romagna). There is a very lovely park near my house. Only locals know this place.
It's funny because I live to live near Parma too, what park are you referring to?
well I hope that I can visit your place soon and see the beauty of this place
Yes, in my city which is Valparaiso in Chile there are so many places that are "hidden" to the visitors, ladders, elevators, landscapes views and many restaurants with uniques gastronomy you can find when you are wander for the streets.
Yes, in Brittany, where I live every year during around two or three months, in the Summer, there are beautiful places. Specially a beach on wich there are never much people : you cross the path of only a few people : parents with children, resting or playing, people by one or two, or in little groupes, walking along the beach. You see the sea at North, the sand is fine and soft, the waves make always the lanscape more or less different. At low tide you see on the sand a lot of shells and seaweeds. in the remotes, you see moving and changing clouds, and small islands. A dune of pebbles is along the beach on the earth side.
I live in Abruzzo, a region in the centre of Italy. There's a wonderful place not far from the town of Chieti. It is an ancient church, San Liberatore a Maiella, surrounded by woods and incontaminated nature. If you follow the path on the left of the church, you can reach a brook flowing among the trees and the stones. It seems to be in a fairy tale. There, you can also find some monks'tombstones carved in the rocks. You can breath an enchanting and quiet atmosphere which reminds of old times and historical events.
no, I don't know this kind of place, in fact, I leave in India and I visit many places but it is very commonplace for everyone to know that in my city.