Destinations that are even more beautiful in winter

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Chamonix, France - This picture-perfect town in the French Alps positively sparkles after snowfall.

 

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Sinaia, Romania - Snow on Peles Castle near Sinaia in the Carpathian Mountains further enhances the fairy-tale looks of this landmark building.

 

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Prague, Czech Republic - When it snows, the country's capital captures the imagination. The colorful rooftops poking through the white mantle are gorgeous to behold.

Oh I have seen rooftop covered with snow before in Canada - not in winter but October - either Banff or Jasper with no snow the night before but overnight snow and woke up to all white street scenery and all rooftop suddenly covered with snow. Amazing indeed.

 

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Sofia, Bulgaria - Heavy snowfall on the grounds of Sofia's Seven Saints Church adds a chilly charm to this well-known place of worship.

 

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg - An attractive destination any time of year, Luxembourg City appears sugar-coated after overnight frost.

 

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Beijing, China - The Chinese capital's Imperial Palace locked in ice during a cold snap.

 

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Seoul, South Korea - Gyeongbokgung Palace in winter, when the former royal residence looks especially appealing.

 

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Brussels, Belgium - The city's familiar-looking Atomium appears as a futuristic Christmas tree during the festive season.

 

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Lausanne, Switzerland - Set on the shores of Lake Geneva, this Swiss city is always greeted with snow during the winter period.

 

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Edinburgh, Scotland - The capital of Scotland doesn't always get snowed under during winter. But when it does, landmarks like the castle exude a wonderfully romantic aura.

 

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Oh I have seen rooftop covered with snow before in Canada - not in winter but October - either Banff or Jasper with no snow the night before but overnight snow and woke up to all white street scenery and all rooftop suddenly covered with snow. Amazing indeed.

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Anchorage, USA - A rather nondescript city to look at in summer, the Alaskan state capital is transformed over the winter months into a sparkling jewel framed by the Chugach Mountain Range.

 

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Strasbourg, France - Its chocolate box looks are heightened in winter to lend Strasbourg's Old Town district a truly magical veneer.

 

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Oslo, Norway -

Oslo and snow have always worked well together, but of course the freezing weather serves as a harbinger of the long, dark Nordic winter ahead.