16 settlements that are based in hard-to-reach places (17 photos)

Each of these dizzying corners of the world is on its own has its own unique history. Previously built in hard-to-reach places for two simple reasons: one of them is that there has always been easier to defend against enemy invasions, and plus opened from a height excellent overview of the area around, which helped to avoid various external threats. And today to admire these beautiful settlements on the edge breaks are a pleasure. Take a look!




1. Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy



2. Rocamadour, France





3. Riomaggiore, Italy



4. Sintra, Portugal



Under the clouds

5. Haid Al-Jazil, Yemen



6. Wadi Davan, Yemen



7. Ronda, Spain



8. Comares, Spain



9. Monastery complex, Meteora, Greece



10. Vernazza, Italy



11. Pitigliano, Italy



12. Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria



13. Castelfollit de la Roca, Spain



14. Bonifacio, France



15. Manarola, Italy



16. Santorini, Greece