Many travelers are captivated by the grandeur of major historic cities—Paris, London, Edinburgh, Madrid, Prague, and Vienna—but there’s something truly special about smaller destinations that exude historic charm without being overwhelming.
In these more compact cities, history feels alive, as if you've stepped back in time.
As the host of The Historic Traveler blog, I wanted to highlight three of my favorite lesser-known historic gems: Taormina, Italy; Český Krumlov, Czech Republic; and Killarney, Ireland.