6:Corsica, France
6、法国科西嘉岛
Centuries ago, it was written that the island of Corsica had been invaded by France and Italy.
几世纪以前,据说科西嘉岛曾被法国和意大利入侵。
It took many years before Corsica was finally included in the region of France.
科西嘉岛经过多年才最终被纳入法国版图。
Because of the collision of different cultures,
由于不同文化的冲突,
the heritage of the Corsica is notably richer than other islands in Europe.
科西嘉岛的文化传统明显比欧洲其他岛屿丰富,
They even have their own local Corsican dialect,
他们甚至有属于自己的科西嘉方言,
which has been the amalgamation of the old French and Italian language.
这种方言融合了古法语和意大利语。
Remnants of old churches and castles can be seen here.
这里到处都能看见古老教堂和城堡的遗迹。
You can also find sprawling beaches and heavenly sites on the island.
你也能在这里发现无垠的海滩和天堂般的美景。
The ancestral home of the notorious Napoleon is also located on this island.
臭名昭著的拿破仑的祖籍也在这座岛上。
7:Isle of Wight, the United Kingdom
7、英国怀特岛
Notably, the Isle of Wight is a famous destination during the summer season.
怀特岛在夏季尤为受游客欢迎。
Many people gather here, especially if the weather is warm and the day is clear.
天气晴朗暖和的时候,人们都聚到这里。
A lot of historical sites can be seen here, such as the obvious remains of the Paleolithic era.
这里有许多的历史遗迹,如显而易见的旧石器时代遗址。
However, the reputation of the island took another step during the 19th century.
这座岛的声誉在19世纪又向前迈进了一步。
It was at that time when Prince Albert and Queen Victoria built the world famous Osborne House.
那是阿尔伯特王子和维多利亚女王建造了举世闻名的奥斯本宫的时候。
It is a Renaissance-inspired home and was intended to become a winter crib of the former royal couple.
这是一座文艺复兴风格的宫殿,阿尔伯特王子和维多利亚女王打算把它作为冬天的居所。
The house also features the Durbar Room,
这座宫殿最突出的部分是接待室,
which was made by Queen Victoria when she was hailed when she received the title as the Empress of India.
这是维多利亚女王建造的,当时她被授予“印度皇后”头衔并在这里接受人们的朝贺。
8:Madeira, Portugal
8、葡萄牙马德拉群岛
For those who are football freaks, the island of Madeira is no longer a stranger.
对于足球迷来说,马德拉群岛再熟悉不过了,
After all, this is the place of origin of the football celebrity Cristiano Ronaldo.
毕竟克里斯蒂亚诺·罗纳尔多(C罗)就出生在这里。
But if you visit Madeira, you will discover that it has a lot of things to offer.
如果你去那里旅游,你会发现它应有尽有。
This island on the Atlantic Ocean is a home of many old churches and palaces.
这座大西洋上的群岛有着众多的古老教堂和宫殿,
Such of these are the Town Hall situated in Funchal and the iconic Cathedral.
其中包括位于丰沙尔(该群岛首府)的市政厅和标志性的大教堂。
Go to the Laurel forest, and a myriad of fauna and flora will welcome you.
去一趟月桂林吧,那儿有着品类繁多的动植物群。
Some of these areas are even listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
其中一些地区甚至被联合国教科文组织列入了世界遗产名录。
9:Sicily, Italy
9、意大利西西里岛
This list is not complete without the island of Sicily.
这份清单上如果没有西西里岛就不完整了。
This region has been a highlight of many events and activities.
这个地方是举行许多重大事件和活动的重要场所。
In fact, it is also known as the biggest turf of the Sicilian Mafia.
实际上,这里也因为是西西里黑手党的最大根据地而被人所熟知。
It was also the birthplace of the Don Vito Corleone or much known as the "Godfather."
这里也是被称为教父的维托·唐·柯里昂的出生地。
But just like Madeira, this place has a lot to offer more than these controversial ruckuses.
和马德拉群岛一样,除去那些有争议的骚动,这个地方也是应有尽有。
Sicily is still a great place to explore the culture of Europe.
西西里还是一个探索欧洲文化的好地方。
Historical sites run the gamut here. On the other hand,
这里到处都是历史遗迹。另一方面,
tourist destinations such as the Necropolis of Pantalica and Mount Etna are just waiting to be visited here.
旅游景点像潘塔立克石墓群和埃特纳火山也在这里。
10:Mykonos, Greece
10、希腊米克诺斯岛
It is undeniable that this jewel of Europe has been growing its popularity lately.
不可否认,这颗欧洲桂冠最近正变得越来越受欢迎。
It has a layout that features authentic ancient Greek landscape.
它的布局展现了正宗的古希腊景观。
You can certainly feel a nostalgic yet refreshing feeling here,
在这里你会有一种怀旧但又令人振奋的感觉,
especially if you look over the hill and see the sprawling conurbation of white houses, being accompanied by the crystal clear coastlines.
特别是看着在清澈明净的海岸线映衬下的群山和错落有致的大片白色房子的时候(这种感觉尤为明显)。
But apart from the physical scenery, the island can offer,
但除了这座岛的自然风光,
Mykonos is also a center of history and awesome landmarks such as the Mavrogenous statue.
米克诺斯岛也是一个历史中心,还有令人敬畏的地标性建筑,如Mavrogenous(希腊的一位女英雄)雕像。