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Pliva Waterfall, Bosnia and Herzegovina - The town of Jajce sits behind the impressive 70-foot cascades of Pliva Waterfall. Jajce is clustered with historical buildings and fortifications, making the small town an attraction in its own right.

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Pliva Waterfall, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Down the river from the main waterfall, many other little cascades can be spotted alongside watermill huts that date back to the 19th century.

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Plitvice Waterfalls, Croatia - In 1979, Plitvice Lakes National Park was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status and anyone can see why. The park is Croatia's most popular tourist attraction due to its stunning views and turquoise waters.

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Plitvice Waterfalls, Croatia - The park is known for its 16 blue lakes that cascade into each other, as well as its diverse wildlife, including wolves, bears, wild boar, and lynx.

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Rhine Falls, Switzerland - What the Rhine Falls lack in height, they make up for in width. The falls stretch 150 m (490 ft) across the Rhine River.

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Rhine Falls, Switzerland - One of the best spots to view the falls is from a boat on the river. The impressive Swiss waterfalls also have a number of viewing points where visitors can admire the nearby Wörth Castle.

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Bigar Waterfall, Romania - The Bigar Waterfall in Romania looks like it was plucked straight out of a storybook. The multiple accolade-winning waterfall is Romania's top natural attraction.

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Bigar Waterfall, Romania - Its main feature is the effect the water creates. The water fans out around an unusual protrusion of rock, and the moss and stone turn the waterfall into a majestic blue liquid veil.

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Seljalandsfoss, Iceland - Seljalandsfoss is a waterfall along the southern coast of Iceland. The waterfall drops over 60 m (197 ft) and is fed by melting water from the snowcapped volcano, Eyjafjallajökull.

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Seljalandsfoss, Iceland - There is also a trail that leads behind the waterfall. Visitors can also visit another nearby waterfall, named Gljúfrabúi.

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Staubbach Falls, Switzerland - The third largest waterfall in Switzerland boasts a height of almost 300 m (980 ft). Situated in the Bernese Highlands, Staubbach drops from the Lauterbrunnen Valley into the river below.

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Staubbach Falls, Switzerland - The breathtakingly beautiful Lauterbrunnen Valley is home to over 72 waterfalls and hundreds of trails and footpaths that lead to striking view points.

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Dettifoss, Iceland - The Dettifoss waterfall carries the greatest volume of water than any other waterfall in the whole of Europe. It is believed that Dettifoss drops over 500 cubic meters (678 sq ft) of water per second.

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Dettifoss, Iceland - Dettifoss waterfall is around 45 m (148 ft) high and 100 m (328 ft) wide, and is reputed to be the most powerful waterfall in Europe.

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Aysgarth Falls, England - Nestled in the Yorkshire Dales of England, the charming Aysgarth Falls impressively stretch out almost a mile (1.6 km) along the River Ure.

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Aysgarth Falls, England - Visitors can also enjoy a day of hiking in the falls' surrounding forest, farmland, and villages.

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Krka Falls, Croatia - Krka National Park is home to one of Europe's most beautiful cascading falls. Krka falls is a collection of over 20 small waterfalls that range in height.

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Krka Falls, Croatia - Unlike Croatia's other waterfall, Plitvice, swimming near Krka falls is not prohibited. Krka National Park covers an area of 109 km (68 miles) and is home to a number of beautiful waterfalls.

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Seven Sisters, Norway - The Seven Sisters is only the 39th tallest waterfall in Norway, but what makes it so unique is that the waterfall breaks up into seven separate streams, measuring at a height of 250 m.

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Seven Sisters, Norway - The waterfall is at its most beautiful during spring when the snow melt creates a more powerful flow of water.

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Gullfoss, Iceland - Gullfoss, also known as the Golden Falls of Iceland, is a three-tiered group of waterfalls offering spectacular views of the vast falls and untouched wilderness.

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Gullfoss, Iceland - The best time to visit Gullfoss falls, located in the canyon of Hvítá river in southwest Iceland, is in the morning to avoid the crowds of tourists. If you're lucky, you might even see a rainbow.

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Falls of Clyde, Scotland - The Falls of Clyde is the collective name for four falls on the River Clyde. The highest of them all plunges 25 m (82 ft).

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Falls of Clyde, Scotland - The falls' surrounding wildlife and woodland is ideal for hiking. The Falls of Clyde can be easily accessed through the neighboring town and World Heritage site, New Lanark.

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High Force, England - High Force is one of England's largest waterfalls. Located near Middleton-in-Teesdale, High Force waterfall is 22 m (72 ft) high.

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High Force, England - When the "Beast from the East" hit the UK in February 2018, the High Force Falls froze for the first time since 1929.

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Låtefoss Waterfall, Norway - Considered Norway's most visited waterfall, Låtefoss waterfall stands at a whopping 165 m (540 ft) tall.

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Låtefoss' surrounding mountains tower at heights of over 1,500 m (5,000 ft). A neighboring waterfall, Mardalsfossen, plunges an impressive 297 m (974 ft).

See also: Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Channel Islands 

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