Incredible Lake Towns Around the World

Towns Built in the Middle of Lakes Radiocity By Radiocity Team Published Jul 22, 2025 [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Ganvié, Benin Often called the Venice of Africa, this stilt village is built entirely on Lake Nokoué and is only accessible by canoe. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Uros Floating Islands, Peru Home to the Uros people, these man-made reed islands float on Lake Titicaca and form a functioning, self-contained community. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Neuf-Brisach, France Though not in a lake now, this town was originally surrounded by moats and wetlands, built like an island for defense. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Castro Urdiales, Spain Built along the Bay of Biscay, parts of this coastal town extend into tidal pools and lake-like coves, giving it a semi-surrounded-by-water feel. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Santa Cruz del Islote, Colombia One of the most densely populated islands, this town sits in the Caribbean Sea and appears as a solid town floating in water. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

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