Edinburgh’s Chocolatarium revealed as the top lesser-known location

Wizz Air has completed two separate rankings of the top lesser-known landmarks and hidden gem locations. They did this by examining the percentage of positive reviews on TripAdvisor for each attraction before ranking them accordingly.

Many people enjoy travelling throughout Autumn due to the lack of tourists and cheaper costs, and to help travellers choose their perfect destination, Wizz Air has ranked the top hidden gem locations and lesser-known landmarks around the world. They did this by examining positive reviews on TripAdvisor.

Speaking on the study, Tamara Vallois, head of communications said:

”While most of us may be familiar with the famous landmarks in each country – from the Eiffel Tower to Stonehenge – there are a wide range of fantastic destinations that fly under the radar for many travellers.

“From a hands-on, Wonka-esque chocolate factory adventure in Edinburgh, to a secret chapel, hidden away in an Amsterdam attic. There are plenty of hidden gems for tourists looking for a worthwhile, unique experience.

”We hope our study has educated travellers on some of the lesser-known attractions found around the world. Our investigation highlights the amazing locations that can be seen and experienced beyond the popular go-to tourist attractions.”

First, let’s take a look at the top three lesser-known landmarks, according to Wizz Air research.

1. The Chocolatarium – Edinburgh, Scotland

The Chocolatarium, found in the Scottish capital, ranked as the top landmark with an incredible 99.5% of “Excellent” or “Very Good” reviews. The micro chocolate factory proved extremely popular and even ranked 10th on Edinburgh’s ‘Things to Do’ list on TripAdvisor.

2. Al Masjid an Nabawi – Medina, Saudi Arabia

Next, the Al Masjid an Nabawi mosque ranked as the second-best lesser-known landmark. In total, the religious site had 2,347 reviews with 99.4% being “Excellent” or “Very Good”. This mosque ranked as the best thing to do in Medina, according to TripAdvisor, highlighting its popularity.

3. Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore – Milan, Italy

Finalising the top three is the Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore – found in the Italian city of Milan. Overall, the historic church received 4,559 reviews, of which, 98.6% were “Excellent” or “Very Good”. The Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore ranked as the 6th best thing to do in Milan, according to TripAdvisor.

Now that we’ve examined the top lesser-known landmarks, let’s also explore the top three ‘hidden gem’ locations for travellers, according to TripAdvisor and Wizz Air analysis.

1. Wallace Collection – London, UK

In this ranking, the Wallace Collection – found in London – ranked top. The art museum had a total of 6,598 user reviews with 551 reviews mentioning the location as a hidden gem. The Wallace Collection also received a TripAdvisor rating of 4.5.

2. Sainte-Chapelle – Paris, France

Moving on, the Sainte-Chapelle, located in the French capital, ranked in second place. The Gothic chapel was referred to as a hidden gem in 302 reviews out of 27,896. The location also received a 4.5 rating on TripAdvisor.

3. Our Lord in the Attic Museum – Amsterdam, Netherlands

Finally, the third-best hidden gem – according to TripAdvisor reviews – was the Our Lord in the Attic Museum which dates back to the 17th century. In total, 238 reviews described the attraction as a hidden gem, it also received a TripAdvisor rating of 4.5.

Overall, the study highlights the number of incredible landmarks that are often ignored. With so many amazing options available, it’s safe to say there’s a hidden gem out there for everyone.