cobblestone
noun
cob·ble·stone
ˈkä-bəl-ˌstōn 
: a naturally rounded stone larger than a pebble and smaller than a boulder
especially
: such a stone used in paving a street or in construction
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But half the fun of exploring the near-mythical area lies simply in getting around—via funicular, steep stairways, winding cobblestone streets, and even a little train.
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Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
In historic downtown, cobblestone streets and Victorian architecture tell the island’s story—complete with a touch of pirate lore—while the 13 miles of pristine coastline offers relaxing activities like horseback riding on the beach.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Allswifit Women’s Slip-on Walking Shoes Travelers have packed these slip-on walking shoes for trips all over the world, from the cobblestone streets of Italy to hiking trails in Portugal.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Only a 10-minute stroll down a maze of cobblestone streets from the birthplace of Vlad Dracul — who inspired the fictional, bloodsucking Count Dracula — sits an empty but remarkably well-preserved synagogue in a fairy-tale town that no longer has any Jews.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
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Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
In historic downtown, cobblestone streets and Victorian architecture tell the island’s story—complete with a touch of pirate lore—while the 13 miles of pristine coastline offers relaxing activities like horseback riding on the beach.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Allswifit Women’s Slip-on Walking Shoes Travelers have packed these slip-on walking shoes for trips all over the world, from the cobblestone streets of Italy to hiking trails in Portugal.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
Only a 10-minute stroll down a maze of cobblestone streets from the birthplace of Vlad Dracul — who inspired the fictional, bloodsucking Count Dracula — sits an empty but remarkably well-preserved synagogue in a fairy-tale town that no longer has any Jews.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Cobblestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cobblestone. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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