Looking for local flavors while on vacation? These sandwiches will satisfy your culinary curiosity

A sandwich seems like a common dish. However, even with its simplicity, it can sometimes be delightful. Different corners of the world have their own variations on this snack, and the CNN editorial team has created a list of the best sandwiches. Which European delicacies are worth getting to know?

Served in Spain , bocadillo de jamón ibérico is sure to earn the appreciation of meat lovers. The devil is in the simplicity and thin slices of Iberian ham . Fresh, crispy bread drizzled with olive oil, on which slices of ham from pigs fed on acorns and grass are placed, which gives the meat a characteristic flavor - this is the recipe for this sandwich. It can be enriched with fresh vegetables and local cheese.

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When it comes to Italian snacks, CNN highlighted the tramezzino , which loosely translates to "in between" - something ideal "between" breakfast and lunch. Tramezzino is two slices of soft, white bread, without crust, usually cut into triangles . The inside of this sandwich offers many variations - from olives and tuna, through eggs and vegetables, to slices of prosciutto with truffles. Tramezzino has its origins in the Mulassano café on Piazza Castello in Turin , where it was invented in 1925 as an alternative to English sandwiches served with tea.

In turn, during a visit to Nice, it is worth taking a break for pan bagnat , or "wet bread". This snack will appeal to fans of salade Niçoise, because its ingredients make up the interior of the sandwich. So there is no shortage of hard-boiled eggs, tuna, anchovies or tomatoes.

Even more common in France is the croque-monsieur (crispy gentleman). It is a sandwich with ham and cheese, baked until crispy. In a more refined version - croque-madame (crispy lady) - it is served with the addition of béchamel sauce and a fried egg on top.

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If, however, you visit the Netherlands during your vacation, you can fortify yourself by eating broodje haring . This is a classic of the local cuisine, consisting of a crispy roll filled with herring marinated in brine, diced onion and pickled cucumber. Sometimes parsley, mayonnaise or mustard are also added to the sandwich.

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