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Eastern Europe is a continent of contrasts. A holiday in eastern Europe means a ticket
to an array of historical, cultural and natural wonders, unique to this varied continent.
Estonia
Estonia, the smallest of the three Baltic States, is home to Tallinn, a city that has been shaped by a blend of German and Danish influence. In the Old Town of Tallinn, the vibrant mix of colourful turrets and spires, together with medieval walls offer the visitor a window into Estonia's past.
Poland
Stretching from the Baltic coast in the north to the Tatra Mountains in the south, Poland is a country rich with history and culture. Warsaw's old town was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status after extensive reconstruction and today new and old blend together to offer the visitor highlights such as the Royal Castle whilst Krakow houses delights such as the Cloth Hall in the Market Square. Away from the cities, Poland's historical sights include the Jasna Gora monastery at Czestochowa and the impressive salt mines at Wieliczka.
Czech Republic – Prague
By the 14th–century Prague was the grandest city in Europe, a marvel of gothic architecture. Absent from mainstream tourism for four decades, as soon as the Iron Curtain lifted, Westerners flocked to discover a city embellished with the finest Baroque buildings imaginable. Look out from the much-celebrated Charles IV Bridge, walk over it and take in the grand sights along the river of this romantic city.
Hungary - Budapest
Budapest is said to be one of the “Pearls of Europe”, set on the banks of the Danube and declared by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Although the Romans built bridges across the Danube as far back as the 2nd century AD, Buda on the west bank and Pest on the east did not acquire one until the great Chain Bridge was constructed in the 1840s. William Tierney Clark designed and Adam Clark built the bridge, which at the time was considered a major engineering wonder of its time. Buda and Pest became a single city in 1872. Whether strolling around the shopping district of the city, which is now car free, or visiting the Budapest market, where you will find the fabled paprikas, or exploring the Castle Hill, you cannot fail to marvel at the unashamed ambition of past Hungarians of building a capital that would outshine Vienna.
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