Eastern and Central Europe (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

South Eastern Europe at a Glance

One of the most diverse areas of the European

continent, South Eastern Europe is where the cultural

traditions of Central Europe, the Mediterranean and

the Balkans come together. So it is not uncom mon

to see Catholic churches, Orthodox monasteries and

Muslim holy sites rubbing shoulders. The region’s

island-scattered Adriatic coast and the golden-hued

sands of Romania and Bulgaria offer ample opportu-

nities to relax on the beach. Inland, rugged mountain

regions, rich in wildflowers and woodland, provide

the perfect backdrop for exhilarating hikes.

Magnificent view of the town of Kotor, Montenegro

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Mount Triglav (see pp436–7),

the highest peak in Slovenia,

stands at the heart of a national

park filled with jagged summits,

evergreen woodland and

glacier-carved lakes.

Zagreb (see pp486–7), capital of Croatia and an

important regional cultural centre, boasts a fine

collection of museums and galleries and a year-round

supply of top-quality music and theatre.

Ostrog Monastery (see pp536–7),

one of the highlights of Montenegro,

is a popular pilgrimage site.

Its painted rock churches are

among the most beautiful religious

buildings in the Balkans.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

(see pp508–525)

MONTENEGRO

(see pp526–543)

CROATIA

(see pp450–507)

SLOVENIA

(see pp414–449)

Jajce (see pp518–19), the

medieval Bosnian capital,

is a picturesque hilltop

town famous for its

thun der ing waterfall

and water-powered mills.

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