Eastern and Central Europe (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

(Ben Green) #1

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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EASTERN
EUROPE

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CENTRAL
EUROPE
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