Eastern and Central Europe (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

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Peleş Castle (see pp582–3)

is nestled in the

Transylvanian Alps. Its

fairy tale spires and turrets

reflect the romantic tastes

of its high-living first

resident, German-born

King Carol I of Romania.

Belgrade (see pp548–9),

the Serbian capital, cen-

tres on the sprawl ing

Kalemegdan Fortress,

overlooking the Danube

river. With its crum-

bling bas tions built by

for mer con querors,

it is now a tranquil

park laced with

flower beds and tree-

shaded promenades.

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Sofia (see pp604–605),

capital of Bulgaria, is

rich in Roman remains,

medieval treasures and

Orthodox churches.

The cavernous Neo-

Byzantine Aleksandûr

Nevski Memorial Church

serves as the city’s

graceful centre piece.

ROMANIA

(see pp566–599)

BULGARIA

(see pp600–641)

SERBIA
(see pp544–565)