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for this list we're looking at cities from across eastern europe
that often go overlooked but actually have tons to offer international travelers since
the boundaries of eastern europe are often debated we'll be including central
european nations that are culturally considered to be part of eastern europe
number 10 kudnahora czech republic we begin our tour of eastern europe in the beautiful city of
kutnahora though it might fly under the radar today it was a massive economic importance in
the 13th century today the city's numerous iconic and historic buildings stand as a testament to
kudnahora's past opulence among the city's biggest and most impressive attractions are
the church of saint barbara and the saint james church for those with a touch of morbid curiosity
the settlet ossuary contains the skeletons of some forty thousand and seventy thousand people don't
be scared off by this popular but macabre tourist attraction though the city as a whole is actually
quite beautiful especially the historic city centre other underrated cities to check out in the
czech republic include burnout and cesky klumrov the latter of which is located just a few hours
from prague number 9 brashov romania though often overshadowed by the capital city of bucharest
prashov is not to be missed founded in 1211 the city is home to only about 250 000 people with his
generally relaxed attitude and quiet atmosphere brashov has the old world charms that so many
travelers are looking for in an eastern european getaway the city boasts a number of historic sites
including catherine gate and saint nicholas church just to name a few but also benefits from the
beauty of the surrounding area this includes mount tampa which offers spectacular views of the city
especially in fall of course no trip to transylvania is complete without a nod to vampiric
law as such is worth noting that brashov is conveniently located just an hour away from castle
bran which has become intimately linked with the story of dracula number eight bratislava slovakia
for whatever reason this city doesn't get the love it deserves in fact the 2004 film euro trip
presented it as a backwards decrepit and riddled with crime for travelers of a certain generation
this might be the only knowledge of bratislava that they have but it couldn't be further from
the truth slovakia's capital city is gorgeous it uniquely blends historic elegance with more modern
touches for a travel experience full of surprises the crown jewel of the city is without a doubt
bratislava castle located on a rocky hilltop overlooking the city the castle brings a fairytale
character to the city as a whole while brettis lava might not get as many tourists as it deserves
there are few historic centers this remarkable that remain so pleasantly uncrowded number 7
talin estonia a country that's also majorly overlooked estonia is well worth the plane
ticket boasting beautiful wilderness and ample opportunity for adventure it's a nature lover's
dream peace and quiet are never hard to find but even when you venture into the capital of tallinn
the absence of mass tourism can still be felt when you visit to lean you're really immersing yourself
in the local culture and customs given the land's complicated history it borrows from denmark sweden
germany russia lithuania latvia and finland add to that its own local traditions and you've got
a culture that's really unique to estonia as you navigate the charming city especially its unesco
world heritage old town you're sure to be utterly enchanted by the medieval churches and winding
streets don't let all the history for you though the dining is modern and first rate number six
gdansk poland there are a number of cities in poland that do quite well for themselves
in terms of tourism warsaw and krakow are both popular destinations and vrodslav though less of
a household name has become a widely recommended stopover for anyone exploring the country
gdansk not so much but give it a few years and we suspect that travellers will be flocking to this
remarkable city in northern poland located along the baltic coast in pomerania gdansk suffered a
lot of damage in world war ii but the old town has been rebuilt with a real eye for detail what makes
this city such an underrated gem is the fact that it feels so culturally distinct from the rest of
poland its status as a port city made it a hub for cultural exchange for years and those far-reaching
influences can be felt all through godansk from beer gardens and cafes to shopping and history
tours this city is a delight number five seged hungary when we say hungary what comes to mind
our guess is that you're going to say budapest and in all fairness budapest really should be on your
itinerary between landmarks like saint steffen's basilica and the wild nightlife hungary's vibrant
capital city lives up to the hype but if you're looking for something a bit more untarnished by
the tourist industry you really need to check out the city of seged with a population of only about
160 000 people sagar is roughly a tenth of the size of budapest but it packs in a ton of charm
and character from its abundance of green space to the sleepy cafes and thermal baths seged makes
you feel at home as a university town however it's also got a strong sense of identity and is never
short of cultural events if you're interested in heading off of the beaten path in hungary
the cities of peaks and debris should both be added to your itinerary number four leve ukraine
it might sound a lot like the country's capital kiev but lev is cut from a very different cloth
with about a quarter of the population live is the second largest city in ukraine a major cultural
center leve is certainly not short on noteworthy attractions major sites include the leve theatre
of opera and ballet petotsky palace dormition church and the church of saints olega and
elizabeth just to name a few it more than earns its unesco status while much of eastern europe was
transformed by the aesthetic of the soviet union lev's architecture remains distinctly old world
as you navigate the cobblestone streets stop for a coffee and take a time to soak it all in
leviv is starting to catch on with international travelers though so we recommend moving fast
before the crowds arrive number three zada croatia we know what you're thinking croatia
is not underrated in recent years it's become one of europe's most popular destinations the thing
is the vast majority of travelers overwhelmingly head to dubrovnik and never really venture beyond
the city limits let alone to another city some people have made the trip inland to the country's
capital of zagreb which is well worth checking out split is another great option zada however
is perhaps croatia's best kept secret it's the oldest continuously inhabited city in the country
and given its location right on the adriatic sea and the beautiful architecture it almost feels
like a miniature dubrovnik minus the crowds roman ruins sunset views medieval churches
zadar is modest in size but it's a great crash course in croatian culture number two ringa latvia
often dismissed as a stopover for travellers on their way to somewhere else ringa rarely gets
the attention it deserves leave the airport however and you'll quickly realize that this
is a destination in its own right and a memorable one at that worth a visit year round the latvian
capital is beautiful in both summer and winter transforming from a city rich in green space
to a winter wonderland the narrow streets lined with quaint shops make you feel as if you've
been transported into a storybook any time of year while the architecture might feel historic
once you immerse yourself in ringa you discover a surprisingly vibrant and progressive city
from trendy bars and edgy restaurants to the city's museums and local art scene ringa manages
to pack a ton of experiences into a relatively small city number one belgrade serbia this city
has a reasonable amount of name recognition but for the most part that stems from a long
complex and sometimes brutal history including the famous world war ii belgrade offensive and the
terrible bosnian war the fact remains that when most people think about their next big vacation
serbia is not often a country at the top of their list but the capital city of belgrade can compete
with the most iconic cities of eastern europe in terms of culture and historic sites the city is an
architectural patchwork of soviet era construction remnants of the ottoman empire modern design and
more from belgrade castle to the waterfront coffee houses and nightlife this city offers a bit of
everything plus it's worth noting that belgrade is among the most affordable destinations on
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