Cyprus Finest Magazine (issue 1, 2017) | Page 38

5 EXOTIC CITY DESTINATIONS OF EASTERN EUROPE 1 1 From Czech Republic to Ukraine Europe is a big continent to tour as many countries with diverse histories, cultures and civilizations are packed tight in a smaller geographical area. Here are five exotic city destinations in Eastern Europe that you would love to visit. 1 Budapest The capital and largest city of Hungary, Budapest is also a major city in the European Union. With the world largest thermal water system, first Underground Railroad on the European continent, third world largest parlia- ment building and largest synagogue in Europe the city is a grand doorway to the Eastern Eu- rope. Few of the major attractions are —  Buda Castle Hill, Chain Bridge, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Royal Palace, Budapest Opera House, Andrassy Avenue, Budapest Academy of Music and Dan- ube Promenade. 2 Prague The capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, Prague, with a rich his- tory which was crucial in the progress of Central Europe, awe inspiring architectures, well crafted old squares, a tourist oriented city, and rightly a jewel city in Europe. Few of the major attractions are —  Charles Bridge, Art Master Gallery, Petrin Gardens, St. Nicholas Church, Prague Castle, Antonin Dvorak Museum and Vysehrad Slavin Cemetery. 3 Bucharest Bucharest, the largest and capital city, is also the cultural, industrial and fi- nancial centre of Romania. Known as ‘The Little Paris’ in the past, it has a rich cultural heritage, 38 2 as can evidently be seen in churches, monas- teries, museums and major buildings. Few of the major attractions are —  Parliament Palace, Revolution Square, The Arch of Triumph, Na- tional History Museum, Romanian Athenaeum, and Museum of the Romanian Peasant. 4 Warsaw The largest and capital city of Poland, Warsaw, is an exotic city destination for travellers. Major attractions are —  Old Town with its alleys, squares, Lazienki Królewskie Palace Garden complex, Palace of Culture and Science, Wilanw Park-Palace complex, Warsaw Rising Museum, National Museum, Copernicus Science Centre, Multimedia Fountain Park. 5 Kiev The ancient capital of Kyivan Rus and the modern capital city of Ukraine, Kiev has a rich cultural and historical heritage. Situated on the river Dnipro, famous for golden domes, many theatres, museums, religious sites, ancient ruins and modern buildings could be seen in Kyiv. Few of the major attractions are —  The Monastery of the Caves, and St. Sophia Cathedral, The Museum of the Great Patriotic War, the Motherland Statue.