Vienna is the capital of Austria. The city is well known for its musical legacy and high quality of living. Vienna attracts visitors with its many cultural and historic sights, as well as with its busy program of entertainment and events. Vienna's biggest tourist attractions include the imperial palaces of the Schönbrunn and Hofburg, The Spanish Riding School, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna City Hall, The Vienna State Opera House, and The Austrian Parliament Building.
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The Isle of Mainau is an island in Lake Constance. The lake is situated in Austria, Switzerland, and Germany. This wonderful island attracts many visitors with its beautiful gardens and parks, luxuriant with tropical and semitropical vegetation. There are two ways to access the island: via a pedestrian bridge or, by boat.
Lake Bled is a lake in northwestern Slovenia. The lake is located in a picturesque environment, surrounded by forests and mountains. Above the lake is beautiful medieval-era Bled Castle. This place offers plant of outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, or climbing. There are also many nice beaches around the lake.
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Ljubljana is the capital city of Slovenia. Here are some reasons why to visit this city: Ljubljana is equally beautiful as Prague but there are fewer tourists, it's more affordable than most of the European capital cities and it's a perfect starting point to visit other places in Slovenia. Ljubljana must-see attractions include Town Hall, Dragon Bridge, Ljubljana Castle, National library, Tivoli City Park, Triple Bridge, and Slovenian Museum of Natural History.
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Postojna cave is around 2.4 km long cave near town Postojna, Slovenia. The cave offers a unique experience of the underground world. The cave is home to human fish or olm, living only in dark parts of the cave. There is an electric train that takes you through the cave.
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Piran is a coastal town in Slovenia. The town is one of Slovenia's major tourist attractions. Piran has much medieval architecture, with compact houses and narrow streets. Must see attractions include Tartini Square, Church of Saint George, and Piran beach.
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Lipica Stud Farm is located in a village Lipica in Slovenia. The farm is home to over 400 white Lipizzaner horses and it's one of the oldest stud farms in the world. Visitors can enjoy training sessions and performances of the classical riding school, guided tours of the farm, riding courses or nostalgic carriage drive.
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The Soča is a river that flows through western Slovenia. The river is marketed as "The Emerald Beauty", because of its beautiful crystal-clear green water. There are plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, fly fishing, horse riding, water rafting, mountain biking, paragliding, zip lining, and climbing.
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Tatra National Park is a national park in the Tatra Mountains, Slovakia. Tatra National Park is the most popular among 9 Slovakia's national parks. Lomnický štít Mountain, Štrbské Pleso glacial lake, Skok Waterfall, and Belianska Cave are some of the most popular places in this national park. The park is also very popular among hiking and climbing enthusiasts.
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Bratislava is the Slovakian capital city. The city has a very pleasant medieval inner city with narrow streets and many historic churches and buildings to visit. Must see attractions include St. Martin's Cathedral, The SNP Bridge, Bratislava Castle, Devín Castle, Slavín monument, Old Town Hall, Red Stone Castle and St. Clare's Church.
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Banská Štiavnica is Slovakian town. The town is included on the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and it's known for the richness of the technical, cultural and artistic heritage.
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Levoča is a town in eastern Slovakia. The town is a truly historic and cultural jewel among the Slovak towns as it possesses many architectural monuments linked with glorious past of the town. The town has a historic center with a well-preserved town wall and many Renaissance buildings. Levoča is a home to the Renaissance church with the highest wooden altar in the world.
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Spiš Castle is located in in the region known as Spiš, Slovakia. This is one fo the largest castles in Central Europe. The castle is listed in the UNESCO Heritage List as one of the most important monuments in the world. During the weekend the castle really comes alive with historical props and costumed enthusiasts.
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Zermatt is a village in Switzerland. The village is famous for its spectacular long ski runs, with terrain for all skill levels, but it also offers many other outdoor sports for other seasons. In addition, there are great hotels, restaurants, luxury spas, mountain trail for cyclists, and the Zermatt Alpin Center.
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Interlaken is a resort town and municipality in Switzerland. Interlaken is one of the oldest and most popular summer holiday resorts in Switzerland. Tourist attractions are all around it, from a thrilling train and funicular rides to magnificent surrounding peaks to boat tours on Lakes Brienz and Thun. The town is also a fantastic base for seeing the best of central Switzerland.
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Lucerne is a city in central Switzerland. The city, with its elegant historic buildings, cheery atmosphere, and well-preserved medieval core, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Switzerland. Must see attractions include Chapel Bridge, Old Town, Spreuerbrücke, Museum Sammlung Rosengart, Swiss Transport Museum, Jesuit Church, Lion Monument, Town Walls and Glacier Garden.
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Geneva is a city in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, located at the south-western end of Lake Geneva. The lake front is lined by parks, gardens, and elegant promenades. Geneva's biggest attractions include Temple de Saint-Pierre, Water Jet, Place du Bourg-de-Four, English Garden, Palais des Nations, Art and History Museum, Reformation Monument, Ariana Museum, Botanical Gardens, and Quai du Mont-Blanc. There are also public beaches such as Genève Plage and the Bains des Pâquis.
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St. Moritz is Alpine resort in Switzerland. St. Moritz is very popular destination among the upper class. It's also known as the most expensive ski resort in the world, with many upscale shops and luxurious hotels. Resort's main sights include the bobsled run, the Segantini Museum, viewing the glacier landscape and Piz Corvatsch Mountain with its ice cave and ski slope.
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Bern is the capital of Switzerland. The city is rich in culture with year-round events such as the Buskers Festival, Winter Jazz Festivals, and the Gurtenfestival that cover a variety of interests. Perhaps Bern's most famous sights are Zytglogge (medieval clock tower with moving puppets), Berner Münster (15th-century Gothic cathedral), and a 15th-century town hall.
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Lugano is a city located on the Swiss/Italian border in Ticino. The city is home to many museums and historic buildings, whilst the surrounding area has many natural sights. Beautiful lake Lugano is the main attraction, and visitors can enjoy it in a number ways: rent a boat to sail on your own, tour on steamers, or choose any of mountains or shores viewpoints and gaze at it.
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Lido de Lugano, extremely popular spot.
Zurich is the Swiss largest city located in north-central Switzerland. The city is the home of more than 50 museums and 100 art galleries. Top picks are the Kunsthaus Zurich (the museum of fine arts), Rietberg Museum (the museum of non-European art), and Swiss National Museum. Families will love the Zurich Zoo with Madagascar pavilion, an elephant parks, and penguin parade.
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The Rhine Falls are the falls located near the town of Schaffhausen in Switzerland. The Rhine Falls are the largest falls in Central Europe. The best time to visit this natural wonder is during June and July when the mountain snow melts. Boat trips up the river provide wonderful views of the falls as for the viewing platforms on both sides of the river.
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The Swiss National Park is a national park in eastern Switzerland. The park encompasses more than 170 square kilometers of forests, shrubs, flower-dotted hollows, and limestone crags. The park is home to more than 500 species of wildlife including ibex, fox, marmot, chamois, red deer, and more than 100 species of birds.
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Salzburg is a city in Austria. The city is admired for its magnificent setting and for its architecture. It also enjoys a notable fame in the world of music as the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Other Salzburg's attractions include The Residenzplatz, Hohensalzburg Castle, Salzburg Cathedral, St. Peter's Abbey, St. Peter's Church, Salzburg's Festival Theaters, and Schloss Mirabell and Gardens.
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Innsbruck is a city in western Austria. The city is an internationally renowned winter sports center. Wherever you are in Innsbruck, beautiful vistas of the huge ring of mountains surround you. Beside wonderful nature, the city is also home to many museums, monuments, churches, parks and gardens.
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Graz is a city in Austria. Highlights include exploring its many cultural and historical buildings. Another big attraction is Schlossberg, a large hill that rises behind the city with wonderful views over Graz. Graz is also the birthplace of Arnold Schwarzenegger, and interesting little museum dedicated to his career is worth a visit.
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Kitzbüheler is a town located along the river Kitzbuhler Ache in Austria. Together with 11 other towns, Kitzbühel is a member of the community Best of the Alps. The town is known for excellent skiing and winter sports events, along with summer activities such as golf, hiking, and tennis.
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Melk is a city along the Danube, Austria. The city is best known for its Benedictine Abbey, one of the most magnificent monastic houses in Austria. Other Melk's sights worth a visit include Old Town, Schloss Schallaburg, Maria Taferl, and Schloss Schönbühel.
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The Krimml Waterfalls are waterfalls on Krimmler Ache River, Austria. The Krimml Waterfalls are the highest waterfall in Austria (380 meters high). There is a path to the upper part of the waterfall which provides a wonderful view. The area is the habitat for 62 bird species and for hundred of ferns, mosses, and lichens.
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Hallstatt is a small village in Austria. The village is most famous for the Hallstätter See (a lake). The lake is known for its superlative boating and fishing, as well as for its stunning scenery. Together, these two attractions draw tourists from the whole world, including from China where the village is being replicated in great detail.
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The Eisriesenwelt is the largest cave in the world, located in Hochkogel Mountain, Austria. The round-trip tour through the cave takes around 80 minutes. Is good to know that photography is not permitted inside the cave and warm clothing is recommended.
Budapest is one of the largest cities in EU and the capital of Hungary. This beautiful city is famous for its stunning architecture and its thermal springs. In addition, Budapest attracts visitors from across the globe to its countless museums, art galleries, as well as its sports stadiums, sports halls, and the Hungaroring Formula 1 racetrack.
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Tihany is a village on Lake Balaton, Hungary. Tihany is famous for its beautiful 17th-cenutry Benedictine Abbey with its spectacular views of the lake the surrounding area. Beloved by the local people is also Somos beach which can be easily reached on foot from the village. There are many other beaches on Lake Balaton.
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Lillafüred is a popular tourist resort in Hungary. The town is very popular spa destination and it's famous for its many spectacular caves. Some of the most interesting to explore are the István Cave and the Petofi Cave.
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Sopron is a city in Hungary, just 64 kilometers south of Vienna. Sopron is known for its attractive surroundings and its many well preserved Baroque and medieval buildings. The town boasts 240 protected buildings and 115 officially listed monuments.
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Eger is a city in Northern Hungary. The city is best known for its castle, historic buildings, thermal baths and, above all else, its famous Hungarian red wines. The majority of visitors come to Eger for a single day, but if you want to enjoy the city fully you'll need at least 2-3 days.
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Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. Its rich history makes it one of the most visited European cities. The city boasts fine examples of Renaissance, Baroque, Gothic and Art Nouveau styles. Must see attractions include Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, The Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock, St. Vitus Cathedral, Wenceslas Square, The Dancing House and The National Museum.
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The Czech Republic second largest city is Brno. The city is known for its rich history that dates back as far as prehistoric times. The most visited sights of the city include the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and Špilberk castle and fortress. The city is also important entertainment and cultural center, boasting many racetracks, concert venues, and sports halls.
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Český Krumlov is a small city in the Czech Republic. The city is most famous for its huge castle dating from the early 13th century. The other city's highlights include a number of well-preserved religious sites, interesting galleries, and museums. Those who prefer outdoor activities can take a boat or kayak ride along the River Vltava.
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Karlovy Vary is a spa town in the Czech Republic. The city's main attractions are superb hot springs. There are 13 main spring, with numerous opportunities for visitors to soak, steam, and drink the waters for its many curative attributes. The city also boasts many cultural attractions such as art galleries, performing art center, museums, and Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
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Bohemian Paradise is a Protected Area in the Czech Republic. This piece of land is known thanks to a beautiful countryside. There are many places which should be seen. Visitors can go for a walk and enjoy natural beauties; they can drive to many chateaus, castles, ruins and other sights. The town of Turnov is home to the Bohemian Paradise visitor Center, where visitors can get tourist-related information and maps of the region.
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