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There has been a settlement here near the Iskar
River for at least 4,000 years, since the ancient
Thracians settled a broad valley overshadowed by
the towering Mount Vitosha to the south. A
succession of empires, including the Roman,
Byzantine and Ottoman, molded Sofia, and their
influence remains in the old buildings and ruins
scattered around the city.
.It was here, at around midday on December 21,
1989, that the Ceausescu regime began to crumble.
A white marble triangle, with the inscription Glorie
martirilor nostri (Glory to our martyrs), points (slightly
innacurately) to the low balcony above the entrance
of the former Central Committee building (today the
Senate) from where Nicolae Ceausescu held his
last public speech. It is today difficult to imagine all
that went on the not so distant past, as the area is
quiet, but the (deliberately preserved) bullet holes on
the building opposite (above the Humanitas book
shop) are a reminder of the madness of those
December days.
.Krakow - Poland's stunning second city, is a
captivating place both to travel to and live in. With
Poland's recent accession to the European Union,
there has been a slow but steady increase in
foreigners and tourists alike looking for (and often
finding) something truly special in the city. Cracow-
Life.com is the city's leading English-language
portal for Krakow, with over a thousand pages of
information about everything from tiny cafes through
listings of the best hotels and apartments, to an up-
to-the minute calendar of events in Krakow.
Specially protected cultural monument Turaida
Museum Reserve is located 50 km to north from
Riga, the capital of Latvia in Turaida – in the place
which is well known with its beautiful environment
and significant historical experience.
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and one of the
country's oldest cities. It stretches along both banks
of the fast flowing Neris River, and is set among hills
pine forests. Vilnius is very old city indeed.

Poland

Poland lies at the geometric centre of Europe and is one of
the most beautiful and unspoilt countries in the world. In the
north there is the beautiful Baltic Sea, while in the south lie
the natural boundary of the Carpathian Mountains. In the
east, Poland ends at the River Bug, while in the west it is
the Rivers Oder and Nysa Luzycka that form the border.
Poland is as it has always been: the contact point between
the cultures of east and west.
The Poland of today covers around 312,000 Km2, and has a
population of more than 40 million. Poland is a hospitable
and friendly country with countless historical sights, a
picturesque landscape, clean environment, and
outstanding natural riches. Click here for more information

Castles of Eastern Europe

From the Medieval to the Manor House
The countries of Eastern Europe are awash in castles, and
luckily for travelers, some castles are now providing
lodgings. If you’re planning a trip to this region, consider
staying in a hotel castle for ambience but also comfort.
Although the level of luxury will vary, some castles offer
features such as Internet service, spas, restaurants and
fitness centers. Most of all, they will provide a unique
experience that other types of lodging can’t offer and the
prices are often reasonable.
Here are some favorite castle hotels in East Europe.

The New Romania

Romania, one of Europe's best kept secrets, has thrown its doors wide open by
enticing visitors with its innumerable-and largely undiscovered- treasures.
The new Romania, reborn just 15 years ago in a revolution that freed it from
Communist rule, presents a dynamic showcase for the enduring splendors of its
fascinating past. Visitors will find fairy-tale castles and opulent palaces, painted
monasteries and high-steepled wooden churches, medieval cities and remote villages,
a rich folk culture and a vibrant contemporary arts scene.
The Romanian landscape, with its haunting natural beauty, has some of Europe's most
unspoiled scenery. The towering Carpathian mountains, forming the frontier between
the province of Transylvania and the provinces of Moldavia and Wallachia to the east
and south, are home to deer,bears and eagles, among other wildlife.

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