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Gasienica Black Pond Lake in the High Tatra Mountains
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Carpathians

Stretched across Central and Eastern Europe, the vivid scenery of the Carpathian Mountains has inspired civilizations for centuries. Distinctive cultures, art and architecture, and immaculate gardens show a heritage influenced by the dramatic topography. Let your eyes dance across the fairy-tale skylines and medieval streets of Prague. Cherish Serbia’s Orthodox monasteries, beautifully built and decorated with frescoes. Find the perfect base for winter skiing or summer mountain sport adventures near Tatra National Park at Zakopane. Discover the stories of Slovakian villages in their beautifully preserved architecture and museums. Enrich the soul through the bewitching sights, sounds and tastes of Budapest. Reach beyond the borders in the Carpathian Mountains and investigate the chilling inspiration for the tale of Dracula.

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    Guernica, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

    Whimsical, Surreal and Square

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    From the virtuosos of the Renaissance to the modern masters, Europe has hundreds of museums and galleries to house them. Experience the movements that started in Europe, such as Surrealism with Salvador Dalí and Cubism with Picasso. Europe was the center of a revolution in art, the Renaissance.
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    Young woman with backpack does summer hiking in the mountains in the Retezat mountains

    Wild Europe

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    Europe is full of big adventures. Adventures so big, in fact, that they can’t be contained within four walls. Welcome to the wild side of Europe, where trees shade your discoveries and rivers refresh your explorations. In short, there are a lot to enjoy about the wonders of nature in Europe. From the European Alps to all of the national parks in Europe, adventure awaits. So put on your walking shoes and let’s get moving.
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    Mátra hills (5)

    Are you into extreme adventures? Visit the Mátra and Bükk Mountains!

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    Dashing through the winter forest on a sled, or skiing down the steep slopes, sitting in a chair lift as it rises towards the peak or walking across a suspension bridge – doesn’t that sound fun and exciting? The Mátra and Bükk Mountains have many excellent fun and adventure parks, with segway courses, streetball courts and pool ball pitches for anyone seeking an adrenaline rush. You can even ride down the hillside on two wheels or on cross-country rollers.
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    Relaxed family outing in Debrecen

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    <span class="TextRun BCX0 SCXW140529435" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW140529435">Just a ten-minute walk from the city centre is one of Debrecen’s most popular locations, with numerous activities on offer under the 100-year-old trees for young and old alike.</span></span>
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    Haunted Europe Bran Castle

    Haunted Europe

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    Mystery abounds in every European country. You just have to know where to look. Welcome to the spooky side of Europe, home of ghastly ghosts, haunted happenings and eerie experiences for only the most adventurous of souls. Turn off the lights, get under your covers and dare to get familiar with some of the creepiest, scariest and most mysterious places in Europe.
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    Applied arts museum in Budapest

    Built to Inspire

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    Europe’s cities are filled with every style of architecture imaginable. Oftentimes, these styles coexist side by side and somehow make each city even greater than the sum of its parts. Government buildings, hundreds of years old, stand in regal fashion next to sleek, modern museums and libraries, making for an enjoyable juxtaposition that just begs to be captured by your camera. From old castles in San Marino to grandiose Lithuanian cathedrals, you’ll be inspired by the markedly different buildings designed by the famous architects of Europe.
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