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A 10-day Art and Culture Trip Across Central Europe
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About Vienna
<p>Everybody wants to visit Vienna. Not only is it the capital city of <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/Austria">Austria</a>, it is an exciting metropolis with a rich background in history, art and especially music. The city is known for its grand Ring Road, lined with impressive buildings including museums such as the Museum of Art History and the <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/austria/vienna/vienna/museum-of-natural-history">Museum of Natural History</a>. If you want to be witness to the opulence of the Habsburg dynasty then make sure to tour the former residences of the royal family at the Schönbrunn Palace and the magnificent gardens as well as the Hofburg Palace and the Belvedere Palace, with its baroque architecture.</p>
Vienna
Vienna, Austria
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About Brno
Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic. The most visited sights of the city include the Spilberk castle and fortress and the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul on Petrov hill, two medieval buildings that dominate the cityscape and are often depicted as its traditional symbols. The other large preserved castle near the city is Veveri Castle by the Brno Dam Lake. This castle is the site of a number of legends, as are many other places in Brno. Another architectural monument of Brno is the functionalist Villa Tugendhat which has been included on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. One of the natural sights nearby is the Moravian Karst.
Brno
South Moravian, Czech Republic
Sights on the way
About Prague
<p>Prague has been an important cultural and economic center since the reign of Charles IV in the 14th century. The city is home to iconic sites dating back as far as the 14th century, including Charles University, the oldest in Europe; <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/czech-republic/central-bohemian/prague/prague-castle">Prague Castle</a>; and, of course, the magnificent <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/czech-republic/central-bohemian/prague/charles-bridge">Charles Bridge</a>, an architectural wonder that has been connecting the two banks of the Vltava River for over 600 years. The bridge contains the figures of 30 saints that were added in the Baroque period). </p>
Prague
Central Bohemian, Czech Republic
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About Karlovy Vary
The first Celtic settlers came there before the Middle Ages. In 14C, Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor and Czech king, gave the privileges to the city. According to legend after he had acclaimed the healing power of the hot springs. Earlier settlements can be found in the outskirts of today's city. In 19C, it became a popular tourist destination, especially for international celebrities visiting for spa treatment. The city is also known for the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, which has become one of Europe's major film events. The famous Karlovarske oplatky (Carlsbad spa wafers) originated in the city in 1867. The city has also given its name to the delicacy known as "Carlsbad plums".
Karlovy Vary
Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Sights on the way
About Nuremberg
Nuremberg was, according to the first documentary mention of the city in 1050, the location of a roman Imperial castle and is often referred to as having been the 'unofficial capital' of the Holy Roman Empire. Because of the city's relevance to the Holy Roman Empire and its position in the centre of Germany, the Nazi Party chose the city to be the site of huge Nazi Party conventions – the Nuremberg rallies. Between 1945 and 1946, German officials involved in war crimes and crimes against humanity were brought before an international tribunal in the Nuremberg Trials. Sites in Nuremberg include: Nuremberg Castle an Heilig-Geist-Spital, the largest hospital of the Middle Ages.
Nuremberg
Bavaria, Germany
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About Regensburg
<p>A charming, peaceful city with preserved medieval buildings and sites, the city has a wide range of attractions and activities, including museums, historical sites, restaurants and pubs. </p>
Regensburg
Bavaria, Germany
Sights on the way
About Linz
<p>In the 1st century the fortress Lentia was part of a chain of Roman forts built along the Danube River guarding the trade routes that crossed the region in the northern part of <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/Austria">Austria</a>. Then, in the 8th century, Lentia had its name changed to Linz, which is the third largest city and the capital of Upper Austria. </p>
Linz
Upper Austria, Austria
Sights on the way
About Melk
Melk is best known as the site of a massive baroque Benedictine monastery named Melk Abbey. The enchanting town is full of old buildings, in use today as mundane shops and the like. The Forsthaus, which accommodates the city archives and the tourist information office, the beautiful Rathaus built in 1575, which has been restored and is still standing today, the old bread store with its tiny towers is about 400 years old and is still covered with the original shingle roof. The hidden Haus am Stein ('house at the rock') is the oldest building of Melk, built during the 15th century. Its facade is covered by a protected ancient vine.
Melk
Lower Austria, Austria
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About Vienna
<p>Everybody wants to visit Vienna. Not only is it the capital city of <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/Austria">Austria</a>, it is an exciting metropolis with a rich background in history, art and especially music. The city is known for its grand Ring Road, lined with impressive buildings including museums such as the Museum of Art History and the <a href="https://www.routeperfect.com/austria/vienna/vienna/museum-of-natural-history">Museum of Natural History</a>. If you want to be witness to the opulence of the Habsburg dynasty then make sure to tour the former residences of the royal family at the Schönbrunn Palace and the magnificent gardens as well as the Hofburg Palace and the Belvedere Palace, with its baroque architecture.</p>
Vienna
Vienna, Austria
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