Hollokő – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Holloko, a Unesco world heritage sight is famous for its Palóc culture and traditions, as well as its 14th century castle.
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Live like a local in Czechia’s alternative capital
Poor old Brno, always the bridesmaid never the bride. Everybody’s been to Prague, whether it’s a lads weekend sampling the Staropramen in copious quantities, a cultural visit to the castle, or a romantic saunter over the Charles Bridge. But Brno? Where on earth is that?
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Don’t leave, love Budapest xxx
The rich tapestry of Budapest’s history is woven throughout the city from the largest synagogue in Europe to the neo-Gothic splendour of Fisherman’s Bastion.
Love letter to Budapest (part 1)
I learned to love both sides of you: late nights downtown, ruined bars in the Jewish quarter; an ice cream in Magrit park, an early morning spa at the foot of the Gelert hills.
Be careful what you wish for Bratislava
With the New Bridge in your sights and the Blue Danube coursing underneath, your admission to the city is observed by a giant, eyeball-like UFO…
Young Czechs leap into the unknown in Opatovice
“These kids are the first generation to have everything: iPhones, laptops, free education. When, and we all know these things are in cycles, when the bubble bursts, I’m concerned for their resilience.”
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Ostrava beautifies the utilitarian
An enormous glass tower, recently built on top of the original blast furnace, is the highest geographical point in Ostrava; it studs the dusk sky like a diamond lain on velvet. Flaking iron pipes pierce the troposphere. Walkways and conduits criss-cross crumbling concrete buildings.
Pinball wizardry casts spell over Krakow
You don’t need a stash of 10 pence pieces bursting from one of those crappy plastic moneybags. Instead you exchange your entrance fee for one of those festival-style wristbands. This allows you to enter and re-enter the place all day long. The machines are all free-play.
Krakow – prepare to capitalise on this ex-capital city
Tall regal buildings lifted straight from the pages of a Hans Christian Anderson story set the stage. The fairytale unfolds with a carousel of horse-drawn carriages whisking visitors to and from the castle.
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Niurkoniai Chapel
Joseph Vavžeckis built this church in memory of his brother Thomas who fought in the Kościuszko Uprising against Russian power.