PLACES OF INTEREST
CENTRAL EUROPE
Bratislava - is the largest city in the Slovak Republic and it has been the capital since 1969. The city is situated on both banks of the river Danube not far from Austrian border. The exceptional architectural , historical, environmental and cultural attractions make Bratislava a town of art and tourist traffic.
Cracow - is historical town with a thousand years long tradition as a center of science, culture and art. In 1978 the historical centre of Cracow was placed by UNESCO on the list of the world‘s 12 most precious monuments. For five centuries, until Warsaw took over as capital in 1596, Cracow was the capital of Poland and Polish kings were crowned and buried here. Today, the former residence of Polish Kings, Wawel Castle houses an exhibition of historical furniture, paintings and an internationally-recognized collection of 16th century tapestries.
Munich – is the capital of Bavaria in the southern Germany . It is located between the peaks of the Alps, large lakes to the south and the deep Bavarian forest. This town is famous for its beer halls, palaces and art galleries.
Salzburg – the native place of W.A. Mozart. Salzburg is an ancient town with many architectural jewels. Since the 18th century until today you can hear the Sound of Mozart´s “Magic Flute” and other famous compositions between those historic walls.
Vienna – the imperial capital of ancient Europe – is today the capital of Austria, a metropolis demonstrating European history in a unique way. Vienna´s landmark is the St. Stephan´s Cathedral , one of the most important Gothic cathedrals of Central Europe. Numerous Baroque buildings characterize the city of Vienna (Schoenbrunn Castle , Belvedere Castle, various palaces of the nobility ,..). The Spanish Riding School and the Prater with the Big Wheeel are the world-famous attractions of this town. Vienna is also famous city of music and one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Warsaw - is located on the Vistula River and has been the capital of Poland since the 17th century. The Old Town must be seen; especially St. John‘s Cathedral and the Royal Castle. The old residence of the Polish Kings is a goal of every tour to Warsaw.
Wieliczka – royal salt mine is over 700 years old, it is the oldest working mine in Europe. This salt mine was in 1978 placed by UNESCO on the list of the 12 most priceless monuments of the world. Excavations, originally decorated chapels, galleries and wonderous salt lakes are situated from level I ( 64 metres deep) to level III ( 135 metres below ground) in the Miocenic salt deposit formed about 15 million years ago.
Zakopane – is the capital of the Polish Tatra Mountains, the centre of winter sports, mountain climbing and mountain tourism. There you will see the mountaineers‘ old cottages blackened from the sun and surrounded by ashtrees. Apart from the interesting architecture, magnificent colourful folk costumes and jewellery have also survived.