Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites Along the Danube
Bordered by Germany to the west, Belarus, Ukraine, and Lithuania to the east, and Slovakia and the Czech Republic to the south, Poland is situated right in the heart of the eastern block of Europe. Train holidays to Poland are an excellent way to open up the country to visitors that want the luxury of a high-end hotel to travel with them as they move about the country discovering its unique heritage. With such a wealth of history to choose from while traveling city to city, one thing that should not be ignored is the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites that your journey will make available. While travelling, be sure to explore the UNESCO sites in Budapest, Cracow, and Warsaw.
Budapest €" For the start of your excursion across this part of Europe, train holidays that begin in the Hungarian city of Budapest are a perfect starting point. While in the city, do not miss Castle Hill, the River Danube Embankments, or Andrssy Avenue (All UNESCO World Heritage Sites). As you stroll down Andrssy Avenue from Erzs©bet Square with the Vroslige, take note of the large Neo-Renaissance mansions that line this major shopping street. Then, head along the Danube River embankment with its Baroque hotels and coffee shops, many of which survived the wars and are great examples of urban landscapes representing the best of the city's history. Finally, stop by Castle Hill, which is home to the palace, first completed in 1265 as a home of the kings and surrounded by a collection of medieval, Baroque, and 19th century houses.
Cracow €" The historic centre of Cracow is a wonderful place to pause on your travels across Europe. Train holidays will stop in the city and allow a perfect opportunity for you to explore the historic centre, which was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. At the foot of Royal Wawel Castle, this 13th century merchant's town has €Europe's largest market square', measuring over 200 metres on each side. The square is flanked by historic houses, churches, and palaces. The Old Town is home to the University Quarter, which is one of the oldest in Europe and has been a place of study for Copernicus and Pope John Paul II.
Warsaw €" As you pull away from Cracow, your journey continues through northern Europe. Train holidays that follow the route through Poland will take you to the city of Warsaw, located along the Vistula River. As you wander the historic city centre of Warsaw, you will notice how much pride the citizens take in their history. The old city was about 85% destroyed during 1944, when there was a concentrated Nazi effort to destroy the Polish state; but, over time, the city has reconstructed a vast portion of the historic city centre, re-invigorating a history that spans from 13th through to the 20th century. The historic city centre of Warsaw is a UNESCO World Heritage Site not only due to its walls, churches, castle, and important buildings, but mostly because many of these buildings and squares are careful, total reconstructions of the originals.
Budapest €" For the start of your excursion across this part of Europe, train holidays that begin in the Hungarian city of Budapest are a perfect starting point. While in the city, do not miss Castle Hill, the River Danube Embankments, or Andrssy Avenue (All UNESCO World Heritage Sites). As you stroll down Andrssy Avenue from Erzs©bet Square with the Vroslige, take note of the large Neo-Renaissance mansions that line this major shopping street. Then, head along the Danube River embankment with its Baroque hotels and coffee shops, many of which survived the wars and are great examples of urban landscapes representing the best of the city's history. Finally, stop by Castle Hill, which is home to the palace, first completed in 1265 as a home of the kings and surrounded by a collection of medieval, Baroque, and 19th century houses.
Cracow €" The historic centre of Cracow is a wonderful place to pause on your travels across Europe. Train holidays will stop in the city and allow a perfect opportunity for you to explore the historic centre, which was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. At the foot of Royal Wawel Castle, this 13th century merchant's town has €Europe's largest market square', measuring over 200 metres on each side. The square is flanked by historic houses, churches, and palaces. The Old Town is home to the University Quarter, which is one of the oldest in Europe and has been a place of study for Copernicus and Pope John Paul II.
Warsaw €" As you pull away from Cracow, your journey continues through northern Europe. Train holidays that follow the route through Poland will take you to the city of Warsaw, located along the Vistula River. As you wander the historic city centre of Warsaw, you will notice how much pride the citizens take in their history. The old city was about 85% destroyed during 1944, when there was a concentrated Nazi effort to destroy the Polish state; but, over time, the city has reconstructed a vast portion of the historic city centre, re-invigorating a history that spans from 13th through to the 20th century. The historic city centre of Warsaw is a UNESCO World Heritage Site not only due to its walls, churches, castle, and important buildings, but mostly because many of these buildings and squares are careful, total reconstructions of the originals.
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