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Meissen, on the Elbe near Dresden
 
 

Central Europe

Central Europe is more than just a geographical term - its German translation, Mitteleuropa, has come to recall powerful images from the 19th century of revolutionaries and artists earnestly debating in coffee shops, newspapers on elaborate wooden holders and the grandeur of an age gone by. Remnants and reminders of this culture can be found across this area, as well as much more besides.


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 Modest little republic it may be now, but Austria was once one of Europe's great empires, influencing culture, art and architecture across the continent.


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 The area historically known as Bohemia and Moravia lies right at the heart of Europe, with its capital, Prague, one of Europe's favourite destinations.


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 Germany has been a driving force in European History, culture and art since long before it was a united nation.


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 Hungary is an example of Central Europe as a melting pot, with its Austrian influences combining with a wild Magyar heritage.


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 Not well-known as a tourist destination, the little republic of Slovakia has a pleasant capital in Bratislava and some stunning mountain scenery.


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 Slovenia was for centuries an integral part of the Austrian empire and still has much in common with its northern neighbour, for example the vibrant café culture in the capital, Ljubljana