«You know, the Czech Republic also has other cities, is not only Prague». Aporia. Not that we had imagined. «I give the impression that you have escaped». Principles of vrocherou November, at a café overlooking the river. Tuesday, again in Prague, have already spent twenty days and not my time has passed or the mind to leave. Not that I give the impression that I do not know that the country has also elsewhere. I know. The idea of that. Just do not care. The Jana chamogelaei with understanding. And with calls at home in the village. «To change opinion» tells me.
And changed. I saw beautiful landscapes, but small towns full of human life, magnificent architectural monuments and interesting people and realized that influenced by the «protefousiokentriki» logic of the average Greek - okay, and just from my addiction with Prague-lose all my almost travel one of the most important chapters. Why, bad lies, you can not make acquisitions complete picture of a country visiting the capital alone - especially when talking about a country's culture which state ardent admirer. And contact with the local culture can in no case be based solely on «Showcase» major cities.
However, it is not only that. It is, and that, with the hype of the city break advancing in recent years, the lifestyle media, we lose young diamantakia spread in the European countryside, who are far from the spotlight of publicity to impress the few - but good, in that psagmenous-visitors . The next, therefore, time will kanonizete niosti visit to Milan for shopping or for a new artistic event in Paris, leave your program in a room for two days to visit a small town. Or better, then this small town and your basis in petachteite polyvoui metropolis, thus, to see that you are not absent at all.
We gathered five of these destinations kouklistikoys pocket, to put your ideas. We are confident that once you start to discover and many others.
Having rightly earned a place in the list of monuments of cultural heritage of UNESCO, the historic centre has been maintained almost unchanged from the golden era in the mid-14 th century, when the Kutna Hora competing Prague as a major city in Bohemia, thanks to the silver mines . Plimmyrismeni by color, with an apparent element in the Gothic architecture of the buildings and some very interesting sights, surrounded by evergreen forests of Bohemia and built a strategic position, less than an hour by train from Prague, Kutna Hora claiming the worthily characterization of the "next best thing" western Czech Republic.
Among the most interesting sights, osteofylakio of Sedlec monastery hosts a slightly macabre collection of bones and krania people, which exploited a xyloglyptis to decorate (!) The premises when the family bought Schwarzenderg monastery in 1870. The atypical constructions hang from the ceiling as a Christmas decoration, four giganties osteopyramides adorn the chapels, while the central polyelaios has produced at least one bone from each point of the body.
Less originality, but equally impressive, the Gothic Cathedral of St. Barbara, asimorychon and protector of the city, is the most famous sight of the city, visible from almost every point. On the road leading here, the long courtyard of Iisouitikis School of the 17 th century hosts 13 baroque statues of saints, inspired by those that adorn the Charles Bridge in Prague. The central square of the city hosts some of the goiteftikotera buildings of the medieval period, creating the feeling that time has stopped.
Despite its small size, the city had fallen behind in accommodation and entertainment options - each other. Find a room in Hotel Zlata Stoupa, with period furnishings and great wine in mini bar, try the local beer - necessarily traditional mezedakia-in byraria Pivnice Dacicky and enjoy international - Italian or Chinese-kitchen in the Piazza Navona and Cinsky.
From large «small towns», the Utrecht picks for the lax atmosphere, impressive architecture, graphics channels to take your thymisoun - in the absence of polyvouis atmosphere of Amsterdam-we're still in Holland. Putting for the first time its presence felt on the map around 42 AD when the Roman emperor Klafdios asked to built a defensive wall on the Rhine, the northern border of the empire, the city has a long history and important monuments to the recall. Live foititoupoli today, combines the glamour of the past with kefato vibe and lively nightlife.
From diasimotera sights, the Gothic cathedral Dom - the construction of which started in 1284, to be completed as soon as 1520 - dominates the homonymous square, while the EUR 112 measures tower houses the bell tower is the highest in the country - to ascend top, for a panoramic view of the city breathtaking. The beautiful garden next to the church appropriate for relaxation and endless walks, like most of the city - especially with plimmyrismenes café, bar and restaurants shores of graphics channels. A visit deserve also the countless - and highly original in the majority-museums of the city.
The residence is yperarketes options for every taste and budget - from oikonomikotata hostel to luxury hotels. The gastronomic your searches here will not have limits, after all kinds of restaurants serving everything from national edesma fried potatoes with mayonnaise to Spanish tapas, Moroccan cuisine and traditional tiganites. For the latter, look for the De Oude Muntkelder, while for the authentic Dutch kitchen table close to Stadskasteel Oudaen (Oudegracht 99) a fortress of the 13 th century has become one of the most stylish restaurants in the city, or the equally stilato Luce in Visschersplein.
If the arrest of dubious relevance of the phrase "live your myth" can really reflect a part, this is the Briz. One of the most important commercial and financial centres of Europe in 14 th century, the city was abandoned when the diodos of the sea was excluded, with the result the centuries to pass and that, without residents, remains untouched by time. So some Belgians visionary understood that a medieval town in the heart of industrialized Europe could prove a gold mine. At the end of the 19 th century, the overwhelming majority of the buildings began to carefully renovated to reflect the golden era. A century later, the renovations were completed and the city became the most important pole of attraction for tourists in the country.
Despite the crowds of tourists who are flooding the Bruges remains the most beautiful and atmospheric city in Western Europe. The two central squares, Markt and Burg, are the opening paragraphs of each tour and what he beats the heart of the medieval city. In the first, the 366 steps leading to the top of kampanariou Belfort - needless to mention the splendid view it offers-while the latter hosts the oldest town in the country and the Basilica of St. Blood, which stores drops from the blood of Christ. Other attractions include the church Onze Lieve Vrouwkerk which hosted the marble masterpiece of 1504 Madonna and Child of Michael Angelos - the only work that came from Italy while living an artist-and chocolate museum with the telling title Choco Story.
For your stay in Bruges you can spend less than 60 to more than 250 euros, depending on the hotel you choose. Excellent luxurious proposal is De Orangerie, which is housed in a monastery of the 15 th century, with breathtaking views of the channel. From the economic choices, distinguish Snuffel Sleep In and Bauhaus, for the youthful atmosphere, friendly service and clean their rooms carefully. Recognised culinary concerns, certainly close to winning a table with three stars Michelin De Karmeliet, the De Zilveren Pauw of Patrick Devos - you do not need recommendations-or favorite of locals and clearly more economical 't Begijntje.
Lvyv, Ukraine
If your name is reminiscent of something, is probably the title, excellent Ukrainian restaurant in blister on the walls of which you certainly admire the beautiful pictures from anakirygmeno monument cultural heritage of UNESCO centre of the city. With many historical buildings of different periods - rococo , Baroque, Renaissance and Gothic-, narrow lanes and stone-built elaborate statues in every corner of the city appeals not only thanks to the rich cultural heritage, but also thanks to the mystery that exudes atmosphere.
Many museums, which are distinguished from the original Pharmacy Museum at the rear of a pharmacy in operation since 1735, the medieval Market Square to City Hall, Romaiokatholikos Cathedral and countless other churches, and the Castle with a unique, panoramic view City are some of the sights you should not miss. If you can tolerate after endless hours of walking, the city has excellent nightlife and offers many options bar, club and live scenes.
For your stay, you can choose from a broad range of both economic and luxury accommodation. From the first, distinguish the Hotel George and Wien Guest Rooms, while looking for luxury can be found at the Grand Hotel and Opera. Local specialties will try to Europa (prospect Shevchenka 14), Puzata Khata (vul Sichovykh Striltsiv) and Zolota Bochka (vul Doroshenka 38).
Surrounded by high prestige neighbours, such as Pisa and Florence, the small town of 50,000 residents is not at all to charm - on the contrary, it has atmosphere, historic medieval centre reminiscent labyrinth, stone-built cobbled streets and Gothic buildings, add mystery. Having established, according to legend, by the sons of Remou was an independent republic in the Middle Ages and gave birth to famous artistic School of Siena.
The heart of the city beats here and 700 years in Piazza del Campo, which hosts the chiliofotografimeno Palazzo Publico, one of the epivlitikotera gothic buildings throughout the country. The EUR 102 measures Torre del Mangia offers a panoramic view breathtaking. The kathedrikos Duomo, the construction of which started in 1196, is another Gothic masterpiece. The interior is considered the entyposiakotero all temples in Italy, if not factoring Venice. Several churches and museums still completing the list of local attractions.
The residence options are few but good. During the high season, it was to close rooms in advance. From the best - and economic-options is Piccolo Hotel Etruria, in the central square of the city. Traditional dishes of Tuscany will try to tavernaki Permalico (Via di Camollia 193) with the medieval decoration and Osteria di Calzoleria (Via di Calzoleria 12).
