We took a half day trip up the Danube to Castle Devin. It’s about a two hour boat trip up stream and half hour back on one of the little boats that regularly cruise the river. Castle Devin is set on a cliff at an altitude of 212 meters and sited where the Danube and Morava rivers meet and hasContinue reading “Castle Devin”
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Bratislava Castle
One of the most prominent structures in the city is Bratislava Castle. Sat 85 metres (279 ft) above the Danube. The “upside down table” as it is affectionately known by locals, is an imposing glaringly white block. You can see it from most places as it looms, in an almost affectionate way, over the town . The castle wasContinue reading “Bratislava Castle”
Prague Castle
One of the main sights is the impressive Prague castle that dominates everything from its commanding position above the city. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Prague Castle is the largest coherent castle complex in the world, with an area of almost 70,000 square metres. It’s also a UNESCO World Heritage site and is crammed full ofContinue reading “Prague Castle”
Wawel castle and giant stalking beer men
So wandering the streets of Krakow old town you will stumble across some beautiful buildings and architectural delights, not to mention some of the friendliest and most helpful people in Europe! Take time to relax and watch the world go by in the old town square but then head out to some of the sightsContinue reading “Wawel castle and giant stalking beer men”