Published By: Nirtika Pandita

The Eastern European countries for a pocket-friendly travel

Go easy on your budget and yet see the spectacular view

Europe is huge, and if one were to go about travelling, it will never come to an end. To that solution, one can begin the expedition in parts. Let us start with east Europe, where one can easily go for a pocket-friendly trip. Eastern European countries are slowly becoming the new holiday destination due to that factor. Here is a list of East European countries for you to take your pick.

Czech Republic

This country is dripping in history, and the earliest preserved stone buildings in Bohemia and Moravia date back to the time of the Christianization in the 9th and 10th centuries. The Czech Republic has one of the oldest still standing churches built in the Romanesque style. But you will also see the Baroque style architecture too. One can also take a walk down the centuries-old Charles Bridge and eventually venture into the breathtaking architecture in the streets. Also, explore the cities like ČeskýKrumlov to further come close to the fascinating history and local culture this country encompasses.

Hungary

The country is home to the largest synagogue in Europe, called the Great Synagogue, which was built in 1859 in Moorish Revival style. It can hold up to 3,000 people, has the largest medicinal bath in Europe, the Széchenyi Medicinal Bath, and is the biggest building in Hungary with 268 meters. One can also visit one of the largest basilicas, the Esztergom Basilica, the second-largest territorial abbey in the world, PannonhalmaArchabbey, and the largest early Christian necropolis Pécs. If one was to eat, do try the world-famous Goulash, which is a gulyás stew or gulyás soup.

Poland

Extending from the Baltic Sea to the Sudetes and the Carpathian Mountains, Poland is a vast land, including a lot for travellers to explore. The architecture in the cities of Poland is a reflection of European architectural styles. One can also spot the Romanesque architecture in St. Andrew's Church, Kraków, and St. Mary's Church. As for the Polish cuisine, a lot of the Polish history will also be seen in the food. One can feast on dishes such as winter vegetables - sauerkraut cabbage and amazing spices.

Other Eastern European countries are Russia, Prague, Budapest, Split, Tallinn, Bucharest, Dubrovnik, Rovinj, Vilnius, Ljubljana, Minsk, Jurmala, Riga, Sofia, Bratislava, Kyiv, Karlovy Vary, Estonia, Moldova, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Croatia, and Transylvania to name a few.