7 Best Towns in Eastern Europe For A Slow Travel Escape

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Ljubljana, Slovenia

This is the charming capital city of the country, centred around the café-lined Ljubljanica River and overlooked by the iconic 16th-century Ljubljana Castle.

Triple Bridge, Ljubljana Shutterstock

Kotor, Montenegro

Hike up the Fortress of San Giovanni, explore the sea-side villages of Dobrota or Perast, or take a map and simply head out in this coastal town. 

George Island, Bay of Kotor Shutterstock

Ohrid, North Macedonia

A blend of Byzantine history and medieval churches, this town is located on the northeastern shores of Europe’s oldest and deepest lake, Ohrid.

A wooden fishing hut on Lake Ohrid Shutterstock

Hollókő, Hungary

Located 95 km northeast of Budapest, this is a living Paloc village, with 55 preserved 18th-century traditional white-washed houses and a 13th-century hilltop castle. 

Roman Catholic Church of St Martin, Holloko Shutterstock

Sighișoara, Romania

Spend lazy afternoons in Piaţa Cetăţii with a papanași (fried donuts with sour cream and jam), or try walking the kilometre-long wall of the guild tower in this Romanian town.  

Street Cafe, Sighisoara Shutterstock

Bajina Basta, Serbia

A picturesque town in western Serbia, explore the Drina River House, the Tara National Park or the Rača monastery while visiting this town situated on the foothills of Mount Tara. 

Tara National Park, Serbia Shutterstock

Gdańsk, Poland

This historic port city offers a laid-back experience with its deep-dive museums and local culture, shaped by its maritime heritage.

Waterfront of Gdansk along the Motlawa River Shutterstock

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