Bucharest
#5 in Best Places to Visit in Eastern Europe
Many of Bucharest’s tourist attractions offer insight into the city’s communist history, including the Palace of Parliament, which features 1,100 rooms and is billed as the second-largest administrative building in the world. Visit the Romanian Peasant Museum and the open-air Village Museum to gain insight into the history of the Romanian people. Then, explore the charming Old Town area and enjoy Bucharest’s impressive gastronomic offerings, which include a mix of traditional hearty dishes and modern international staples.
Dubrovnik
#6 in Best Places to Visit in Eastern Europe
This coastal Croatian city has gained popularity with travelers in recent years thanks to its picturesque location on the Adriatic Sea, its UNESCO-sanctioned Old City and its seafood-centric cuisine. For amazing photo ops, take a cable car up to Mount Srd for a bird’s-eye view of the city and the nearby island of Lokrum. «Game of Thrones» fans will likely recognize many of Dubrovnik’s sights, as much of the show was filmed here.
