Colonnades at the Czech spa town of Mariánské Lázne (photo © hidden europe)
Colonnades at the Czech spa town of Mariánské Lázne (photo © hidden europe)
Visiting spa towns in the Czech Republic
This route represents our first serious encounter with Central Europe, a geographical notion which has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years. In this journey from Nuremberg to Prague we take in spa towns and synagogues, make time for coffee and cake, and explore some deeply rural areas of Bohemia – the latter another of those cartographic entities which have always played both real and imaginary roles in the lives of Europeans.
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Whether you are making a long grand tour or just planning a couple of weekend breaks, Europe by Rail is the perfect guide. The book describes 50 key routes in detail. Together, they span mainland Europe and the British Isles. Find out more about the guidebook below.
