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Major Cities in Eastern Europe - Eastern European Major Cities

Country Capitals, Large Cities, and Major Towns in Eastern Europe

By Kerry Kubilius, About.com

The major cities of Eastern Europe make perfect travel destinations. Marked by history, evolving with the times, the major cities of Eastern Europe offer sites, shopping, food, entertainment, and more.

Major Cities in Eastern Europe - Bratislava, Slovakia

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A relatively new Eastern European capital city, Bratislava has a strong musical heritage. Bratislava is also conveniently located for traveling to other European cities.

Major Cities in Eastern Europe - Brno, Czech Republic

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A center of industry, Brno is a major Czech city that is known as the capital of Moravia. This major city hoasts many festivals, including music and dance festivals, and is home to the creepy and popular Capuchin Crypt and Monastery.

Major Cities in Eastern Europe - Bucharest, Romania

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Bucharest is Romania's capital city. A folk museum may be of particular interest to visitors, but the theater, as well as restaurants featuring traditional cuisine may be enjoyed as well.

Major Cities in Eastern Europe - Budapest, Hungary

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Budapest's restaurants, especially those featuring traditional Hungarian cuisine, will please visitor's to Hungary's capital. The city also has its fair share of museums and architecture, which can be followed by a trip to one of the city's famous thermal baths.

Major Cities in Eastern Europe - Kiev, Ukraine

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Ukraine's capital city, Kiev, has a long history. Once the administrative center of ancient Rus, it is also the location in which Orthodoxy was chosen as the religion of the Slavs. Evidence of this historic event can be seen in the city's St. Sofia Cathedral.

Major Cities in Eastern Europe - Krasnoyarsk, Russia

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Krasnoyarsk, a Siberian city, has plenty of shopping, museums, and curiosities. Known as a "city of fountains," Krasnoyarsk is a charming stop on the Trans-Siberian railway.

Major Cities in Eastern Europe - Ljubljana, Slovenia

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Slovenia's capital city, Ljubljana, has a walkable historic district with picturesque bridges and statues. Learn about the legends that surround Ljubljana, and it's river, the Ljubljanica, as you explore the city's sites.

Major Cities in Eastern Europe - Moscow, Russia

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Russia's huge capital city is expanding, and its rising prices put a strain on even its residents. However, the visitor to Moscow can find plenty to do that won't command luxury prices. Visiting the Kremlin, seeing Lenin's body, or visiting one of its parks or museums will cost little or nothing beyond the cost of transportation.

Major Cities in Eastern Europe - Pecs, Hungary

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Pecs, a major city in the southern part of Hungary, is a location full of history, culture, tradition, and art. See early Christian ruins or attend one of Pecs' festivals.

Major Cities in Eastern Europe - Plovdiv, Bulgaria

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Plovdiv, a major city in Bulgaria, features Roman ruins, historical architecture, art, and shopping. You can easily reach Plovdiv from Bulgaria's capital city, Sofia.

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