Chase away evil spirits, take a dip in a natural spa and visit an ancient pillar in Central and Eastern Europe. These are the 5 unmissable experiences you need to try in Central and Eastern Europe.
If you’re in Bulgaria, make sure to check out a Kukeri ritual. This centuries-old tradition takes place in many towns and villages all over the country every year and involves men, and sometimes women, donning scary costumes in an attempt to ward off evil spirits.
For more fun things, visit: https://theculturetrip.com/europe/bulgaria/articles/how-to-party-like-a-bulgarian/
Hungary’s Busójárás might be competition. Every February, the town of Mohács is taken over with revelry, mayhem and celebration as the festival of Busójárás is celebrated during Farsang (Carnival) season. Learn more about this ancient tradition here: https://theculturetrip.com/europe/hungary/articles/how-to-celebrate-hungarian-farsang-like-a-local/
Put your feet up after a day of sightseeing and get your beer delivered by a model train at this restaurant in Prague. The restaurant chain has over 400 metres of track winding through tunnels and bridges across its Prague branch. For more things to do in the Czech capital, visit: https://theculturetrip.com/europe/czech-republic/articles/the-top-10-things-to-do-and-see-in-prague/
Pamukkale in Turkey is famous for its natural spa where thermal waters flow down the hillside and deposit a soft calcium jelly that eventually hardens into rock with pools of hot spring water you can soak in. If you’re stuck for things to do in Pamukkale, head to:
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/turkey/articles/how-to-spend-48-hours-in-pamukkale-turkey/
The Katskhi Pillar towers over Western Georgia and an ancient church sits on top. This natural limestone monolith is situated in the village of Katskhi, an hour’s drive from Kutaisi. The height of the pillar is about 40 metres (130 feet), and it overlooks a small valley where the Katskhura Rriver flows. More adventures await here: https://theculturetrip.com/europe/georgia/articles/the-8-best-day-trips-from-kutaisi/
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Kukeri, Bulgaria
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Prague, Czech Republic
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Pamukkale, Turkey
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Mohács, Hungary
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Katskhi Pillar, Georgia
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