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15 of the top romantic towns in Central Europe

Updated 1:13 PM EDT, Mon April 15, 2019
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<strong>Český Krumlov, Czech Republic: </strong>One of the most picturesque towns in the Czech Republic, Český Krumlov is dominated by an impressive castle.
Český Krumlov, Czech Republic: One of the most picturesque towns in the Czech Republic, Český Krumlov is dominated by an impressive castle.
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<strong>Sopot, Poland:</strong> Poland's Baltic coast is bursting with splendid greenery and beautiful seaside towns, with Sopot being one of the most charming.
Sopot, Poland: Poland's Baltic coast is bursting with splendid greenery and beautiful seaside towns, with Sopot being one of the most charming.
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<strong>Kutná Hora, Czech Republic: </strong>This romantic town is filled with sights like the imposing Gothic St. Barbara's Church as well as picturesque streets.
Kutná Hora, Czech Republic: This romantic town is filled with sights like the imposing Gothic St. Barbara's Church as well as picturesque streets.
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<strong>Szentendre, Hungary: </strong>Positioned right next to the Danube, this quaint town is a great destination for both relaxation and inspiration.
Szentendre, Hungary: Positioned right next to the Danube, this quaint town is a great destination for both relaxation and inspiration.
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<strong>Krynica-Zdrój, Poland: </strong>Famed for its healing springs, Krynica is ideal for travelers looking for an atmospheric escape.
Krynica-Zdrój, Poland: Famed for its healing springs, Krynica is ideal for travelers looking for an atmospheric escape.
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<strong>Mikulov, Czech Republic: </strong>The oldest record of this town, which boasts an  imposing Renaissance castle, dates back to 1173.
Mikulov, Czech Republic: The oldest record of this town, which boasts an imposing Renaissance castle, dates back to 1173.
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<strong>Kazimierz Dolny, Poland: </strong>Located on the bank of Vistula river, Kazimierz Dolny is considered one of Poland's best-kept secrets. <br />
Kazimierz Dolny, Poland: Located on the bank of Vistula river, Kazimierz Dolny is considered one of Poland's best-kept secrets.
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<strong>Mariánské Lázně, Czech Republic: </strong>This spa town is famed for its natural healing springs as well as stunning buildings like the spa colonnade.
Mariánské Lázně, Czech Republic: This spa town is famed for its natural healing springs as well as stunning buildings like the spa colonnade.
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<strong>Eger, Hungary: </strong>This Hungarian destination is known for its locally produced red wines, thermal baths and medieval fortress.
Eger, Hungary: This Hungarian destination is known for its locally produced red wines, thermal baths and medieval fortress.
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<strong>Trenčín, Slovakia:</strong> Located in western Slovakia, Trenčín is defined by an enormous fortress that truly takes your breath away.
Trenčín, Slovakia: Located in western Slovakia, Trenčín is defined by an enormous fortress that truly takes your breath away.
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<strong>Telč, Czech Republic:</strong> This UNESCO-protected town is filled with beautifully colored buildings.
Telč, Czech Republic: This UNESCO-protected town is filled with beautifully colored buildings.
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<strong>Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia:</strong> Set among green hills, this former mining town is now a top destination with a perfectly-preserved medieval Old Town.
Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia: Set among green hills, this former mining town is now a top destination with a perfectly-preserved medieval Old Town.
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<strong>Sandomierz, Poland: </strong>One of Poland's oldest towns, Sandomierz features a mosaic of historic houses and an ancient castle.
Sandomierz, Poland: One of Poland's oldest towns, Sandomierz features a mosaic of historic houses and an ancient castle.
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<strong>Balatonfüred, Hungary:</strong> Balatonfüred is the ideal place to experience Lake Balaton as well as Benedictine monastery Tihany Abbey, which divides the lake into two.
Balatonfüred, Hungary: Balatonfüred is the ideal place to experience Lake Balaton as well as Benedictine monastery Tihany Abbey, which divides the lake into two.
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<strong>Tokaj, Hungary:</strong> Famous for its regional wines, Tokaj has numerous underground wine vaults, as well wonderful historic architecture.
Tokaj, Hungary: Famous for its regional wines, Tokaj has numerous underground wine vaults, as well wonderful historic architecture.
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