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Central Europe

• Poland
• Czech Republic
• Slovakia
• Hungary
• Slovenia
• Romania & Moldova
• Bulgaria

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  Romania & Bulgaria by Lonely Planet

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  A fantastic and freshly-updated compendium of travel information with plenty of recommendations for a low-budget trip, but enough information to satisfy the most demanding traveller.

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  Top 10 Prague by Eyewitness

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  An excellent pocket guide, full of photos, for the unmissable sights of the city. It has good hotel, restaurant and entertainment recommendations, as well as a pull-out map.

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  Bulgaria by Marco Polo Guides

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  A neat little guide for the glamorous mini break. It will point you in the right direction for the coolest bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels.

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  Krakow Encounter by Lonely Planet

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  A handy backpocket guide ideal for a weekend break. Includes a fairly decent map.

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  Slovenia by Lonely Planet

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  Strong practical guide with detailed budget-minded listings and useful travel information.

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  Eastern & Central Europe by Eyewitness

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  Sightseeing companion of exceptional design, with page after colourful page of well-annotated photographs and illustrations. Due to its broad coverage it is relatively light on practicalities, and as such best suited to those whose lodgings are already arranged and who intend to travel by car.

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  Poland Green Guide by Michelin

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  A regularly-updated guide for a comfortable Polish exploration. Michelin are best on hotels and restaurants but provide ample historical context to back it up.

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  Poland by Rough Guides

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  A fine guide with thorough listings and background information for all aspects of the Polish experience, from Krakow to Auschwitz and hiking in the Tatras.

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  Poland by Dorling Kindersley

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  A lavishly illustrated guide full of inspirational photography and advice on sightseeing. Less practically-minded than something like the Rough Guide but a great companion nonetheless.

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  Poland by Fodor Guides

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  A solid guide for a no-nonsense tour of Poland. Fodor's help you enjoy the sights though perhaps leave you wanting a touch more context.

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  Pallas Poland by Sebastian Wormell

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  Under the slogan 'Landscape People Art Architecture', Pallas guides are a cultural treasure trove. Free of the burden of listings they can devote more space to detailed explanation of the finest historical sights, and this volume includes strong chapters on Polish music, theatre and literature.

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  Poland by Lonely Planet Guides

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  Comparable to the Rough Guide in terms of detail and breadth of information, this is a reliable practical handbook, with about 40 pages each on Warsaw and Krakow.

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  The High Tatras: Slovakia and Poland by Colin Saunders

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  The Polish Tatras contain some of the most spectacular, accessible and oft-overlooked hiking in Europe. Cicerone are firmly established as leaders of the walking guide field and this excellent volume contains hikes for walkers of all standards.

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  Warsaw by Wallpaper Guides

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  Designed for stylish citybreakers seeking the best of the best.

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  Warsaw Travellers Guide by Thomas Cook

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  A good sightseeing companion for a short trip to Warsaw. Includes walking tours and a few hotels.

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  Warsaw Eyewitness Guide by Dorling Kindersley

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  Full of fantastic photography and illustration to enhance your sightseeing experience. Rather weighty however, and perhaps a less practical option than the Everyman MapGuide.

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  Krakow Pocket Guide by Berlitz

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  The original pocket guide, Berlitz offer the essentials, including a couple of foldout maps.

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  Krakow Travellers Guide by Thomas Cook

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  A great introduction to the city composed mostly of walking tours with well-written background information.

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  Cracow by Dorling Kindersley

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  Now with more hotels and restaurants, this is still best as a beautifully produced sightseeing companion, perfect for pre-trip inspiration.

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  Czech Republic by Rough Guides

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  A comprehensive guide covering the highlights and all in between. Plenty to read as well as rely on.

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  Czech Republic Pocket Guide by Berlitz

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  Ideal for a pre-booked or guided tour, this handy guide covers the Czech highlights in cursory detail.

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  Czech & Slovak Republics by Eyewitness

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  A beautifully illustrated guide that will provide endless inspiration for your trip. Perhaps less handy for your backpack however than the Bradt or Rough equivalent.

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  Czech & Slovak Republics by Lonely Planet

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  Meticulously researched, this is a great guide for a budget trip. Some good background reading and reasonable mapping.

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  Prague by Rough Guide

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  A thoughtful and comprehensive guide to all regions and elements of the city, with decent maps, background reading and language section.

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  Prague by Eyewitness

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  A lavishly presented introduction that will inspire and enlighten your sightseeing. Less helpful for the gritty details and listings.