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The Balkans

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A tumultuous history and promising future make the Balkans one of the world's most exciting tourist destinations, attracting visitors with its growing urban centers, scenic natural parks, and quaint villages preserving an age-old way of life. Inhabited for thousands of years and home to numerous ethnic groups, the region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains, stretching from the eastern portion of Serbia all the way to Bulgaria's Black Sea coastline. Balkan vacations remain a satisfying alternative to tours of Europe's more expensive and overcrowded western regions. If you're looking for outdoor things to do in the Balkans, consider island-hopping in Croatia or hiking through the picture-postcard landscapes of Transylvania. The Balkans is in Europe.
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Places to visit in The Balkans

Istanbul Best for: Historic Sites, Museums, Shopping Athens Best for: Historic Sites, Museums, Nightlife Dubrovnik Best for: Historic Sites, Nature, Museums Korcula Town Best for: Nightlife, Historic Sites, Museums Selcuk Best for: Historic Sites, Museums, Theme Parks
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Acropolis of Athens
Athens
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Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
Istanbul
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Acropolis Museum
Athens
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Walls of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
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Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Istanbul
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Meteora
Kastraki
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Plaka
Athens
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Basilica Cistern
Istanbul
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The Palace of Knossos
Knosos
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Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park
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Island of Lokrum
Dubrovnik
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Triglav National Park
Bled
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Goreme National Park
Goreme
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Hierapolis & Pamukkale
Pamukkale
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Spanjola
Hvar
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Ilirio's Hvar Tours
Hvar
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Antonio Rent
Hvar
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Captain George Santorini Yachting
Vlychada
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Mosaic Art Greece
Xirokampi
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Dormition of Theotokos Church
Asklipiio
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Ljubljana
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