Visit Sofia

Visit Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Explore the Palace of the Parliament (one of the world's largest and heaviest administrative buildings), stroll through the Old Town (historic center with 19th-century architecture and lively cafes), and see the Village Museum (open-air museum showcasing traditional Romanian village life with over 300 buildings).

Visit Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Explore Ljubljana Castle (a medieval fortress with panoramic views over the city), stroll across the Triple Bridge (a unique triple-arched pedestrian bridge designed by Jože Plečnik), and wander through the Central Market (a vibrant hub with fresh produce and local crafts along the Ljubljanica River).

Visit Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Explore the historic Upper Town (Gornji Grad) with St. Mark's Church (colorful tiled roof depicting medieval coats of arms) and the Lotrščak Tower (19th-century cannon fired daily at noon). Stroll through the Dolac Market (one of the largest open-air markets in Europe, known for fresh produce and local crafts) and see the Museum of Broken Relationships (unique collection of personal objects and stories about failed relationships).

Visit Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. Explore the Stone Bridge (a 15th-century Ottoman bridge spanning the Vardar River), see the massive Warrior on a Horse statue in Macedonia Square, wander through the Old Bazaar (one of the largest and oldest in the Balkans with traditional crafts and architecture), and visit the Memorial House of Mother Teresa (birthplace museum of the Nobel laureate).

Medieval capital on the Yantra gorge.

Forty Byzantine churches on a rocky peninsula tied to the mainland by a causeway.

The main Bulgarian ski resort under the Pirin mountains, with a stone old town and mehana taverns.

Visit Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Walk through Baščaršija (the old bazaar with Ottoman-era shops and the Sebilj fountain), see the Latin Bridge (where Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, sparking World War I), explore the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque (a 16th-century Ottoman landmark with intricate architecture), and try local dishes like ćevapi (grilled minced meat) and burek (savory pastry).