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Western Balkans

Western Balkans Travel Guide

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Veliki Tabor 16th-century castle and surrounding countryside in Croatia. Justin Foulkes/Lonely Planet

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Overview

Cramming in more history, culture and spectacular scenery than seems entirely reasonable for its size, the Western Balkans is one of Europe's most intriguing regions.

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