
Tallinn has a feast of old Hanseatic buildings but here the skyline is dominated by the Eastern Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (photo © Olgacov / dreamstime.com).
From Poland to the shores of the Gulf of Finland
Our rail journey from Warsaw runs north-east through a culturally diverse region of rural Poland and then on through the three Baltic States – a trinity of nations which are so often bundled together despite each having
its own distinctive language, culture and identity.
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Whether you are making a long grand tour or just planning a couple of weekend breaks, Europe by Rail is the perfect guide. The book describes 52 key routes in detail. Together, they span mainland Europe and the British Isles. Find out more about the guidebook below.