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In the spring 2017 issue of hidden europe magazine, we feel the pulse of Jewish Warsaw, visit the workshop of a cooperative crafting filigree in Kosovo and report on the distinctive calvaries of north-west France.

We also explore the Butrint region in Albania, flick through Thomas Cook's very first timetable and take a look at the Baltic's iconic red brick architecture.

Picture above: The restored Koszyki market hall, Warsaw, Poland (photo © hidden europe).

Summary

In the spring 2017 issue of hidden europe magazine, we feel the pulse of Jewish Warsaw, visit the workshop of a cooperative crafting filigree in Kosovo and report on the distinctive calvaries of north-west France.

We also explore the Butrint region in Albania, flick through Thomas Cook's very first timetable and take a look at the Baltic's iconic red brick architecture.

Out of the Shadows

Władysław Szpilman’s remarkable book The Pianist (made into a film by Roman Polanski) reveals the devastation of Jewish life in Warsaw in 1945. To accompany our feature on Jewish Warsaw we look at the city's Jewish community in the immeditate post-war years.

Bookmark: Jízdní Rád

Now here's a really remarkable book. The Czech national railway timetable for 2017 may not be great when it comes to plot structure and character development, but it is nonetheless an engaging read. Trust us!

Taking the Tram

With the success of the Schengen region, local transport links are being extended over international borders. In the coming months, new international tram routes from France to both Germany and Switzerland are due to open.