TY - GEN N1 - 24 cm N2 - The aim of this paper is to explore the profile of tourists visiting Budapest, Prague and Warsaw. These cities were selected for their rich cultural heritage and change in volume of tourism in recent years. Survey data (N = 550) and statistical data on tourist volume were used to show similarities and differences in tourist characteristics in terms of socio-demographics and purpose of travel. The study concluded that most tourists visiting these cities are from Western Europe. The main purpose of travel is associated with cultural tourism offerings and entertainment. The study results help understand impact of city tourism development strategies on the tourist profile. L1 - http://www.rcin.org.pl/igipz/Content/87778/PDF/WA51_113524_r2019-t92-no4_G-Polonica-Tracz.pdf M3 - Text J2 - Geographia Polonica Vol. 92 No. 4 (2019) PY - 2019 IS - 4 EP - 468 KW - capital cities KW - cultural heritage cities KW - tourist profile KW - urban tourism KW - Central and Eastern Europe A1 - Tracz, Mariola. Autor A1 - Bajgier-Kowalska, MaƂgorzata. Autor PB - IGiPZ PAN VL - 92 CY - Warszawa SP - 455 T1 - Profile of tourists visiting cultural heritage cities: Comparative study of selected cities in Central Europe UR - http://www.rcin.org.pl/igipz/dlibra/publication/edition/87778 ER -