Fireworks

A Short Detour

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August 27th 2006
After finally leaving the wonderful island of Kos, I have found my way across to Budapest-Hungary. I have spent a lot of time walking the city seeing the sights. The Castle Hill, Heroes Square, the Cathedral, the fantastic Parliament building on the banks of the Danube, and a really huge market, it's a very beautiful city. I was lucky enough to be here for St. Stephens day and so watched the big a ... read more

Europe » Hungary » Central Hungary » Budapest

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Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. The country fell under Communist rule following World War II. In 1956, a revolt and announced withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact were met with a massive milita... ... read more