Fireworks for St Stephen

Budapest

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August 20th 2009
I've been in Hungary for a few days and for me it feels quite normal to spend a few weeks in Budapest in August as I've done it for the last three years. Probably this needs a bit of an explanation for some readers which I'll try to keep as brief as possible. It all started with a Hungarian chap who I met in Ireland whilst studying viola. I thought he was the bee's knees, cat' ... read more

Europe » Hungary » Central Hungary » Budapest » Buda

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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