St. Matthias church, Buda Castle district

The roof is covered with the famous Zsolnay ceramic tiles

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August 18th 2013
The number one hero is Stephen (Ishtvan) who was the first crowned King of Hungary in the year 1000. After his death he was even sanctified by the then pope Sylvester II. The biggest national holiday is St. Stephen's Day which is on 20th August. One day after we leave 😞 It seems the main feature of the celebrations are the fireworks over the Danube. Many shops and other businesses are a ... read more

Europe » Hungary » Central Hungary » Budapest

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

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