Budapest

Magnificent Europe - Hungary

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September 18th 2013
September 17: Travel 8.5 hours from Prague to Budapest and onto the AmaLyra. Our cabin is reasonable and we can see out of the window - water level just below window and ducks swimming in the Danube. A nice meal and then a brief cruise on the Danube. September 18th: Wednesday: <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Today we are in the capital city of Hungary. Up early again ... 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