Buda Castle area - Budapest

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January 22nd 2021
31/12 Budapest The area around Buda Castle was my 2nd tour of Budapest, this time with Adam. An interesting guy whose family history was that of architects who were responsible for much of the historic buildings around the area. We started at Alexander Palace, which currently serves as the Presidential Palace& then through the medieval streets of the castle's residential area. In partic ... 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