Dobogókő

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March 16th 2022
Nestled just past the Pilis mountains, a stone’s throw away from the capital lies the highest peak of the Visegrád mountains: Dobogókő - Birthplace of the Hungarian Tourist Association. From the 1800s the area was considered by the pioneers of Hungarian tourism to be so beautiful that not just the first hiking tracks in Hungary were laid out here, but also the first retreats were built here. ... read more

Europe » Hungary » Central Hungary

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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