Citadel

Which Half is Buda and Which is Pest?

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April 13th 1992
Another overnight train and another early morning shower. Considering that Hungary had not long come out from under the iron curtain, it was surprising just how capitalist it seemed; advertising, markets, junk food and tacky tourist crap (but then I am one now). The roads were grid-locked and the whole place was so much busier than Prague. I suppose that I didn't really know what to expect, but I ... 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