Monopoly Money

Day 54 - Dodging Deals in Budapest

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August 24th 2023
So much to tell about today but so little time to tell it. The first part of the day was spent doing a walking tour. Our guide, Robert, had an encyclopaedic knowledge of Hungary and the sites he was showing us. I could make this a lesson on Hungary's troubled past but that's not the point. Some interesting points though. Budapest is actually the joining of the two cities either side of the Danu ... read more

Europe » 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