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BUDAPEST

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October 14th 2023
Unfortunately this was our departure from the good ship “Egil” as we leave the docks at 8:30 a.m. and head into Budapest to the Hilton Castle in Buda. We say goodbye to all the lovely staff on our ship. Budapest is separated by the Danube with Buda on one side and Pest on the other. Old Town, perched 550 feet above the right bank of the Danube is a fascinating medieval area. It is pure pleasu ... 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