Chain Bridge and Buda Castle

Change of Heart

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February 7th 2008
What an interesting trip this has been! Since I've been here I have had Turkish food (delish!), goulash (delish!), and some form of Hungarian food (delish!). So...the gist is that Hungarian food is amazing but everything else is just plain interestin'. Yesterday we slept in a bit and then went on to the Synagogue. Budapest is home to the worlds largest synagogue supposedly. While inside I sat ... 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