Budapest-Szechenyi baths

Big Ps European Adventure-Chapter 11 Budapest

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May 18th 2008
Arrival in Pest!!! You could tell from first glance that Hungary and Budapest were not among the richest of European nations. BUda and pest were two old towns seperated by a river, which now make up the city Budapest! THe city is very eye-appealing with all its views and the several bridges connecting the two towns. Pest is very flat, but Buda is all hills. I found a cheap hostel for only 10 e ... 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