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Fortifications at Hvar Castle

Bridges and Castles

June 6th 2008
Continuing our journey through Eastern Europe, we arrived in Budapest tired and exhausted from the long overnight train journey from Sighisoara. Leaving the station, we found a taxi, agreed that 'meter' was fine (very important in Europe) and left for the hotel. After only a couple of blocks, I noticed that the driver's hand was hovering very close to the meter's buttons as he changed gear so st ... read more
Europe » Hungary » Central Hungary » Budapest

Hungarian Flag 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
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