Train Station

In Siófok

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April 11th 2009
Siófok is cute. It's a pretty sleepy place where most of the year families and old folks wander around licking their gelato and enjoying the sun. A full quarter (or more) of the city, especially alone the NE which is situated along the beach of lake Balaton, was boarded-up and shut-down. It's rather clear that this place is a party town during the season. And it wasn't yet the season. I'm n ... read more

Europe » Hungary » Central Transdanubia » Lake Balaton

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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