Progenitor of the Magyars

The Hills of Buda

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August 5th 2009
The Buda side of Budapest is, as I've already noted, hilly. But the two main hills are the one with the castle district and Géllert Hill. You can't miss either of them if you are anywhere near the Danube in Budapest - and both give you amazing views of the city if you get to their summits. Buda Castle looms over the city. It is an obvious place to put a seat of power in the area, so it's n ... read more

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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