Elizabeth bridge, Budapest

Budapest and the Balaton district

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September 13th 2009
I finally got to Budapest on the international train from Kosice for Saturday evening (Kosice is a fairly average stop on the route southwards from Poprad Tatry (Slovakia). Being reservation free train, I was duly awarded the tourist treatment and paid a reservation fee accordingly to the train ticket lady, fortunately only a measly 2 euros but needless nonetheless! The skies shone in Budapest and ... read more

Europe » Hungary

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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