budapest

Eastern Europe Fix

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July 6th 2005
Graeme here, well we arrived in Budapest in the afternoon on July 2nd. After a lengthy couple of bus rides we arrived at some sketchy hostel but splurged for a private room so it wasnt too bad. Bupapest is apparently called the Paris of the East and rightfully so - its well groomed, for Eastern standards and has amazing architecture. The city is divided by the massive Danube river. Buda, consisti ... 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