Heroes' Square

Budapest

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July 19th 2011
I am completely in love with this city. Not only is it so beautiful, with a fascinating history, but there are a number of thermal baths. And after several weeks of eating cheese, cheese and more cheese in the small towns of Poland and Slovakia, I was thrilled to find falafel and fresh salads everywhere. I wish I were staying more than four days but I had already decided before coming here that ... read more

Europe » Hungary » Central Hungary » Budapest » Pest » Visegrad

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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