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St. Steven.  
   

St. Steven.

St. Steven christianized hungary, and for it they made a sweet bronze statue of him (Professor Kallay says it is "highly idealized") and put it here, behind Mathias Church.
Why the hell am I in Budapest?

November 19th 2006
Let me clarify something really quick. My recent trip to Budapest was among the best trips I have had this far in Europe. However, there were a few times I had to ask myself "Why did I come here?" Usually, I was answered by something incredibly sweet, like spectacular views and a new understanding of our favourite Hungarian authors. However, there are still serious scars in Budapest from the v ... read more
Europe » Hungary » Central Hungary » Budapest

Hungarian Flag 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
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