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Elisabeth Bridge  
   

Elisabeth Bridge

Beautiful modern style replacing an older one destroyed in WWII
European River Cruise - Budapest, Sunday 2010 August 29

August 29th 2010
At 8:00 we sailed into Budapest – Ian was quick enough to eat breakfast and video our entry. I followed with Deirdre a little while later, after going back to the cabin for a jacket – it was sunny but chilly. The waterfront is stunning on both sides, featuring a magnificent, very large Parliament Building, which we later learned is based on Westminster embellished by a large central dome. (Nor ... read more
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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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