Sculpture on Danube banks.

These shoes commemorate the hundreds who were lined up, shot and pushed in the River by Hungarian fascist regime in 1944.

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5th November 2014: Budapest

November 5th 2014
Today we were going to cross the Danube and spend much of the day visiting Buda and its attractions. We had breakfast at the apartment and decided to visit the Jewish Quarter first. Wandering the streets you see the shops, cafés and businesses that make this area so unique. The references to the war and what occurred at various sites,such as the roundup and deportation of so many Jews, made you r ... read more

Europe » Hungary » Central Hungary » Budapest

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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