Medieval Houses

During World War Two the facades on these two houses came off revealing the colors underneath as they currently exist. They date to the Middle Ages when people were illiterate and you identified a person's home or shop by its colors and shapes.

Buda and Pest

July 10th 2015
It was not until 1873 that the three cities of Buda, Pest and Obuda were united to create the international hub that is known as Budapest. Elena, our guide, told us that even today native inhabitants of either side of the river would never dream of deserting the one side for the other. This morning we embarked on a whirlwind tour of Buda and Pest with a small group and a guide. We heard about t ... 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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