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Final day in Budapest......

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April 26th 2016
Our final day in Budapest, and the longer you stay in this remarkable city, the greater your admiration grows for the strength of its citizens. We learned today that almost 80% of the city was destroyed or badly damaged by the allies during WW2, and it was rebuilt in under five years. Remarkable! The might of the Russian industrial machine probably helped, but at what cost? Perhaps the gentle pace ... read more

Europe » Hungary » Central Hungary » Budapest

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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