On Margaret Island

River Cruise 2018 Day 2

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June 2nd 2018
We awake much refreshed by a good night's sleep. Our first task is to order tickets for the hop-on, hop-off bus and arrange for a tour of Parliament, the must-see building of Budapest. We are disappointed to find that the tours of Parliament are already sold out for today, and that Parliament itself is closed for a special event the next two days. That means we will not be able to see the inside o ... 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