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This church is famous for several reasons. It is very old (or at least the original, built in circa 1255, is old) and it has changed hands several times. The Turks set it ablaze in 1526 but the Franciscans tirelessly rebuilt it... more
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Apart from the drinking and DJs there's a whole lot more you can have at E-Klub. There are exotic performances by beauties scantily clad, sometimes in nothing but body paint. They also have the occassional hunky male dancers. E... more
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This zoo could do with more funds but it is slowly being done up. The main entrance is located right next to the famous Gundel restaurant, and a nice combination is to stop in there for a coffee before or after your visit. The... more
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This pleasant elevated walkway is much less crowded than Vaci utca and has magnificent views across the Danube to the Buda side. You will pass several of the city's finest hotels - all of which are equipped with spacious, sun-d... more
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In an enormously symbolic act, an eternal flame was unveiled and lit in front of the Parliament building in 1996. It marked the fortieth anniversary of the crushed 1956 uprising, an event that, along with the Trianon treaty, is... more
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If you walk down the hill from the Citadella towards Erzsebet Bridge you will come across this statue of St. Gellert, an eleventh-century martyr. It is located in a pleasant spot with an artificial waterfall. The monument stand... more
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No one seems to know why this is so named - it has certainly never been called on to defend anything. The stories say that in the old days this was where the fishermen defended Castle Hill from. It stands behind Matyas Church,... more
Real Travelers who've been here
actonsteve said
… to it is the famous Fishermans Bastion overlooking a sheer drop to the Danube. Its a set of bizarre… continue reading »
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Perfectly situated atop Gellért Hill, Citadella was built in 1854 by the Habsurgs after the War of Independence. The fortress also played an important role in WWII as a military air raid base. Today, the three storied bunker ha... more
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Right next to the Danube River, Gellért Hill is the largest hill in Pest, topped with a beautiful park. Gellért Hill is home to the famed Citadella, Liberty Statue, Cave Church, and more. Located in Budapest's XIth District, Ge... more
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After you've seen the Royal Palace, take a stroll northwards. The medieval street network remains unaltered and although most of the buildings have been thoroughly restored (the war damage was severe) many retain their original... more
Real Travelers who've been here
cessna152 said
… to house important Hungarian museums. Also part of the Castle District is the Old town… continue reading »
Budapest Travel Experiences
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Buda Buddies
We’re driving through the Buda part of Budapest. Buda, interestingly enough, used to be an ancient Roman military city, and the ruins are... Continue reading »
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Adventure in Budapest
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Beautiful, Beautiful Budapest
Last summer while I was on my big trip I had the opportunity to visit Budapest and fell in love with it in about five minutes, so I was p... Continue reading »
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Thursday
Yesterday afternoon we took a bus from Krakow to Budapest. My parents and brother (Brent) came into a town about a week ago and are trave... Continue reading »
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Budapest
We got into Budapest after a five hour or so train ride from Vienna. We rode with our Aussie friends from the hostel so the ride went qui... Continue reading »
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