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Andrássy Avenue

Thursday, October 22, 2009

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Andrássy Avenue

Andrássy Avenue is an iconic boulevard in Budapest, Hungary, dating back to 1872. It links Elizabeth Square with the City Park. Lined with beautiful Neo-renaissance palaces and houses featuring fine facades, staircases and interiors, it was recognised as a World Heritage Site in 2002.

Heroes’ Square

Thursday, October 22, 2009

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Heroes’ Square

Hősök tere (meaning “Heroes’ Square” in Hungarian) is one of the major squares of Budapest, Hungary, rich with historic and political connotations. It lies at the end of Andrássy Avenue (with which it comprises part of an extensive World Heritage site), next to City Park.

Margaret Island

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

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Margaret Island

Margaret Island is a 2.5 km (1.4 miles) long island, 500 meters (550 yards) wide, in the middle of the Danube in central Budapest, Hungary. It belongs administratively to the 13th district. The island is mostly covered by landscape parks, and is a popular recreational area.

Bridges of Budapest

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

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Bridges of Budapest

Eight bridges span the Danube in Budapest linking Buda and Pest, each with a fascinating tale to tell. The oldest is the famous Chain Bridge, which was opened for public traffic in 1849. Nowadays, each bridge has a totally different character and style. These bridges are a vital part of Budapest transport infrastructure and popular [...]

The Váci street

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

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The Váci street

The Váci utca is the heart of the downtown. It is an elegant shopping street with several restaurants, bank offices, cafés, souvenir- and bookshops.The majority of the buildings were constructed at the turn of the 20th century but there are minor details that add to the special atmosphere.

Dohány Street Synagogue

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

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Dohány Street Synagogue

The Great Synagogue in Dohány Street, also known as Dohány Street Synagogue or Tabakgasse Synagogue, is located in Erzsébetváros, the 7th district of Budapest. It is the largest synagogue in Eurasia and the second largest in the world, after the Temple Emanu-El. It seats 3,000 people and is a centre of Neolog Judaism.

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