Tag: Hungary

  • Man with Snake

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    Man with Snake

    In HÅ‘sök tere, Budapest is the symbol of War.

  • Liberty Statue

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    Liberty Statue

    The Liberty Statue or Freedom Statue (Szabadság Szobor) is a monument on the Gellért Hill in Budapest.  It was erected by the Soviets in 1947 to commemorate the liberation of Hungary from the Nazi’s.  

  • Budapest: The Great Market Hall

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    Budapest: The Great Market Hall

    Budapest was our first stop in Europe, and our first stop in Budapest was the market.  It was a short two blocks from our hotel. Budapest Market Budapest Market Budapest Market

  • Budapest To Prague

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    Budapest To Prague

    Saturday was a travel day; Budapest to Prague. We took the train. I’m generally comfortable driving however car insurance is very expensive in former easten block countries. So until we return to the west, trains will be the mode of transportation.  Cappuccino in lounge at Keleti Train Station Budapest. 

  • Budapest

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    Budapest

    Yesterday’s tour covered a number of areas including Heros’ Square and the Castle District. We also included a cruise along the Danube.