Tag: World Heritage Site

  • 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

  • Strasbourg

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    Strasbourg

    Today’s tour of Strasbourg started with a short walk to Petit France, followed by a bistro stop then a boat tour around the island. 

  • Hohensaltzburg Fortress

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    Hohensaltzburg Fortress

    This morning we walked from our hotel to the fortress.  While at the fortress we took a tour of site, where we were able to climb one of the towers that provided a view of the whole valley. 

  • Prague

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    Prague

    Sunday we took a walking tour of Prague. It started around 11AM and we finished around 4:30.  It was a group walk of about 20 people. It covered Prague Castle, St. Virus Catherdral, Schwarzenegger Palace, Charles Bridge, a short boat ride along the Vltava River, the old town square and a lunch. We left the…