Budapest - The capital of Hungary

Budapest is the capital of Hungary, and with a population of 1.8 million citizens. With its multifarious history, incredible architecture and rich cultural heritage, Hungary’s capital has the justly deserved sobriquet of ’the Paris of Central Europe’, set apart from other Hungarian and European cities by its beauty. The city straddles a gentle curve in the mighty Danube River, the Buda hills rising dramatically on the west bank while the Pest district marks the start of the Great Plain to the east. The largest Hungarian city by a mile, Budapest is the heart, soul and memory of Hungary, with the Danube coursing through its veins. The city has a complex identity, currently facing something of a crisis with the allure of modern Western luxury in conflict with the simple traditions of its Eastern European roots and penchant for all things classical. …click here to read more

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