For the most part this winter, the temperature here in Budapest has remained slightly above freezing. Lots of gloomy skies and lots of rain. On Thursday, snow finally made an appearance. The above photo is the Hungarian Parliament, while the bottom shot was taken in nearby Liberty Square. I decided to edit the photos inContinue reading “Photos: Snowfall in Budapest”
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The Hungarian National Holiday – October 23rd
In‚ Hungary, most public holidays are a mix of religious days and anniversaries of historical events. October 23rd, marks the anniversary of the 1956 Revolution, which saw the Hungarian people rise up against the communist government, backed by Soviet Russia. While at first the revolution seemed to have been a success, with Soviet troops leaving Budapest,Continue reading “The Hungarian National Holiday – October 23rd”
