"Two-toned Budapest" Budapest by acemj
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There is something so fascinating about a city that literally wears the scars of its past on its proverbial sleeve. Budapest's buildings are pock-marked and graying reminders of a violent war and an oppressive era. But at the same time, its collection of architectural structures is magnificent and awe-inspiring. The Houses of Parliament along the Danube, in my opinion, are a far more glorious sight than London's Buckingham-Thames answer.
The dualing natures of the city can be found in its people as well. From an outsider's perspective, it seems that the locals are caught between two opposite forces. From the past comes the pull of conservatism and a life of limitations. From the future comes the pull of promise and freedom and to me, it seems that many Hungarians are unsure which step to take. <I>Should we walk boldly into a wonderfully uncertain future or should we continue to exist in the dim familiarity of the past?</I>
The romance of Budapest is best discovered from its center, the River Danube. Whether walking across the historic Chain Bridge, taking a boat ride on its green-gray waters, or strolling through the peaceful paths of Margaret Island, you will get the best perspective of Budapest from the river. You will see the past when you look at the quiet hills of Obuda or the sovereign dominance of the Citadella, or the Austro-Hungarian magnificence of the House of Parliament. And you will see the future when you see the busy streets of Pest and the capitalistic influences of tourism and commercialism.
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Nice pictures! I live close to Budapest and I work there. Yes, it is an unforgettable city. I don' forget it. I see it 5 times a week:)
Fantastic page, Mark! Beautiful views by the Danube, lovely architecture. Sorozo, Borozo and Palinka, I think I have it all covered ... Koszonom :)
Looking forward to our stay in Budapest! Nice impressions!
beautiful page on my beautiful town!! thank you, made my heart feel warm:-))
Great picture and very good comments about my home city! I always reed the "warnings and dangers" to see what should be improved! Thank you and come again! Greetings from Budapest!
Heading this way in June. Any idea if there's a mountain nearby where I can hike?
Well, I didn't have Palinka, but I did find a GREAT restaurant... Fatal's. Goulosch Galore! Had subway troubles myself; excellent page!
I never knew that Buda and Pest were two separate cities...haha Koszonom for teaching me something new!! Fantastic as usual!!
Wonderful page! ...and lake balaton recalls always nice remembers in my mind...
Academy of Music is gorgouse like your page :-)