3 result(s) for hungarian folklore in Getting around
Insider’s Guide: Margaret Island in Budapest
- 12 Jun 2023 5:53 AM
- getting around
This island in the Danube is a tranquil retreat, offering a blend of nature, history and recreational activity. In the latest in our series focusing on Budapest’s best attractions, we delve into the fascinating story of Margaret Island and uncover why it is a must-visit for those seeking a slice of serenity in the Hungarian capital.
Xploring Budapest: The Citadella
- 26 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
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"The Citadella is situated in the most beautiful point of Budapest, on the top of the Gellért Hill giving a fantastic view over the city. It was erected in 1854 by the Habsburgs, after the suppression of the 1848-49 Hungarian revolution and war of independence, to keep an eye ont he the city. It is 220 meters long, 60 meters wide, the walls are 4 meters tall and the brought here 60 cannons. It ...
Secrets Of The Castle Labyrinth In Budapest
- 6 Oct 2010 6:28 AM
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According to Budapest folklore you can hear many different variations on what is hidden by the iron gates in the side of the Buda Tunnel. There is some truth in the stories about the caves in the Buda Castle: tunnels were really used by the military during the period of the Cold War. However, while the origin of the labyrinths is less dramatic, they were shaped by forces of nature.
Insider’s Guide: Margaret Island in Budapest
- 12 Jun 2023 5:53 AM
- getting around
This island in the Danube is a tranquil retreat, offering a blend of nature, history and recreational activity. In the latest in our series focusing on Budapest’s best attractions, we delve into the fascinating story of Margaret Island and uncover why it is a must-visit for those seeking a slice of serenity in the Hungarian capital.
Xploring Budapest: The Citadella
- 26 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
"The Citadella is situated in the most beautiful point of Budapest, on the top of the Gellért Hill giving a fantastic view over the city. It was erected in 1854 by the Habsburgs, after the suppression of the 1848-49 Hungarian revolution and war of independence, to keep an eye ont he the city. It is 220 meters long, 60 meters wide, the walls are 4 meters tall and the brought here 60 cannons. It ...
Secrets Of The Castle Labyrinth In Budapest
- 6 Oct 2010 6:28 AM
- getting around
According to Budapest folklore you can hear many different variations on what is hidden by the iron gates in the side of the Buda Tunnel. There is some truth in the stories about the caves in the Buda Castle: tunnels were really used by the military during the period of the Cold War. However, while the origin of the labyrinths is less dramatic, they were shaped by forces of nature.