Italy - The Colosseum
Foto: The Danube in Budapest (bron: Ronald van der Veer)
Hungary - Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is also known as the “Queen of the Danube.” The river runs straight through the city. Only in the 19th century was a bridge built across the Danube, connecting Buda with Pest on the opposite bank—thus forming the modern capital’s name: Budapest. It’s a magnificent city with monumental buildings, impressive squares, beautiful parks, and engaging museums. The city is also famous for its thermal baths. From almost anywhere in Budapest, you can see Castle Hill, with the Royal Palace standing proudly above the Danube. The palace houses several museums. The Castle District is a particularly atmospheric part of the city. Budapest has no fewer than nine bridges. The most famous—and most beautiful—is the Chain Bridge, the first to connect Buda and Pest. All bridges were heavily damaged at the end of World War II.
Siofok on Lake Balaton
Hungary - Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe. It lies in western Hungary and has an elongated shape: 79 km long and up to 15 km wide. Its maximum depth is 12 meters, but the average depth is just three meters, making the water relatively warm in ...
The Cave Bath of Miskolctapolca
Hungary - In one of the suburbs of Miskolc lies the Cave Bath of Miskolctapolca. When we arrive, it’s quite busy. At the parking lot near the bath, a boy tells us we can park for 2,000 forints, or for 800 per hour in a lot behind us. That lot also looks pretty ...
The Istvan Cave stalactite caves
Hungary - We continue our route via the highway toward Miskolc, a city in northeastern Hungary. Because of the time difference, we arrive around 11:30 a.m. at the edge of town. At an ATM, we withdraw some cash—not too much, since we’re only spending one day ...