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Episode Details: Budapest: The Best of Hungary

Rick Steves' Europe

Budapest: The Best of Hungary

Episode #311

Budapest: The Best of Hungary
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Summary: Budapest, once Vienna's partner in ruling the Austro-Hungarian empire, feels like the capital of Eastern Europe. It's actually two cities- busy Pest and noble Buda-straddling the Danube and laced together by mighty bridges. Capitalism has taken hold with gusto as shopping boulevards thrive and stone Lenins and cast iron Stalins litter a theme park at the edge of town. Today Gypsy orchestras feature smoking violins, venerable mineral baths are the rage, and 19th century coffeehouses enjoy a renaissance.

Full Length: 28 minutes


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