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Inner City Franciscan Church (V. Ferenciek tere): There was a church and monastery on this site as far back as the thirteenth century. The ornate baroque structure seen today dates mostly from the eighteenth century. Its frescoes are the work of Károly Lotz and Vilmos Tardos Krenner, and its baroque high altar and associated statues are...
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Budapest is not only famous for its thermal baths, but also for its remarkable caves, some of which is open to the public. The two are linked, of course: the caves were formed by thermal waters in the first place, albeit over several millions of years. There are two hundred known caves under the city, and one can visit four of the most extensive...
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A short bus ride from downtown Budapest will take the visitor to a unique museum – or, if you like – to a whole different world. By displaying mementoes of the communist era, this unparalleled theme park is a powerful reminder of the fall of tyranny. This stunning historical sight presents a collection of public statues and memorials that...
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The success of modern Budapest was significantly due to the diligence and organizational skills of Jewish industrialists. There are still many memories of the period. The Jewish Museum reminds of the religious traditions, while the Holocaust Centre, which was opened in 2004, reminds of the terror. After 1990, a real Jewish cultural Renaissance...
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There cannot be many tram rides even in the great cities of the world where it is possible to see all the best tourist attractions for the price of just a single ticket