Budapest Opera House
When you’re walking down Andrássy Boulevard (Budapest’s longest road – and it’s most grand!) you certainly can’t miss the Budapest Opera House. It’s one of the most striking sights on the boulevard, and possibly...
Tagged: History of Budapest
Liberty Square and The Ex-President
Let’s see…things you see on and around Liberty Square (Szabadság tér). These include the huge red star monument to the soviet soldiers that fell while liberating Hungary. The American Embassy and a huge and...
Elizabeth Bridge in Budapest
Introduction Elizabeth bridge (or Elisabeth Bridge) was originally built in 1897-1903, so after the Chain Bridge, Margaret Bridge and Liberty bridges. The name was in honor of Empress Elizabeth of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the...
Fisherman’s Bastion, Budapest’s Cutest Sight!
Introduction The Fisherman’s Bastion is part of the Buda Castle. It’s the set of 7 fairytale towers and connecting walls with a viewing platform above. It sits just behind the Matthias Church and offers...
Adam Clark Square – What on Earth?
Introduction to Adam Clark Square The Hungarian version of Adam Clark Square is Clark Ádám tér, and yes that really is it’s name. So how did a Hungarian square, and a fairly important and central...
