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Entrance to the Castle

1930's to WWII

Distant view from Castle Hill looking at Budapest, the Pest side.

Building at the top of the Castle Hill which over looks the city.

Chain Bridge and the Royal Castle.

The winding cobblestone streets and leafy promenades of Castle Hill lead past baroque houses, Habsburg monuments and cafes including early 19th-century Ruszwurm.

View of the Parliament house. It is almost impossible to take a photo of the entire structure.

Finally a photo shot of the Hungarian Parliament at night all lighted up by the river.

This is the downtown tram that must go everywhere.

Front entrance.

When the monument was originally constructed, Hungary was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and thus the last five spaces for statues on the left of the colonnade were reserved for members of the ruling Habsburg dynasty. The Habsburg emperors were replaced with Hungarian freedom fighters when the monument was rebuilt after World War II.

The Millennium Monument in the middle of the square was erected to commemorate the 1000-year-old history of the Magyars. Archangel Gabriel stands on top of the center pillar, holding the holy crown and the double cross of Christianity

This has been a fantastic trip.. The Balkans, South Eastern Europe, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, including a stop at the Black Sea, provided us so many new learning experiences, new friendships made and memories for a life time.

Walking boulevard from St, Stevens Basilica has many outdoor restaurants.

Buda Castle is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest. It was first completed in 1265,

Everywhere you turn it is photogenic

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