Seductive and romantic, spacious and bright, icy and endearing appears beautiful Budapest, one of the largest central European capitals, and the westernmost of the former Eastern Europe.
Union of two cities separated by the magical Danube, Buda and Pest. The main town was Buddha, which are the most important historical monuments, while Pest has developed since the late nineteenth century, and especially in the twentieth century, such as shopping and entertainment district.
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Historically it was an important Roman settlement have been recorded baths, buildings and roads in particular on the way Aquincum, which runs through the outskirts of the city to the south. City cheap and perfect for a stay in Prague and Vienna.
The foundation of the city did not occur until the year 896 AD, by seven Magyar tribes, who defeated the Romans and established two cities separated by the Danube, Buda and Pest. The moment of greatest glory came in the second half of XV century, thanks to the Emperor St. Mathias Corvinus.
It was subsequently destroyed by the Turks, who held dominion over Buda until 1686 when they were defeated by the Crusaders. From then until World War I followed various kings and emperors, highlighting the period of the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, until the death of Emperor Franz Joseph, his successor, Charles IV was forced to cede the throne to a dictatorial government to World War II.
The city rises on the Buda bank of the Danube, overlooking the city called Fisherman’s Bastion, declared by UNESCO Patrimony of Humanity. It is a fortress located on Castle Hill consists of seven observation towers in memory by the founding tribes of Hungary.
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