Sixty pair of shoes, made of cast iron, sit on the bank of the Danube River just below the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest. The shoes are old fashioned, all different styles, from all walks of life, worn by men, women and children from the 1940's. The shoes are a memorial to the thousands of … Continue reading Shoes on the Danube
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Chain Bridge is one of seven bridges that span the Danube River as it flows through Budapest. Opened in 1849, it was the first permanent bridge that replaced ferries and pontoon bridges. The bridge was destroyed by the Nazis in WWII, rebuilt in its original form, widened and reopened in 1949. The lighting and graceful … Continue reading Chain Bridge
One of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary is the Heroes' Square. A massive open space, dominated by a centerpiece of statues honoring national leaders in Hungary's history, and also the site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. At the top of the column is the Archangel Gabriel holding the Hungarian Holy Crown. At the … Continue reading Heroes’ Square
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