There were many different tour operators organizing day trips up and down the Danube River but we decided to do it ourselves. With information and input from the Budapest Tourist Bureau, we took the HEV suburban train to Szentendre, going north from Budapest on the Buda side of the River. Trains left every 10-30 minutes [...]
“Travel Tips & Advice on Hungary”
Up the Danube to Szentendre, Visegrad and Esztergom, Hungary
May 12th, 2007 
Sheila Simkin 
Posted in Hungary 
Tags: adventure, Budapest, Danube River, destination, Esztergom, Europe, event, events, Hungary, information, landmark, log, nature, sightseeing, Szentendre, travel, Visegrad 
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There is So Much to See in Budapest, Hungary
May 11th, 2007 Sheila Simkin A few places that we would have liked to visit but didn’t have time: – Statue Park. A place where the gigantic monuments from the Communist dictatorship went to die. When the Iron Curtain fell, all the political statues were removed from the streets and put in this outdoor museum. – Actually have time to [...]
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The Budapest Castle District and Other Areas, Hungary
May 10th, 2007 Sheila Simkin The Castle District, is Budapest’s number one visitor attraction and my favorite. Three palaces have been built on this site with the first appearing during the 13th century. The Royal Palace was completely burned out during World War II and has been restored. In addition to the Palace and Museums listed below, take a long [...]
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What to See in Budapest, Hungary
May 9th, 2007 Sheila Simkin Whether crossing the Chain Bridge, the most recognizable symbol of the city with the lions guarding each end, from the Buda side to the Pest side, exploring the fantastic Royal Palace of Buda Castle District with all its museums, just a short walk up the hill from the Carlton Hotel (you can also take a [...]
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