Life was terrifying for the majority of Hungarians for the majority of the 20th century. This is the main message of the House of Terror, a museum dedicated to the victims of both the fascist and Communist regimes that occupied the country from 1944 to 1989. Located at the infamous address Andrassy, 60 in Budapest, … [Read more…]
The Danube, Europe’s second-largest river, cuts through Budapest on its winding journey from Germany through Austria, Hungary, Croatia and more to its eventual terminus in the Black Sea. The river has long played a defining role in the Hungarian capital’s history and once separated two cities – Buda and Pest, which were united in … [Read more…]
Buapest. Capital of Hungary. Capital of relaxation. Nicknamed the “City of Spas,” Budapest is home to more thermal baths than any other capital city in the world. The city’s 15 public baths and handful of private spas are feed by 80 geothermal springs that sit beneath the city, forming the largest thermal water cave system … [Read more…]
The only thing I knew about Budapest before I went there is that it is the capital of Hungary and my family’s doctor is from there. That’s it. But what I discovered after spending a few days in the city is that it is a fascinating place thriving with a distinctive culture that has risen … [Read more…]
As an American, the world has seemingly pointed West my entire life. At home, news from the East is contextualized to its impact on the United States. The majority of my studies in history growing up were inward focused, and even global topics such as World War II were usually centered on my own country’s … [Read more…]