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Slachtoffers uit de communistische periode
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History lessons from Budapest

ByGaby

Discover Hungary’s complex history in Budapest by delving into the dark 20th century. Visit the Jewish quarters, the Great Synagogue and the Shoes Memorial for an impressive experience about the Holocaust. The Terror Háza Museum highlights the Nazi and Communist periods, while Memento Park preserves Communist statues. Learn about the silent resistance of Hungarians and their resilience. A fascinating people with a history full of nuances, where no story is black and white.

Trianon-museum Várpalota

The Trianon-Museum

ByGert

There are two castles in Várpalota. One dates back to the Middle Ages and played an important role in the fight against the Turks. Construction of the second castle began in 1721 by the Zichy family. Since 2004, the second castle has housed the Trianon Museum. The Trianon Museum is the only institution in the…

Parlementsgebouw in Budapest

Budapest

ByGert

If anyone knows anything about Hungary, they have probably heard about its capital, Budapest.
We had been there two years ago, and visited a shop or government building regularly in recent months, but it was high time to pay another tourist visit to our capital.