Budapest, Hungary

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Originally two cites, the fortress of Buda on the hilly west bank, and Pest on the flatter east bank of the Danube. First permanent bridge the Chain Bridge of 18xx. United as one city of Budapest in 18xx.


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Romans Aquincum Magyars Jews Turks Austrians 19th century nationalism l918 Trianon loss of territory Horthy Arrow Cross Holocaust siege of Germans in Buda Russians 1956 uprising The Changes Modern Budapest


Buda


The original fortress the palace repeated destruction present sights
Chain Bridge


Pest


Modern city( mostly 19th century) Art Nouveau (Jugendstil)
Opera House
Great synagogue
Baths
other sights - galleries and other museums


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