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Budapest 🇭🇺
Budapest 🇭🇺
Goodbye Prague and hello Budapest! We woke up early to say our goodbyes to the Czech Republic and come to a new country: Hungary–the city of movie stars 🤩
Thats right! The picture above is frequently used in many hollywood movies, that is probably why it looks so familiar to you! In fact, a movie with Johnny Depp is supposedly going to make its way into a new film that stars him! If it makes the cut, we can say we got to see film before it even came out to the public!
On our way to Budapest, we made the most of our time by practicing some essential Hungarian phrases on the bus. Here are a few we tried out:
Hello / Goodbye – Szia (SEE-ya) / Viszlát (VEES-lat)
Please / Thank you – Kérem (KEH-rem) / Köszönöm (KÖ-sö-nöm)
Yes / No – Igen (EE-gen) / Nem (NEM)
Excuse me / Sorry – Elnézést (EL-neh-zésht)
Where is…? – Hol van…? (HOL van…?)
How much? – Mennyibe kerül? (MEN-yee-beh KEH-rül?)
Check, please – A számlát, kérem (A SAH-mlat KEH-rem)
Water / Beer / Wine – Víz (VEES) / Sör (SHÖR) / Bor (BOR)
Cheers! – Egészségedre! (E-GESH-she-ged-reh!)
Help! – Segítség! (SHEG-eet-sheg!)
Do you speak English? – Beszél angolul? (BEH-sail AN-go-lul?)
Memorial for Victims of the German Occupation
Memorial for Victims of the German Occupation
If you zoom into the photo above, under the bird you can see the words "Memorial for Victims of the German Occupation". Found in Budapest’s Liberty Square, the Black Bird is actual an eagle that represents Nazi Germany attacking Archangel Gabriel who is representing Hungary. Infront of the eagle is a black metal turul bird, a mythical Hungarian symbol.
Shoes on the Danube Bank
The Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial in Budapest is a deeply moving tribute to the thousands of Jews who were murdered by the Arrow Cross militia during World War II. Created by sculptor Gyula Pauer and filmmaker Can Togay, the installation consists of 60 pairs of cast-iron shoes, symbolizing the victims who were forced to remove their footwear before being shot into the Danube River between 1944 and 1945. The shoes, scattered along the riverbank, range from men’s boots to women’s heels and children’s shoes, making the tragedy feel hauntingly personal. The memorial captures a moment of immense cruelty and serves as a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and persecution. Visitors often leave candles, flowers, and stones as a sign of respect.
Hungarian Parliament Building 🏛️
Hungarian Parliament Building 🏛️
The Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest stands proudly on the banks of the Danube River. Completed in 1904, it is a masterpiece of Renaissance revival architecture, inspired by London’s Houses of Parliament but infused with Hungarian national identity. With its soaring spires, intricate carvings, and massive central dome, the building exudes grandeur both inside and out. The interior is just as breathtaking, featuring gold-covered ceilings, marble staircases, and the Holy Crown of Hungary on display. As the seat of Hungary’s National Assembly, the Parliament remains a symbol of democracy and national pride. Whether admired from across the river, explored on a guided tour, or seen illuminated at night, the Hungarian Parliament Building remains an unforgettable sight in Budapest.
Budapest at Sunset and at Night 🌃
Budapest at Sunset and at Night 🌃
Rick Steves books a tour for everyone to take a boat ride on the Danube! We got to see Budapest go from a bustling bright morning, to. a beautiful sunset, followed by a brightly lit night.
Hungary's Parliment Building lit up at night!
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