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Discovering the Beauty of Fisherman's Bastion: A Top Budapest Attraction

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Students celebrated graduation at Fisherman's Bastion Fisherman’s Bastion ⭐⭐in Budapest is one of the  top Budapest attractions  due to the unique panorama of Budapest from the Neo-Romanesque lookout terraces. The current structure was built between 1895 and 1902, in  Neo-Romanesque style , on the base of a stretch of the Buda Castle walls, by architect  Frigyes Schulek , who was also responsible for the restoration of the  Matthias Church . Since 1987 it has been one of Budapest's  World Heritage Sites  as part of the  Várkerület District  (Buda Castle District). Photo Gallery The below photos were taken on 04/25/2022—a sunny day (66H 43L). Hungarian Parliament Building in the background Matthias Church View from Fisherman's Bastion View from Hungarian Parliament Building View of Fisherman's Bastion (back) and Szilágyi Dezső Square Reformed Church (front)

Budapest Travel—Beautiful Danube River

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View of Danube River from Buda Castle  The  Danube  ⭐⭐was once a long-standing frontier of the  Roman Empire  and today is the river running through the largest number of countries in the world (10; the  Nile  is second with 9).  Originating in  Germany , the Danube flows southeast for 2,850 km (1,770 mi), passing through or bordering  Austria ,  Slovakia ,  Hungary ,  Croatia ,  Serbia ,  Romania ,  Bulgaria ,  Moldova  and  Ukraine  before draining into the  Black Sea . Photo Gallery The below photo were taken from 04/24/2022 to 04/27/2022 and 05/04/2022. Most of the day were sunny (66H 48L to 64H 50L). Hungarian Parliament Building in the background Széchenyi Chain Bridge (under repair) View from Buda Castle View from  Fisherman's Bastion View of  Fisherman's Bastion (back) and Szilágyi Dezső Square Reformed Church (front) Attila József Statue ( Buda Castle in ...

History & Sunshine: The Perfect Split Adventure

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The Vestibule leading to the cellars of the Diocletian's Palace Considered to be one of the most imposing Roman ruins,  Diocletian’s palace  is certainly the main attraction of the city of Split ⭐⭐, Croatia.   Emperor Diocletian , who voluntarily gave up the throne of the Roman Empire, in the turn of the 4th century CE built the palace. [1] After leaving his political career he decided to settle down near the sea. The palace was Diocletian’s last refuge: he lived the last 10 years of his life here. Not much is left in Split from the era of Diocletian - only the palace, the remains of walls and gates.  From the  Golden gate  on the northern side of the fortress the road to the town of Solin was starting.   The location of the palace was chosen because the Emperor spent his childhood in the town of Solin, which was located very close to the current Split. The gates themselves, of course, did not survive, but carved stone pillars and arches res...