Budapest

Every stereotypical image we had of what we thought would be an Eastern European city has come true in Budapest. It has a foundation of spectacular monumental architecture that has been neglected to the point of extreme dilapidation. As much as the grittiness adds to the appeal, we can't help but feel the enormous potential for beauty if some tender, love and care would be put towards the city. What is so amazing is that we are only 3 hours from Vienna, the most perfectly kept, pristine Western capital. Greg's ancestors are from Hungary and this is the first country we visited where we can directly trace our lineage. The Nagy (Great) Synagogue is the most grand we have visited so far.

Watch how you go...

Ian and Greg

on the drive to Budapest, miles of wind turbines...

Opera House...

Svent Istvan Bazilika...

Parliament...

Nagy (Great) Synagogue...

Gellert Baths...

Dilapidated buildings...