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Budapest City Guide

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Budapest, the scenic capital of Hungary is often referred to as the ‘Queen of the Danube’. This city straddles both sides of the legendary river and was originally built as two separate cities, Buda and Pest, which lay on either side of the river. Today Buda and Pest form two distinct districts of Budapest, which in fact came to be established in 1873 by the way of the union of three cities- Buda, Pest and Óbuda . The Pest section of the city lies on the flat eastern shore of the river while Buda and Óbuda are located on its hillier western bank. The Buda section of Budapest is the older and more atmospheric section of the city. Located here are some of Budapest’s most well known landmarks like the Castle District that features the Royal Palace, St Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion along with several museums and galleries. The Óbuda section of Budapest lies beyond Buda and contains older settlements of the city. Pest on the other hand, is located on a flat plain and is the co

Rome City Guide

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The ancient city of Rome is a favored vacation destination with the tourists. This capital city of Italy, which was once home to one of the world’s greatest civilizations, offers numerous historic sites and encompasses the renowned Roman Catholic pilgrimage site, the Vatican City. Rome, which was the seat of one of the mightiest empires for over two thousand years, is believed to have shaped the face of art, architecture, law, literature and language of the Western world as we know it today. It is for this reason the city of Rome, whose city center is acknowledged as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is often called the ‘cradle of Western civilization’. Most enthusiastic travelers aver that if you enjoy travel, exploring cultures and ancient civilizations, a vacation to Rome should be considered a must-do on your list of places to visit. Where to stay in Rome Piazza Navona and the Pantheon Tourists looking for a bit of atmosphere on their Roman vacation and wanting to immerse them in the c