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[RECAP] World Wide PhotoWalk Budapest

 

Budapest is also joined to the World Wide PhotoWalk organized by @AlejandraMaria. We had a beautiful sunny, but very cold day. We ( @Andras_H and I) came a little late (never quick leaving with a toddler) to the meeting point. However we are locals and this is our capital city, we always so amazed by this monumental square, Heroes' Square@GIstvánB arrived and after a little chit chat, he offered to show for us a little secret of The City Park (The City Park (Hungarian: Városliget; German: Stadtwäldchen) is a public park close to the centre of BudapestHungary. It is a 0.9-by-0.6-mile (1,400 by 970 m) rectangle, with an area of 302 acres (1.2 km2), located in District XIV of Budapest. Its main entrance is at Heroes' Square (Hősök tere), one of Hungary's World Heritage sites.).
 
The Vajdahunyad Castle is surrounded by an artificial lake that's used for boating in the summer and turns into an impressive ice skating rink in the winter, which is a local favorite.
The Grand Hall originally built on the basis of Imre Francsek’s plans in 1895 has been restored in its former glory in neo-baroque style, making it one of the most impressive event venues of Budapest.
 
@GIstvánB told us that, nowdays he records and upload videos to the Google Maps, he thinks this is a really new and exciting feature. Because of that, he inspired us to make more videos about the sights. During our walk, we also discuss some photography issues and tips. 😃 He showed to us the oldest tree of The City Park (This tree is 10 million years old from the meiocene.) located next to the Vajdahunyad Castle.  
Vajdahunyad Castle (Hungarian: Vajdahunyad vára) is a castle in the City Park of BudapestHungary. It was built in 1896 as part of the Millennial Exhibition which celebrated the 1,000 years of Hungary since the Hungarian Conquest of the Carpathian Basin in 895. The castle was designed by Ignác Alpár to feature copies of several landmark buildings from different parts the Kingdom of Hungary, especially the Hunyad Castle in Transylvania (now in Romania). As the castle contains parts of buildings from various time periods, it displays different architectural styles: Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque. Originally, it was made from cardboard and wood, but it became so popular that it was rebuilt from stone and brick between 1904 and 1908. Today, it houses the Museum of Hungarian Agriculture, the biggest agricultural museum in Europe.
 
My favorite place is The Pavilions and an old city Tram Station. In 2016 the Liget Budapest project renovated the park removed some wooden kiosks, and rebuilt new ones based on the 1860 blueprints of renowned Hungarian architect Frigyes Feszl. Now a fast food restaurant operates in the building called Ligeti Lángos, where quality traditional potato lángos, home-made syrup and other tasty curiosities are served. 
 
Our last sight together was the Széchenyi thermal bath, where we captured our introduction video. I hope you will enjoy it! 😃
 
 
 

 

 

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Budapest, Hungary
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Re: [RECAP] World Wide PhotoWalk Budapest

What a nice, comprehensive recap with stunning photos @Fructy 😛

Just an important add on: this was the 1st Local Guide Meetup on Budapest and the 4th meetup in Hungary:)

 

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Re: [RECAP] World Wide PhotoWalk Budapest

Hey @Fructy and @Andras_H,

 

Thanks for this recap. The video and pictures are great.

 

Budapest looks nice, tidy and clean. I havent been there yet, but its on my soon list.

 

Best regards,

Georges

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Re: [RECAP] World Wide PhotoWalk Budapest

Hello @GeorgesHR, we are glad that you like it

Let us know if you are planning to visit our capital city, you are welcome at any time:)

greetings from Gödöllő, Hungary

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Re: [RECAP] World Wide PhotoWalk Budapest

Hello  @Fructy and @Andras_H ,

I like to read that @GIstvánB  share with you secrets.

I love your tatu @Fructy :)))

The quality of the photos are impresionant! Because of this now that I have travelled virtually to Budapest want to go in real  😃 😄  😃 😄 .

Many many thanks for participating, I like to share this experience with you and I have learned a lot from the pros as you :))

Good Evening from the South Of Spain,

Alejandra.

 

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Re: [RECAP] World Wide PhotoWalk Budapest

Interesting story, wonderful city! Thank you @Fructy ))

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Re: [RECAP] World Wide PhotoWalk Budapest

Hello @Fructy

Awesome Meetup recap with great photos. 

Greetings from Nepal 

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Re: [RECAP] World Wide PhotoWalk Budapest

Dear @Fructy and Hungary Local Guides, hope all's well. Great to see you getting together. Thank you for sharing your beautiful city with us. Every photograph is like a postcard. Your architecture is so beautiful. Lovely to see Budapest through your camera lens. Kindest regards from Osaka78

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Re: [RECAP] World Wide PhotoWalk Budapest

@GeorgesHR Really thanks! 🙂 Budapest is beautiful in every season of the year.

We was so surprised how many tourists visited The City Park. 

 

Thank you, for your kind words. @NirajBhusal , @AllaSulzhuk

 

@AlejandraMaria Thanks, for the great meetup idea, I hope next time more Local Guides will show. Of course you are welcome any time. 🙂 

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Re: [RECAP] World Wide PhotoWalk Budapest

Thank you @Osaka78forTRUMP

I love being a tourist in my capital city, and discover new things, especially truth my camera lens. 🙂