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Dublin
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Dublin
A walk through Temple Bar, the most beautiful neighborhood in Dublin
Dublin would not be the same without Temple Bar, the most genuine neighborhood in the city and where you will find the most atmosphere, especially at nightfall, although visiting it during the day is also mandatory. Many people just walk down one street, Temple Bar itself with its continuation Essex Street, but the truth is that the best thing you can do is get lost in the alleys that make up the neighborhood between the River Liffey, Dame Street, the Cathedral from Christ Church and Trinity College. We tell you what is the most important thing to see in Temple…
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Kilmainham Gaol, a dark Dublin jail with a lot of history
Visiting prisons may seem like a dark and morbid experience, but the truth is that many of the most famous monuments in the world, such as the Tower of London or the Conciergerie in Paris, have been prisons. The difference is that they are much older than this one in Dublin and you don’t have the feeling of being in one. Kilmainham Gaol is a very special place in the history of the country since many of the main protagonists of the struggle for Irish independence were imprisoned in this prison. Today, it is no longer a prison, it has…
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A walk down Grafton Street, Dublin’s most popular street
In addition to visiting some of its museums and monuments, strolling through the streets of Dublin is an experience that you should not forget. And here we are going to talk about Grafton Street, one of the main streets of the city, which together with O’Connell Street constitutes the best shopping area in Dublin. Grafton Street starts from around Trinity College and ends next to St Stephen’s Green, one of Dublin’s most famous parks. Strolling down Grafton Street will immerse you in the Irish atmosphere of street music and shops. Grafton Street Shops In this bustling Dublin street, which is…
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Budapest
What to do in Váci Utca, the main street of Budapest
In Budapest there are two streets that stand out above the rest. One is Andrassy Avenue, which is also a World Heritage Site. The other is Váci Utca, the most commercial pedestrian street in Budapest. Vaci Utca is one of those streets that you want to walk through again and again thanks to its special charm and atmosphere. At its ends are two must-see places, Vörösmarty ter and the Budapest Central Market. History of Vaci Utca The origins of Váci Utca Street date back to the 18th century, although most of the mansions found there today are from the 19th…
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What to see in Budapest in 2 days. Itinerary around the city in 48 hours
If you only have 48 hours and want to know what to see in Budapest in two days, you have come to the right place. Budapest is a city that has a lot to enjoy and two days may not be enough, but with good organization and following our advice it is possible to visit Budapest in 2 days. This route that we are going to show you is perfect to visit Budapest on a weekend arriving on Friday night or on one of the routes that are usually done through Central Europe. You can also get ideas in our…
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Visit the labyrinth caves of the Buda Castle
In the beautiful Buda neighborhood of the Hungarian capital and very close to the Matthias Church and the Fishermen’s Bastion, we find a very curious and mysterious place that will captivate you if you visit it. It is one of the places that we liked the most on our trip to Budapest. This is the Labyrinth of the Buda Castle (which is not in the Castle itself). It is 1,200 meters long that can be visited, with caves, corridors, springs and a lot of mystery. The Story of the Labyrinth of the Buda Castle This dark underground labyrinth has been…
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The Cave Church in Budapest. church in a cave
On the southern slope of Mount Gellert we find the Cave Church, very peculiar and not very visited or known in Budapest, although little by little it is gaining popularity. It is inspired by the Sanctuary of Lourdes and is carved into the side of the hill. Inside we can find a copy of the Black Madonna of Czestochowa and a painting of a Polish monk, Saint Kolbe, who became famous for protecting other Auschwitz prisoners, which cost him his life. History of the Budapest Cave Church Originally, it was the Pauline fathers who used the church until the order…
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Budapest
Visiting the Buda Castle in Budapest
At the top of a hill we find one of the most representative monuments of Budapest, the Buda Castle, also known as the Buda Palace and which was the residence of the Kings of Hungary. It forms a special ensemble with the Chain Bridge and currently houses the Széchenyi Library and two museums, the Budapest History Museum and the Hungarian National Gallery. The Buda Castle was built in the 14th century but stands out mainly for its 19th century buildings. We recommend you take this tour of the Buda Castle to discover all its secrets. A bit of history of…
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