[hindi_jokes] Cool Places.......(Prishi)
Evening view of the Danube River, Chain Bridge, and the Pest side, taken from the Buda Castle (on the Buda side, of course). The Parliament Building and part of Margaret Island can be see to the far left.
Busy backsteets of Pest, quiet for the moment on a Sunday morning.
Emerging from the narrow backstreets of Pest to the airy riverfront. It was a beautiful Sunday morning with "California weather": pleasantly warm and dry. Later on it was a little more humid, but for the morning I felt like I was in southern California. However, this is not surprising as Hungary is famous for its productive vinyards and great
Pest-side view of the Chain Bridge, which is probably the most widely recognized symbol of Budapest around the world. It was built between 1839 and 1849 by British engineers and restored in 1987. It is 375 meters (410 yards) long. 
Walking across the Chain Bridge, I thought that it bore some resemblance to the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, although somewhat smaller. At night, the Chain Bridge "cables" are outlined with points white light, making a lovely scene at night as well as during the day. The unlit light bulbs can be seen in this photo. 
The Elizabeth Bridge, further downstream from the Chain Bridge, was built between 1961 and 1964. This was the second of three outstanding bridges that cross the Danube between Buda and Pest. The Buda Castle and the steeple of Matthias Church can be seen on the characteristic green, hilly side of Buda (to the left here).
The "Freedom Bridge", so called because of the many love-lorn suicide attempts made from it each year (it is quite easy to walk to the top and jump off, see picture right). Originally called the Franz Joseph Bridge, it was build in 1896. This was the third of three great bridges in Budapest, how impressive! However, even more impressive is the fact that they each have a distinctive architectural style.
The Neo-Gothic Parliament Building, on the Pest Side upstream from the three bridges and near Margaret Island. Although my picture doesn't capture it, this building glowed with the late afternoon sunlight. It is considered one of the outstanding architectural achievements in Budapest and is one of the city's most famous landmarks. The giant complex took 20 years to complete (1884-1904).
The Buda Castle Palace, which has been constructed in various phases over the centuries, has its origins in the 13th century when King B�la built a fortress here.
Matthias Church (Catholic), also known as the Church of Our Lady in Buda, is one of the principal sights in Budapest. It stands in the same hillside complex - the Castle Quarter - as the Buda Castle. There is a lot to see in this area including scenic villages and statues. Somehow, St. Matthias reminded me of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan.
Cold War Era monuments in Sculpture Park, a place where all the pro-Soviet and pro-Communist monuments accumulated throughout Budapest during the Cold War have been relocated and preserved instead of being destroyed. What a gift to the world! This place, also referred to as the "Statue Graveyard", opened in 1994.
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