PLACES - Europe

Bratislava – Churches

Church of the Annunciation. The pulpit of the Church of the Annunciation. The Blue Church (Church of St. Elizabeth) The Blue Church (Church of St. Elizabeth) – the pulpit. St. Martin’s Cathedral. Inside St. Martin’s Cathedral. A beautiful stained glass inside the church. St. Martin’s Cathedral pulpit. Bratislava, Slovakia – Read more…

By emarene, ago
PLACES - Europe

Budapest – Others

A few more photos of Budapest, for memory sake. St. Matthias at night. Platz Cafe while waiting for St. Stephen’s mass. Goofing around with some street art. Sunset by the Danube. The Fisherman’s Bastion. The city framed by one of the wall openings. Budapest, Hungary – April 5 to 7, Read more…

By emarene, ago
PLACES - Europe

Budapest – Churches

Visiting some of Budapest churches. St. Stephen’s Basilica. Inside St. Stephen’s Basilica. St. Stephen’s pulpit. St. Matthias Church at the Fisherman’s Bastion. Inside St. Matthias Church. St. Matthias pulpit. Jak Chapel at the Vajdahunyad Castle premises. Jak Chapel at the Vajdahunyad Castle premises. Budapest, Hungary – April 5 to 7, Read more…

By emarene, ago
PLACES - Europe

Budapest – Buildings

Budapest, Hungary’s capital city, has some of the most beautiful buildings in Europe. A reflection of the country’s rich and varied history and that of the peoples who have lived – and ruled – there. Baroque buildings from the time of Queen Maria Theresa are the dominant force, but classicism, Read more…

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All Things ART

Budapest – Ruin Bars

Budapest’s ruin bars are eclectic, bohemian pubs housed in abandoned pre-war buildings, primarily in the 7th District (Jewish Quarter). Iconic spots include Szimpla Kert (the pioneer), Instant-Fogas (a massive multi-room complex), and Mazel Tov (an upscale cultural venue), featuring quirky décor, mismatched furniture, and vibrant nightlife. We were lucky that our tour guide knows his way around Read more…

By emarene, ago