Deák Ferenc
Deák Ferenc, (October 17, 1803, Söjtör - January 28, 1876, Budapest), was a Hungarian statesman, known as “The Wise Man of the Nation”. He supported the “Compromise” (Ausgleich, Kiegyezés, 1867) with all his strength, leading the delegation that signed the actual accord, and yielded the premiership of the new dispensation to Gyula Andrássy After 1867 his health weakened; the continuous work and the attacks on him by disappointed radical patriots used up most of his strength. His reformist ideas were often rejected by Parliament. He died on January 28, 1876, and was buried with great pomp. Parliament created a law to remember his excellent service and ordered that a statue should be created from national donations. (wikipedia)
Budapest, the Beautiful
Hungarians who have been living abroad for a number of years and who visit the country of their birth only occasionally report a fantastic change for the better both in the capital and in the countryside. People comment on the number of new buildings, the elegant shopping malls, the modern office buildings, and, yes, on the fantastic public transportation system. Read more »
Budapest in 1908
“Can these things be.
And overcome us like a summer’s cloud,
Without our special wonder?”
- Shakespeare: Machbeth, Act 3, Scene 4
W. B. Forster Bovill: Hungary and the Hungarians, 1908 - CHAPTER VII
BUDAPEST AS IT IS
“Hello Turist” video
Making fun of promotional tourist videos…
The Chain Bridge
Budapest Windows
Villamos
