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Offline ProudAndZionist

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Re: Budapest
« Reply #25 on: November 01, 2009, 12:33:23 PM »
Budapest has the most wonderful synagogue in the World, and it is the largest in Europe.


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Re: Budapest
« Reply #26 on: November 01, 2009, 02:12:08 PM »
A virtual tour of the synagogue in Dohany street, click on the "3D virtuális séta" button.
http://virtualbudapest.eu/dohany-utcai-zsinagoga

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Re: Budapest
« Reply #27 on: November 01, 2009, 02:49:31 PM »
A virtual tour of the synagogue in Dohany street, click on the "3D virtuális séta" button.
http://virtualbudapest.eu/dohany-utcai-zsinagoga

It is fantastic, thanks Hyperion, really great.  :dance:
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Re: Budapest
« Reply #28 on: November 01, 2009, 02:54:24 PM »
Your welcome.  :dance:

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Re: Budapest
« Reply #29 on: November 01, 2009, 03:01:33 PM »
Your welcome.  :dance:

Hava nagila!  :dance:

I can say, that Budapest has the most beautiful synagogue in the World, and it is the largest in Europe!

But as you could see Budapest is a wonderful capital with important Jewish heritage. ;)
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Re: Budapest
« Reply #30 on: November 01, 2009, 06:48:59 PM »
The magnificent neo-gothic structure shown several times in these photos (particularly the second photo) is the Hungarian parliament building.  I was in Budapest years ago, and the Hungarian tour guide bribed a soldier guarding the main door to let us tag along on a tour of of Hungarian school children.  Believe me, the building is just as impressive inside.

About that guard, I was a bit worried when that tour guide offered that bribe, thinking that he might get our little group in trouble.  The guard accepted the bribe so readily that I wondered if the Cold War could have been settled with just more cash and less arms. (grin)

Of course, like many of those countries in central/ southern/ eastern Europe, the Hungarians never much liked their Russian overseers, so they probably felt that they were due their fair share of graft.

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Re: Budapest
« Reply #31 on: November 01, 2009, 08:10:32 PM »
The magnificent neo-gothic structure shown several times in these photos (particularly the second photo) is the Hungarian parliament building.  I was in Budapest years ago, and the Hungarian tour guide bribed a soldier guarding the main door to let us tag along on a tour of of Hungarian school children.  Believe me, the building is just as impressive inside.

About that guard, I was a bit worried when that tour guide offered that bribe, thinking that he might get our little group in trouble.  The guard accepted the bribe so readily that I wondered if the Cold War could have been settled with just more cash and less arms. (grin)

Of course, like many of those countries in central/ southern/ eastern Europe, the Hungarians never much liked their Russian overseers, so they probably felt that they were due their fair share of graft.

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Good to hear that you liked the parliament. Really beautiful:



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Re: Budapest
« Reply #32 on: November 01, 2009, 08:12:01 PM »
The magnificent neo-gothic structure shown several times in these photos (particularly the second photo) is the Hungarian parliament building.  I was in Budapest years ago, and the Hungarian tour guide bribed a soldier guarding the main door to let us tag along on a tour of of Hungarian school children.  Believe me, the building is just as impressive inside.

About that guard, I was a bit worried when that tour guide offered that bribe, thinking that he might get our little group in trouble.  The guard accepted the bribe so readily that I wondered if the Cold War could have been settled with just more cash and less arms. (grin)

Of course, like many of those countries in central/ southern/ eastern Europe, the Hungarians never much liked their Russian overseers, so they probably felt that they were due their fair share of graft.

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I'm glad you liked it. Many times they offer the visit for totally FREE. :)
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Re: Budapest
« Reply #33 on: November 02, 2009, 02:06:47 AM »
gorgeous! Thanks for posting!
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Re: Budapest
« Reply #34 on: November 02, 2009, 07:59:20 AM »
gorgeous! Thanks for posting!

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