So now we are on our own in Budapest, a fabulous city. I highly recommend a trip to this place. It’s pretty walkable, for the most part, and lots to see. We did a walk by the Danube river and saw the shoes (pictured above and below) by the edge. There were actually a lot of shoes there, around 60 pairs I believe. In the winter of 1944/1945, many Jews were shot at the edge of the river so their bodies fell into the water. The shoes represent how the militiamen forced them to remove their shoes as their shoes could be used as a commodity. I sincerely do not understand humans at all.
A plaque explaining the shoes 
Budapest waterfront
We booked a tour of the Parliament buildings in Budapest and in my last post, I put a photo of the buildings at night, simply stunning.
Parliament buildings 
Inside the building 
It was beautiful inside
Transit ! 
An unusual fountain in one of the town squares 
Huge Market we went to, I do not like shopping but I do like markets 
Ruins bar – The Ruin bars are in the site of the Jewish Quarter which became dilapidated in the years after WWII, after the deportation of 10,000s Jews. They were started around the year 2000 out of old abandoned warehouses, empty parking lots, historic buildings etc. Some of them are mazes and some are hard to find but they are all unique 
A nice micro brewery we stopped at a couple of times
One day we hired a driver to take us to some wineries for the day, it was a great day as we got out of the city and saw new sights. We visited 3 wineries and then were taken to a restaurant for dinner, it was a great day. Some photos below of the wineries
Down this little street to the first winery 
Cute winery, 1st one we went to 
Down stairs to the wine! 
Owners of the second winery and I can’t make out the name of their place either 
2nd winery 
Restaurant sign, I thought I would add this picture as I have no clue what it says to write it in my blog 
Inside the restaurant, we had boar for dinner 
Outside the restaurant
We still had sights to see in Budapest so stay tuned….
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A lovely city! I’m amazed at how clean the transit is, wow.
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We went to some beautiful areas and yes the transit was very clean and easy to use
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That’s terrible about the 60 pairs of shoes along the Danube – no, I don’t understand people sometimes either. I like there is some acknowledgement of the fate of the people and this memorial was a good day to honor them. I meant to remark on the lit-up Parliament Building in the last post and how beautiful it looked at night. It is beautiful inside as well. The first winery was very cute and quaint.
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The photos I took of the Parliament buildings at night are some of my favourite photos. It really was beautiful !
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I can see why – the lights AND the reflections were amazing.
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Such a powerful mix of history and fun—Budapest looks incredible. The shoe memorial is truly moving, and the Parliament, markets, and ruin bars all sound amazing. Loved the winery day too—looking forward to the next post!
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Yes the shoe memorial was quite a somber spot. It’s hard to believe what people can do to eachother. And yes Budapest is incredible, I loved Budapest, I probably mentioned that 15 times already ! lol
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Haha yes, but it’s totally justified—Budapest seems like a city that earns all the love! The contrast between its deep history and vibrant culture really comes through in your posts. Can’t wait to hear what’s next on your journey!
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Thank you! I’m grateful you’re enjoying my posts 😊
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Thank you for this share. Would love to visit here. Those shoes. 😢
(I have my daughter’s and my first little tap pair with yellow ribbons for laces. Puts life into perspective, doesn’t it.) 💛
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Yes it sure does, the cruelty of people to other people is something I have a hard time comprehending.
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Truly. 😔
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It’s too bad it needs to be done but what a nice way to honor the people that were killed, it keeps their memory alive. That Parliament building is so beautiful and the wineries too. I love the stairs going to the wine cellar. You are definitely having the trip of a lifetime!
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Yes, it is a nice way to honor them and a constant reminder to us to try to do better
Yes, the wineries were lovely and the wine was quite good, but they do not export any of their wine
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