We stumble upon these little brass plaques in the pavement of the streets of Budapest, we see most of them on the Jewish Quarter walking tour. These little plaques remember people who were killed in the Holocaust, placed in the pavement in front of the building they lived, their last address of choice. I love the idea of never forgetting people. I love how discreet these little plaques are and how they make you think, the actual train of thoughts that can take you much further than intended. I also love that this is probably the largest ever Holocaust memorial, still, you only see little parts of it. The amazing project of Gunter Demnig began in 1996 and about 95,000 plaques have now been placed across Europe. Don't forget to look "down" sometimes. I can promise you that once you notice a plaque, you'll all of a sudden see them all. Here is a little gallery of the ones I've come across the last couple of days.
We stumble upon these little brass plaques in the pavement of the streets of Budapest, we see most of them on the Jewish Quarter walking tour. These little plaques remember people who were killed in the Holocaust, placed in the pavement in front of the building they lived, their last address of choice.
I love the idea of never forgetting people. I love how discreet these little plaques are and how they make you think, the actual train of thoughts that can take you much further than intended. I also love that this is probably the largest ever Holocaust memorial, still, you only see little parts of it. The amazing project of Gunter Demnig began in 1996 and about 95,000 plaques have now been placed across Europe. Don’t forget to look “down” sometimes. I can promise you that once you notice a plaque, you’ll all of a sudden see them all. Here is a little gallery of the ones I’ve come across the last couple of days.
The reason why I love the Gödöllő and Hollókő tour is because it is a great opportunity to explore the magnificent Hungarian Baroque architecture, urban and rural, exquisite and ordinary. It is not just a travel back in time, it is also a great way to learn more about Hungarian culture and about the life of our predecessors, the lifestyle that defined our everyday life and culture today. In addition, you will have the chance to meet some very friendly local people who cherish the local traditions and try to keep them alive. I have more pictures for you of the Gödöllő palace and Hollókő.
The reason why I love the Gödöllő and Hollókő tour is because it is a great opportunity to explore the magnificent Hungarian Baroque architecture, urban and rural, exquisite and ordinary. It is not just a travel back in time, it is also a great way to learn more about Hungarian culture and about the life of our predecessors, the lifestyle that defined our everyday life and culture today. In addition, you will have the chance to meet some very friendly local people who cherish the local traditions and try to keep them alive. I have more pictures for you of the Gödöllő palace and Hollókő.
The largest Catholic Church of Budapest, the magnificent Esztergom Basilica is included in my popular Danube Bend private tour. The renovation works started in 2018 and we can already see some amazing parts of the interior beautifully restored. I am fascinated by how spacious and monumental the interior has become, it definitely is worth a visit when you spend some time in Beautiful Budapest.
The largest Catholic Church of Budapest, the magnificent Esztergom Basilica is included in my popular Danube Bend private tour. The renovation works started in 2018 and we can already see some amazing parts of the interior beautifully restored. I am fascinated by how spacious and monumental the interior has become, it definitely is worth a visit when you spend some time in Beautiful Budapest.
Esztergom Basilica, the largest Catholic Church in Hungary
