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Last two photos from the Saturday evening in Budapest. We'd had a nice meal in the Hard Rock Cafe but JJ was feeling a bit headachy. He was happy to sit outside on a bench for a while, but we had an early night in the hotel (poor thing was sick, but he bounced back the next morning)
This was an unusual looking tram, a bit shorter than the usual. Vintage tram 2624 is the oldest operating vehicle in the Budapest Transport Company (BKV) heritage fleet, originally built in 1906. It runs on special heritage (nostalgia) lines, often along the scenic Danube riverfront routes like N2 and N19, during specific weekends and events. More below:
2624 vintage tram
After the turn of the century, the BVVV decided to purchase trams with a uniform character, and this is how the Buda Schlick factory produced the type 30 G and the type 60 K. In 1906, a series of type G trams were produced, including the car originally bearing the number 270, of course in a wooden frame design. The body of the G-type trams had four side windows with yellow and white paintwork and Art Nouveau lines. The ramps had a single step, and had a lower and upper pantograph. The car was equipped with a beam headlight with a bell. During the BSZKRT period the cars were renumbered, at which time the 270 was given the track number 2624. The Art Nouveau pattern was removed from the cars, and they were also fitted with life-guards and collapsible grid-doors. Car 2624 was given a steel body in 1959, but the beam headlights were also replaced with normal headlights. In the decades that followed, it typically ran with 1-2 trailers. After being scrapped in 1981, it was not dismantled for unknown reasons, contrary to the original plans, but was sold to a private collector in Amsterdam in 1984 and used for several heritage services in the Dutch city. It was bought back by BKV in 2004 and restored for the 125th anniversary of tram services in Budapest. Interestingly, this is the oldest member of the Budapest vintage fleet, yet it looks surprisingly young. This is because it was restored to its last operational condition. It is also interesting to note that it is the only double-axle vintage tram with mountain-track equipment. It was first operated in November 2012 and has delighted old-timer fans ever since. (From bkk.hu/en/travel-information/special-and-heritage-transpo...)
The Chain Bridge in Budapest, with the Matthias Church (originally built in the 11th century, but rebuilt & restored multiple times through the centuries) in the background.
Budapest, Hungary.
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Parlament
Die Fassade des Parlaments besteht aus neogotischen Elementen, die ihre Charakteristik durch die zahlreichen Türme und Giebel bekommen.
Das Parlament hat eine Länge von 268 Metern und eine Breite von 123 Metern. Mit seiner Höhe von 96 Metern ist es neben der St.-Stephans-Basilika das höchste Gebäude Budapests. Es besitzt 10 Innenhöfe, 13 Personen- und Lastenaufzüge, 27 Eingänge, 29 Treppenhäuser, 691 Räume (darunter mehr als 200 Räume für offizielle Anlässe und Empfänge) und 365 Türmchen.
The original Párisi Udvar (Parisian Court) was built in Budapest 100 years ago as a department store. From 1909, the City Savings Bank occupied the site, which was developed by German architect Henrik Schmahl. The arcade is two stories high, with a vaulted roof made of coloured glass and a striking hexagonal glass dome designed by Miksa Róth. The crystal glass domes of the passage create a special atmosphere. The floors have beautiful mosaic tiles, and there are balconies, and windows with bar tracery, pediments, and sculptures. You can also see reliefs of bees, symbolizing thrift, a reference to the bank that commissioned the construction. Henrik Schmahl sure wasn't in a thrifty mood when he created this masterpiece.
The building is now part of the unbound collection by Hyatt, and the passage is open to the public.
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Parlamento (Országház).
L'ala sinistra dell'edificio.
Parliament (Országház).
The left wing of the building.
Parlamento (Országház).
La scalinata d'onore che permette l'accesso al primo piano.
Parliament (Országház).
The staircase of honor that allows access to the first floor.
The Parliament building, was inaugurated on the 1000th anniversary of Hungary in 1896, and fully completed in 1902.
The Budapest Parliament building is the third largest Parliament building in the world. It has 691 rooms, 20 kilometers (12,5 miles) of stairs and at 96 meters (315 feet) it is the same height as the St. Stephen's Basilica.
Our last shot of our last night in Budapest proved to be one of my all-time favorites. Between the Hungarian Parliament, Buda Castle, cathedrals, bridges and Fisherman's Bastion, all set against the mighty Danube River, we will truly never forget this magnificent city, its history or its inviting culture~!
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