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Budapest, Hungary

Journey to an East-Central European city full of architectural treasures, free-spirited ruin bars, and stylish hidden rooftops.

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Kristen Luiso
May 31, 2024
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Szimpla Kert is an eclectic Ruin Bar in the city’s 7th District

Two hearts of one city are separated by the Danube River, where each side is distinguished in their own right. Budapest is the real deal — no forced charm, no false pretenses, and a sort of nitty gritty if you find yourself on the local streets of the Pest side. There’s an attainability to i…

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