Only in Budapest: A Guide to Unique Locations, Hidden Corners and Unusual Objects (Only In Guides)

Only in Budapest: A Guide to Unique Locations, Hidden Corners and Unusual Objects (Only In Guides)

"With extensive historical explanations and clearly marked maps, it is a good pick for people with a keen desire to learn about Budapest beyond its obvious attractions." -www.welovebudapest.com Get under the skin of the Hungarian capital with this explorer’s guidebook to the ‘Paris of the East’ from the Buda Hills to the glamour of downtown Pest. Hidden caves and secret courtyards, Roman ruins and Turkish baths, eccentric museums and forgotten cemeteries. From the Romans and the Magyars to the Habsburgs and the Soviets. Locations include the Children’s Railway, Rabbit Island, Ruin Pubs, and the Hospital in the Rock. Also Gül Baba, the Saviour of Mothers, Harry Houdini, and the mystery of Raoul Wallenberg. The ideal city guide for travellers who want to escape the crowds and go beyond the well-known paths, as well as for those inhabitants who perhaps thought they already knew their city. Published by The Urban Explorer, these city tales from new and unusual perspectives are aimed at independent cultural travellers. A fascinating read for all Budapest dwellers looking for some adventure and discovery. -- Budapest Sun In a world where places become ever more similar, it is an absolute joy to stumble on the 'Only In' Guides. The author brings to the series thegaze of the enquiring outsider. A refreshing alternative to theprevailing tide of uniformity favoured by too many travel guides.-- Hidden Europe magazine Author Duncan JD Smith is The Urban Explorer, an independent travel writer, guidebook author, historian, photographer, and publisher. In his ground-breaking Only In Guides he reveals cities from unique and hidden perspectives. He has traveled across four continents and described his experiences in books, magazines, and online. Born in Sheffield, England, he studied history and archaeology at university, and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.