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National GeographicJul 14, 2026

Hungary: a landlocked country full of water

Water runs through life in Hungary like no other place I have seen. In Budapest, the Danube River is an artery of the city, crossed by bridges and carrying barges and boats. Lake Balaton is the ...

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Füzér CastleSight13th-century castle built around a deep well.
Elsewhere
Danube RiverSightBudapest, HungaryArtery of Budapest, crossed by bridges.
ParliamentSightBudapest, HungaryNeo-Gothic architectural beauty in Budapest.
Buda CastleAttractionBudapest, HungaryGrand architectural beauty in Budapest.
Széchenyi Chain BridgeSightBudapest, HungarySweeping bridge in Budapest.
Fisherman’s BastionAttractionBudapest, HungarySights Fisherman’s Bastion is a stunning architectural marvel in Buda Castle District Budapest.
Lake BalatonSightBalaton, HungaryCentral Europe's largest lake, 147 miles of shoreline.
Lake HévízSightHévíz, HungaryOne of Hungary's first known spas.
The Dock BarRestaurantBudapest, Hungary

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