Communist Budapest: The “Happiest Barrack” in the Soviet Bloc tour
Art, culture and gastronomy
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On this tour you can explore the two faces of Hungarian communism: Stalinism and
Highlights
- Receive a tour from an accomplished historian
- Learn about Budapest's “goulash communism”
- Explore Bem József Square, site of a major uprising
- Visit Kossuth square and its revolution monuments
- See the former People’s Stadium (now Puskas Soccer Stadium)
- Take a quick ride in one of “Stalin’s trolley buses”
- Walk through the dull totalitarian housing estates from the 1970s
Description
Kadarism. When Soviet dictator Jozef Stalin helped the communist party take power in Hungary in 1948, the people were not immediately pleased. A short time later in 1956 there was an uprising, which was brutally stopped. However, the new leader at the time, János Kádár, created alterations to the law which allowed for a softer dictatorship. Certain...
What's Included
- 3-hour guided walk, Historian as tour guide
- Tram and metro tickets
Important informations
- Instant confirmation Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Where: Budapest, Frankel Leó út 5, 1027 Hungary Meeting point: Bambi Eszpresszó, Budapest, Frankel Leó út 2/4, 1027 Hungary What to remember: Your guide will help you to purchase Budapest tram and metro tickets if you do not already have a visitor pass. When: Thursday and Friday at 2.00pmTuesday and Saturday at 10.00am
- It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
Care of Covid-19
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