{"product_id":"jean-luc-soule-living-in-hungary-9782080111432","title":"Living in Hungary","description":"\u003cp\u003eHungary is a country that revels in contrast-a land of lakes and forests, opulent architecture and\n manicured vineyards, ancient folk traditions and a vibrant modern cultural scene. From townscapes\n untouched since the days of Empress Maria Theresa to the ancestral way of life of the fishermen\n on Lake Balaton, Hungary is one of Europe's most fascinating and inspiring countries. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiving in Hungary\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e takes\n you to Budapest, where the inhabitants of the twin cities Buda and Pest, on facing banks of the Danube, relax\n in cafés and bathhouses, and where the music of Liszt and Haydn is set against the colorful folk tunes of gypsy\n musicians. Then explore the magic of the Hungarian provinces : wine-tasting in the Tokay region, boat trips\n along the Danube, bathing in natural hot springs, and visiting castles tucked away in the country's baroque\n heart. This enchanting country-where history blends into legend and the past rubs shoulders with modernity-is\n a well-kept secret waiting to be discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHungary has always been at the crossroads of\n history. At various times the country has\n been an outpost of the Roman empire, overrun\n by Mongolian Tartars, conquered by the\n Ottomans, ruled by the Habsburg dynasty, and,\n more recently, part of the Soviet bloc. Centuries\n of adversity have forged a people who are\n creative, independent, and, above all, proud of\n their national heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHungary is a land of great diversity-from the\n sparsely populated regions on the \u003ci\u003epusztas\u003c\/i\u003e and\n the immense plains in the center of the country,\n to the bustling capital of Budapest-one of the\n great cultural hubs of Central Europe, with a\n thriving economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003e\n        \u003ci\u003eLiving in Hungary\u003c\/i\u003e\n      \u003c\/b\u003e begins by taking you on a tour\n of the capital, exploring both well-known attractions\n and less familiar facets of the city that give a\n taste of the real Hungary, such as the \u003ci\u003etáncház\u003c\/i\u003e or\n open air folk dance venues. The magic of the\n Hungarian countryside is then evoked in chapters\n devoted to the provinces. From strolls through\n the Tokay vineyards, to sailing on the unruffled\n waters of Lake Balaton, and from hunting in the\n Gemenc forest to exploring the perfectly-preserved\n baroque architecture of Veszprém and\n Sopron.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003e\n        \u003ci\u003eLiving in Hungary\u003c\/i\u003e\n      \u003c\/b\u003e includes a comprehensive\n \"Useful Information\" section, detailing the finest\n hotels and restaurants for each region, as well as\n a comprehensive list of museums, music venues,\n and suggested visits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flammarion","offers":[{"title":"Used - very good","offer_id":53542051119446,"sku":"9782080111432-V","price":33.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/5829\/5382\/files\/product_image_9782080111432_1.jpg?v=1781698519","url":"https:\/\/www.momoxbooks.com\/products\/jean-luc-soule-living-in-hungary-9782080111432","provider":"momoxbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}