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View across the Danube at golden hour, the Hungarian Parliament building glowing on the far bank in warm light, the lamps of the Chain Bridge lit to one side, and calm river reflections carrying the colour across the water under a soft autumn sky.

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Budapest, Hungary: Thermal Baths, Free Viewpoints and How to Do the City on Forints, Not Euros

Széchenyi's palace pools, a free dawn at Fisherman's Bastion and a 500-forint tram ride past Parliament: how Budapest rewards travellers who pay in forints and time their days well.

The Meridian Desk · 10 min read

A view over the Vltava river at sunrise with Charles Bridge and its stone arches in the midground, golden autumn trees lining the banks, and Prague Castle with the spires of St Vitus Cathedral rising on the hill behind, soft morning light and slight mist over the water.

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Prague, Czech Republic: Castle Circuits, the Clock Show and Getting Around for 50 CZK

Prague's three headline sights each run on their own logic. How to choose a castle circuit, when to cross Charles Bridge, where to stand for the Orloj — and why one 50 CZK ticket moves you between all of them.

The Meridian Desk · 10 min read