Hungarians are proud of their reputation as great thinkers and Erno Rubik is one of them. Inventor of the ubiquitous Rubik’s Cube that has infuriated and driven millions to madness since its first appearance in 1974, Erno has philosophically mused, “we turn the cube and it twists us”.
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Soaking up the atmosphere at one of Budapest’s thermal baths is a great way of experiencing a much-loved Hungarian institution. The pleasures and healing properties of Hungary’s many hot-springs were known to the Romans but it was the Turks in the 16th century that brought them to life, building ornate bath-houses that you can still visit today.
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Hungary is famous for this spice derived from the Capsicum Pepper, a classic hot red pepper. ThePaprikas produced here, especially in Kalocsa on the Danube and Szeged on the Tisza, are the best is the world.
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Joseph Stalin was the major architect of what Churchill called The Iron Curtain – a divided Europe which was established after World War 2.
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Almost 200 cities in the world in more then sixty countries now have a metro system and billions of journeys are made on them each year. Here are some fascinating facts on a mode of transport which is part of everyday life in more and more cities across the globe.
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