Repost This ArticleMatador Goods editor and photographer Lola Akinmade takes us on a night tour of Hungary’s capital city.
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Budapest, Hungary
The iconic Parliament Building located along the Danube River is one of Budapest's most recognizable landmarks.
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Budapest, Hungary
A lady waits on a chilly night for the tram on the Pest side.
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Passengers on the tram enjoy a scenic view of the Buda district on their daily commute.Intermission
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Budapest, Hungary
The Széchenyi Chain Bridge -- one of a couple bridges that connect the Pest side to the Buda district.
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Budapest, Hungary
Pedestrians taking a leisurely stroll along Roosevelt ter late at night.
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Budapest, Hungary
The lions of the chain suspension bridge are known as the guardians watching over the Buda castle.
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Budapest, Hungary
Kiosk vendors chatting as they close up shop for the night. They sell everything from patches of lace and handmade jewelry to snacks and other food items in the Buda district.
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Budapest, Hungary
Locals walking their dog. Behind the roundabout is the tunnel and also a funicular that takes travelers to the castle and museums up on the hill.
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Budapest, Hungary
Police officers cordoning off a crime scene of what looked like a suicide where someone jumped off the walls of the Buda castle district.Intermission
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Budapest, Hungary
Waiting at the Eötvös ter tram stop on the Pest side.
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Tourists checking out their map to reorient themselves as locals bike home along the Chain Bridge.
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A lone woman walks down towards the tunnel to cross over to the other side of the bridge.
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Budapest, Hungary
View of the Buda Castle district from my hotel window.
Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström
Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström is a MatadorU faculty member and Network contributor. Her work has appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Vogue, BBC, Fodors.com, and many more. Follow her photoblog at Sweden.se.
A great city and very nice pics! Don’t miss out “Oscar” if you come there the next time, nice bar with good food and great cocktails!