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Stunning Budapest

September 20, 2007

Budapest is probably one of the most stunning cities in Europe. The area where Budapest now is was first inhabited by the Romans. Today, it's a mixture of classical architecture alongside carefully planned modernisation.

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The Budapest Opera opened in 1884Image: dpa
For years now, it has been a major hit with the tourists. Budapest is also a city of clichés, where Gypsy bands are just one aspect of a nation who are unusually talented in music. Some of the world's greatest composers were Hungarians - from Béla Bartok to Franz Liszt.

Reporter: Art Szoczi