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The seventh annual Renaissance Carnival is taking place February 5-7 in the Hungarian town of Gyula (200 kilometers southeast of Budapest). The residents of this town of 35,000, known amongst another things for its spa and its sausages, did not let the freezing temperatures deter their desire to have a good time. This year’s event featured a procession led by a actors dressed as Hungarian King Matyas, his Queen Beatrix and members of their court, musical acts that specialize in performing on the instruments of the period, and a renaissance fashion show.

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Renaissance Carnival in Gyula, Hungary

The seventh annual Renaissance Carnival is taking place February 5-7 in the Hungarian town of Gyula (200 kilometers southeast of Budapest).

by Sam Margolis in Hungary on 06/02/2010

Cold temperatures continued across many parts of Europe over the weekend. Some people in Gyula, Hungary took advantage of the chilly weather by ice skating on a frozen pond in front of the Castle of Gyula (Gyula Var) on February 6, 2010. Built between 1403 and 1445, it is the only Gothic castle in Central Europe made from bricks which is still intact.

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Cold Weather in Europe

Cold temperatures continued across many parts of Europe over the weekend. Some people in Gyula, Hungary took advantage of the chilly weather by...

by Sam Margolis in Hungary on 06/02/2010

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A European Castle for Less Than a Penny

The Mayor of the Hungarian city of Gyula has put a historic castle on the market for less than $US1 in the hope that the buyer will invest millions...

by Sam Margolis in Hungary on 03/12/2009

06/02/2010 - Renaissance Carnival in Gyula, Hungary - Hungary - The seventh annual Renaissance Carnival...
06/02/2010 - Cold Weather in Europe - Hungary - Cold temperatures continued across many...
03/12/2009 - A European Castle for Less Than a Penny - Hungary - The Mayor of the Hungarian city of...

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Cold Weather in Europe

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Cold Weather in Europe

Cold temperatures continued across many parts of Europe over the weekend. Some people in Gyula, Hungary took advantage of the chilly weather by ice skating on a frozen pond in front...
by Sam Margolis, on 6th of February 2010
Renaissance Carnival in Gyula, Hungary

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Renaissance Carnival in Gyula, Hungary

The seventh annual Renaissance Carnival is taking place February 5-7 in the Hungarian town of Gyula (200 kilometers southeast of Budapest).
by Sam Margolis, on 6th of February 2010
A European Castle for Less Than a Penny

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A European Castle for Less Than a Penny

The Mayor of the Hungarian city of Gyula has put a historic castle on the market for less than $US1 in the hope that the buyer will invest millions to refurbish it to its former glory. ...
by Sam Margolis, on 3rd of December 2009

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