Revisited in the Summer Time

Some of you may remember this group of statues that sit in the middle of Vorosmarty Ter, the center of much attraction in Budapest. During the winter it is covered over with a plastic tent that is filled with warm air to keep moisture and damage away from the grouping. They look lovely now in the middle of much greenery.

New Building in Place of Old

There was a nasty socialist style building sitting on this spot for decades. Thankfully, it was torn down and after much wait, the scaffolding disappeared and this is what graces the spot. Not exactly classical architecture, but it is shiny and new.
This is a side street next to it which leads to the Danube and the promenade. On the right are restaurants and casinos luring visitors to spend time and money.

New Chair Covers at the Gerbaud

Walking through Vorosmarty Square a few days ago I've noticed a bright new addition to chairs of the famous Gerbaud coffee house. The new chair covers certainly bring attention!

Christmas on Vorosmarty Ter

Vorosmarty Ter is where you've earlier seen the Gerbaud building and the cluster of statues in the center. It is also one of the places (the most central anyway) where the Christmas booths are set up and people can stroll around, browse, shop, enjoy performances and have some local food (sausages, pastry and mulled wine).

It was a mild Sunday and people had a chance to enjoy the outdoors and each others company along with the performances and "window shopping." A nice day all around.