WHAT Happened to Old BUDAPEST? Lost Streets, War Damage & Forgotten Stories | Fortepan

Step back in time with us as we explore Budapest’s incredible history through Fortepan.hu, an online photo archive that preserves thousands of images from Hungary’s past. In this video, we dive into rare and fascinating photographs that reveal how Budapest has changed over the decades — from the disappearance of the Tabán district and the reconstruction of Buda Castle, to the destruction of the original Elizabeth Bridge, and the powerful images of World War II and the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. We’ll also touch on the Jewish experience in wartime Budapest, the devastation of the city during WWII, and how people rebuilt their lives afterward. Whether you’re a history lover, a Budapest local, or a Hungarian descendant abroad, these photos will give you a deeper connection to the city’s incredible story. 🔗 Explore the archive yourself at https://fortepan.hu 📸 Featured topics: The vanished Tabán district The evolution of Buda Castle Palace The story of the Elizabeth Bridge WWII and Jewish history in Budapest The 1956 Hungarian Revolution 👇 Let us know in the comments which Fortepan photo surprised you the most! — 🎥 Stuffed Cabbage Adventures helps you discover Hungary’s past, present, and local life — through travel, stories, and history. ✅ Subscribe for more adventures in Budapest and beyond! 🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss a new video. ************************************************** If you wish to Support the work that we do then consider Joining our Membership! We share behind the scene information and updates to our Special Map of Budapest and the Country! Check it out here, we're grateful for all the support! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKRnUTZxAU4N5oQiNZeNIeQ/join If you find our Stuffed Cabbage Adventures T-Shirts and Pulovers we wear in the videos nice and also wish to support the channel, we got some great news! You can order our designs via the following Link! https://stuffedcabbageadventures-shop.fourthwall.com/ We are grateful for your support! ************************************************** If you wish to know how we would Spend 3 days in Budapest, here is a detailed Itinerary video: https://youtu.be/0TIBvb81kPc *********************************************************************** I'm a local youtuber born and raised in Hungary, Budapest. I love my country and I would like to share my experience and knowledge about Hungary and Budapest as a local for those who want to spend their time here, either as a tourist or as an expat. Consider Subscribing to the Channel and Like the video if you enjoy the content and would like to know more about Hungary and Budapest. You can follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cabbageakos/ *********************************************************************** #BudapestHistory #Fortepan #HungaryHistory #BudapestThenAndNow #HungarianRevolution #OldBudapest #HungarianHeritage #BudapestStories TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The District that Disapeared 03:24 The changing Castle Palace 05:00 The Theater that Vanished 06:17 Erzsébet Bridge shaping the city 08:22 Buildings in the Castle district 10:59 World War II in the city 12:18 Revolution in 1956 13:40 Other moments in History 14:33 The People from the Past 15:37 Hungarian Moments