The Einserkanal marks the border of Austria and Hungary,
the division between Europe's former "East and West".
Sunset over Hungary on the left bank of the Einserkanal
A watchtower is preserved as a stark reminder of the
infamous "Iron Curtain" of the Cold War
infamous "Iron Curtain" of the Cold War
In 1956 Hungary was invaded by Russian troops and some 165,000 refugees
crossed a footbridge into Austria where they received freedom
and a welcome and became fully integrated
and a welcome and became fully integrated
The original bridge was destroyed by the Russians to curtail the evacuation;
after the fall of communism this replica was built in its place as a memorial
to those who perished in their bid for freedom
The covered bridge catches the final rays of the setting sun...
...when the rising mists of dusk gather along the Einserkanal.
Nice pics. And nice Memorial.
ReplyDeleteI remember this bridge. In fact I think there was a movie in which the bridge was part of the story... good photos again mate. The quality of the camera is very evident
ReplyDeleteWhat a sad history. I love your pics, btw. Will you be visiting Welney this winter?
ReplyDeleteNice pic of a Wiener Badger
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the history. I appreciate that.
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