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Why could travelers historically cross the Danube near Budapest?
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Central Budapest, looking north along the Danube River, with the Parliament Building on the east bank.
Historically, travelers were able to cross the Danube near Budapest because the river was fordable at that specific location. This was made possible by the presence of a few islands in the middle of the river, which allowed for easier passage between the western hills and the eastern plains.1