Look closely at the stones beneath your feet. They are a lid to a world of secrets. You can almost smell the damp limestone and hear the faint echo of centuries old boots marching across these grand plazas. Hi, I am Adam. Welcome to Budapest. We are surrounded by breathtaking royal architecture, but what sits above ground is merely a well polished facade. The real story, the one they preferred to bury, snakes through a dark and sprawling subterranean labyrinth right beneath us. Do not worry, we will stick mostly to the surface for now. As we navigate these historic cobblestone streets, just watch your step on the uneven paving and keep an eye out for local traffic. Your audio will play automatically as you approach our landmarks, but you can always hit play manually. If you happen to take a wrong turn, just consult the map in your app, and remember you can ask questions in the chat whenever you like. Let's walk toward our first stop, the Institute and Museum of Military History, where the official history begins... and where we will start to unravel it.
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