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2. Hungary

In a world ever more obsessed with the drops squeezed from a grape, Budapest represents value when it comes to history and the knowledge that goes with it. Wine has been produced in Hungary for thousands of years, and it remains very important both economically and socially. You'll find it available by the glass or bottle everywhere in the capital -- at very basic wine bars, food stalls, restaurants, supermarkets and 24-hour grocery stores -- usually at good prices. If you're seriously into wine, visit the specialty wine shops on both sides of the Danube.

Pictured: Early morning view on the Parliament Building and Chain Bridge across the Danube, Budapest

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