Destination : Budapest, Hungary

TOP 10 sights of Budapest

Panoramic View of Buda side of Budapest

Budapest is the capital city of Hungary with more than 2 million citizen (10 million people totally in Hungary). Budapest is the cultural, political and economical center of Hungary. Millions of tourists are arriving to Budapest every year, most of our routes are starting/ending in the magnificent city. Here are the TOP 10 sights, you must see

Heroes' Square

It is the largest open square in Budapest, located at the end of Andrassy avenue, next to City Park. Heroes's square was built for the millenial celebrations in the end of 19th century, displaying and celebrating the thousand years of hungarian history. (Hungarian tribe is an asian origin). The square is framed by two major museums, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Hall of Art, and the City Park Iceskating Ring (which is a boating lake during summer).

Andrassy Avenue

The major artieria of inner Budapest is the Andrassy Avenue, which goes from the Heroes' Square to Deak Ferenc sq. Many mansions (mostly embassies nowadays) can be found in the first part, than one of the nicest square the Kodaly Korond. From there you can check out the modern history museum, the Terror House, the Opera House and many many shops from main brands. It is an easy walk through the avenue, but if you would like to take public transportation, take M1 underground, which was built 2nd in Europe (after London).

The Great Synagogue

The Great Synagogue can be found in the begining of Dohany street, which also indicates the begining of the Jewish Quater in Budapest. Jews in Budapest (and in Hungary too) suffered a lot from the 20th century Holocaust (about 1.3 millions of them were send to deathcamps like Auschwitz), but still making a living Jewish Quater in Budapest. The Great Synagogue is the largest in Europe (2nd largest in the world), was built in the 19th century. It can be visited with guide.

The Great Market Hall

in the end of the pedestrian, shopping street Vaci, you can find The Great Market Hall (next to the Liberty Bridge, and the University of Economics). The Market Hall was built in 1897 and it is a UNESCO Heritage. As it is a working marketplace for vegetables, meats, etc. you can find locals shopping, while upstairs there is a food court with local food and many souvenirs.

Termal Baths of Budapest

Budapest is enormously rich in hot water springs. Szecheyi bath is the best known and probably the most popular among tourists. Located in the City Park (behind Heroes' Square). The Neo-Baroque style building complex has 21 pools. It is a co-educated bath, which not true for all baths in Budapest (it is rooted in the turkish times).

St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest, Hungary

St. Stephen's Basilica

St. Stephen's Basilica is the largest catholic church in Budapest. Took 50 years to build, named after the first hungarian christian kind Stephen the first. you can climb up to the top (370 steps) and enjoy the magnificed full panorama.

The Parliament Building in Budapest, Hungary

The Parliament

The Hungarian Parliament is one of Budapest’s iconic landmarks. It has been the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary since 1902. With 18 000 m2, it is one of the largest parliaments in Europe. The Parliament of Budapest is open every day and visitors will be able to access the main staircase, the central hall in the hexadecagon, the stained glass windows of Miksa Roth and also the crown of King St. Stephen, the first King of Hungary, and his jewels worn by the kings of Hungary since the Middle Ages.

Buda castle district

The Buda Castle is built in 1733 and part of UNESCO World Heritage list. You can find many museums here, like the National Gallery, Budapest History Museum and the National Library. You can take the funicular or bus up to the castle. You can find a complete district up here, with fine restaurats, pubs, hotels as well as the Matthias Church, which is one of the main Catholic churches of Budapest. It faces the Fishermen’s Bastion and the statue of St. Stephen, first king of Hungary. The church is the privileged witness of the coronation of several kings and queens.

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