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What to see in Budapest
Budapest Attractions
Budapest's rich and diverse history makes for some exciting
sightseeing opportunities and visitors will enjoy exploring this
magnificent city and find locals very hospitable. From monuments to
museums and palaces, Budapest has a wide variety of sights to keep
any tourist busy. The attractions in Budapest range from the
luxuries of spa treatments courtesy of the city's many thermal
springs, to fascinating historical sightseeing, to foodie
adventures sampling the traditional cuisine, to river cruises down
the beautiful Danube.
Stroll through Memento Park, one of the city's strangest
attractions, which features giant statues that once lined the
city's streets during the Communist era, or marvel at the Royal
Palace, which dates back to the 13th Century. Visit the Parliament
Buildings along the banks of the Danube River and walk along the
Chain Bride, Budapest's first bridge over the Danube. Admire the
stunning views from the vantage point of Fisherman's Bastion or
from Gellert Hill where you can also visit the Citadella and
Liberation Monument.
Visitors will do well to purchase the Budapest Tourist Card, which
allows them unlimited travel on public transport, free or
discounted entry into 60 museums and special sights, reductions on
sightseeing tours, discounts on restaurants, spas and car rentals,
and is valid for either 48 or 72 hours. The card can be bought from
main metro ticket offices, tourist offices, travel agencies, hotels
or the airport for HUF 6,300 for 48 hours or HUF 7,500 for 72
hours.
Chain Bridge
The Chain Bridge was the first stone bridge to be built over the Danube and is the most famous with its lion statues.…
Fisherman’s Bastion
Built in 1905 on the medieval castle walls, the neo-Romanesque ramparts were so named after the city's fishermen whose…
Gellert Hill
Gellért Hill offers unrivalled panoramic views of the city, taking in both Buda and Pest and the meandering Danube.…
Kecskemet
An easy 53 mile (86km) drive from Budapest, Kecskemét (pronounced ketch-keh-mate) isn't well-known to outsiders…
Matthias Church
Situated in the centre of the Castle Quarter, the 700-year-old Church of Our Lady is popularly known as Matthias Church…
Memento Park
One of the city's most popular but more bizarre attractions is Memento Park, containing the giant figures of the Communist…
Parliament Buildings
On the bank of the Danube stands one of the world's most beautiful parliament buildings, an imposing sight and a prominent…
Royal Palace
Located at the top of Castle Hill in the picturesque Castle District of Buda, the Royal Palace was first inhabited by…
The Great Synagogue and Jewish Museum
Situated within Erzsébet Town, the charming old Jewish quarter and former ghetto, the Great or Central Synagogue…
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