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Buda Castle (Budavar)   Budapest

Buda Castle (Budavar), Budapest

 329 Reviews  The Buda Castle in Budapest I. one part of town known as the Castle district. Since 1987, the UNESCO World Heritage List under the name Castle Hill is included. With a number of medieval monuments,... 

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Parliament (Orszaghaz)   Budapest

Parliament (Orszaghaz), Budapest

 195 Reviews  The Hungarian Parliament is gothic grandeur in it's extreme. It's clearly built to impress and I would have guessed it to be larger than the Houses of parliament in London - but the guide said it... 

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Fisherman Bastion (Halaszbastya)   Budapest

Fisherman Bastion (Halaszbastya), Budapest

 185 Reviews  The view of Pest that we have from the Bastion is the most beautiful you can imagine. The Parlament along the Danube, the Danube itself and all the buildings giving shape to that big city was an... 

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Szechenyi Bath (Szechenyi furdo)   Budapest

Szechenyi Bath (Szechenyi furdo), Budapest

 63 Reviews  The Szechenyi Baths complex should definitely be on your programme in Budapest, ideally not at a weekend when the place tends to get too crowded. They are open every day. They are easy to find,... 

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St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)   Budapest

St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), Budapest

 157 Reviews  Clearly a visit to Szent István Bazilika (St Stephen's Basilica) is going to be on most people's sight-seeing list when they visit Budapest and I wouldn't try to disuade anyone from going as it is... 

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Bridges of Budapest (hidak)   Budapest

Bridges of Budapest (hidak), Budapest

 219 Reviews  The Elizabeth Bridge Budapest's most famous bridge over the Danube, which is the fifth district connected to the first circumference. It was built between 1898 and 1903. In the meantime, victims of... 

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Heroes' Square (Hosok tere)   Budapest

Heroes' Square (Hosok tere), Budapest

 144 Reviews  At the end of the long and leafy Andrassy Utca lies the suitably grand Heroes' Square. Here the city commemorates the leaders of the seven tribes who founded Budapest with seven statues of each. The... 

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Museums of Budapest   Budapest

Museums of Budapest, Budapest

 146 Reviews  It doesn't sound fascinating does it - the Museum of Ethnography? You'd be suprised though. It's actually quite an interesting place showcasing traditional ways of living in the Hungarian part of the... 

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Monuments in Budapest   Budapest

Monuments in Budapest, Budapest

 124 Reviews  This monument as short walk from the Parliament building shows the reform communist Prime Minister of the 1956 uprising against Soviet domination, Imre Nagy. He stands on a footbridge facing the... 

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Mathias Church (Mátyás-templom)   Budapest

Mathias Church (Mátyás-templom), Budapest

 123 Reviews  The most important and the most cherished church in Budapest is the Matthias Church on Szentharomsag ter. A church has stood on this site ever since the beginning of 13th century, and it has been... 

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Gellert Hill (Gellert-hegy) - Citadella   Budapest

Gellert Hill (Gellert-hegy) - Citadella, Budapest

 111 Reviews  Gellert Hill can be seen from all over the city, and offers the best views in the city, and easily some views you'll see anywhere in the world. Although you get great views through the trees and from... 

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Thermal baths of Budapest   Budapest

Thermal baths of Budapest, Budapest

 36 Reviews  You have to go to one of the Turkish or thermal baths. There are many thermal baths in Budapest and there are even more outside of Budapest. The best ones are: Kiraly Furdo Rudas Furdo Gellert... 

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Market Hall (Grand Market Hall - Nagyvasarcsarnok)   Budapest

Market Hall (Grand Market Hall - Nagyvasarcsarnok), Budapest

 53 Reviews  The Great Market Hall in Budapest is the largest indoor market in the city and an architectural monument in itself. The market is closed on Sundays but other days it opens early (sometimes as early as... 

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Cruise on the Danube   Budapest

Cruise on the Danube, Budapest

 52 Reviews  Purchase a ticket that includes the bus tours and the boat tour. This is a good way of getting an overview of Budapest. If you plan it well you can get a good insight into the place in just a day.... 

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Architecture   Budapest

Architecture, Budapest

 143 Reviews  The National Archives in Buda's Old Town at the end of Fortuna Utca looks both forbidding and slightly fairy-tale to me. There doesn't appear to be public access to the building and I know nothing... 

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House of Terror Museum - Terror Haza Muzeum   Budapest

House of Terror Museum - Terror Haza Muzeum, Budapest

 31 Reviews  This building on Andrassy Avenue at number 60 was the headquarters of the secret police first under the Fascist Arrow Cross regime (who called it the "House of Loyalty") and then the communist regime.... 

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Synagogue - Dohány Street (Central) Synagogue   Budapest

Synagogue - Dohány Street (Central) Synagogue, Budapest

 71 Reviews   Budapests Synagogue is one of the most amazing once in the world and the largest in Europe. It was built in Romantic style and inaugurated in 1859 according to plans of Ludwig Foerster, in the days... 

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Gellert Baths (Gellert Furdo)   Budapest

Gellert Baths (Gellert Furdo), Budapest

 64 Reviews  I'll admit I wasn't really sold on the idea of going to the thermal baths in Budapest, having been to boring old Canadian hot springs before (Banff, can you hear me?). However, I'd spent the previous... 

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Labyrinth (Labirintus)   Budapest

Labyrinth (Labirintus), Budapest

 30 Reviews  According to their website, the labyrinth has been closed illegally by the Hungarian government. This is terrible! This place looked really amazing with so much to see and do in one place. "On 29... 

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Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyad-vár)   Budapest

Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyad-vár), Budapest

 67 Reviews  The vajdahunyad Castle is a castle in City Park, Budapest, Hungary, that was built between 1896 and 1908, designed by Ignác Alpár. It is a copy in part of a castle in Transylvania, Romania, that is... 

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Opera (Hungarian State Opera House - Magyar Állami Operaház)   Budapest

Opera (Hungarian State Opera House - Magyar Állami Operaház), Budapest

 61 Reviews  My mother and I decided to go to the Opera, I thought it would be ok as I was convinced that I knew the story of Macbeth. We decided to walk to the Opera house from our Hotel, which in hindsight was... 

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City Park (Varosliget)   Budapest

City Park (Varosliget), Budapest

 60 Reviews  Behind the monument of the Heros' Square one of the largest green areas of Budapest can be found. It’s worth mentioning not just becuse of its hundred years old oak trees and relaxing pathways but... 

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Margharet Island (Margit-sziget)   Budapest

Margharet Island (Margit-sziget), Budapest

 63 Reviews  Marghit island is a beautiful spot on Danube. It is easily accessible from two bridges (Marghit Hid and Arpad Hid) which connect it to the mainland. There are 2 hotels in this island which are very... 

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Funicular (Siklo)   Budapest

Funicular (Siklo), Budapest

 44 Reviews  The Sikló is the funicular railway which runs between Clark Adam Tér and the Castle Hill (arriving next to the Sándor Palace and Buda Palace). It's certainly a much easier way to get up to the top... 

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Daytrips outside Budapest: Szentendre   Budapest

Daytrips outside Budapest: Szentendre, Budapest

 19 Reviews  If you are visiting Budapest for more than a weekend escape you may want to escape to Szentendre (St Andrew's) to get a bit of fresh air and see a quaint Hungarian Village. As it is so easy to get to... 

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Buda Castle, Budapest

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Buda Castle (Budai Vár in Hungarian) is located at the southern end of Castle Hill at Buda side of the city. It was formerly known as Royal Palace. Buda Castle is undoubtedly the most popular tourist attraction in Budapest and attract millions of foreign tourists every year. It was first constructed in the middle of the 13th century for the Hungarian kings by King Béla IV after the Mongol invasion. Much of the original castle had been damaged or destroyed during the wars. The new Royal Palace was designed by Alajos Hauszmann in the beginning of the 20th century. It is approximately 300 meter long. Buda Castle was designated as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987.Today the castle is home to several museums including the Hungarian National Gallery, the Budapest History Museum and the Contemporary Art Nuseum. The castle complex has an excellent breath-taking and commanding view of River...

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Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest

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Fisherman's Bastion (Halászbástya in Hungarian) is located near the northern end of the Castle Hill at Buda side of the city behind Mathias Church and Hotel Hilton. It is certainly one of the more popular landmarks at Castle district and a very popular tourist attraction. The Fisherman's Bastion was designed by Frigyes Schulek and was built in the beginning of the 20th century in honour of the fishermen who defended the city walls against external invasion.The neo-Gothic and neo-Romanesque style bastion consists of seven towers representing seven Magyar tribes who settled in Hungary during the 10th century. A bronze statue of St. Stephen I, the first King of Hungary was erected at Fisherman's Bastion behind Mathias Church in 1906. Fisherman's Bastion together with the Buda Castle at Castle Hill were designed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987.

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Duna Palota, Budapest

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Duna Palota (Danube Palace) is located between the Chain Bridge and St. Stephen's Basilica at Budapest's V District. This neo-Baroque theater is in the list of buildings to be protected by the Hungarian government. It was designed by Geza Márkus and was constructed in the late 19th century. The building formerly housed the well-known Casino Lipótváros. Many popular artists from around the world have performed in the palace. Visitors can view some lovely and wonderful paintings free of charge near the ticket counter. The theater itself is quite well-decorated and illuminated.Duna Palota is currently hosting the popular Hungarian Folklore performances and Danube Symphony Orchestra concert with Hungarian cimbalon show at selected dates. Danube Symphony Orchestra concert is certainly worth watching at a reasonable price.

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Grand Market Hall, Budapest

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Grand Market Hall (Nagy Vásárcsarnok in Hungarian) is located at Pest end of Liberty Bridge at 9th District of the city. It is the largest indoor market in Hungary. The impressive 3-storey building was designed by Samu Pecz. The market hall was constructed in the late 19th century. It is certainly one of the top attractions in the city and is considered by many as a "must-visit" tourist attraction. The stalls and stores on the ground floor deal mainly in fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh fish, meat, poultry, bakery and cheese. Souvenirs from Budapest can be purchased from stores on the first floor. Hungarian embroidery, arts and crafts may also be purchased on the first floor and so are the location of restaurants and eateries. You are able to sample some delicious Hungarian food and drinks which are reasonably priced on the first floor.The basement of the market hall has more stores...

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St. Stephen's Basilica, Budapest

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St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika in Hungarian) is the largest cathedral in the city of Budapest. This Roman Catholic Neo-classical style basilica began construction in the middle of the 19th century and was completed only in the beginning of the 20th century. The basilica was built to dedicate to St Stephen I, the first king of Hungary (975 - 1038). The basilica is approximately 90 meter long and 55 meter wide. The towers almost reach 100 meter high and is the tallest building in the city. The basilica houses the mummified right hand (Szent Jobb) of St. Stephen which is considered by many as the most sacred treasure in the Republic of Hungary. Opening hours to the basilica are between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. daily. Visitors can climb the 360 stairs up to the cupola and be rewarded with breath-taking view of the city.

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Tour of Parliament Building

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Had to wait about 1.5 hours to get in (August). Well worth it. Make sure you are in the right line--one is to purcase tickets...one is to get inside. They will need your passport. Beautiful interior. Great photo opps.

Entertainement in Hungary

by tamasbr

If you visit Hungary and really want to know what is currently happening that might interest you, or close to the dates you will be arriving; here is a link to a very helpful site:http://eventful.com/Put in the city (Budapest) for example, and pick what event you are interested in:concerts,festivals,performing arts etc.or put in Hungary and select this week, this month or pick a date.Excellent site for planning your entertainement whilst in Hungary

Somethings are Free at Hungay's Health Spas

by tamasbr

Some of the healthiest offers are absolutely free. For example, the Thermal Spa Hotels of Margrit Sziget: walk in towards the lobby and you will find that you can fill your jug with miniral water to drink. The locals do it every day. They know it is good for their health.Many of the spas of Hungary have the same courtesy to visitors and each one is different in mineral content , so if you have any health problems, you can check out which thermal water is recommended for you. In any case, have a glass and 'Egészségedre' - To your good health!

Drink Hungaricum: Pálinka

by tamasbr

Throught your tour of the various regions of Hungary, you will encounter a truly Hungarian Brandy called the Pálinka.Pálinka has been officially registered in Europe as a Hungaricum, or originating from Hungary. Since 2004, pálinka falls under generic protected designation of origin rights (PDO). Pálinka is made from 100% fruits or herbs or pomace. Its alcohol content is between 37.5% and 86% ABV. The colour of the palinka is clear. Pálinka is best consumed as a shot in a tulip shaped glass at 18-20 °C.Pálinkas with Protected Designation of Origin are:Szatmár plum pálinkaKecskemét apricot pálinkaSzabolcs apple pálinkaBékés plum pálinkaGönc apricot pálinkaÚjfehértó sour cherry pálinkaGöcsej pear pálinkaPannonhalma grape pálinkaVarious type of ageing and production techniques produce these types of Pálinkas:- Kisüsti (literally “Small pot, cauldron”) is a double-distilled pálinka made in a...

Some information about Kiraly Bath in Budapest

by jeanfinney

The Kiraly is an old Ottoman bath; it is a bit rundown but it has a lot of effective if antiquated therapeutic pools, steams, and showers. It is also the only bath, as far as I know, that separates the sexes, if you prefer that. Mondays and Wednesdays are for women, Sunday is mixed, and the other days are for men, and it seems that it is quite a gay scene. (I am a lady, this is what I have read.)

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