Budapest, Hungary
Things To Do In Budapest
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A guided walk through most parts of the city.
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Budapest is also known as the 'city of spas' and is home to plenty of hot springs.
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The first permanent bridge connecting Buda and Pest.
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The largest Gothic Palace of late middle ages.
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Pack up a perfect picnic in the heart of Budapest.
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The number one rated ruin pub in Budapest.
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The largest church in Budapest.
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Holds great amount of historic and architectural importance.
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There are various ways to admire the beauty of the Danube, the Danube cruise being one of them.
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In the labyrinths under Castle Hill, Budapest is the historic Faust Wine cellar offering a variety of rare and delicious Hungarian wine as well as the traditional pálinka, tapas and Hungarian scones! Once host to Count Dracula. The entrance to this magical wine cellar from the middle ages is inside the Hilton Budapest Hotel and if you plan to visit this little cellar, make sure you have a reservation.
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With a façade of patterned orange bricks and tiled roofs, the Great Market Hall in Budapest, Hungary is the oldest and largest indoor market to be built in 1897. The stalls and counters here indulge in the sale of exotic spices, Hungarian wines and seasonal products along with souvenirs, clothes and Hungarian snacks, making this market space a popular spot for tourists as well as locals. The Great Market Hall makes it to the list of top Budapest attractions and if you decide to visit this place, carry a few bags and some time in hand.
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A lovely esplanade by the shores of the Danube in Hungary, the Danube Promenade covers the area between Szechenyi Chain Bridge and the Elizabeth Bridge (Erzsebet hid) on the Pest side. Historically significant and pleasant for strolls, this walkway offers stunning views across the Danube with upscale restaurants and cafes highlighting the skyline.
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Built on the site of an Ottoman mosque, the University Church is a beautifully structured Baroque styled church in Budapest, Hungary. With the Turks moving out of Budapest, the church's order was formed in the 13th Century and has a beautifully decorated interior and exterior. The paintings at the ceiling, the pulpit and the copy of the 'Black Madonna of Czestochowa' are the artistic attractions of this place.
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A unique experience which to help appreciate life is what the Invisible Museum in Budapest offers. This museum’s exhibition is a ‘one of a kind’ event where an individual can try to understand and feel the world in complete darkness as if living without their eyesight like a blind person. ‘Blind trust’ is what you are asked to carry along if you plan to visit the Invisible Museum.
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Featuring a collection of historic Roman and Celtic artefacts is the Aquincum Museum in Budapest, Hungary with ruins of the ancient city dating back to the 2nd Century. These ruins along with the statues, courtyards, fountains, open air theatres and the water organ are the leading attractions of this place and the museum happens to be a fascinating venue, especially for the history buffs!
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Built in 1847 and located in Budapest, the Hungarian National Museum is the national museum for history, art and archaeology of Hungary, located in an impressive neoclassical edifice. It is the oldest public museum in Hungary, founded about 200 years ago. History buffs cannot miss out on this incredible museum on their visit to Budapest. Also, the architectural masterpiece that the Hungarian National Museum is makes it highly popular among architecture lovers.
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Városliget is a Public Park in Budapest, also the most populous and largest city in the world. Being the capital of Hungary, the city is a centre for the political, commercial, transport and industrial of the country. Being the second largest park situated at XIV district of Budapest, the park is situated at the centre of the city as well.
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Out of many nicknames Budapest is called for is the City of Spas suitable by the presence of Schenzyi Thermal Bath in it. Being more than 100 years old, the thermal bath is visited by about 100 millions of bathers from all over the world. With much popularity and praised attraction by the visitors the place is an enjoyable, relaxing and medicinal experience altogether.
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The Vajdahunyad Castle is one of the most worth visiting attractions located in the city park of Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, which holds a very romantic and historic architectural vibe to it. It has one main courtyard which is open to all and a ticketed museum of agriculture inside, which is the largest agricultural museum in Europe today. The castle is naturally decorated with shady trees, pebble streets and little ponds which give it a fairy tale look. The castle portrays a very medieval look, but actually it isn’t that old in age.
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This museum is located in Andrassy district of Budapest and is a rare treasure for tourists. Many miss out on this attraction because they are unaware of it but it is worth a visit if history is what intimidates someone. The House of Terror was established on 24th February 2002. It portrays items of the fascist and communist rulings in the 20th century. The house of terror even without speaking, gives visitors the vibe of torturous Hungarian politics. This museum is now so famous that it has a footfall about 1000 visitors per day.
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The Gellért hill is a high cliff top which overlooks the Budapest city and all the main attractions. Few of the attractions visible from here are Stephens Basilica, the Parliament, Chain Bridge, the Castle, Matthias hall, Big Market Hall etc. If one is adventurous who loves the cityscape view then they surely shouldn’t miss out on Gellért hill. The visitors get a good chance to take back lots of photos with them as this is a very photographic spot of Budapest.
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Matthias church or the Church of Our Lady is known to be the most unique in Europe. The locals also call it the Matyas Templom. The inner beauty it holds surpasses the expectations of many visitors as it holds a very modern style of build. This is not just a church but a museum as well. The church has hosted many coronation ceremonies, royal weddings, and baptisms in the past. Due to so much being witnessed by Budapest in terms of wars and violence, not much has been left of the church that was originally constructed.
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Known as Hősök tere by its locals, this is the main hub for sightseeing in Budapest. All major attractions in the city are measured by their distance from Heroes square. Situated between the museum of fine arts and the palace of art, this attraction’s invention dates back to 1896. It is known for its high rise statues of Budapest freedom fighters and leaders. All of the statues have been made by Zala György. During the sunset, this spot attracts the most number of tourists and photographers. One has to devote more than one day here as there is so much to eat, see and explore.
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Locally known by the name “Sziklakorhaz”, Hospital In The Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum is a secret underground hospital and a bunker turned in to a museum located in Budapest. It exhibits the wax models of the soldiers and nurses and the old surgical tools and machinery that are still operating at its best efficiency since the time of WWII.
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If one visits the roman gothic style country Budapest and doesn’t experience the warm saunas or the hot tubs then their trip can be titled as incomplete. Many think this exists on the Gellért hill whereas this actually is on the foot of the hill. There are three hot springs which provide water for spas. One of them is in the Gellért hotel. This spa was built in a Turkish fashion in 1918. It used to be once separate for women and men but that rule was demolished in 2013. There are Roman marble tiles and large lion heads sprinkling water. This 4 star hotel offers swimming pools, thermal pools, saunas and is worth a look. Many movies have been shot at Gellért Bath Spa like the Bluebeard, I Spy, Evita etc
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The Fisherman's Bastion is located across the street from the Buda Castle and functions as a pretty tower reminiscent of the castle walls. In addition to bearing a striking resemblance to the Walt Disney logo building, the fantastic panoramic view of the city from the Neo-Romanesque lookout towers at the top of Buda Castle hill is exceptionally mesmerizing. The highlight of the bastion is its main facade running parallel to the river Danube and its seven stone towers symbolizing Hungary's chieftains.
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Flowing from the Black Forest to the Black Sea, the Danube river is 2,850 kilometres long, making it the second-longest river in Europe after the Volga. The river provides the city with a gorgeous scenic view of its proximity to various popular attractions such as Chain Bridge, Szabadság Bridge, churches, museums, and synagogues. In addition, the streets alongside the Danube have sidewalk cafes, historic buildings, and great shopping opportunities.
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The Iron sculpture, Shoes on the Danube River is based on the look of a 1940s pair of shoes with detailed markings depicting the woman’s heel, formal loafers, and children’s footwear, regardless of any discrimination. Located on the east bank of the Danube River, this popular tourist attraction is sculpted to honour the Jewish population killed due to a massacre on the banks of the river. The memorial beautifully commemorates a significant historical event, illustrating the reflection of respect. Enjoy the scenic views of the sun drowning in the river by visiting this attraction before sunset.
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Castle Hill, a gorgeous plateau on Buda's hilly terrain made of limestone, provides stunning views of the city. Located over a large arena, this expansive area with its winding riverbed stones, baroque styled houses, and verdant avenues around the Castlehill is worth exploring.
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The Budapest Pinball Museum is the first and largest interactive exhibition in Hungary, with 140 working pinball machines that offer visitors an exciting and fun game experience. The museum is located on the street of Radnóti Miklós in the city's centre. Known also as Flippermuzeum, the museum has a lot of arcade games that are still available today, even some dating back to the 19th century, some of the games being X-men, Guitar Hero 3, Pacman, Pinball, etc.
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The Museum of Fine Arts of Budapest is a major art museum established in 1906 and located on Heroes Square in Budapest toward the facade of the Palace of Art. It exhibits a wide range of collections of European art, Egyptian antiques, and old sculpted paintings, among others. The museum, situated at the city's west end, had been built in the neoclassical style by Albert Schickedanz and Fülöp Herzog and houses over 1,00,000 artworks and pieces.
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The Hungarian State Opera House in Budapest is the largest theatre in Hungary, founded in 1875. It is known for its spectacular acoustics and beautiful architecture from the neo-rebirth era. Designed in the late 18th century by Miklos Ybl, it is among the most outstanding examples of Hungarian architecture. Baroque elements are arranged in a U-shape in the main hall, adorned with paintings and sculptures from Hungary's ancient past.
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The Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden, Hungary's oldest zoo park, is home to more than 9000 animals of 850 species in Budapest City Park. The zoo, which opened 150 years ago, is ideal for exploring the city's natural reserve and fauna habitats. In addition, an art nouveau building in the zoo and botanical garden represents the art and architecture of the city.
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Memento Park, located a few minutes outside the city center, is the first architectural museum in Central Europe to display statues and sculptures of various leaders from Hungary's communist era. This open-air museum was designed by famed Hungarian architect Akos Eleod in the architectural style of Renaissance elements to unmask the dictatorship period, which was ruled from 1956 to 1989, and has a collection of 41 sculptures made from brass, bronze, stone, copper, marble, and limestone.
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As one of Hungary's heritage sites, City Woodland Park is a long 302-acre public space located in District XIV of Budapest. It was established by a famous French gardener, Nebbion, in 1751 and is widely regarded as the first public park in the world. The park extends from Heroes Square and offers cultural facilities for locals and tourists alike, in addition to the lakeshore and landscaped garden views.