Budapest, the capital of Hungary, was formed at the end of the nineteenth century when the three cities Pest, Buda and Óbuda merged but its history goes back more than one thousand years.
The city may be known for its thermal baths but there are also plenty of other attractions such as the vast Buda Castle, the majestic Chain Bridge and the romantic Fisherman’s Bastion.
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, was formed at the end of the nineteenth century when the three cities Pest, Buda and Óbuda merged but its history goes back more than one thousand years.
The city may be known for its thermal baths but there are also plenty of other attractions such as the vast Buda Castle, the majestic Chain Bridge and the romantic Fisherman’s Bastion.
Buda CastleBudai Vár
The imposing Buda Castle overlooks the city from its elevated position atop Várhegy (Castle Hill), rising…
Chain BridgeSzéchenyi lánchíd
The Chain Bridge is one of Budapest’s most famous landmarks. The magnificent suspension bridge was built…
Heroes’ SquareHősök Tere
Flanked by the Museum of Fine Arts and the Palace of Art and situated at the…
Fisherman’s BastionHalászbástya
Well-known for the wonderful panoramic views it provides of the city of Budapest, the castle-like Fisherman’s…
Parliament HouseOrszágház
Hungary’s Parliament Building is situated at Pest’s riverbank. Built at a time when Hungary was still…
Matthias ChurchMátyás templom
The Matthias Church is one of Budapest’s most important churches. Many of Hungary’s kings were coronated…
City ParkVárosliget
Városliget, Budapest’s City Park, is a favorite destination for locals and visitors thanks to its many…
St. Stephen’s BasilicaSzent István Bazilika
Fifty years in the making, the Basilica of St Stephen is Budapest’s largest church. It is…
Gellért HillGellért hegy
Gellért Hill rises majestically above the Danube River, offering visitors a panoramic view of the city…
Central Market HallKözponti Vásárcsarnok
Budapest’s huge Central Market Hall, also known as the Great Market Hall, is the city’s largest…
Margaret IslandMargitsziget
Margaret Island, a pedestrianized recreational island in the middle of the Danube river, has long been…
Trinity SquareSzentháromság tér
Trinity Square forms the heart of Buda’s Castle District. At its center stands a large plague…
Párisi UdvarParisian Court
Párisi udvar is a magnificent former shopping arcade and office building in Budapest. It was built…
Millennium MonumentEzredéves emlékmü
The Millennium Monument at Hősök tere (Heroes’ Square) is one of the most photographed sights in…
Hungarian National MuseumMagyar Nemzeti Múzeum
The Hungarian National Museum, the oldest museum in Budapest, is also one of the city’s most…
Freedom SquareSzabadság tér
Budapest’s spacious Freedom Square (Szabadság tér to the Hungarians) was developed at the end of the…
Gellért MonumentSzent Gellért Emlékmű
On the northeast slope of Gellért Hill stands a monument that pays tribute to Saint Gellért…
Kerepesi CemeteryKerepesi Temető
Many of the most important figures in the history of Hungary are buried in the Kerepesi…