About Budapest

Budapest is the capital and by far the most populous city of Hungary and one of the largest cities in the European Union. A leading global city with strengths in commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment.

Budapest is cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Among Budapest's important museums and cultural institutions, the city also has around 80 geothermal springs, the largest thermal water cave system, second largest synagogue, and third largest Parliament building in the world. Budapest attracts 4.4 million international tourists per year.

Points of Interest

Buda CastleThe Royal Palace is one of the most emblematic architectural masterpieces of the cityscape. The Castle was home to kings in the Middle Ages.Read more   ||   Map — **Buda Castle**
The Royal Palace is one of the most emblematic architectural masterpieces of the cityscape. The Castle was home to kings in the Middle Ages.
**Read more || Map**

Gellért Hill / CitadellaThis gemstone is one of the top tourist attractions of the city thanks to the magnificent panorama from the top of its cliffs facing the Danube.Read more   ||   Map — **Gellért Hill / Citadella**
This gemstone is one of the top tourist attractions of the city thanks to the magnificent panorama from the top of its cliffs facing the Danube.
**Read more || Map**

Margaret IslandRefered to as the green heart of Budapest, is a huge green park with promenades and benches, waterpark and running track for the sporty.Read more   ||   Map — **Margaret Island**
Refered to as the green heart of Budapest, is a huge green park with promenades and benches, waterpark and running track for the sporty.
**Read more || Map**

Heroes's SquareThe most distinctive and most spacious square of Budapest was built in 1896, to commemorate the first 1000 years of the Hungarian state.Read more   ||   Map — **Heroes's Square**
The most distinctive and most spacious square of Budapest was built in 1896, to commemorate the first 1000 years of the Hungarian state.
**Read more || Map**

Vajdahunyad CastleThe castle, standing on an artificial island and accessible through four bridges, is one of the most eminent piece of romantic historicism.Read more   ||   Map — **Vajdahunyad Castle**
The castle, standing on an artificial island and accessible through four bridges, is one of the most eminent piece of romantic historicism.
**Read more || Map**

Danube Boat TourOne of the best ways to see the breathtaking beauty of the city is to choose from wide variety of boat trips, and just drift up and down the Danube.Read more — **Danube Boat Tour**
One of the best ways to see the breathtaking beauty of the city is to choose from wide variety of boat trips, and just drift up and down the Danube.
**Read more**

Tram #2Hopping on Tram #2 is considered one of the most beautiful and cheapest ways of sight-seeing in Budapest, as it goes by the riverside of Danube.Read more   ||   Map — **Tram #2**
Hopping on Tram #2 is considered one of the most beautiful and cheapest ways of sight-seeing in Budapest, as it goes by the riverside of Danube.
**Read more || Map**

Andrássy AvenueOften called the Hungarian Champs-Élysées, it was built for the millennial celebrations of 1896 and connects Városliget and the Deák Square area.Read more   ||   Map — **Andrássy Avenue**
Often called the Hungarian Champs-Élysées, it was built for the millennial celebrations of 1896 and connects Városliget and the Deák Square area.
**Read more || Map**

Hungarian State OperaThe opera, opened in 1884, is a splendid example of neo-Renaissance stylents. The auditorium has the 3rd best acoustics in Europe.Read more   ||   Map — **Hungarian State Opera**
The opera, opened in 1884, is a splendid example of neo-Renaissance stylents. The auditorium has the 3rd best acoustics in Europe.
**Read more || Map**

Chain BridgeThe world-famous landmark was the first permanent bridge on the Danube, and has symbolized the connection between East and West.Read more   ||   Map — **Chain Bridge**
The world-famous landmark was the first permanent bridge on the Danube, and has symbolized the connection between East and West.
**Read more || Map**

Gellért BathThe best known historical bath opened its gates in 1918. The complex offers recreational bathing as well as medical and beauty treatments.Read more   ||   Map — **Gellért Bath**
The best known historical bath opened its gates in 1918. The complex offers recreational bathing as well as medical and beauty treatments.
**Read more || Map**

Széchenyi BathSzéchenyi is one of the largest spa complexes in Europe and the most popular bath among locals. A world famous symbol of Budapest.Read more   ||   Map — **Széchenyi Bath**
Széchenyi is one of the largest spa complexes in Europe and the most popular bath among locals. A world famous symbol of Budapest.
**Read more || Map**

Rudas BathThe saunas, steam rooms, the sunbathing terrace all adds to the prestige and popularity of Rudas, which has been in business since 1520.Read more   ||   Map — **Rudas Bath**
The saunas, steam rooms, the sunbathing terrace all adds to the prestige and popularity of Rudas, which has been in business since 1520.
**Read more || Map**

Vörösmarty SquareSurrounded with varied architecture, it is the most elegant pedestrian zone in Budapest, In every December here you'll find the main Christmas Fair.Read more   ||   Map — **Vörösmarty Square**
Surrounded with varied architecture, it is the most elegant pedestrian zone in Budapest, In every December here you'll find the main Christmas Fair.
**Read more || Map**

Central Market HallThe beautiful building opened in 1897 is still renowned for its great variety of fresh fruits, cheeses and other Hungarian delicacies.Read more   ||   Map — **Central Market Hall**
The beautiful building opened in 1897 is still renowned for its great variety of fresh fruits, cheeses and other Hungarian delicacies.
**Read more || Map**

Palace of Arts (Müpa)Since its opening in 2005, the concert hall is regarded as one of the best in Europe. It also won architectural awards for its cutting-edge design.Read more   ||   Map — **Palace of Arts (Müpa)**
Since its opening in 2005, the concert hall is regarded as one of the best in Europe. It also won architectural awards for its cutting-edge design.
**Read more || Map**

Hungarian National MuseumThe largest museum of Hungary is a unique beauty in itself. It introduces Hungarian culture and history and is a must see for both locals and foreigners.Read more   ||   Map — **Hungarian National Museum**
The largest museum of Hungary is a unique beauty in itself. It introduces Hungarian culture and history and is a must see for both locals and foreigners.
**Read more || Map**

House of TerrorThe museum commemorates the victims of the fascist and communist regimes of Hungary in the 20th century.Read more   ||   Map — **House of Terror**
The museum commemorates the victims of the fascist and communist regimes of Hungary in the 20th century.
**Read more || Map**

St.Stephen's BasilicaThe interior of the largest church of Budapest is characterized by rich ornamentation; the huge windows radiate dignity. A famous musical venue.Read more   ||   Map — **St.Stephen's Basilica**
The interior of the largest church of Budapest is characterized by rich ornamentation; the huge windows radiate dignity. A famous musical venue.
**Read more || Map**

Kazinczy Street SynagogueThe gigantic building complex dominates its neighbourhood. The interior is decorated with decorative stonework that supports glass windows.Read more   ||   Map — **Kazinczy Street Synagogue**
The gigantic building complex dominates its neighbourhood. The interior is decorated with decorative stonework that supports glass windows.
**Read more || Map**

Matthias ChurchThe church was built in 1015, shortly after the country’s conversion to the Christian faith. It is a great example of Central-European gothic style.Read more   ||   Map — **Matthias Church**
The church was built in 1015, shortly after the country’s conversion to the Christian faith. It is a great example of Central-European gothic style.
**Read more || Map**

sources:
wikipedia
lonelyplanet
welovebudapest

The city is calling

About Budapest

Points of Interest