Planning a trip to Hungary? Take note of these top 20 must-see attractions in Budapest:
Budapest is located on the Danube River, which divides the city into two: Buda, the hilly and ancient city on the right bank of the river, and Pest, the modern city on the left side.
It's true that Budapest is known for its fantastic spas, but it's also one of Europe's prettiest cities. There, you'll also find many cultural sites, parks, markets, stunning views, cute streets and much more!
Budapest is the ideal destination for a cultural trip or a romantic getaway. To relax at the spa or have fun with your family and friends.
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1. St. Stephen’s Basilica
Located in Pest, it's truly impressive. Going up to the top of the dome you can admire a beautiful panorama of the city.
2. Chain Bridge
Chain Bridge is the oldest bridge in the city. It connects Buda to Pest, and it's even more fascinating during the night when it's all light up.
3. Liberty Bridge
4. Hungarian Parliament
Stunning building and example of Neo-Gothic architecture.
5. Buda Hill:
The easiest way to reach the hill is with the Buda Hill Funicular, be prepared to queue though! As for me, I usually love complicated things, so I decided to climb the hill, and the fabulous views are worth the effort!
Buda Castle, home of the Royal Palace
Matthias Church
Fisherman’s Bastion, a monument dedicated to all the fisherman who defended the city during wars
Tóth Árpád Sétány Promenade, impossible not to fall in love with this place! During springtime, you can experience the cherry blossom.
6. Gellert Hill:
Citadella
Gellert Baths
7. Andrassy Avenue
A cute boulevard, with great buildings, plants & flowers . It's the most important avenue of Budapest, recognized since 2012 as a World Heritage Site.
8.Hungarian State Opera House
Neo-Renaissance opera house located in Andrássy út.
9. Heroes Square
10. Central Market Hall
The largest and oldest covered market in Budapest. It runs on 3 floors, where you can find all sorts of goods and fresh food.
11. Street Food Karavan
12. Vaci Street
The main street in Budapest, the ideal place for shopping lovers.
13. Margaret Island
The green heart of Budapest. You can enjoy walking, renting a bike, visiting historical attractions and much more.
Japanese Garden
14. Shoes on the Danube Promenade
A touching memorial commemorating the murdered Jews in Budapest during the II World War. Jews people were forced to remove the shoes on the river banks before being shot, so their bodies could fell into the Danube and carried away by the tide.
15. Széchenyi Thermal Bath
16. Varosliget Park
17. Vajdahunyad Castle
It looks like a fairytale castle
18. Gresham Palace
19. Dohány Utcai Synagogue
The Great Synagogue, located in the Jewish quarter of the city, it's the main Jewish place of worship in Budapest.
20. Budapest by night: the other Ville Lumière
The pearl of the Danube is also called the little Ville Lumière (City of lights)
These are my highlights of this beautiful city during my long weekend in May. Let me know yours in the comments!
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