Budapest being considered as a “mystical” city should not come as a surprise and neither should it be considered an idle talk, because it was here that the famous illusionist, known the world over as Harry Houdini, was born. You can get a feel of the mystical atmosphere of the city by visiting the Vajdahunyadvar. Despite the fact that the castle was built on the occasion of the millennium celebration marking the day since the founding of Hungary, it is, I am sorry to reveal, not a historical monument. It does however possess a certain romantic feel about it, and what’s more, the mentioned Varosliget Park in which it is located, is considered a favorite location for couples in love seeking to take a walk. You see, this could only have been possible if not thanks to the castle. Dohány utcai Zsinagóga is another beautiful and mysterious place worthy of a visit. The church is one of the largest synagogues in the world, being second only to the New York Emanu-El.
In Budapest there is the opportunity for you to see a lot of Palaces, many of which will not fail to amaze you with their magnificence. Among them are the Palaces of Clotilde, Dreschsler Palace, and the Stock Exchange Palace. Each of these buildings is a part of the original decoration of the city, and it is impossible to imagine the modern capital of Hungary without them. This statement may come as a surprise given the fact that some of them (for example, the Stock Exchange Palace) were built only at the beginning of the 20th century, but it is however true. In the homeland of Harry Houdini, there are also many so-called “ruin-pubs” and they can be found basically in the Jewish Quarter. Pubs are located in old houses, and many of them carry no signs, thus giving the City an even more mysterious reputation. Here, in the Jewish Quarter, you can find the Keret klub, where you will feel some kind of Hungarian chill out.
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