Sightseeing in Budapest - what to see. Complete travel guide
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is often called 'the pearl of the Danube'. The Danube flows through the city and divides it into two parts. The bridge, which connects Buda and Pest, was built only in the 19th century. This fact has given Budapest is modern name. Nowadays, this is a marvellous city with numerous historical buildings, beautiful squares, cozy parks and interesting museums. However, the city is particularly famous for its bathhouses.
1. Travelers are highly recommended to purchase a special discount card. It entitles you to have discounted rates on public transport, museums, amusement parks, zoos and other cultural … Open
A walk to secret places of Budapest promises to be very interesting as this ancient European city has much to offer. Gellért-hegy Mount remains one of the most visited landmarks of … Open
Nagy Vasarcsarnok. Nagy Vasarcsarnok is the biggest tented market in Budapest. The main product of the market is food. Here visitors can fish, meat, fruit, cheese and so on. Moreover, there are also some delicatessens there - foie gras, pepper of all sorts and sizes, caviar… The market was projected by Gustave Eiffel, the architect of the well-known tower in Paris. There are many outlets and souvenir shops near the market. They are a great place to purchase various souvenirs and gifts.
Travelers will find many unusual hotels in Budapest. Hotels on water have become the calling card of the city. Boat Hotel Fortuna is one of these hotels. The boat hotel is docked not far … Open
The Bathhouses. First of all, Budapest is famous for its bathhouses. Gellert Bathhouse is surely the most famous and attractive of them. Inside the bathhouse there are more than 70 million litres of water that flow out of 118 springs. Visitors will find numerous swimming pools (both indoor and outdoor) and saunas. You can also get massage, pedicure and manicure in the bathhouse. The floor of the bathhouse is decorated with beautiful mosaic. Some people say that water in this bathhouse can cure many diseases. If you forget to take a swimming costume with you, you can always hire it there.
Even though Bohem Art Hotel is located in the historic center of the city, that’s a new artistic hotel where modern Hungarian artists decorated all rooms and public zones. Their … Open
Margaret Island. Margaret Island is an ideal place for tourists, who wish to relax in piece and enjoy the privacy of nature far from the noise of the city. When you are on the island, it is simply impossible to believe that Margaret Island is situated in the centre of the city. This is the place where you can jog, swim, have a picnic or simply walk, enjoying the beauty of the surroundings. The history of this place started in the Middle Ages, when an abbey was built there. Much time passed since that time, and the island has been turned into a park. There are bridges on both sides of the island - Arpad on the north and Margaret on the south. These bridges connect Margaret Island with the city.
The breath-taking Rácz Hotel & Thermal Spa is a fully renovated hotel that offers true Hungarian hospitality, elegant interiors with magnificent décor, grandiose furniture, shiny mirrors, … Open
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Shopping streets in Budapest
♥ Shopping area ' Andrássy Avenue' Budapest, 1.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Váci utca' Budapest, 2.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Deák utca' Budapest, 7.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Andrássy Avenue' Budapest, 1.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Váci utca' Budapest, 2.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Deák utca' Budapest, 7.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
Survived castles around Budapest
♥ Castle 'Buda Castle Budapest' , 3.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Visegrád Castle' , 32.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Esztergom Castle' , 40.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Drégely Castle' , 57.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Tata Castle' , 59.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Buda Castle Budapest' , 3.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Visegrád Castle' , 32.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Esztergom Castle' , 40.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Drégely Castle' , 57.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Tata Castle' , 59.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
National and city parks around Budapest
♥ National Park 'Kiskunsági' , 74.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Kiskunsági' , 74.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
Art galleries in Budapest and around
♥ Art museum 'Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum' Budapest, 1.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Museum of Fine Arts' Budapest, 1.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Museum of Applied Arts' Budapest, 1.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Hungarian National Gallery' Budapest, 3.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum' Budapest, 1.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Museum of Fine Arts' Budapest, 1.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Museum of Applied Arts' Budapest, 1.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Hungarian National Gallery' Budapest, 3.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Budapest from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Marzipan Museum
From the series “Strange, Weird and Unusual Museums Amusing its Visitors”
Check on the map: Distance from Budapest center - 18.5 km.
One of the halls, in spite of the museum's particularity, is devoted to the historical theme, and more precisely to the complicated relations between Austria and Hungary, which have also influenced the life of the talented confectioner. At present there are 5 marzipan museums in the world, the most famous and most visited is the museum in Szentendre. The popular museum is combined with the pastry shop and the cozy café, where visitors can taste the delicious original sweets and buy the exclusive gifts. …
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Gellert Gyogyfurdo
From the series “Most Extraordinary Thermaes, Baths and Saunas in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Budapest center - 3 km.
There is also a chic outdoor swimming pool with very beautiful cascades, artificial waterfalls and stone terraces. Gellert Bath will be an excellent way to get not only physical, but also aesthetic pleasure. Economical travellers should take into account that visiting bathhouses is paid. Those who want to minimize material costs, should take a towel, a special cap and shoes. All the above accessories can be taken in the bath for an additional fee. …
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