Often called “Paris of Eastern Europe,” this majestic city lays a valid claim to be one of the most beautiful capitals of Europe. Necklaced by seven bridges (some are beautiful – such as the
Lanchid or Chain Bridge – others are more utilitarian) the city makes a full visual spectacle of the river Danube (making its long course from the Black Forest to the Black Sea) by straddling it on either side: the quiet, leafy, and hilly
Buda and the noisy and busy urban
Pest. Walking through the cobblestone streets of Budapest one cannot fail to witness the “scars of many conflicts” worn by the beautiful buildings which offer a permanent memorial to the bygone era of wars, Holocaust, and uprising.
Today, Budapest boasts of opera houses, numerous museums, theaters, art galleries, cinemas, and countless great restaurants, cafes and bars. Each is easily approachable by some form of the superb public transportation the city offers to its visitors and habitants. (Note: those visitors who are interested in seeing the many sights of Budapest in a hurry can purchase a
Budapest Card, available form the metro kiosks, travel agencies, or tourist bureaus for about $35 (6,450 HUF) for two days. It allows free travel on public transports, admission to over 50 key sites, and discounts around town.)
As it happens every year I will go home to visit my parents in August. I will then report about the great new restaurants, shops and other noteworthy places of the city. Until then here the
TOP 10 sights of Budapest I recommend to a first time visitor:
1. Central Synagogue (the world’s second biggest synagogue)
2. Margaret Island (or Margitsziget, a green oasis in the middle of Buda and Pest)
3. Castle District
4. Varosliget (the City Park with many baths, great restaurants, and museums) and Heroes’ Square.
5. Opera House (Home to Liszt and Mahler)
6. Vaci utca (quaint shopping street in the heart of the city)
7. Basilica
8. Chain Brige
9. Andrassy Boulevard (Budapest’s answer to the Champs D’Elysees)
Often called “Paris of Eastern Europe,” this majestic city lays a valid claim to be one of the most beautiful capitals of Europe. Necklaced by seven bridges (some are beautiful – such as the Lanchid or Chain Bridge – others are more utilitarian) the city makes a full visual spectacle of the river Danube (making its long course from the Black Forest to the Black Sea) by straddling it on either side: the quiet, leafy, and hilly Buda and the noisy and busy urban Pest. Walking through the cobblestone streets of Budapest one cannot fail to witness the “scars of many conflicts” worn by the beautiful buildings which offer a permanent memorial to the bygone era of wars, Holocaust, and uprising.
Today, Budapest boasts of opera houses, numerous museums, theaters, art galleries, cinemas, and countless great restaurants, cafes and bars. Each is easily approachable by some form of the superb public transportation the city offers to its visitors and habitants. (Note: those visitors who are interested in seeing the many sights of Budapest in a hurry can purchase a Budapest Card, available form the metro kiosks, travel agencies, or tourist bureaus for about $35 (6,450 HUF) for two days. It allows free travel on public transports, admission to over 50 key sites, and discounts around town.)
As it happens every year I will go home to visit my parents in August. I will then report about the great new restaurants, shops and other noteworthy places of the city. Until then here the TOP 10 sights of Budapest I recommend to a first time visitor:
1. Central Synagogue (the world’s second biggest synagogue)
2. Margaret Island (or Margitsziget, a green oasis in the middle of Buda and Pest)
3. Castle District
4. Varosliget (the City Park with many baths, great restaurants, and museums) and Heroes’ Square.
5. Opera House (Home to Liszt and Mahler)
6. Vaci utca (quaint shopping street in the heart of the city)
7. Basilica
8. Chain Brige
9. Andrassy Boulevard (Budapest’s answer to the Champs D’Elysees)
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