Budapest Attractions

Budapest Pictures

The Szechenyi Lanchid (Charles Bridge) being the central point of Budapest, is Budapest’s oldest and most famous bridge. From here go west towards Buda or east towards Pest. Most of Buda’s attractions are on Varhegy (Castle Hill), take the nineteenth century funicular Siklo. A UNESCO world heritage site awaits you, with the beautiful Szentharomsag ter (Trinity Square), and the nearby Budavari Palota (Buda Castle Palace) which contains several museums including the Hungarian National Gallery. Other sights include Matyas Templom (Matthias Church) and the charming Halaszbastya (Fisherman’s Bastion) which offers some breathtaking views, in particular of the Orszaghaz (Houses of Parliament). Inspired by London’s Houses of Parliament the similarities are striking, the edifice stretches for over 250m (820ft) along the river Danube.

The much more commercial Pest extends out from the Belvaros (inner city). One of its main sights is Hosoek ter (Heroes’ Square), which can be reached by following Budapest’s grandest avenue, Andrassy ut. At its center stands the 120-foot bronze Millennium Emlekmu (Millennium Monument) and just behind, Varosliget (City Park) Budapest’s largest park. Inside the park you will find amongst other things the city’s zoo and an outdoor swimming pool, which belongs to the Sxechenyi mineral baths. There are several of these throughout the city, an experience not to be missed! Also in Pest is Europe’s largest Synagogue Nagy Zsinagoga known as Central Synagogue. Take public transport to Deak ter. Lastly, for some exclusive boutiques and plenty of souvenir shops go to Vaci utca (Vaci Street).