Budapest – The shining capital of Hungary
Hungary's vibrant capital, Budapest, straddling the Danube that runs through it, is an increasingly popular tourist destination that has everything you could want from a city and more.
Budapest's architecture is stunning, ranging from baroque to neoclassical to art nouveau, with the elegant Fisherman's Bastion and the massive Parliament building being just two of the city's many highlights.
Budapest's past is fascinating to explore, with many historic sites on offer; the haunting House of Terror is just one of the city's moving and significant museums.
There are many beautiful thermal bathhouses for you to relax in, as it is known as Europe's spa capital. Budapest's fantastic nightlife scene is as unique and fun as they come, with its trademark ruin bars.
- Places to visit: Buda Castle or Royal Palace, Great Synagogue, Basilica of St. Stephen, Parliament, Memento Park, Hungarian State Opera House, House of Terror
- Famous for: Cruise over Danube River, Hungarian cuisine, Performances at Budapest Opera House
Tip: Do not change money in the streets. It’s against the law and there are chances you can be cheated.
