Since the fall of the Soviet Union has grown significantly Budapest. Like other cities that belonged to the Soviet Union as part Berlin Budapest is a hip and arty town. With falling prices for flight tickets Budapest is a good destination for a city break. The historic center is full of beautiful buildings including the unique parliament building. Critics say the parliament building one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. In this Top 10 list we have the 'must-see' attractions in Budapest put in a frame.
Museum of fine art
The museum of fine art has one of the largest and most impressive art collections in Hungary. Unfortunately, the museum is currently closed for renovation. In 2017 the Museum of fine art opens again.
Matthias Church Budapest
Matthias Church is part of the Buda Castle. On the Buda Hills, the Matthias Church. Along with the Fisherman's Bastion, this is a wonderful place to visit. You will find ancient sculptures as well as stunning views over Pest and the Parliament building.
Ruin pubs in Budapest
Characteristic of the Budapest nightlife are the Ruin pubs. Ruin pubs are dilapidated buildings that have been transformed into vintage cafe. A known Ruin pub is the Szimpla Kert. The Szimpla Kert is located in an old coal plant and transformed into Ruin pub. The Instant is a known Ruin pub where you can party well into the night.
Goulash
A typical Hungarian dish is of course Goulash. In Budapest you will find many restaurants selling homemade Goulash Soup. Goulash consists of meat, different vegetables including garlic, peppers and carrots and various spices. Best Goulash can you eat at the popular restaurant "Comme Chez Soi". Other good goulash restaurants Zeller Bistro and Hungarikum Bistro.
Margaret Island
Margaret Island is an island in the Danube between Buda and Pest. The island has a large city park, including a spectacular fountain. With nice weather you can properly recreate the island. Furthermore there are several terraces and beer gardens on Margaret Island.
Hungarian Opera
Budapest has a beautiful opera theater home to the National Hung Rian Opera. If you love classical music and opera you can check the Hungarian opera program. There are year-round various opera productions.
Vaci Street
Vaci street is the Terrace Street of Budapest. In this street you will find many cafes and restaurants and in the summer you can cheaply terraces here. There are regular happy hours so Váci street is the place to drink a glass of wine after a day Budapest.
Budapest market halls
Right in the center are the covered market of Budapest. This covered market you will find many local products such as Hungarian wines and Hungarian sausage. Learn about Hungarian culture and daily life by visiting the market hall.
The Hungarian Parliament Building
Hungary's parliament building is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The building was designed in 1885 by architect Imre Steindl, and was completed in 1904. It is highly recommended to take a tour of the Parliament building. During this tour you can see all the splendor inside as the historic parliament hall. The parliament building is located on the Danube which gives a spectacular view when visiting Buda.
The bathhouses of Budapest
Budapest has some amazing bathhouses. The best baths of Budapest are the Gellért and the Széchenyi thermal bath. The Gellert spa is located in Buda, in a luxury hotel. The Széchenyi thermal bath is located in the city park in Pest and is a former palace. Both baths are fun to visit. The Széchenyi thermal bath is larger and has a large pool of 40 degrees. The Gellert spa is smaller but more luxurious. The cover image for this article comes from the Széchenyi thermal bath. Below Gellert baths.
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