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 Budapest's Roman Past Revealed |
Szentendrei ut, 139 District III Budapest 1035 Hungary +36 1 368 8241 http://www.aquincum.hu/ |
Budapest is so full of history that it's easy to forget the Romans were here two thousand years ago. Their settlement was known as Aquincum, and the Aquincum museum brings its' history to life. A large outdoor area full of ruins gives us a clear picture of building layouts and patterns, while the museum itself houses some real treasures, including the world-famous portable water organ. This musical device clearly shows just how advanced the Romans actually were. Admission: 700HUF adults; 300HUF students; 200HUF student groups (over 10 persons); 1200HUF family (4 persons) Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: John Walters |
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Beautiful architecture and furniture |
Kastelypark utca, 9-11 District XXII Budapest 1225 Hungary +36 1 226 8547 |
This stunning property is home to an even more stunning piece of architecture: the Szaraz-Rudnyanszky mansion. The building alone is worth a visit, being a beautifully proportioned, Baroque work of art. The interior has undergone several renovations and is now considered fully restored. It is a perfect location for the exhibition of European furniture dating back to the fifteenth century (no contemporary furniture is on display). The museum is a bit of a trip, but it's well worth it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Swimming pools and park |
Hollandi ut, 14 Budapest 1213 Hungary +36 1 277 6576 |
As if a massive park with playgrounds and open fields wasn't enough, two swimming pools, a thermal pool and a children's pool were added to this site in 1961. The location and excellent facilities make this place popular with families: Kids can be entertained here for hours. Maintained at a pleasant 38 degrees centigrade, the thermal pool is just the right temperature for lazing around in. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 On your arrival... |
E60 Road (23km south-east of city centre) Budapest 1185 Hungary +36 1 296 9696 |
The old Ferihegy 1 terminal is thankfully no longer in use for scheduled airlines. The new terminals are 2A (Malev only) and 2B (all other airlines). Both are modern with the usual facilities. Take a taxi or use the cheaper option of the airport minibus to any address in town - pay at the clearly signed desk in the arrivals hall. (They will also pick you up for your return - call 296 8555, 24 hours before you need them). Cheaper still is the central airport bus which leaves from outside the Kempinski Hotel every half-hour from 5.30am until 9.30pm everyday - pay on the bus. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Budapest's highest hill |
Janos Hegy District XII Budapest 1121 Hungary |
Janos Hegy is the city's highest hill. It is 527m high and offers wonderful views, especially from the tower at the top. This Neo-Romanesque lookout tower (a project by Schulek Frigyes) was finished in 1910. From the top of the hill, you can take the chairlift back down to the city. Getting to the hill is easy: if you've taken the children's railway, Janos Hegy is the fourth stop, followed by an easy ten to fifteen-minute walk. Alternatively, you could take the chairlift up. This is one of the most picturesque spots in Budapest. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elaborate tombs |
Kozma utca Kobanya Budapest 1108 Hungary |
At the end of the nineteenth century, nearly a quarter of the city's population consisted of Jews. Located next to the Municipal Cemetery, about 10km from the center of Pest, this cemetery was opened in 1893. Many of the tombs are delightfully elaborate - look out for the Schmidel family tomb, covered in bright turquoise tiles. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sports complex |
Simonyi Zsigmond utca, 31 Budapest 1191 Hungary +36 1 280 1685 |
This large and breezy outdoor sports complex caters for a variety of interests. It consists of three pools, as well as a very large garden area. Besides swimming and sunbathing, you can also have a sauna or play beach volleyball, tennis, ping pong etc. Swimming lessons for babies are also available. A definite added attraction for families is the mini-golf course, and once you're tired and hungry from all that activity, why not visit the small restaurant? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Monument to victims of Uprising |
Rakoskeresztur Kozma utca, Kobanya Budapest 1108 Hungary +36 1 210 1500 |
This cemetery (about 10km from Pest Centre, towards the airport), has a special place in the hearts of Hungarians, as it was here that the revolutionary leaders of the 1956 uprising were buried in a mass grave after execution. After the fall of Communism, they were given a ceremonial funeral and re-buried. Several monuments were set up to them here in the cemetery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Curative baths and swimming pools |
Vizisport ut, 2 Budapest 1203 Hungary |
This pool and curative bath complex is unique for several reasons. It is the only thermal bath complex in Budapest that contains bromide-rich water, with iodine content. There is also a 50m wave pool as well as a tiny pool for children. The park in which it is located is large enough for sports activities as well as for soaking up the sun. There are three thermal pools with water ranging in temperature from 28 to 39 degrees centigrade. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful hill of roses |
Rozsadomb district II (around Gul Baba utca) Budapest 1023 Hungary +36 1 322 4098 / +36 1 488 0475(Tourism Ministry) |
This is a terribly romantic area; the name means Rose Hill. The roses came from the Turks, and were planted by the same Gul Baba as the street is named after (ironically the only street in Budapest to be named after a Turk), and the same man is commemorated by the Gul Baba tomb. There are some fine views out over the city from the heights, and it's pleasant to randomly walk around the streets. Here and there, there are small local restaurants (vendeglos) as well as lots of pensions and small stores. Many of the houses are very fine as well, and then of course there are the roses... Review © 2007, Wcities |
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