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Chain Bridge

Budapest's most famous bridge

Clark Adam ter - Roosevelt ter
Budapest 1013
Hungary

This spectacular bridge has an equally spectacular history. It's a great place from which to take in a panorama of the city (which becomes even more impressive at night). This was the very first bridge to link the two cities of Buda and Pest. The project was started in 1839 by designer William Tierney Clark and engineer Adam Clark, and it was completed in 1849. The bridge celebrated its 150th birthday recently with a huge open-air festival.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Chain Bridge photo by Brandon G. Amancio

Photo: Brandon G. Amancio

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Chain Bridge photo by Christopher Dewhurst

Photo: Christopher Dewhurst

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Chain Bridge photo by Mark Gross - Chicago

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Chain Bridge photo by The FishSlapping family

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Chain Bridge photo by Svetomir Petrovici

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Funicular

Historic funicular up Castle Hill Buda Royal Castle
Clark Adan Ter (Buda side, near the Chain Bridge)
Budapest 1013
Hungary
The funicular is definitely the easiest way to get up to the top of Castle Hill. Built in 1870, the two cars travel up and down every day from morning until night. The carriages are lovingly maintained, and although modern, have an antique look and design. The stations are also interesting; check out the massive wheel, which operates the system at the top of the terminal. Please note that the funicular is closed for maintenance on Monday of every even-numbered week.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Harmashatar-hegy

Beautiful panoramic views Harmashatar hegy
District III
Budapest 1037
Hungary
Catch Bus 65 and ride it to the terminus in order to escape the city. You'll wind up on Harmashatar-hegy (Three Border Hill), with unobstructed views of Budapest in all directions. It's a perfect spot for a picnic, a hike in the hills, or just to sit and dream. Sometimes hang gliders begin their flights here, but in general it's a very quiet and peaceful place. If you visit early in the morning or late at night, you may well find that you have the place all to yourself.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Janos Hegy

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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Normafa

Beautiful panorama of the Buda hills Eotvos ut, Normafa
district XII
Budapest 1121
Hungary
This hopping off point for walks into the Buda hills has some stunning and impressive views. The parks that run along the side of the road are filled with dog walkers, families having picnics, joggers, cyclists and so on. It's also where you can catch the Children's Railway or walk to the chair lift at Janos hegy. There are several pleasant cafes with sitting areas as well. All in all you can't go wrong up here. In the heat of summer it's always a cool retreat.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Rose Hill

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...

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