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Buda Castle Labyrinth


A-Mazing Tunnels Under Castle Hill
Uri utca, 9
District I
Budapest 1014
Hungary
+36 1 489 3281
http://www.labirintus.com/
This maze of tunnels (which literally goes on for miles) is located beneath Castle Hill. It contains huge, cavernous rooms, originally intended as cellars and bomb shelters. Some of the tunnels can be explored without a guide. One section even features reproductions of cave paintings from around Europe. There is also a café (a cup of tea is included in the ticket price) and an underground shop. Another great thing about these tunnels is that when it is scorching hot outside, it remains cool and airy down below. A flashlight (torch) might be advisable, as several sections of the maze are almost pitch black.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Frank Paul Silye
Photo: Frank Paul Silye
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Jenifer May
Photo: Jenifer May
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Jenifer May
Photo: Jenifer May
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by laurence emoware
Photo: laurence emoware
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Nuno Castro
Photo: Nuno Castro
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Balázs Suhajda
Photo: Balázs Suhajda
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Gus K
Photo: Gus K
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Balázs Suhajda
Photo: Balázs Suhajda
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Simon Pocock
Photo: Simon Pocock
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Irina Vidal Migallon
Photo: Irina Vidal Migallon
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Irina Vidal Migallon
Photo: Irina Vidal Migallon
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Matthew Papworth
Photo: Matthew Papworth
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Matthew Papworth
Photo: Matthew Papworth
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Carla S O
Photo: Carla S O
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Greg Guinney
Photo: Greg Guinney
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Frank Paul Silye
Photo: Frank Paul Silye
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Matt Barringer
Photo: Matt Barringer
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Paweł Jarosiński
Photo: Paweł Jarosiński
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Torbjörn Hägg
Photo: Torbjörn Hägg
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Jasmine Bailey
Photo: Jasmine Bailey
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Martin Knudsen
Photo: Martin Knudsen
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by savage_1_7312
Photo: savage_1_7312
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by sikshrik
Photo: sikshrik
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by gentleman75
Photo: gentleman75
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Irene Komninou
Photo: Irene Komninou
Buda Castle Labyrinth photo by Elliot Jenko
Photo: Elliot Jenko
 

 
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden


Located in City Park
Varosliget, Allatkerti korut 6-12
District XIV
Budapest 1146
Hungary
+36 1 273 4900
http://www.zoobudapest.com
This zoo could do with more funds but it is slowly being done up. The main entrance is located right next to the famous Gundel restaurant, and a nice combination is to stop in there for a coffee before or after your visit. The zoo is just one part of this very entertaining part of the city. Within a few hundred meters you will also find Heroes' Square, two excellent museums, a huge park, an amusement park, thermal baths and more. The entrance is a delightful art-deco whimsy. There are elephants, giraffes, monkeys, rhinos and of course, ice cream stands. Check website for further details including admission prices.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by Max Khaikin
Photo: Max Khaikin
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by subflux
Photo: subflux
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by J0nny_t
Photo: J0nny_t
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by J0nny_t
Photo: J0nny_t
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by Max Khaikin
Photo: Max Khaikin
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by Felix F.
Photo: Felix F.
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by Yonker
Photo: Yonker
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by Laszlo Becskereki
Photo: Laszlo Becskereki
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by Laszlo Becskereki
Photo: Laszlo Becskereki
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by Mező Ferenc
Photo: Mező Ferenc
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by Mező Ferenc
Photo: Mező Ferenc
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by Arild Storaas
Photo: Arild Storaas
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by Felix F.
Photo: Felix F.
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by laurent RUAMPS
Photo: laurent RUAMPS
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by The Crow2
Photo: The Crow2
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by david.vigh
Photo: david.vigh
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by Kaytee Riek
Photo: Kaytee Riek
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by Szilvia Ruff
Photo: Szilvia Ruff
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by Larry Gassan
Photo: Larry Gassan
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by Hypppylány
Photo: Hypppylány
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by W.Kreft, Erlangen
Photo: W.Kreft, Erlangen
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden photo by Lisa Collington
Photo: Lisa Collington
 

 
Castle District


Beautiful views over the river
Castle Hill
(District I)
Budapest 1014
Hungary
After you've seen the Royal Palace, take a stroll northwards. The medieval street network remains unaltered and although most of the buildings have been thoroughly restored (the war damage was severe) many retain their original features. You will be able to see the remains of the Dominican monastery; note the Plague monument outside Matyas Church; walk along the castle walls on the Buda side and see the Turkish tombstones at the north-western corner. There are many places to eat out here, but you should expect to pay tourist prices.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Castle District photo by Michael Veraz
Photo: Michael Veraz
Castle District photo by matthew chamberlain
Photo: matthew chamberlain
Castle District photo by Chad Briggs
Photo: Chad Briggs
Castle District photo by gareth dewar
Photo: gareth dewar
Castle District photo by Heather Malcolm
Photo: Heather Malcolm
Castle District photo by Maren Yumi Motomura
Photo: Maren Yumi Motomura
Castle District photo by Chad Briggs
Photo: Chad Briggs
Castle District photo by Susan
Photo: Susan
Castle District photo by Jannet Duroc
Photo: Jannet Duroc
Castle District photo by Gus K
Photo: Gus K
Castle District photo by Eliina Viele
Photo: Eliina Viele
Castle District photo by Francisco Goncalves
Photo: Francisco Goncalves
Castle District photo by Maren Yumi Motomura
Photo: Maren Yumi Motomura
Castle District photo by Stuart Caie
Photo: Stuart Caie
Castle District photo by Stuart Caie
Photo: Stuart Caie
Castle District photo by Paul Ark
Photo: Paul Ark
Castle District photo by Ronald M. Carter
Photo: Ronald M. Carter
Castle District photo by Roleck
Photo: Roleck
Castle District photo by Jim Eixenberger
Photo: Jim Eixenberger
Castle District photo by David Robinson
Photo: David Robinson
Castle District photo by Penguinpics
Photo: Penguinpics
Castle District photo by Cthonus
Photo: Cthonus
Castle District photo by Andrey Korchagin
Photo: Andrey Korchagin
Castle District photo by Bob Van Epps
Photo: Bob Van Epps
Castle District photo by Anil Prasad
Photo: Anil Prasad
Castle District photo by Deborah Sianturi
Photo: Deborah Sianturi
Castle District photo by Erin
Photo: Erin
Castle District photo by Martin Sejba
Photo: Martin Sejba
Castle District photo by mikesperlak
Photo: mikesperlak
Castle District photo by Little Miss Moi
Photo: Little Miss Moi
Castle District photo by Moche Fedor
Photo: Moche Fedor
Castle District photo by siofra
Photo: siofra
Castle District photo by dadima2007
Photo: dadima2007
Castle District photo by Zach Poff
Photo: Zach Poff
Castle District photo by Micah Reinhold
Photo: Micah Reinhold
Castle District photo by bluebutton
Photo: bluebutton
Castle District photo by jasonjonsavage
Photo: jasonjonsavage
Castle District photo by Sharon Harper
Photo: Sharon Harper
Castle District photo by Emily Schneider
Photo: Emily Schneider
Castle District photo by E. Plashkes
Photo: E. Plashkes
 

 
Church of St Mary Magdalene


Ruins of thirteenth-century church
Castle District
Budapest 1014
Hungary
The reconstructed Baroque tower that is visible now is pretty much all that is left of this church. There has been a church here since the mid-thirteenth century. As usual, it became a mosque during the Turkish occupation and it was badly damaged during the Liberation in 1686 and the Second World War. The garden features a reconstructed Gothic window.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Church of St Mary Magdalene photo by Alan Aplin
Photo: Alan Aplin
Church of St Mary Magdalene photo by gershbec
Photo: gershbec
Church of St Mary Magdalene photo by Leah R. Treesh
Photo: Leah R. Treesh
 

 
City Park


Lungs of the city
Hosok tere
District XIV
Budapest 1146
Hungary
+36 1 322 4098 (Tourist Information)
The park is dominated by the Vajdahunyad Castle - originally built for the 1896 millennium celebrations - which represents every style of Hungarian architecture. In summer, there is a lake for boating, which in winter is turned into a huge and very popular skating rink. It also houses the Museum of Agriculture and a statue of George Washington. This was erected to thank America for taking in so many Hungarian immigrants in the early twentieth century.

Review © 2007, Wcities
City Park photo by andyzmmr
Photo: andyzmmr
City Park photo by Alex Snell
Photo: Alex Snell
City Park photo by Alex Snell
Photo: Alex Snell
City Park photo by Fabian
Photo: Fabian
City Park photo by Paul Burani
Photo: Paul Burani
City Park photo by jia yi wong
Photo: jia yi wong
City Park photo by Delski
Photo: Delski
City Park photo by lorentey
Photo: lorentey
City Park photo by debilitatinglyFat
Photo: debilitatinglyFat
City Park photo by debilitatinglyFat
Photo: debilitatinglyFat
City Park photo by Jade Fenster
Photo: Jade Fenster
City Park photo by Manuel Campagnoli
Photo: Manuel Campagnoli
City Park photo by Wilhelm Petersson
Photo: Wilhelm Petersson
City Park photo by Alan Conroy
Photo: Alan Conroy
City Park photo by Anna Utgoff
Photo: Anna Utgoff
City Park photo by milan_parekh
Photo: milan_parekh
City Park photo by Sarah Burton
Photo: Sarah Burton
City Park photo by al.den
Photo: al.den
City Park photo by Darlene Amidon-Brent
Photo: Darlene Amidon-Brent
City Park photo by Manuel Niederl
Photo: Manuel Niederl
City Park photo by Kimberly Ferguson
Photo: Kimberly Ferguson
City Park photo by Phil Moore
Photo: Phil Moore
City Park photo by Benjamin Page
Photo: Benjamin Page
City Park photo by Matthew Kull
Photo: Matthew Kull
City Park photo by whitezo
Photo: whitezo
 

 
Duna Korzo (Embankment)


Beautiful views of the Danube
Marcius 15 ter-Roosevelt ter
District V
Budapest 1052
Hungary
This pleasant elevated walkway is much less crowded than Vaci utca and has magnificent views across the Danube to the Buda side. You will pass several of the city's finest hotels - all of which are equipped with spacious, sun-drenched terraces - as well as many private restaurants and cafés. You will also see the famous, ever-popular Budapest wooden chairs and benches - if you have a good look around you'll eventually find a free one. The No 2 tram runs between the korzo and the river and down below is a road where cars rush by out of sight. If you continue walking to the northern end of the korzo, you'll reach the Chain Bridge.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Duna Korzo (Embankment) photo by lorentey
Photo: lorentey
Duna Korzo (Embankment) photo by lorentey
Photo: lorentey
 

 
Eternal Flame (Parliament)


Dedicated to victims of 1956
Parliament, Kossuth ter
Budapest 1055
Hungary
+36 1 322 4098 / +36 1 488 0475 (Tourism Ministry)
In an enormously symbolic act, an eternal flame was unveiled and lit in front of the Parliament building in 1996. It marked the fortieth anniversary of the crushed 1956 uprising, an event that, along with the Trianon treaty, is one of the largest causes of anger and sorrow for the Hungarian people. Not far away is the statue of Imre Nagy, the executed Prime Minister, who could perhaps be said to be gazing at the flickering fire.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Eternal Flame (Parliament) photo by Rick Bruner
Photo: Rick Bruner
Eternal Flame (Parliament) photo by Dan Jones
Photo: Dan Jones
Eternal Flame (Parliament) photo by Johan Kocur
Photo: Johan Kocur
Eternal Flame (Parliament) photo by Paul Mercer
Photo: Paul Mercer
Eternal Flame (Parliament) photo by Peggy Race
Photo: Peggy Race
 

 
Fisherman's Bastion


Bring a camera for the stunning views
Castle District
District I
Budapest 1014
Hungary
No one seems to know why this is so named - it has certainly never been called on to defend anything. The stories say that in the old days this was where the fishermen defended Castle Hill from. It stands behind Matyas Church, overlooking the river and was built around 1900 by the same person who was responsible for the reconstruction of the church. There is a small fee to pay to climb up it, but it is worth it for the views. It makes for some of the finest photo opportunities in all of Budapest. You can walk down the hill through the park from here, which is worth doing as it means you will arrive at the small flat area immediately above the entrance to the tunnel before continuing your descent.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Greg
Photo: Greg
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Greg
Photo: Greg
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Emilie Hardman
Photo: Emilie Hardman
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Chad Briggs
Photo: Chad Briggs
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Alan Zisman
Photo: Alan Zisman
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Graeme Hall
Photo: Graeme Hall
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Lucas Hrabovsky
Photo: Lucas Hrabovsky
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Wally Bradford
Photo: Wally Bradford
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Margaret J. Lavery
Photo: Margaret J. Lavery
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Eiko Toda
Photo: Eiko Toda
Fisherman's Bastion photo by David Kivlichan
Photo: David Kivlichan
Fisherman's Bastion photo by smee
Photo: smee
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Mills Kelly
Photo: Mills Kelly
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Jon Addison
Photo: Jon Addison
Fisherman's Bastion photo by meg
Photo: meg
Fisherman's Bastion photo by jazoli
Photo: jazoli
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Jennifer Streger
Photo: Jennifer Streger
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Jennifer E Green
Photo: Jennifer E Green
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Ingrid Tanner
Photo: Ingrid Tanner
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Wandering Beyond
Photo: Wandering Beyond
Fisherman's Bastion photo by heather jarvis
Photo: heather jarvis
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Max Lee
Photo: Max Lee
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Barbara Schuchert
Photo: Barbara Schuchert
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Marika Kataja-Lian
Photo: Marika Kataja-Lian
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Marie Therese Nagy
Photo: Marie Therese Nagy
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Janos Szenohradszki
Photo: Janos Szenohradszki
Fisherman's Bastion photo by robert.rosenthall
Photo: robert.rosenthall
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Justine Edwards
Photo: Justine Edwards
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Chris Hopkins
Photo: Chris Hopkins
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Matt Van Brink
Photo: Matt Van Brink
Fisherman's Bastion photo by zita_kis_negative
Photo: zita_kis_negative
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Sean Kaufmann
Photo: Sean Kaufmann
Fisherman's Bastion photo by revdode
Photo: revdode
Fisherman's Bastion photo by kyle klassen
Photo: kyle klassen
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Eva Wilder
Photo: Eva Wilder
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Dave Smith
Photo: Dave Smith
Fisherman's Bastion photo by Nicola Hunter
Photo: Nicola Hunter
 

 
Franciscan Church


Ancient church where Liszt played
Ferenciek tere, 9
District V
Budapest 1053
Hungary
+36 1 322 4098 / +36 1 488 0475 (Tourism Ministry)
This church is famous for several reasons. It is very old (or at least the original, built in circa 1255, is old) and it has changed hands several times. The Turks set it ablaze in 1526 but the Franciscans tirelessly rebuilt it. This was convenient for the Turks, who decided not to burn it a second time, but instead took it over and used it as a mosque. The present design emerged in 1743, when the interior was being revamped (like so much in the city) for the millennial celebrations of 1896. Franz Liszt played concerts here and one of the pews is said to be the one he habitually chose to occupy.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Franciscan Church photo by siparikh
Photo: siparikh
Franciscan Church photo by Johanna Blakley
Photo: Johanna Blakley
 

 
Gellert Statue


Dedicated to a Hungarian hero
Gellerthegy
(District XI)
Budapest 1118
Hungary
+36 1 322 4098 / +36 1488 0475(Tourism Ministry)
If you walk down the hill from the Citadella towards Erzsebet (Elizabeth) Bridge you will come across this statue of St. Gellert, an eleventh-century martyr. It is located in a pleasant spot with an artificial waterfall. The monument stands some ten meters high and was built in 1904. The surrounding area is an ideal place to sit for a while and enjoy the view. Pack a picnic lunch, stroll, and/or just relax into history.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Gellert Statue photo by Babak Fakhamzadeh
Photo: Babak Fakhamzadeh
Gellert Statue photo by Sam Hurwitt
Photo: Sam Hurwitt
Gellert Statue photo by Simon Howard
Photo: Simon Howard
Gellert Statue photo by Brian L. Perkins
Photo: Brian L. Perkins
Gellert Statue photo by Joan Ruth Lim
Photo: Joan Ruth Lim
Gellert Statue photo by Kelly Vaughan
Photo: Kelly Vaughan
Gellert Statue photo by George Vavakis
Photo: George Vavakis
Gellert Statue photo by the Beatrix
Photo: the Beatrix
Gellert Statue photo by Beleonora
Photo: Beleonora
 

 
Great Synagogue


Stunning architecture
Dohany utca, 2-8
(District VII)
Budapest 1074
Hungary
+36 1 342 1335
Second in size only to the one in New York, this amazing Byzantine-Moorish structure is situated on the edge of the Old Ghetto. Restored and re-inaugurated in the presence of famous Jews such as Yitzhak Rabin and Tony Curtis, this is the ideal place to begin visiting the historic Jewish area of Budapest. Enjoy the history and grandeur. Admission: HUF600.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Great Synagogue photo by Beny Shlevich (batch)
Photo: Beny Shlevich (batch)
Great Synagogue photo by Jonathan Khoo
Photo: Jonathan Khoo
Great Synagogue photo by Jonathan Khoo
Photo: Jonathan Khoo
Great Synagogue photo by Melissa Aguilar
Photo: Melissa Aguilar
Great Synagogue photo by Irith Gubi
Photo: Irith Gubi
Great Synagogue photo by mario
Photo: mario
Great Synagogue photo by Guthwulf
Photo: Guthwulf
Great Synagogue photo by David A.
Photo: David A.
Great Synagogue photo by Zack Stern
Photo: Zack Stern
Great Synagogue photo by Nzinga Kone-Miller
Photo: Nzinga Kone-Miller
Great Synagogue photo by andreduartevieira
Photo: andreduartevieira
Great Synagogue photo by Mark Stuart McKenzie
Photo: Mark Stuart McKenzie
Great Synagogue photo by Gabe Maldonado
Photo: Gabe Maldonado
Great Synagogue photo by fromand0
Photo: fromand0
Great Synagogue photo by Stefan Koopmanschap
Photo: Stefan Koopmanschap
Great Synagogue photo by Hilary22
Photo: Hilary22
Great Synagogue photo by robandkitty76
Photo: robandkitty76
Great Synagogue photo by Lauren Lavoie
Photo: Lauren Lavoie
Great Synagogue photo by Ashley Regan
Photo: Ashley Regan
Great Synagogue photo by TiroleanAlps
Photo: TiroleanAlps
 

 
Heroes' Square


Hungarian war memorial
Top of Andrassy ut
(District VI)
Budapest 1062
Hungary
This imposing square was built for the 1896 millennium celebrations. It is dominated by the Archangel Gabriel who is surrounded by seven statues representing the chiefs of the seven Magyar tribes who settled in this area (supposedly in AD 896). The large open space is dedicated to the Hungarian war memorial and attracts tourists, skateboarders and inline skaters in their dozens. Check out the recently restored art museums on either side of the square.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Heroes' Square photo by Christopher Walker
Photo: Christopher Walker
Heroes' Square photo by snakekiller
Photo: snakekiller
Heroes' Square photo by Simon Laird
Photo: Simon Laird
Heroes' Square photo by Simon Laird
Photo: Simon Laird
Heroes' Square photo by Damion and Saleeta
Photo: Damion and Saleeta
Heroes' Square photo by Aaron Smith
Photo: Aaron Smith
Heroes' Square photo by László Sándor
Photo: László Sándor
Heroes' Square photo by James & Clara
Photo: James & Clara
Heroes' Square photo by danielle_grau
Photo: danielle_grau
Heroes' Square photo by Kat Aldridge
Photo: Kat Aldridge
Heroes' Square photo by Leonid Yaitsky
Photo: Leonid Yaitsky
Heroes' Square photo by Marc Jones
Photo: Marc Jones
Heroes' Square photo by StaneStane
Photo: StaneStane
Heroes' Square photo by Angela Moeny
Photo: Angela Moeny
Heroes' Square photo by Sam Hurwitt
Photo: Sam Hurwitt
Heroes' Square photo by bibliogrump
Photo: bibliogrump
Heroes' Square photo by Adrian Clark
Photo: Adrian Clark
Heroes' Square photo by Neil & Kelly
Photo: Neil & Kelly
Heroes' Square photo by orangegato88
Photo: orangegato88
Heroes' Square photo by Wayne Hopkins
Photo: Wayne Hopkins
Heroes' Square photo by Gina Szabo
Photo: Gina Szabo
Heroes' Square photo by bradbains
Photo: bradbains
Heroes' Square photo by Melissa
Photo: Melissa
Heroes' Square photo by Miguel Carrasco
Photo: Miguel Carrasco
Heroes' Square photo by Raf89
Photo: Raf89
Heroes' Square photo by Joseph Morris
Photo: Joseph Morris
Heroes' Square photo by SR001
Photo: SR001
Heroes' Square photo by Gergely Fiel
Photo: Gergely Fiel
Heroes' Square photo by Nathan Szanto
Photo: Nathan Szanto
Heroes' Square photo by Becky
Photo: Becky
Heroes' Square photo by Majkl76
Photo: Majkl76
Heroes' Square photo by Mal Cockburn
Photo: Mal Cockburn
Heroes' Square photo by Rachel and James
Photo: Rachel and James
Heroes' Square photo by Ray Sorin
Photo: Ray Sorin
Heroes' Square photo by Fiona Chan
Photo: Fiona Chan
Heroes' Square photo by Faidwnas Loumakis
Photo: Faidwnas Loumakis
 

 
Hungarian National Museum


History of the nation
Muzeum korut, 14-16
(District VIII)
Budapest 1088
Hungary
+36 1 338 2122
http://www.museum.hu
This museum's architecture alone warrants a stop, but it also played a major role in Hungary's history: Petofi recited his famous 'national song' from the steps here in 1848; there is a plaque to commemorate this famous event. The inside of the museum is also stunning, with lavish use of marble and ceremonial architecture. The displays give a thorough account of the history of the Hungarian nation. Admission is HUF400, making this one of the most expensive museums in the city, but it's well worth it.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Hungarian National Museum photo by Helgoland
Photo: Helgoland
Hungarian National Museum photo by Jevaun Howell
Photo: Jevaun Howell
Hungarian National Museum photo by Yee Wong
Photo: Yee Wong
Hungarian National Museum photo by Till Westermayer
Photo: Till Westermayer
Hungarian National Museum photo by Jordan Prins
Photo: Jordan Prins
Hungarian National Museum photo by Emilie Hardman
Photo: Emilie Hardman
Hungarian National Museum photo by Eperke
Photo: Eperke
Hungarian National Museum photo by BRJ INC.
Photo: BRJ INC.
Hungarian National Museum photo by Magdolna Zitting
Photo: Magdolna Zitting
Hungarian National Museum photo by Greta Varro
Photo: Greta Varro
Hungarian National Museum photo by Yazan Badran
Photo: Yazan Badran
Hungarian National Museum photo by san wong
Photo: san wong
 

 
Margaret Island


Peaceful spot for relaxation
Margitsziget
Budapest 1138
Hungary
Despite its central location, Margaret Island is extremely peaceful. In summer, it is popular with the locals who come here to relax. Rent a bicycle, jog, swim in one of two pools, throw a Frisbee or just stroll around. This was originally a religious centre. The ruins of St Margaret's Dominican nunnery are on the east side near the ruins of a Franciscan church. The water tower is a listed building. A very fine lunch can be had in the Ramada Grand Hotel at the north-east end of the island.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Margaret Island photo by Troy Parsons
Photo: Troy Parsons
Margaret Island photo by David Gee
Photo: David Gee
Margaret Island photo by Victoria Archer
Photo: Victoria Archer
Margaret Island photo by Enno Rehling
Photo: Enno Rehling
Margaret Island photo by David Gee
Photo: David Gee
Margaret Island photo by Levente Nagy
Photo: Levente Nagy
Margaret Island photo by azember
Photo: azember
Margaret Island photo by krampusz
Photo: krampusz
Margaret Island photo by azember
Photo: azember
Margaret Island photo by Levente Nagy
Photo: Levente Nagy
Margaret Island photo by Irina Vidal Migallon
Photo: Irina Vidal Migallon
Margaret Island photo by Georg Edlbacher
Photo: Georg Edlbacher
Margaret Island photo by Jean Russell
Photo: Jean Russell
Margaret Island photo by Enno Rehling
Photo: Enno Rehling
Margaret Island photo by Sarah Whitaker
Photo: Sarah Whitaker
Margaret Island photo by Penny Jones
Photo: Penny Jones
Margaret Island photo by Laura May
Photo: Laura May
Margaret Island photo by Bess Walthour-USA
Photo: Bess Walthour-USA
Margaret Island photo by Frank Paul Silye
Photo: Frank Paul Silye
Margaret Island photo by Pål Storerud
Photo: Pål Storerud
Margaret Island photo by Robin Davies Chen
Photo: Robin Davies Chen
Margaret Island photo by emily.essner
Photo: emily.essner
Margaret Island photo by Chris Watt
Photo: Chris Watt
Margaret Island photo by Lesley Aitken
Photo: Lesley Aitken
Margaret Island photo by Tim Kelly
Photo: Tim Kelly
Margaret Island photo by la_voz08
Photo: la_voz08
Margaret Island photo by Krisztina Szirmai
Photo: Krisztina Szirmai
Margaret Island photo by Megyeri Anikó
Photo: Megyeri Anikó
Margaret Island photo by Mihaela Cozma
Photo: Mihaela Cozma
Margaret Island photo by wombatek88
Photo: wombatek88
Margaret Island photo by Gabriella Bottka
Photo: Gabriella Bottka
Margaret Island photo by Adrià Vallès
Photo: Adrià Vallès
Margaret Island photo by lera sheyko
Photo: lera sheyko
Margaret Island photo by Hódi Adrienn Dóra
Photo: Hódi Adrienn Dóra
Margaret Island photo by vit_hu_by
Photo: vit_hu_by
Margaret Island photo by Gabor Gyergyoi
Photo: Gabor Gyergyoi
Margaret Island photo by Virginie Harel
Photo: Virginie Harel
Margaret Island photo by Cliff Barnes
Photo: Cliff Barnes
Margaret Island photo by Jason Rosenbaum
Photo: Jason Rosenbaum
Margaret Island photo by Emma Robinson
Photo: Emma Robinson
Margaret Island photo by ikwhitmore
Photo: ikwhitmore
Margaret Island photo by Christina Koch
Photo: Christina Koch
Margaret Island photo by jason tinkey
Photo: jason tinkey
 

 
Museum of Fine Arts


Wonderful collection in stunning building
Dózsa György út 41
Budapest 1146
Hungary
+36 1 469 7100
http://www.museum.hu/search/mu...
This spectacular and renovated building houses a museum that's massive in scale (slightly intimidating in fact), with a wide range of exhibits. It's noted for its Spanish collection, most of which comes from the famous Count Esterhazy who picked up the pieces at bargain prices. Everything from El Greco to Goya is here. There is also an interesting display of Roman vases and artifacts (lots of huge toga-holding safety pins) as well as many other works. Admission: free

Review © 2007, Wcities
Museum of Fine Arts photo by jaime.silva
Photo: jaime.silva
Museum of Fine Arts photo by Crypto Quagga
Photo: Crypto Quagga
Museum of Fine Arts photo by Ana Allen
Photo: Ana Allen
Museum of Fine Arts photo by Enrico Miquiabas
Photo: Enrico Miquiabas
Museum of Fine Arts photo by Andrew Hargitai
Photo: Andrew Hargitai
Museum of Fine Arts photo by Andrea Karacs
Photo: Andrea Karacs
Museum of Fine Arts photo by katwalraven
Photo: katwalraven
Museum of Fine Arts photo by Eddie Chu
Photo: Eddie Chu
Museum of Fine Arts photo by nagyimi
Photo: nagyimi
Museum of Fine Arts photo by Ana Allen
Photo: Ana Allen
Museum of Fine Arts photo by Andrea Karacs
Photo: Andrea Karacs
Museum of Fine Arts photo by Graham Okada
Photo: Graham Okada
Museum of Fine Arts photo by Jared Ueki
Photo: Jared Ueki
Museum of Fine Arts photo by Clive Rowland
Photo: Clive Rowland
Museum of Fine Arts photo by Miki
Photo: Miki
Museum of Fine Arts photo by veleni sottili
Photo: veleni sottili
Museum of Fine Arts photo by Claudio Conti
Photo: Claudio Conti
Museum of Fine Arts photo by Agnes Komjathy
Photo: Agnes Komjathy
 

 
Opera House


Beautiful neo-Renaissance building
Andrassy ut, 22
Budapest 1061
Hungary
+36 (0)1 353 0170
http://www.opera.hu/
Famous Hungarian architect Miklos Ybl completed this building in 1884. Its style is very neo-Renaissance with a wildly exotic interior featuring cherubs, marble, gilt and frescoes. A 45-minute tour of the building in most major languages can be arranged for HUF900. These tend to start at 3pm or 4pm; go to the door on the right of the building, beside the sphinx. Tickets to see the opera here are extremely inexpensive.

Thália Theater

Review © 2007, Wcities
Opera House photo by Josh Hadley
Photo: Josh Hadley
Opera House photo by gezzajax
Photo: gezzajax
Opera House photo by jaime.silva
Photo: jaime.silva
Opera House photo by Blowing Puffer Fish
Photo: Blowing Puffer Fish
Opera House photo by The Horror
Photo: The Horror
Opera House photo by The Horror
Photo: The Horror
Opera House photo by Ming Wu
Photo: Ming Wu
Opera House photo by PDXdj
Photo: PDXdj
Opera House photo by Wai-Tai Li
Photo: Wai-Tai Li
Opera House photo by Paul C. Nendick
Photo: Paul C. Nendick
Opera House photo by James Lowes
Photo: James Lowes
Opera House photo by Matt Ackerman
Photo: Matt Ackerman
Opera House photo by Ozlem Akay
Photo: Ozlem Akay
Opera House photo by Scott-ie
Photo: Scott-ie
Opera House photo by Brian Lamb
Photo: Brian Lamb
Opera House photo by Markus Lütkemeyer
Photo: Markus Lütkemeyer
Opera House photo by Damion and Saleeta
Photo: Damion and Saleeta
Opera House photo by Adriane Gelpi
Photo: Adriane Gelpi
Opera House photo by Patrick Bryan
Photo: Patrick Bryan
Opera House photo by djstarmo
Photo: djstarmo
Opera House photo by Jack Nork
Photo: Jack Nork
Opera House photo by Peter Booth
Photo: Peter Booth
Opera House photo by cansorge99
Photo: cansorge99
Opera House photo by Adam Kurzok
Photo: Adam Kurzok
Opera House photo by Allyson Cohen
Photo: Allyson Cohen
 

 
St. Stephen's Basilica


Houses a holy relic
St. Istvan ter
District V
Budapest 1051
Hungary
+36 1 317 2859
This church is said to be second in size only to St. Peter's in Rome and can allegedly hold 7,000 people. It was completed in 1905 and has been undergoing cleaning and restoration work for the last eight years. It contains the mummified hand of St. Stephen himself, which is paraded around the city on his name day. The cathedral has a height of 96 metres - exactly the same as the Parliament building. For HUF 400, you can visit the viewing platform above the cupola from where, needless to say, you will be able to enjoy splendid views. The platform is open from 9:30am to 6pm, until 31st October.

Review © 2007, Wcities
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Huzhead
Photo: Huzhead
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Mark Leicester
Photo: Mark Leicester
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Josh Lawton
Photo: Josh Lawton
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by bibliogrump
Photo: bibliogrump
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Nick Richards
Photo: Nick Richards
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Huzhead
Photo: Huzhead
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Adam Lederer
Photo: Adam Lederer
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Sarai Mitnick
Photo: Sarai Mitnick
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Matt Ackerman
Photo: Matt Ackerman
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Matthew Turnell
Photo: Matthew Turnell
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by murimboh
Photo: murimboh
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Zack Stern
Photo: Zack Stern
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Ryan Hadley
Photo: Ryan Hadley
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by James Barnes
Photo: James Barnes
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by murimboh
Photo: murimboh
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by RoCam
Photo: RoCam
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by JB Cabig
Photo: JB Cabig
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Matthew Baird
Photo: Matthew Baird
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Todd Cissell
Photo: Todd Cissell
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Andrew Ma
Photo: Andrew Ma
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Jill Evans
Photo: Jill Evans
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by markhargreaves81
Photo: markhargreaves81
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Philip-Paul Greening
Photo: Philip-Paul Greening
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Andrew Fatman
Photo: Andrew Fatman
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by _cr_
Photo: _cr_
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by jasonjonsavage
Photo: jasonjonsavage
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by nico loubser
Photo: nico loubser
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Erin E Brierley
Photo: Erin E Brierley
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by khakiaraki
Photo: khakiaraki
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by aeffle
Photo: aeffle
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Aaron Beaton
Photo: Aaron Beaton
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Lucien Black
Photo: Lucien Black
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Kristin Luise
Photo: Kristin Luise
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by Tanner Pikop
Photo: Tanner Pikop
St. Stephen's Basilica photo by bekahbeck
Photo: bekahbeck
 

 
Statue Park


Communist-era statues
Bathori utca, 22
Budapest 1054
Hungary
+36 1 424 7500
http://www.szoborpark.hu
After the fall of Communism in Hungary, most of the statues from this era were shipped to this park on the outskirts of the city. When you buy your ticket, be sure to also purchase the very well-researched and extremely informative guide-book. Without it the meaning and history of the statues will be lost to you. How to get here: get to Etele ter by bus number 7. Then take one of the frequent, out-of-town yellow Volan buses. The one you want is at platform number 2, direction Diosd.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Statue Park photo by Glen Scott
Photo: Glen Scott
Statue Park photo by Martin Belam
Photo: Martin Belam
Statue Park photo by John Guerrier
Photo: John Guerrier
Statue Park photo by Alan Trotter
Photo: Alan Trotter
Statue Park photo by Nick Rich
Photo: Nick Rich
Statue Park photo by Tom Donohue
Photo: Tom Donohue
Statue Park photo by Bryce Edwards
Photo: Bryce Edwards
Statue Park photo by Gil Roth
Photo: Gil Roth
Statue Park photo by Jan Piekoszewski
Photo: Jan Piekoszewski
Statue Park photo by Ross Wood
Photo: Ross Wood
Statue Park photo by Keith Putnam
Photo: Keith Putnam
Statue Park photo by Juan Buhler
Photo: Juan Buhler
Statue Park photo by Taliesen
Photo: Taliesen
Statue Park photo by Rebekah Brittain
Photo: Rebekah Brittain
Statue Park photo by Melody Jones
Photo: Melody Jones
Statue Park photo by Leslie Devlin
Photo: Leslie Devlin
Statue Park photo by Cade Cameron
Photo: Cade Cameron
Statue Park photo by texanaka
Photo: texanaka
Statue Park photo by Vanessa Palmer
Photo: Vanessa Palmer
Statue Park photo by adam.kylie
Photo: adam.kylie
Statue Park photo by Ben Edwards
Photo: Ben Edwards
Statue Park photo by Stella Ting Wan Hua
Photo: Stella Ting Wan Hua
Statue Park photo by Mike Keegan
Photo: Mike Keegan
Statue Park photo by luke byrne
Photo: luke byrne
Statue Park photo by Ciprian Damboianu
Photo: Ciprian Damboianu
Statue Park photo by Andy Nicholas Chan
Photo: Andy Nicholas Chan
Statue Park photo by shoey
Photo: shoey
Statue Park photo by kathryn louise bray
Photo: kathryn louise bray
Statue Park photo by Zachary Keller
Photo: Zachary Keller
Statue Park photo by Andrew Larson
Photo: Andrew Larson
Statue Park photo by missypanda
Photo: missypanda
Statue Park photo by Zachary Keller
Photo: Zachary Keller
 

 
Szentendre


Beautiful town near Budapest
20 kilometers from Budapest
Budapest
Hungary
+36 1 322 4098 (Tourism Ministry)
http://www.szentendre.hu/
One of the most beautiful towns on the Danube, Szentendre sits at the edge of the famous Danube bend. The town existed in Roman times (known as the 'Wolf Camp'), but there were also other influences: it was resettled after Turkish occupation by Serbs, Greeks, Dalmatians, Germans and of course Hungarians. You can get here by car (Highway 11, 20 kilometres, 35 minutes), by boat (one and a half hours and by far the most scenic option) or by HEV train (30 minutes).

Review © 2007, Wcities
Szentendre photo by Johannes Marosi
Photo: Johannes Marosi
Szentendre photo by maria krasinski
Photo: maria krasinski
Szentendre photo by Lindsey Roberts
Photo: Lindsey Roberts
Szentendre photo by Rajat Mukherjee
Photo: Rajat Mukherjee
Szentendre photo by Oliver Czibula
Photo: Oliver Czibula
Szentendre photo by Oliver Czibula
Photo: Oliver Czibula
Szentendre photo by Francisco Goncalves
Photo: Francisco Goncalves
Szentendre photo by maria krasinski
Photo: maria krasinski
Szentendre photo by Rajat Mukherjee
Photo: Rajat Mukherjee
Szentendre photo by Christian Szita Sz.
Photo: Christian Szita Sz.
Szentendre photo by dainee
Photo: dainee
Szentendre photo by Chris Price
Photo: Chris Price
Szentendre photo by Stefan Bugovsky
Photo: Stefan Bugovsky
Szentendre photo by Neil Caron
Photo: Neil Caron
Szentendre photo by Lwww.llworldtour.com
Photo: Lwww.llworldtour.com
Szentendre photo by DyingLilith
Photo: DyingLilith
Szentendre photo by luiginobottega
Photo: luiginobottega
Szentendre photo by jean_kadar
Photo: jean_kadar
Szentendre photo by andreas82
Photo: andreas82
Szentendre photo by iportillo
Photo: iportillo
Szentendre photo by Joyce Bermejo
Photo: Joyce Bermejo
Szentendre photo by tdanders
Photo: tdanders
Szentendre photo by Kari
Photo: Kari
Szentendre photo by nicolastravers
Photo: nicolastravers
Szentendre photo by RB McCann
Photo: RB McCann
Szentendre photo by Encarna Hurtado
Photo: Encarna Hurtado
Szentendre photo by szomkat
Photo: szomkat
Szentendre photo by Bryan Gant
Photo: Bryan Gant
Szentendre photo by Eric
Photo: Eric
Szentendre photo by TxTmom
Photo: TxTmom
Szentendre photo by Jarle Ekanger
Photo: Jarle Ekanger
Szentendre photo by Szabolcs J. Csörge
Photo: Szabolcs J. Csörge
 

 
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