1. CASTLE HILL 

Located in the 11th district: one of the most prestigious in the metropolis, it delights with the diversity of styles, fascinating buildings and underground caves, of which a small part has been made available to tourists. The hill is best seen on the section between the royal palace and the Matthias Church. The most beautiful panorama of the city stretches from the Fisherman's Bastion.

The Budyan Maze is underground corridors, hollowed out in rocks at a great depth. They can be visited daily between 9:30 and 19:30, and from 18:00 the effect is enhanced by a visit with an oil lamp.

The royal palace was the first such impressive building in Hungary. He was demolished three times, he took his last and present form after World War II, when it was also discovered many remains of a medieval castle, which was modeled during reconstruction. The palace currently houses the National Gallery, the National Library and the Museum of the History of Budapest. Dworski's splendor can be admired daily from 9:30 to 19:30.

2. MARGARET ISLAND

The name of the island comes from Princess Margaret, who for twenty years lived in the monastery built here by her father, thanks to which she survived during the Mongol invasion.

You can get to the island by the Arpada Bridge, where buses 26 and 106 run, and from the Margaret Bridge take tram no. 4 and 6.

3. ST. STEPHEN’S BASILICA

Basilica of St. Stefan is located in the 5th district in the center of Budapest and is the largest Hungarian church that can gather over 8,500 faithful. Its characteristic 96-meter-long dome, which in the mid-nineteenth century collapsed, destroying the half-completed temple, is also a fantastic viewpoint of the city. To get there, you can use a certain height from the elevator, and then climb to the top of the stairs.

Under the basilica, a fully automated underground car park was built, which puts the car back in its parking place, and then it is delivered to the driver. It has over 400 cars.

4. PARLIMENT

5. Hősök tere

If you are not eager to explore and do not necessarily fascinate you with the history of other countries, the above places are one of the most interesting in Budapest, which every tourist arriving to him should see. The capital of Hungary is obviously not only monuments and national pride. It is also open, cheerful people, excellent cuisine and the cultural center of this country. Currently, Budapest is at your fingertips, thanks, among other things, cheap flights, so you should visit the city even at the weekend. More information, how to organize a trip and what to look for, you will find in my previous post HERE.

I promise you that you will spend wonderful time in Budapest, regardless of the season or weather. Do not forget to share your impressions in the comments! : D

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