TOP 10 Things to do in BUDAPEST in 2020 | Hungary Travel Guide in 4K

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Here are our top 10 picks: NUMBER 10: Hungarian Parliament Building Hungarian Parliament is the largest building in Hungary and the third largest parliament building in the world.

Built in 1902 in the neo-gothic styleand located on the Danube River, it is probably the most notable andiconic building in Budapest.

Apart from impressive architecture, the buildingwas also an engineering marvel at the time of its construction, for instance, a specialsystem was designed to cool the building during hot summers where a big ice cube was placedin the basement of the building every day and cool air was sent througha complex ventilation system.

You can visit the parliament building withan organized tour and admire its impressive dome housing over 900 years-old crown andlearn more about the detailed architecture of this impressive building.

Just be sure to purchase tickets online at least a couple of days before your visit as they often run out.

Don’t forget to visit the nearby DanubePromenade and Shoes on the Danube Bank, to honor the Jews who were killed during World War II.

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NUMBER 9: Thermal baths Budapest is located over numerous thermalsprings and bathing has been a part of everyday life in the city since the Roman times.

During the Turkish occupation the tradition continued and as a result Budapest has several incredible baths.

So much so that Budapest is actuallynicknamed the city of spas.

Probably the most widely known, SzéchenyiThermal Bath is the largest medicinal bath in Europe and one of the largest spa complexesof its kind.

Regardless of the season – jump in oneof the outdoor pools and experience the positive effects of rich thermal springs.

While Széchenyi Thermal Bath is for men andwomen all week, some other baths are open for men or women only, depending on the day of the week.

There are many more amazing baths in Budapest.

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NUMBER 8: Széchenyi Chain Bridge Chain bridge was the first permanent bridge connecting Buda and Pest, the two areas of Budapest located on eastand west bank of the Danube river.

At the time of its construction in 1849 the bridge was an engineering wonder and was one of the largest bridges in the world.

Cross the Chain Bridge and admire the engineering and architectural details such a pair of lions guardingthe bridge from both entrances.

Another great angle to see the Chain Bridgeand explore Budapest in general is from the river.

Embark on a sightseeing cruise of Budapestor even take an inexpensive river bus version of public transport and enjoy the view.

NUMBER 7: Fisherman's Bastion The Fisherman’s Bastion is a monument overlooking Budapest from the Buda Castle and it is one of the most important tourist attractions in the city.

The monument, constructed in 1902 , the same year as the Parliament, offers fantastic views of the city.

The name for the monument comes from a groupof fishermen who lived under the wall in what was called the Fishtown and defendedthe castle against invasions.

Fishermen’s Bastion features seven towersand serves as an extension of the castle.

Right behind the monument you will find impressiveand beautifully restored Matthias Church with special historic importance as it was a locationof several prominent coronations of kings and a venue of other important historic events.

There are many more impressive churches in Budapestsuch as St.

Stephen's Basilica and others.

NUMBER 6: Buda Castle Located just a few steps from the Fishermen’sBastion, on the Castle Hill there is the former Hungarian royal palace – the Buda Castle.

The first castle was built there in the 13thcentury.

The palace now houses museums and galleries and the area surrounding the palace, known as the Castle Quarter, offers a wonderful insight into what life was like in the olddays with its well-preserved baroque buildings, castle garden bazaar, the medieval fortification and other attractions.

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Located under the Castle Hill you can visitthe so-called hospital in the rock.

And for an ultimate experience of the BudaCastle take a funicular connecting the square in front of the Chain Bridge or take a shorthike to the top and enjoy the view.

NUMBER 5: Ruin Pubs Located in the former Jewish Ghetto, you willfind a collection of bars and pubs with a special character, the so-called Ruin Pubs.

Ruin pubs are just that – pubs in the ruins.

First started in early 2000s to bring life back into the ruins of the former Jewish Ghetto, the first ruin pub – Szimpla quickly became a thing and others followed.

Today it is almost impossible to imagine Budapestwithout the ruin pubs.

Order a beer or a cocktail and sit in the bathtub or find another interestingplace like that or just walk around and soak in the atmosphere.

There are other interesting ruin pubs in Budapest.

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NUMBER 4: Citadella Located on the top of Gellért Hill lies aformer fortress, a citadel – built in mid-19th century for Austrian troops before the formationof the Austria-Hungary.

Citadella is now a popular tourist spot withamazing views of Budapest and an open-air display of Soviet weapons.

For a truly magical experience, you can visitCitadella at night when all the main Budapest sights are light up.

Don’t forget to visitthe Liberty Statue from Soviet era, erected in 1947 which is also clearly seen from downtownBudapest.

NUMBER 3: House of Terror You will certainly find a museum, or an artgallery close to your heart somewhere in the city.

One of the more interesting museums includesthe House of Terror, a former seat of Hungarian Nazis and then later a seat of two Communistterror organizations.

House of Terror is now transformed into a museum dedicated to thisdark era of Hungarian history.

You can experience the terrors ordinary citizenshad to endure during these dark times.

Just be sure to pick the English audio guide atthe beginning because the majority of the exhibits are only presented in Hungarian exceptfor long letter-sized descriptions in English which might time some time to get through.

Don’t miss the Berlin Wall Memorial in frontof the House of Terror Museum.

Budapest is also home to other impressivemuseums.

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NUMBER 2: Central Market Hall What better way to discover Hungarian culturethan through food? Central market hall is a three-story food hall where you can experienceall levels of Hungarian food production – from raw ingredients like traditional paprika, wine, to prepared traditional dishes on the second floor, as well as traditional souvenirsand other interesting merchandise.

Central Market hall was built in 1897 by thefirst mayor of Budapest to create a marketplace where only quality food could be sold witha central location to serve the city.

This impressive giant hall is located at theend of the famous shopping street Vaci Utca and even if you’re not hungry, a strollalong the kiosks is almost like you’re traveling throughout different regions of Hungary.

NUMBER 1: City Park City park is the main public park in Budapestand home to impressive attractions and activities.

The park offers a great escape from busy streets.

You could literally spend an entire day there.

The entrance to the park opens with the Heroes’Square and the Millennium Monument featuring seven leaders of Hungarian tribes along withother prominent leaders and a Memorial Stone of Heroes.

Walk along the impressive Gatehouse Towerand admire the Jaki Chapel and Vajdahunyad Castle built in 1896 for the celebration of1000 years of Hungary.

The park also features an impressive ice rink, a lake, zoo and botanical garden and several other attractions.

And, of course, don’t miss the SzéchenyiThermal Bath which we already mentioned before.

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