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We have made a list of what we think are the 10 essential places to visit in Budapest, based on our trip to Budapest in 4 days. We start!
1. Budapest Parliament and Shoes on the Danube
The Parliament located on the banks of the Danube is the most famous building in the city. The neo-gothic building is spectacular on the outside and inside, with an interior decorated with marble and gold that is incredible. Its most important treasure is the San Esteban crown in the Hall of the Dome, although it also highlights its main staircase and the Old Upper House. The guided tour lasts about 45 minutes and is essential to understand the history and many of the curiosities of the place.
The best views of the Parliament are obtained from a cruise on the Danube, from the viewpoint of the Fishermen's Bastion or from the Buda bank, from where the views are truly wonderful. Another of the must-see moments is when night falls, when the city dresses up.
On the banks of the Danube and next to the Parliament is the touching monument Shoes on the Danube, in memory of the Jews killed during the Second World War.
2. Chain Bridge
The Chain Bridge is one of the most beautiful in the world and one of the must-see places in Budapest.
It is also the oldest bridge in the city that unites Buda and Pest, wearing a special way at night with its careful lighting.
The bridge was destroyed at the end of the Second World War by order of the Germans, was later rebuilt and reopened in 1949. The best views of the bridge are obtained from the bank of Pest, where there is a perfect bank area to sit or have a picnic with an incredible view of the bridge.
The views are also very good as you go up or down the Buda Hill and from a cruise on the Danube at nightfall.
Whichever you choose, or all if you can, we're sure you'll love it.
3. Buda Castle
The Buda Castle or Royal Palace is another building that you have to visit in Budapest. Located on top of Buda Hill, it was built in the 14th century and during the Second World War it was almost in ruins and was rebuilt in a neoclassical style.
To climb the castle there are several options, we recommend the one we did in our visit that included going up at sunset with the funicular and walking down at night. In the interior there is the Hungarian National Gallery, the Budapest History Museum or the Szechenyi Library, although we do not consider your visit essential, if you have time it can be interesting. It is worth going up to the castle not only for the views of the city but also for the walk you can take throughout the neighborhood surrounding the castle, full of charming streets and shops.
4. Spas
Thermal water spas are one of the most essential places to visit in Budapest. In the city you can find up to 118 springs with a temperature between 28ºC and 80ºC. The first to enjoy its waters were the Romans and later the Turks.
When entering one of them you have to make sure that the pools are mixed, so as not to take any surprises and if you bring a towel, flip-flops or a swimsuit. Otherwise you can always rent it at the facilities.
5. Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church
The Fishermen's Bastion, located on the hill of Buda is the best viewpoint of Budapest by far. This neo-Romanesque and neo-Romanesque terrace has seven towers that represent the seven Magyar tribes that founded the country.
The best time to visit the viewpoint is at dusk and then stay until dusk to see the city illuminated. Next to the Bastion is the Matthias Church or Church of Our Lady, the most important Catholic church in the city in which several Hungarian kings were crowned and which also deserves a visit.
6. Varosliget Park, one of the places to visit in Budapest
The Varosliget Park, also known as the City Park, is the most important in Budapest. Going up the famous Andrassy Avenue, full of buildings with large facades and palaces, you will reach the Heroes Square, with the statues of the leaders of the seven founding tribes of Hungary, and from where you can directly enter the park.
Here you will find the beautiful Vajdahunyad Castle, a lake where you can rent a boat, the Spa Szechenyi and the famous sculpture "Anonymous".
7. Budapest Opera
The Budapest Opera or the Hungarian National Opera, located on the great Andrassy Avenue is another place to visit in Budapest. This Renaissance building with extraordinary acoustics has a facade with 16 sculptures of the most important musicians and composers of Hungary. You can visit with a guide in Spanish at 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., although you have to go well in advance if you do not want to run out of places. A good option to secure your ticket is to book the guided tour here.
While they explain the history of the building and anecdotes, you will go through part of the building, including the royal box. We choose to visit him buying an entrance for a ballet show, although they also represent operas and concerts, and the prices are usually not very high. The experience is worth it!
8. Vaci Utca
Vaci Utca is a pedestrian street full of shops and restaurants that has become the most popular in Budapest. At one end is the Vorosmarty Square full of shops and bars, with a lot of life day and night. At Christmas there is a nice market here, which is one of the most visited places in the city at this time of year.
At the other end you will find the Central Market of Budapest, the largest and most famous of the five markets that were built at the end of the 19th century where, in addition to seeing or buying fresh products, on the upper floor you can eat very well at a good price .
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