Hungary Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Hungary attractions and places to see in Hungary, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Buda Royal Palace (Kiralyi Palota)
The grandiose pile of the Királyi Palota (the Royal Palace) is the Phoenix of Budapest - it's been burnt to the ground and rebuilt countless times, and ... Continue Reading »
Matthias Church (Matays-templom)
Matthias Church, with the bright color of its tiled roof and its fantastic Neo-Gothic ornamentation, is one of the stand-out attractions of Castle Hill. Most ... Continue Reading »
Gellert Hill (Gellert-hegy)
Gellért Hill is one of Budapest's most romantic nights out. Just grab a bottle of the city's famous red wine, a couple of glasses, and your beloved. It ... Continue Reading »
Vaci Street (Vaci utca)
Váci utca (utca simply means 'street') is Budapest's most upmarket shopping precinct. Once upon a time it was all about the antique shops and was famous ... Continue Reading »
Danube River
The Danube River is the frame of all the best Budapest views, the dividing line that gives the city its dual character, and the second longest river in ... Continue Reading »
Budapest Parliament House (Orszaghaz)
Not many cities can boast a Parliament Building this photogenic. Sitting on the banks of the Danube, built in a grand Neo-Gothic style, this is Parliament ... Continue Reading »
Castle Hill (Varhegy)
Castle Hill is Budapest's most spectacular - and most visited - district. In one small area you have most of the city's big-hitter attractions, including the ... Continue Reading »
Heroes' Square (Hosok tere)
At the entrance to Budapest's City Park, Heroes' Square (or Hősök tere) features an impressive semi-circular sweep of columns and statues and a cenotaph ... Continue Reading »
Szentendre
Szentendre is just a short ride from Budapest, so it's become popular as a side-trip when visiting the capital. Its laid-back Mediterranean flavor and ... Continue Reading »
Dohany Street Synagogue
Dohány Street Synagogue is the largest functioning synagogue in Europe, and one of the largest in the world, so it deserves its other title, the Grand ... Continue Reading »
Margaret Island (Margit-sziget)
Margit-sziget (Margaret Island) is a magical little piece of heaven poised between Buda and Pest. Being there always gives you the sense of taking some time ... Continue Reading »
Szechenyi Baths
The lemon-and-white Neo-Baroque confection of the Széchenyi Baths is the perfect place for a palatial soak. It was built in 1883 - in those days it was ... Continue Reading »
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