Useful Budapest travel resources
Name: Parliament
Category: Architecture, castles and historic districts
Location: 1055 Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tér 1-3.
One of the first excursions of Hungarian children generally leads to the Parliament, and rightly so. The Hungarian attraction of world-wide renown offers enough sights to keep you occupied for half a day.… Read the rest here →
Name: Belváros
Category: Architecture, castles and historic districts
Location: V. Budapest, Pesti Alsó Rakpart
Known as the “City”, Belváros is the historic centre of Pest, along with Lipótváros. It is a lively district with banks, administrative buildings, shops, cafés and restaurants, and a number of popular pedestrianised shopping streets.… Read the rest here →
Name: Liberty Bridge
Category: Architecture, castles and historic districts
Location: 1056 Budapest, Szabadság híd
Along with the Chain Bridge, this is one of the most original in the city. This structure, with its 331m span, is a fine example of metal architecture.… Read the rest here →
Name: Chain Bridge
Category: Architecture, castles and historic districts
Location: 1013 Budapest, Lánchíd
Széchenyi Bridge, or the Chain Bridge, is the oldest in the city. Built between 1839 and 1849 under the aegis of Count István Széchenyi, it is now considered the symbol of the city.… Read the rest here →
Name: Király Baths
Category: Architecture, castles and historic districts
Location: 1027 Budapest, Fő utca 84.
Finished by Mustapha Sokoli in 1566, these baths are one of the oldest establishments, dating back to the Turkish occupation. They are recognisable by their domes, the largest topped by the Turkish Crescent.… Read the rest here →