Useful Budapest travel resources
The famous buildings of the capital’s premier park were erected by enthusiastic Budapest citizens to commemorate the country’s millennium in 1896.
At the imposing Hősök tere (Heroes’ square) the Archangel Gabriel raises the Holy Crown to a height of 36 m.… Read the rest here →
Name: Heroes’ Square
Category: Architecture, castles and historic districts
Location: 1068 Budapest, Hősök tere
Heroes’ Square (Hősök tere) belongs to Budapest’s World Heritage Sites. The square, together with the monument built for the millennium of Hungary’s foundation is a mustsee.… Read the rest here →
Name: Vajdahunyad Castle
Category: Architecture, castles and historic districts
Location: 1146 Budapest, Vajdahunyad vára
Built in 1896, Vajdahunyad is a perfect example of the Hungarian fusion of architectural styles (Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque), and is partly inspired by Honedoara castle in Romania.… Read the rest here →
The “Budapest’s Bests in Two Days” page, offers an immersive exploration of Budapest’s renowned thermal baths, unique architectural gems, and sites reflecting Hungary’s diverse history. The itinerary encourages relaxation at Széchenyi Baths, exploration of Vajdahunyad Castle’s varied architectural styles, a visit to the temporarily closed Fine Arts Museum, a stroll up Andrássy út, insights into Hungary’s political past at the Terror House, and marvels at the Great Synagogue and the Art Nouveau brilliance of the Applied Arts Museum.… Read the rest here →