Visit Budapest, the spice of Europe
This is no exaggeration: if you come to Budapest, there are things that you simply must see. Explore the capital of Hungary and visit the country’s iconic attractions — many of which are World Heritage Sites — on both sides of the rolling Danube to see for yourself that this is truly a picturesque city. It is almost impossible to list everything that is worth doing, seeing, or tasting in Budapest, especially because a journey in and around the Hungarian capital will surely lead to personal discoveries for each visitor as well.
There can be no doubt that the Banks of the Danube in Budapest offer a splendid view, with the iconic bridges crossing the river. The World Heritage Site extends from Margaret Bridge to Liberty Bridge and, on the Buda side, includes the historic complex of the castle district, Gellért Hill with the Statue of Liberty and the Citadel, and the popular Gellért Bath. As part of this heritage, the most characteristic buildings on the Pest side of the riverbank include the eclectic and captivating Parliament, the Neo-Renaissance headquarters of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, the Art Nouveau masterpiece of the Gresham Palace, and the Pest Vigadó.
The Buda Castle District is worth a special mention, since with its many sights, this destination alone is worth a full day. It was once in the center of the quarter, surrounded by the castle wall; take a look at the 19th-century Neo-Gothic-style Matthias Church and the Neo-Romanesque Fisherman’s Bastion;, and don’t miss walking through Buda Castle, once home to kings and today housing the National Széchenyi Library, the National Gallery, and the Budapest History Museum.
If you’re ready for relaxing in medicinal water, you won’t simply have a great time in an imposing environment, you’ll experience the positive effects of the healing water on your body. You must visit a bath in Budapest! Whether it’s winter or summer, bright sunshine or heavy rain, combine the pleasant with the useful and recharge your batteries in the world-famous Hungarian medicinal waters. One of the outstanding points of Budapest’s vibrant spa life is the Art Nouveau-style Gellért Bath and Swimming Pool. Some of Budapest’s baths have an atmosphere that feels as though you were unwinding in a museum. The breathtaking complex of the Széchenyi Thermal Bath lies in the City Park on the Pest side in a stunning location. With the flair of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, the building is a stately sight amongst the park’s lush trees — it looks more like a real palace than a bath. Water-lovers are treated to a total of 21 pools, three of which are outdoors.
Budapest awaits with unforgettable experiences and timeless elegance! Visit Budapest in 2025 and check out all the well-known landmarks or delight in the wonders of its hidden treasures.
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Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Visit one of Europe’s largest bath complexes, the enormous Széchenyi Thermal Bath.
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Matthias Church
Venue of royal weddings and coronation ceremonies.
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Gellért Bath
One might easily stumble across a famous person or two when visiting the prestigious Gellért Thermal Bath.
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Buda Castle
The Buda Castle District is not only one of Budapest’s most famous tourist attractions, but it is also a symbolic site of Hungarian statehood.
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