Best Things Not to Miss in Budapest
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The Hungarian capital nestled on the River Danube, Budapest have always been one of the charming and dazzling getaway destinations in the Europe. With a fantastic range of attractive architectures and the bisecting river has been the key elements that makes tourists from across the world take flights to Budapest and enjoy their vacations under the blue sky.
With the stature of the largest city as well as the honor of being the capital of Hungary since 1873, when Buda and Pest were united to make a perfect political, financial and cultural epicenter of the county, Budapest have prevailed to be among the most prestigious and desired getaway destinations over the past a few decades. With a huge fan following who have been witnessing the charm and tranquility of the city through movies and biopics, Budapest have now emerged as among the most picturesque and fascinating cities in the Europe. People who have been thinking to have a weekend or a long getaway to the Hungarian capital may easily find the most iconic landmarks of the city. For example Royal Palace, Szechenyi Thermal Bath, Heroes’ Square and Parliament House. But once you are done with it, what will you do? If you are looking for something more, then you can follow these places to ensure a much detailed exploration of Budapest:
Sail Your Way Through Danube River
Gazing across Budapest is a heavenly delight but the best way to have the beautiful sparkling view of the Parliament building and other landmarks on the banks of the river is by taking a boat ride across the Danube River. Travelers from across the world enjoy exploring every alley and street of Budapest. And you can come across many medieval and Gothic architectures. But when we speak of witnessing the outer glow of Budapest, the magical experience can only be gained by sailing your way through Danube River. There are a number of vendors who give the sailing ride across the river. And they offer a beautiful glimpse of sparkling cityscape and thriving architectural beauty of the Hungarian capital.
Visit Margaret Island
Step out of the bustling streets of the Budapest mainland and help yourself to make a way through the picturesque Margaret Land. It’s surrounded by the Danube River. A spellbinding island that is stretched 2.5km in length and nearly 400 meter width. This spellbinding place is filled with a number of parks, recreational areas and landscapes. It give both residence and visitors of Budapest a space to enjoy the natural beauty. Away from the honking streets of Budapest and spend some quality time with the people they love on a small picnic within the city. Margaret Island also lush with a number of scenic medieval ruins. They are really gorgeous and hold a significance in the history of Budapest.
City View From Gellert Hill
A small highland located in the city of Budapest, Gellert Hill is a small and picturesque district of the city. It’s the home to a number of cultural and historical sites, elevating in the middle of the cityscape. Travelers from around the world enjoy visiting at the foothills of this small district. You can go to the Geller Baths and often finish there the journey. However, if you insist on having the most amazing sunset view of the city, then climb your way through the Citadel. Which may take nearly a couple of hours to give you a mesmerizing sight of the city and its surrounding. The golden dusky sky and clouds on the horizon gives the city a magical look of being a heaven within and makes visitors fall in love with the place even more.
A Visit to the House of Terror
A quirky landmark in the city of Budapest, located near Andrassy Ut. 60, House of Terror is a multi-story gallery, featuring a number of exhibitions of communist regimes from 20th century that gave up their lives during the imprisonment and torturing within the very building. Presently, the House of Terror have become a prominent landmark which is visited by thousands of tourists on daily basis and give away a surreal experience of understanding the brutal era of Budapest where the art work and architectural designs have made this ruin of history into a piece of marvel. The House of Terror opens 10AM till 6PM Tuesday to Sunday and may cost you nearly US$10 Per Person to explore it all.
Exploring the Nightlife at District VII
Budapest is known for its Medieval and Gothic architecture along with the banks of Danube River. But not so many people know that Budapest also enjoys a thriving nightlife which can be experienced at one of the most prominent and reputed districts of the city. Visit District VII which is a small Jewish quarter, ideally famous for being the home of the liveliest and most amazing pubs and bars in the city. Nightlife clubs made on the theme of Hungarian ruins and constructed in the surroundings of heritage sites make this region a perfect place to enjoy the zealous lifestyle as well as tranquilizing nightlife experiences. So, if you feel like hitting on some booze and quality dinner, District VII is the place for you.
Some Other Tips
Budapest is among the most iconic and reputed getaway destinations in the entire Europe and eventually becoming a hyped city to explore among history, nightlife and Hungarian cultural explorers across the globe. With nearly a million travelers taking flights to Budapest, the city have been witnessing flocking landmarks and bustling markets throughout the year. So, if you too have been thinking to explore such a fantastic destination, then stop being a sheep by following the crowd and make your way to much deeper getaway experience of Budapest by exploring something different and equally iconic.
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