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Budapest straddles the River Danube in a breathaking setting, unparalleled elsewhere in Europe. On the right bank the Buda Hills reach almost to the riverside and offer a splendid panorama. Pest, on the left bank and connected to Buda by a series of impressive bridges, with its predominant mixture of late 19C Eclectic and early 20C Art Nouveau architecture, is still very much a "turn-of-the-century" city. With its marvellous view, attractive architecture, rich history, long hours of summer sunshine, unique thermal baths and swimming pools, its excellent public transport system, steet cafés and multitude of restaurants, Budapest is a fascinating place to visit and an easy place in which to relax.

Not listing all of them, here are some famous sights! If you are interested, and would like to experience our city, please do contact us on the following e-mail address: moc.letsohonimod@noitavreser, and we are going to organize you the ultimate trip in Budapest by our own sightseeing tour company ( See Budapest )!

Gellért Hill

Gellért Hill stands over 230 m above sea level and topped by the Liberation Monument is one of the dominating elements of the Danube panorama. This monument is a 14 m high female figure holding the palm of victory. The Tabán is the name of the low-lying area between Gellért Hill and Castle Hill. It was erected to mark the liberation of the capital from the Germans in 1945 by Soviet troops. Pest was liberated on 18 January 1945, but Buda had to wait until 13 February. Only a 5 minute walk from Domino Hostel!

Chain Bridge

The oldest and most magnificent bridge in Budapest - especially by night when it is floodlit. Built in 1839-49 this was the city's first permanent river crossing. Today the outline of the Chain Bride is one of the most commonly used symbols of Budapest. The idea of costructing a permanent bridge across the Danube in Budapest was developed by Hungary's great 19C reformer, Count István Széchenyi. In 1820 bad weather had forced him to wait eight days before he could cross the river by ferry to attend his father' funeral. A great Anglophile, he commissioned William Tierney Clark, an Englishman, to design the bridge, and the Scottish engineer Adam Clark (no relation) was brought to Hungary to supervise the construction. Legend has it that the lion statues at either end of the bridge have no tongues, for the shame of which the sculptor drowned himself in the river. Others say if you lood closely you can find them.

The Castle District

The Castel District is the area of predominantly former dwelling houses in the northern part of Castle Hill. This historical area is always an attraction for visitors as situated here are the Coronation or Matthias Church, one of the symbols of Budapest, and the Fishermen's Bastion, from where there is a marvellous view of the city. Set at the southern end of Castel Hill, the former Royal Palace, with its central dome, dominates the Buda skyline as seen from the city-centre Pest embankment. Today it houses a major national library and a complex of museums including the Hungarian National Gallery, the country's main collection of Hungarian works of art.

Parliament

On Kossuth Lajos tér stands one of the landmark symbols of Budapest, the massive, neo-Gothic Parliament Building. Work on the building began in 1884 to the designs of Imre Steindl. It was completed in 1902. The building has nearly 700 rooms, is 268 m long, 118 m wide at its maximum and over 90 m high at the top of the dome. The main entrance from Kossuth tér leads to a ceremonial staircase with ceiling frescoes by Károly Lotz. From here opens a 16-sided hall below the dome, used for official receptions and ceremonies. The MPs' debating chamber is in the south wing. The chamber of the former Upper House in the north wing is today used for conferences. All the interior rooms and passageways are ornamented in a rich neo-Gothic style. The building can only be visited in guided tours.

Váci street

Right on the doorstep of Domino Hostel, this is Budapest's traditional shopping promenade, the place to be for true shopaholics. This buzzing pedestrianized street links to the beautiful Vörösmarty tér, the favourite hangout of street musicians and artists.
Along the way you can browse some smart shops bearing all the famous names, take a look at some of Budapest's most beautifully renovated architecture or just sit in one of the elegant coffee houses soaking in the atmosphere.
At Vörösmarty tér, take the chance to ride on the Millennium Underground (M1, the yellow line) to Heroes' square.

Heroes' Square

With its statues and colonnades, and flanked by the massive buildings of the Museum of Fine Arts and the Palace of Arts, Heroes's Square is one of the largest and most impressive spaces in Budapest. It has, over the years, been the scene of many historic events, demonstrations, celebrations and popular gatherings. The massive, neo-Classical facade of the Museum of Fine Arts, one of the major art galleries of central Europe, dominates the north side of Heroes' Square. The attractively renovated Palace of Arts, with its colourful frescoes and ceramic decoration, stands opposite the Fine Arts Museum ont the south side of the square.

City Park

The City Park stretches beyond Heroes' Square. It is one of the biggest parks in Budapest and has been a popular recreation spot for many decades. Here you can see the following sights: Skating Rink, Vajdahunyad Castle, Museum of Agriculture, Budapest ZOO, Municipal Circus, Széchenyi Baths, Fun Fair, Transport Museum.

St Stephen's Basilica

Budapest’s largest church. St Stephen’s Basilica, stands in Szent István tér. It covers an area of over 4000 sq m, while the dome is high. However, due to the surrounding buildings, this massive structure is not easy to view from a distance. Construction of the church was envisaged in the early 19 C when this district, named after Habsburg Leopold II, was being planned. It was only in 1851, however, that building work really got underway to the noe-Classical designs of József Hild. Hild died in 1867 and Miklós Ybl took over, contributing neo-Renaissance elements. A disaster occurred in January 1868 when the dome collapsed during a strom. The incomplete building had to be demolished and work started afresh. By 1891 Ybl himself had died and a third architect, József Kauser finished the interior. The church was consecrated in 1905 and dedicated to St Stephen, Hungary's first monarch.