Budapest Travel
Budapest is the capital of Hungary and with a population of 2 million citizens it is by far the largest city in the country. Budapest conjures up a string of flattering adjectives: dramatic, enchanting, glamorous, magical. It’s difficult to decide from which angle the city is most breathtaking; the monumental expanse of Pest, the hills and towers of Buda or the mighty Danube.
With its multifarious and often embittered history, incredible architecture and rich cultural heritage, Hungary’s capital deserves its reputation as the ‘Paris of Eastern Europe’. With world class hotels to accommodate you and tons to see and do, it’s well worth your discovery.
Known as the ‘Paris of the East’ or the ‘Queen of the Danube’, it’s a magnificent city that exudes a cultural sophistication that entices and enchants. Gracing both sides of the legendary river with grand historic buildings, regal bridges and graceful tree-lined boulevards, it is this and the elegant beauty and romantic atmosphere that all visitors to Budapest come to experience.
The city straddles a gentle curve in the Danube. It has broad avenues, leafy parks and elaborate bathhouses. It also has a turn-of-the-century feel to it, for it was then - during the industrial boom and the capital’s heyday - that most of the city was built.
This fascinating city will capture your heart as well as your imagination. By day winding cobblestone streets and grand tree-lined boulevards welcome you. By night the lights on the monuments and bridges gleam in the dark like jewels. Budapest may be the capital of a landlocked country, but it’s far from dry. In fact, the city’s most seductive element is water. It springs from underground wells, filling Ottoman, baroque and art-nouveau pools. It flows through the city in the broad and meandering Danube River, dividing Buda and Pest in yin-yang fashion. It even provides welcome relief after a bowl of hot-paprika-spiced goulash. Few visitors can resist Budapest’s invitation to bathe, but the city’s allure goes beyond its spa status. As a large urban center, it manages to strike a nice balance between nature and development. Hills, islands and parks coexist with theaters, cafes, monuments and other buildings in an eclectic array of architectural styles. delight your eyes and ears.
