Budapest, Hungary

Budapest (Hungarian: ˈbudɒpɛʃt) is the capital and the largest city of Hungary. Budapest became a single city occupying both banks of the river Danube with the unification of Buda and Óbuda on the west bank, with Pest on the east bank on 17 November 1873.

Budapest’s extensive World Heritage Site includes the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, Heroes’ Square and the Millennium Underground Railway, the second-oldest metro line in the world. It has around 80 geothermal springs, the world’s largest thermal water cave system, second largest synagogue, and third largest Parliament building. The city attracts about 4.4 million tourists a year, making it the 25th most popular city in the world, and the 6th in Europe.

Budapest, Hungary

Millenniumi emlékmű. Hősök tere (Heroes’ Square) is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important national leaders, as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Millenniumi emlékmű. Hősök tere (Heroes’ Square) is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important national leaders, as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Millenniumi emlékmű. Hősök tere (Heroes’ Square) Budapest, Hungary.

Panoramic view of Budapest, Hungary from Citadella, Hapsburg Fortress. Built after the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1848, this fort is a symbol of the city.

Citadella, Hapsburg Fortress with a view of the city of Budapest, Hungary. Built after the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1848, this fort is a symbol of the city.

Budapest (Hungarian: [ˈbudɒpɛʃt], Hungary view including river Danube from Citadella, Hapsburg Fortress.

Hungarian dolls sold at Citadella, Hapsburg Fortress, Budapest, Hungary.

Mercado Central (Central Market Hall), Budapest, Vámház körút, Hungary. The neogothic market hall has been restored for traders with grocery produce on the ground & souvenirs on the 1st floor.

Mercado Central (Central Market Hall), Budapest, Vámház körút, Hungary. The neogothic market hall has been restored for traders with grocery produce on the ground & souvenirs on the 1st floor. Construction of the Great Market Hall started in 1894 according to the design of Samu Petz. In 1896 a few days before the hand over fire destroyed about half of the roof. After repairing the roof, the market opened on 15th March 1897 together with the other four Budapest Markets, built at the same time. The Hall was reconstructed between 1991-94. Beautiful Zsolnay tiles cover the enormous roof structure, that make it the most spectacular element of the building from outside.

Variety of food available at Mercado Central (Central Market Hall), Budapest, Vámház körút, Hungary. The neogothic market hall has been restored for traders with grocery produce on the ground & souvenirs on the 1st floor.

Ponte da Liberdade, Szent Gellért tér M (Szabadság híd), Budapest, Hungary over river Danube.

Budapest-Keleti Railway Terminal, Keleti Pályaudvar, Budapest, Hungary.

Street art at Petőfi tér, Március 15. tér, Budapest, Hungary.

Tram at Belvárosi plébániatemplom. Venerable church founded in 1046 with a Gothic-Romanesque structure & a baroque facade. Budapest, Hungary.

Trams running parallel to river Danube, Petőfi tér, Budapest, Hungary.

Late evening light on the Hungarian Parliament Building (Hungarian: Országház – House of the Country or House of the Nation), also known as the Parliament of Budapest is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, one of Europe’s oldest legislative buildings, a notable landmark of Hungary and a popular tourist destination of Budapest. It lies in Lajos Kossuth Square, on the bank of the Danube. It is currently the largest building in Hungary and still the tallest building in Budapest.

Night view of Budapest, Hungary from the river cruise.

 

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