In recent years, the popularity of European tours among residents of the CIS countries has been steadily increasing. More and more tourists prefer not the resorts of their own country, but the old tourist routes, including visits to both European capitals and small resort towns.
In this article we will talk about what to see in Budapest and which of the local attractions can not be missed in any case, even if you are visiting the city for shopping .
Main Attractions in Budapest
The capital of Hungary Budapest is famous for its many attractions. The main difference of this city from most European resorts is that Budapest is the capital. Ancient history left traces in the streets of the city in the form of magnificent castles, ancient monuments, monuments, bridges. And the streets themselves are worth a stroll. For example, the main tourist street of the Hungarian capital is Andrassy Avenue, under which is the oldest on the continent underground railway line. Very popular are also the museums in Budapest, as well as the baths (especially the Szechenyi bathhouse), which are worth a visit, even if you came to Budapest not to improve your health.
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Let us consider in detail the most interesting places in Budapest.
Parliament building in Budapest
The Parliament building is one of the records of attendance in the Hungarian capital and, perhaps, the most famous architectural landmark of the city. The building is located in close proximity to the Danube, majestically rising above the surface of the river. The main facade of the Parliament is decorated with 88 sculptures of prominent figures of Hungary, and the main entrance is protected by magnificent stone lions. The general panorama of the building against the background of the river is worth visiting Budapest once in a lifetime.
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Feneketlen
Fenecetlen is an artificial lake, a former quarry for clay extraction. Its length is about 200 meters, and the widest place stretched more than 40 meters. Residents of Budapest, and tourists, are very fond of resting on the shore of Fenecetlen, especially on hot days.
Locks of Budapest
The ancient capital of the empire boasts many outstanding architectural monuments. The magnificent castles of Budapest leave no one indifferent. Especially if you do not just follow the usual tourist routes, but visit them at different times - at dawn, to see how the rays of the rising sun play on the roof or at night, when most of the locks turn on the lighting, further enhancing the romanticism and mystery of these buildings.
Obligatory for viewing in Budapest are: Vaidahunyad Castle, Shandora Palace, Royal Palace, as well as the Buda Castle Fortress complex, on the territory of which there are a number of monuments, such as Fishermen's Bastion, Shandora Castle, Royal Palace.
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Cemetery of Keropeshi
Despite the fact that many are afraid of cemeteries, considering them too gloomy, to visit Keropeshi still worth it. On its territory, a sculptural park (this is the name of the most often called Kerepeshi in guidebooks) contains an unthinkable number of stunning monuments of beauty, crypts, tombstones. This quiet place has to contemplate, comprehend life, reasoning about the beautiful and terrible.
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Museums, exhibition and concert halls
Be sure to visit at least a couple of museums in Budapest. Of course, if you are going only for a couple of days, you will not be able to see them all - in fact, in order to fully appreciate the beauty of the building, and impressively large collections of exhibits, you will have to spend more than one hour. And if time allows - allocate for visiting each of the museums all day - to not only see, but also to comprehend what they saw. So, the most popular museums in Budapest are: Museum of Applied Art, Ethnographic Museum, House of Terror, Hungarian National Gallery.
In addition, do not miss the opportunity to visit the magnificent concert hall "Vigado" and the exhibition hall "Muchcharnok".
And lovers of monuments of the times of socialism are simply obliged to visit the Park of Memento, "populated" with sculptural compositions of this historical period.
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Bridges of Budapest
The most famous bridge in Budapest is the Szechenyi Chain Bridge. It connects two historical parts of the city and is not just a beautiful, but an incredibly beautiful sight. Equally attractive is the Margate Bridge. The charm of bridges intensifies at night, when lights turn on and the lights of the illumination are reflected in the waters of the Danube.
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Cathedrals and churches of Budapest
Budapest is a multinational city, therefore it is possible to find temples of various religions and concessions in it. Most tourists visit: Budapest's large synagogue, with the adjoining building of the Jewish Museum of Budapest, the Matyasha Church and the remains of the Church of Mary Magdalene in the territory of the Buda Castle (only the bell tower is preserved).
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Budapest is a real treasure chest for a lover of attractions with a Schengen visa . With every trip to this magical city you will find more and more stunningly beautiful places, panoramas, houses, monuments. Budapest is a city that will forever remain in the heart of everyone who has ever visited it.