About Budapest:
Considered one of the most beautiful historical capitals in Europe, Budapest is situated on the banks of the Danube river. The city actually consists of three parts: Óbuda, the oldest section, with Celtic and Roman ruins, Buda in hills on the western bank, famous for its historic Castle Hill and beautiful residential area, and bustling Pest with its shopping, government and commercial districts on the flat plain of the east bank. United in 1873, Budapest is renowned as the location of one of the most beautiful World Heritage sites.
Budapest sites are known to be amazing, and provide constant toursit attractions, some of the most famous ones are:
Budapest sites are known to be amazing, and provide constant toursit attractions, some of the most famous ones are:
Margit Sziget
(Margaret Island) on the Danube is a great place to lay back and relax, or exercise sports in its huge park. Jogging around the island on the specifically built jogging track is very popular amongst the students.
Museum of Fine Arts
located at Heroes’ square, this huge museum possess a unique collection of European paintings and offers a variety of world known exhibitions from around the world. Students can enjoy discounted prices at the ticket office.
Liszt Ferenc Square
One of the most famous (and nicest) areas for passing a nice afternoon and sit for a relaxing dinner. Filled with restaurants and coffee shops, these locations are frequented by local and foreign students, as they chill after a busy day of work and studies.
The Parliament
The Hungarian Parliament building is the seat of the national assembly of Hungary. It is one of Europe's oldest legislative buildings, and one of the most popular tourist destination of Budapest. Is it the largest building in Hungary (and the second largest parliament in Europe).
Heroes Square
(Hősök tere) - Located at the end of Andrassy Ut, Heroes' square is one of the major squares of Budapest. It is rich with historic and political connotations, and commemorates the 1000th anniversary of the arrival of the Magyar tribes to the Carpathian basin.
St. Stephen Bazilika
The largest Catholic Church in Budapest, and the house for Hungary's most sacred treasure, St Stephen's mummified right hand. The basilica's architecture and interior decorations are a must see. Between 1st of April till 31st of October, it is possible to admire one of Budapest's most unique panoramic views from the basilica's right tower.
The Opera House
Located on central pest, and considered a pearl of architecture. The state's opera is a definite must see location in the city!
The Castle District
With its narrow streets, old citizen houses, and the ancient Castle standing still, this district of Budapest reflects a unique authentic medieval atmosphere in the middle of his modern city.
