<strong>Budapest:</strong> The Danube bisects Budapest, the capital of Hungary. This is a view from the hilly Buda side looking toward the Pest side of the city. Click through the gallery to see more attractions in Budapest:
Budapest: The Danube bisects Budapest, the capital of Hungary. This is a view from the hilly Buda side looking toward the Pest side of the city. Click through the gallery to see more attractions in Budapest:
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<strong>The Chain Bridge:</strong> The bridge was the first such connection between Pest and Buda. It was built in 1849.
The Chain Bridge: The bridge was the first such connection between Pest and Buda. It was built in 1849.
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<strong>Parliament: </strong>Hungary's Parliament building is one of the most stunning in the world. It was constructed in the late 1800s and has 27 points of entry.
Parliament: Hungary's Parliament building is one of the most stunning in the world. It was constructed in the late 1800s and has 27 points of entry.
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<strong>Buda Castle:</strong> This historic dwelling place of royalty is the magnificent centerpiece of the Castle Hill district, which dates back to the 13th century. The massive Baroque palace tourists see today was finished in the 1700s.
Buda Castle: This historic dwelling place of royalty is the magnificent centerpiece of the Castle Hill district, which dates back to the 13th century. The massive Baroque palace tourists see today was finished in the 1700s.
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<strong>Shoes on the Danube: </strong>This is a memorial to Jews who were killed during World War II and thrown into river. They were first ordered to remove their shoes.
Shoes on the Danube: This is a memorial to Jews who were killed during World War II and thrown into river. They were first ordered to remove their shoes.
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<strong>Gellért Hill:</strong> This is in the Buda portion of the city and offers some of the best panoramic views. Gellért has many historic monuments and natural areas.
Gellért Hill: This is in the Buda portion of the city and offers some of the best panoramic views. Gellért has many historic monuments and natural areas.
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<strong>No. 2 tram:</strong> Budapest's No. 2 tram takes you alongside the Danube for an unforgettable picturesque ride.
No. 2 tram: Budapest's No. 2 tram takes you alongside the Danube for an unforgettable picturesque ride.
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<strong>Margaret Island:</strong> Smack in the middle of the Danube, this island is a verdant getaway. You'll find a small zoo, dazzling water tower, gardens and more.
Margaret Island: Smack in the middle of the Danube, this island is a verdant getaway. You'll find a small zoo, dazzling water tower, gardens and more.
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<strong>Andrássy Út:</strong> Tree-lined Andrássy Út is the premiere boulevard of Budapest. It's also lined with museums and elegant homes from the 1800s. It's also a World Heritage Site.
Andrássy Út: Tree-lined Andrássy Út is the premiere boulevard of Budapest. It's also lined with museums and elegant homes from the 1800s. It's also a World Heritage Site.
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<strong>Hungarian State Opera House:</strong> Imagine watching a performance in this Neo-Renaissance structure. It's on Andrássy Út and was built in the late 1800s.
Hungarian State Opera House: Imagine watching a performance in this Neo-Renaissance structure. It's on Andrássy Út and was built in the late 1800s.
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<strong>House of Terror Museum:</strong> It may sound like some kind of Halloween or dark thrill display, but the museum actually examines the fascist and communist regimes of 20th century Hungary.
House of Terror Museum: It may sound like some kind of Halloween or dark thrill display, but the museum actually examines the fascist and communist regimes of 20th century Hungary.
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<strong>Heroes' Square:</strong> It's the largest square in the city. Laid out in 1896, the Millennium Monument in the middle of the square marks the 1,000-year-old history of the Magyar people.
Heroes' Square: It's the largest square in the city. Laid out in 1896, the Millennium Monument in the middle of the square marks the 1,000-year-old history of the Magyar people.
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<strong>Vajdahunyad Castle:</strong> Located in City Park, the castle may look like it dates back centuries. But it was also built in 1896 as part of the Millennial Exhibition.
Vajdahunyad Castle: Located in City Park, the castle may look like it dates back centuries. But it was also built in 1896 as part of the Millennial Exhibition.
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<strong>Szechenyi Thermal Baths:</strong> Hungary is famous for its bathing culture, and Szechenyi is definitely a grand example of it.
Szechenyi Thermal Baths: Hungary is famous for its bathing culture, and Szechenyi is definitely a grand example of it.
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<strong>Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden:</strong> Yes, that's a polar bear you see in Budapest. The zoo is located in the heart of the city.
Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden: Yes, that's a polar bear you see in Budapest. The zoo is located in the heart of the city.
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<strong>Franz Liszt Academy of Music:</strong> Liszt is a revered musical figure in Hungary (and the world). The academy was founded in 1875 during that period when arts, music and culture blossomed in Budapest.
Franz Liszt Academy of Music: Liszt is a revered musical figure in Hungary (and the world). The academy was founded in 1875 during that period when arts, music and culture blossomed in Budapest.
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