The most famous sights of

Budapest
 BUDAPEST
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is
the ninth largest city in the European
Union and has an estimated population
of 1,752,000 over a land area of about
525 square kilometres.

It is one of the
most culturally important cities in Eastern
Europe, and is home to several UNESCO
World Heritage Sites.
 1. Buda Castle Hill
Budapest's Castle Hill (Várhegy) contains many of the city's most important
medieval monuments and museums.
Buda Castle (Budavári Palota), which was built
in the 18th century, is a beautiful palace.
Although it was badly damaged in World War II,
much of the exterior has been restored and it now
houses a number of important museums. These
include the Hungarian National Gallery in the
main wing, while in the south wing, the Budapest History Museum occupies
four floors.
2. Hungarian Parliament Building & Crown Jewels

The Hungarian Parliament Building is a popular tourist destination

in Budapest. It is situated on Kossuth Square in the Pest side of
the city, on the bank of the Danube. It was designed by the
Hungarian architect Imre Steindl in neo-Gothic style and opened
in 1902.It has been the largest building in Hungary since its
completion.
The parliament is largely symmetrical from the inside, with two
identical parliament halls on the opposing sides of the building.
One of the two halls is still in use today for sessions of the Hungarian
National Assembly, the other for ceremonies, conferences, and guided tours. The Holy Crown of
Hungary has been displayed in the central hall since 2000.
3. St. Stephen's Basilica

St Stephen’s Basilica of Budapest is one

of the most beautiful and significant
churches and touristic attractions of the
country. This is partly due to its historical
heritage, of being dedicated to the holy
king St Stephen who was also the founder
of the Hungarian state, and partly to the
architectural and artistic value of the building itself.
4. Chain Bridge
The Chain Bridge was the first bridge to
permanently connect Buda and Pest.
At the time of its completion, Chain Bridge
was considered to be one of the wonders
of the world. Crossing the bridge is just a
short walk, and no matter which direction
you go, the view is beautiful.
5. Heroes’ Square
Heroes’ Square is the largest and most
impressive square of the city. The
Millennium Monument standing in
the middle of the square was erected
in 1896 to commemorate the 1000th
anniversary of the Magyars’ arrival to
the Carpathian Basin. The Museum of
Fine Arts is located on the northern side of the square
6. Margaret Island
Margaret Island now serves as a recreational
park in the centre of the Danube River.
It is a great place to walk, swim or go for
a run. During summer months, bicycles
are also available for rent. As vehicles are
prohibited, the island is a fantastic escape
from the city’s traffic.
7. Andrássy Avenue
This elegant avenue, recognised as a
World Heritage Site, is often referred
to as the Champs-Elysées of Budapest.
It is also called a cultural avenue, as the
Opera House, the best theatres in Pest,
the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music and
many museums are located on the avenue or nearby.
8. The Széchenyi Medicinal Bath
It is the largest medicinal bath in Europe.
Its water is supplied by two thermal springs,
their temperature is 74 °C and 77 °C.