Budapest is full of stunning buildings and beautiful historical monuments. One of the main symbols of the capital city of Hungary is the Heroes’ Square. Heroes’ Square is also the best known and the most visited square in Budapest and in Hungary as well. There are a total of four Heroes’ Squares only on the
Introduction Perched on a majestic hilltop overlooking the Danube River, Buda Castle stands as an iconic symbol of Budapest’s rich history and architectural grandeur. With its awe-inspiring beauty, intriguing past, and captivating surroundings, Buda Castle has earned its place as one of Hungary’s most cherished landmarks. In this article, we embark on a journey through
Would you like to know more about one of the symbolic sights of Budapest? If you would, join us, and sail under the Széchenyi Chain Bridge Budapest with Silverline Cruises! It was represented on several Hungarian coins; the last one was issued in 2009 (200 HUF). Moreover, a radio channel is also named by it in
Introduction   Budapest, a city steeped in history and resilience, is home to a poignant testament to its tumultuous past—the House of Terror. Located at 60 Andrássy Avenue, this haunting museum stands as a reminder of the horrors endured by the Hungarian people during two oppressive regimes—the Nazi and Soviet occupations. In this article, we
In Budapest Danube river is one of the main natural attraction or even a hotspot of different kind of activities just like the most famous river cruises all along the whole river. But the Danube river Budapest side is the most interesting all along Hungary, even so almost 30% of the river is located between
About 20th of August in Hungary   In Hungary, there are lots of traditions related to both religious and national holidays. National holidays Hungary are the followings: the holiday of the revolution and fight for freedom in 1848 (15th March), St Stephen’s day on 20th of August (this king established the Hungarian state), and the
Széchenyi Thermal Bath in the ‘City of baths’ Have you ever thought that there are 118 thermal springs under the region of the Hungarian capital city? In Budapest, you can find 11 thermal baths and strands. Three of them also please your eyes because they are imposing historical buildings. These institutions are called Lukács, Gellért,
What is it like? Nowadays, you can see a lady made from bronze who is holding a palm branch in her elevated hands. Her hair and dress seem to be blown by the wind which makes the statue quite dynamic. Originally, the monument contained more figures. Its first aim was to greet the Soviet Army
How to get to the Budapest Margaret Island Margaret Island is one of the islands of the River Danube and a region of Budapest at the same time. It’s 2800 m long and its widest part is 500 m (in the middle region). The area of it is approximately 96,5 hectare. Before the 19th century,
Gellért Hill Budapest, the best spot to have a beautiful panorama of the city This hill is approximately 300 m high. It is an essential part of the Buda panorama and – since 1987 – also the part of the World Heritage of the UNESCO. Are you interested in cultural sights? Or do you prefer