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Budapest
by chrissy
The famed Danube River flows seamlessly through Hungary’s capital, which claims a rich and varied history dating back almost 2,000 years. The city got its name as late as 1873, when three separate entities– Pest, Buda, and Obuda (“Old Buda") – merged. Pest is the commercial center of the city and flatter than its hilly counterpart across the river, Buda. There are shops and restaurants offering international and traditional Hungarian fare (think paprika-infused chicken and beef and succulent strudel for dessert) and many historic sites. Stroll down scenic Andrassy Avenue and visit the Hungarian State Opera House, a veritable jewel-box built in the neo-Renaissance and Baroque styles. Budapest is also known for its famous restorative thermal baths, havens for Hungarians and tourists alike. The very affordable Szechenyi Bath is located in the attractive City Park. Buda, on the other side of the Danube River, offers a breathtaking view of the stately Hungarian Parliament, built in the Gothic Revival style. Go there especially at night, when the city is glittering in the background.
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Budapest Facts
- population: 1,696,128
- area: 525.16 km²
- time zone: CET (UTC+1), Summer: CEST (UTC+2)
- website: http://english.budapest.hu/
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shop Central Market (Központi Vásárcsarnok)
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annemarienne
Salut! Maintenant je suis arrivée á la maison d’Hongrie, je voudrais raconter mes expériences. Ce... more
2009-09-13 / / report abuse
nico
as vienna's neighbor budapest offers very similar archtecture but in a much more beautiful landscape as the danube spits the city into two, the beautiful Buda hills to the west and the city life in Pest to the east of the danube.
2009-02-04 / / report abuse
chrissy
Budapest has a charm of its own. Though some buildings downtown have a bit of an industrial look to them, stroll along the Vlatava River and see the beautiful Gothic Parliament building. Go up in the hills of Buda and enjoy authentic Hungarian cuisine, complete with Hungarian wine and streudel. Everything from the sights of Andrassy Avenue to the restaurants downtown serving traditional fare earn a great rating.
2008-04-24 / / report abuse
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