Budapest Travel Guide

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Margaret Island (Margitsziget) in the middle of the Danube River in Budapest. in Budapest The Chain Bridge from the terrace of the Royal Palace in Budapest.

Undoubtedly the brightest jewel on the Danube, present-day Budapest was created in 1873 from the separate towns of Buda, Pest and Obuda. Its population of two million resides in 23 districts—the central ones will be covered here. District I The definitive view of Budapest is that of the Castle District located within the first district. It is an … Read Budapest introduction

We decided to rent a small house near the Fishermens Baston instead of staying in a hotel where there were rules and closing times and everything. So late in the evening, we could wander round the ... more

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Introduction

With its multifarious and often embittered history, incredible architecture and rich cultural heritage, Hungary's capital deserves its reputation as the 'Paris of Central Europe'. It has a complex identity, somewhere between Western luxury and simple traditions.

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Not to miss

Gellért Baths The city's most famous thermal spa is the Gellért Baths below Gellért Hill. Soaking in this Art Nouveau palace has been likened to taking a bath in a cathedral. The pools here maintain a constant temperature of 44°C (111°F). Opera House The …

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Facts for the Traveller

Population : 1750000 Area : 525km² Longitude / Latitude : 19.08333 / 47.5 Currency : Forint (HUF) Weights & Measures system : Metric

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Getting there & Getting around

Getting there Budapest's Ferihegy airport has thankfully emerged from the 1970s brown-veneered chaos of its old terminal, and is now serviced by over three dozen international airlines. The national carrier Malév Hungarian Airlines operates nonstop flights between Budapest and North …

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History

Recent History In April 2002, Hungarians tired of their right-wing government and its bullish nationalist rhetoric despite the strong economic growth it had managed to achieve, and voted the Socialists into power. Hungary joined NATO and became a full participant in the EU in 2004, with …

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Weather

Budapest has a temperate, transitional climate - somewhere between the mild, rainy weather of Transdanubia, protected by the Alps to the west, and the harsh, variable climate of the flat and open Great Plain to the east. The Budapest spring arrives in early April and usually ends in showers. …

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Overview

Hungary is a link between Eastern and Western Europe. New investment is revitalizing the country, and grand old Budapest is slowly being restored. It's the country's cultural, political, intellectual, and commercial heart -- and it teems with cafes, restaurants, markets, and bars. Budapest …

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