Budapest, Hungary

A dark city and unusual people await for you in this rainy, foggy and draculesque country, surrounded by green and gothic architecture. Expect the unexpected.

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Budapest Views
The capital of Hungary is situated along the Danube, in the heart of the...

Budapest Architectural Detail
The city known as Budapest really consists of three cities: Obuda, the old...

Vajdahunyad Castle
Probably the most fascinating edifice in the City Park. The castle was...

Mathias Church
The church bears the name of its biggest Maecenas, King Matthias, who married...

Royal Palace
The Royal Palace is situated on the southern part of Castle Hill. The...

Fishermans Bastion
Completed in 1905 on the site of a former fish market - this is where...

Vienna Gate Square (Bécsi Kapu tér)
Here you'll find fine examples of Baroque and Rococo architecture. Most...

Mathias Church Frescoes
The Zsolnay pyrogranite tiles of Matthias Church are as colourful and richly...

A Budai Vár (Buda Castle)
This was the residence of Hungarian kings. The fortification system...

Hungarian Agricultural Museum
The largest agricultural museum in Europe is housed in a spectacular...

Margaret Island
The 1½ mile long Margaret Island (Show Map), which is connected to both...

Parliament Buildings
Built at the turn of the century, the building of the Parliament...

Trinity Square
This square is the current centrepiece of the Castle District featuring a...

St Stephens Basilica
Construction of the largest church of the capital (seating 8,500 persons) was...

Palace of Art
Temporary exhibitions offer a glimpse of the achievements of contemporary...

Budapest Views

Budapest Churches

Church in Castle Hill

Castle District
The Castle District is one of the most romantic pedestrian sections in...

Fishermans Bastion
The Fishermen's Bastion (designed by Frigyes Schluek) is made up of seven...

Fishermans Bastion
Almost fairytale like in appearance, its decorative white rampart and flowing...

Fishermans Bastion

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St. Stephan's statue

Fountain

Gardens

Horse Carriages

State Opera House
The opening performance of the Opera House was held in the neo-Renaissance...

Local Guy
The name Buda Castle covers more than a castle or the Royal Palace in the...

Mathias Church Door
Not only was the church restored to its original 13th century plan but...

Monuments

Parliament Buildings
Imre Steindls design for Budapests Parliament, inspired by Londons Houses of...

Millennium Monument-Heroes' Square
Budapest's grandest square closes off Andrássy út, with...

Budapest Views

Opera House
Designed by Miklós Ybl to commemorate the Hungarian millennium...

Budapest Views

Hotel Hilton Budapest
The Hilton Budapest is located in the heart of the historic Castle...

article published 11/01/2004

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