#1 Fisherman's Bastion (Halaszbastya)
Located in the historic district of Castle Hill, Fisherman's Bastion is a neo-Gothic terrace that looks like a structure taken straight out of a fairy tale. Designed and built ... Read more »
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#2 Danube River
Dividing the city's Buda and Pest sides is the impressive Danube River. Flowing roughly 1,770 miles from west Germany through Austria, Slovakia, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova and ... Read more »
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#3 Castle Hill (Varhegy)
Located on the west side of the Danube River, Castle Hill is a must-see district for any Budapest visitor. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987, the area ... Read more »
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#4 Szechenyi Chain Bridge (Szechenyi Lanchid)
It's hard to miss the nearly 1,250-foot-long Széchenyi Chain Bridge. Originally built in the 1800s by English engineer William Tierney Clark, this stunning suspension bridge was mostly destroyed ... Read more »
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#5 Heroes' Square (Hosok tere)
Heroes' Square is one of Budapest's grandest landmarks. In fact, it's the largest public square in the city. Swing by this area to take a picture of the ... Read more »
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#6 Hungarian Parliament (Orszaghaz)
Completed in 1902, the Hungarian Parliament is one of Budapest's most famous landmarks. The Hungarian National Assembly still meets here, but visitors come mainly to take in the building ... Read more »
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#7 St. Stephen's Basilica (Svent Istvan Bazilika)
One of downtown Budapest's most popular sights is St. Stephen's Basilica. Featuring two clock towers and an impressive cupola, this historical church, which was dedicated to Stephen I ... Read more »
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#8 Buda Castle (Budai var)
As its name implies, Castle Hill's main attraction is its medieval castle. Built in the 14th century to accommodate various kings, the structure now features Baroque and neo-Baroque details ... Read more »
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#9 Matthias Church (Matyas-templom)
The neo-Gothic Matthias Church in Castle Hill has been around for centuries and, in many ways, its history corresponds to that of Budapest itself. Built in the 13th century, Matthias ... Read more »
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#10 Dohany Street Synagogue (Dohany utcai Zsinagoga)
Also referred to as the Great Synagogue, this place of worship is the largest synagogue in Europe and the second-largest in the world (only Temple Emanu-El in New York City ... Read more »
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#11 Thermal Baths
A soak in a thermal bath is a quintessential Budapest experience. (It hasn't cultivated a reputation as the "City of Spas" for nothing.) These baths, or fürdok in Hungarian ... Read more »
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#13 Hungarian State Opera House (Magyar Allami Operahaz)
Central Pest's Hungarian State Opera House has been an institution in Budapest since its opening in 1884. Featuring a neo-Renaissance style, the opera house holds more than 1,200 ... Read more »
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#14 House of Terror Museum (Terror Haza Muzeum)
Located in the Terézváros neighborhood in Pest's District VI, the House of Terror Museum is a jarring but important museum that documents the dictatorial oppression Hungary faced during its fascist and ... Read more »
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# Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum (Sziklakorhaz Atombunker Muzeum)
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# Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
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# Taste Hungary
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# Legenda Sightseeing Boats
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