Budapest Pearl of the Danube
Budapest also Known as the city of Spa because it is the largest city of Spas in the world,
Budapest was given that name in 1934 but It was famous for Spa since the prehistoric times,
The first fascinated baths were built by the Romans, now they became famous places that people come all over the world to visit and enjoy the best Spa ever.
I believe that Budapest Inspire people for its gorgeous view ,elegant places to visit and all the beautiful sightseeing that make visitors believe that Budapest is the really special country to discover.
Budapest Public Festivals and Events:
1-Budapest Christmas Market
It starts at the end of November every year and ends at the end of December
Visitors love to travel to Budapest at this time as the Vörösmarty Square is transformed into Christmas Market.people also enjoy watching light and music shows.
2-New Year’s Eve in Budapest
New year’s Eve in Budapest is very excited and lovable to people, they enjoy watching the fireworks and Street concerts.
3-Budapest Fish Festival
It is a kind of fun festival in Budapest it held in February, Fishermen prepared special soup from freshwater fish besides plenty of different kinds of fish plates for four days.
4-Easter in Budapest
Easter in Budapest is a traditional Festival takes place on March, like any other country painted eggs are common in Easter but what makes it special in Budapest that it transformed into art, You will see amazing drawings and arts in the Easter.
5-Budapest Spring Festival
It considered the largest cultural event in Budapest, every year on April people celebrating this fascinated festival by music : Jaz,Opera, and Folk music.
6-Festival of Museums
It is a kind of family event that takes place in the Hungarian National Museum Garden, About 100 Museum participate in that Festival every year on May. Many visitors chose that time of the year to visit Budapest and watching amazing artworks and galleries.
Top Main Attractions in Budapest
1-Margaret Island (The Magnificent)
It settled in the middle of Danube in Budapest, It considered one of the most popular attractions to visit, people love to go there for its beautiful landscape and its Thermal spring-fed medicinal baths.
2- The Museum of Fine Arts
It was built by Albert Schickedanz and Fülöp Herzog in 1906 to become now one of the best attractions in Budapest.
You can find there many arts related to Ancient Egyptian, Classical antiquities, and many paintings date back to 13th and 18th centuries.
3- Margaret Bridge and its Baths
Margaret Bridge was built by Ernest Goüin et Cie in 1876 over the Danube.
It considered the second oldest Bridge in Budapest, near the bridge you can find Lukács Baths, It is an old beautiful Spa date back to the 12th century.
4- Hungarian State Opera House
It was built in the 19th century and it is the second largest Opera house in Budapest, many famous characters visit the Hungarian state Opera house.It is one of the attractions that must visit in Budapest.
5-House of the Nation
It is known also as the Parliament of Budapest, you can visit it anytime except on some national holidays.
6- Editor’s Pick The Danube Promenade
extends from the Széchenyi Chain Bridge to the Erzsébet Bridge.
There is a famous memorial on the Danube bank called (The Shoes on the Danube Bank) to honor the Jews who were killed by fascist Arrow Cross militiamen in Budapest during the second World War.
7- Heroes Square
One of the largest Squares in Budapest and the most famous one.
Many visitors com to visit it and take pictures beside its famous millennial monument.
That monument commemorates the 1000th anniversary of the arrival of Hungarians in the Carpathian Basin.
8- City Woodland Park
From Heroes Square you can visit the most popular public garden in Budapest (The City Park).
Where to stay in Budapest
You can find many places to stay in and be near your favorite attractions also:
1- There are many places to stay near the Danube.
2- You can find many budget places to stay in in the heart of Pest, There’s also places near the airport and very close to the Public transport.
Where to shop in Budapest?
Budapest contains many places to shop ,
The most Popular shops and markets are
1- Great Market Hall
It is the oldest indoor Market in Budapest and located in the famous shopping street (pedestrian)
2- Váci Street
Considered as the most Famous street in Budapest, you will find there many restaurants and cafes and fashion shops.
3- Hold Street Market Hall
4- Klauzál Square Market Hall