Sights of Budapest on a map with descriptions. Budapest - attractions, how to get there, what to see. Lake Balaton and summer holidays in Hungary

We'll tell you what you must see in Budapest in 1, 2 or 3 days. Read before planning your own trip.

Budapest is a city of contrasts. It harmoniously intertwines the Middle Ages and modernity. Here you will see the world's longest tram with a length of almost 54 meters, a sculpture of Steve Jobs and incredible beauty architectural structures.

Main places on the map

The city will delight you with the most delicious pastries in Hungary; bakeries are its specialty. You should definitely take your children to the oldest zoo in Europe. Here is a schematic representation of all the key locations on the map. She's clickable.

It's great when a vacation is planned for 2 weeks. There is time to relax and wander around the sights. What to do when you are passing through the city and there are only 1,2, or 3 free days. Let's consider how to spend this time.

There are so many interesting places in the capital of Hungary that even in 2 weeks you won’t have time to see everything. You have to choose, optimize time. Stock up on maps and a clear plan of what you want to know when exploring the city for the first time. Let's go for a walk.


Hungarian Parliament

Located between the Chain and Margaret bridges. The largest and most beautiful building in the city. Locals are proud of him and call him second Buckingham Palace. The Parliament was built in 1885. It has retained its original appearance to this day.

The Parliament consists of two wings, they are connected by a passage. In appearance it resembles a castle. It makes for fabulous photographs against its background. The dome of the building is the most noticeable in the city, its height is 96 meters.

You can get inside with a tour; the interior is no less impressive. If you move from the Parliament towards the chain bridge, you will see rows of iron shoes along the Danube. This is how the victims of the Holocaust were immortalized. The exhibition creates an interesting contrast with the architecture and the embankment. The tragic events of World War II are associated with these shoes. The captured Jews were herded to the river bank, promising to send them home, but they all drowned.


Royal Palace

The location of the palace is Buda Castle. It can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. The castle is called the favorite residence where the Hungarian kings stayed. The construction of the fortification first began in the 13th century. The estate has not survived to our time. Modern Royal Palace built 142 years ago.

The territory of the castle is divided between the museum of urban history, National Gallery and a library. Visiting the palace and gallery grounds is free.

It is convenient to get to the palace by cable car; sit near the Chain Bridge. It’s convenient that you don’t need to waste time on walking.

Here it is interesting to see the monument to E. Savoy (he defeated the Mongol-Tatars near Vienna, saved the Hungarian people), the Turul bird (according to legend, it showed the Hungarians where to build the city), and the marble gates.

After a walk, go to the Fisherman's Bastion, it is nearby.


Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Temple

Fisherman's Bastion - fortress walls surrounding the church. Inside the Bastion there is a square where Stephen, the first Hungarian king, stands. With his help, the tribes turned into one state.

On the territory of the Bastion there are several cafes, points of sale of souvenirs, and toilets. It’s interesting to look at the sculptures, the appearance of the building, its tower. There are 7 of them in total, each of them symbolizes a specific Hungarian tribe.

The bastion was built in the Gothic and neo-Roman style. You can enter the Bastion territory for free. Next, follow to Matthias Church - the most beautiful of all the temples in the city.

Construction style: Gothic. The interior is breathtaking. Even an atheist will be amazed at the view that opens before him. The first church was built here in the 11th century. It did not survive to our time; it was destroyed by the Mongol-Tatars.

The Hungarians built a new building, which you can see now. The coronation of Franz Joseph I and subsequent rulers took place here. You have a chance to walk through the same halls where kings, their retinue and real princesses once walked.


Mount Gellert

Come here last.

The mountain offers a fantastic view of the Danube and the surrounding area. Here stands the Freedom Monument - the Citadel and there is nothing else noteworthy.


St. Stephen's Basilica

The first king of Hungary was added to the list of saints. The cathedral was named after him; it took 54 years to build, starting in 1851. The basilica combines 3 functions at once: a functioning Catholic church, concert hall, observation deck.

It offers a view of the entire Old city. This is a spectacle you simply cannot miss. Local residents are no less proud of the temple than they are of the Parliament itself.

Paid entrance. A standard ticket costs 500 forints, a reduced ticket costs 400 forints. Converted to rubles, it turns out to be up to 200 rubles per person. For such an excursion it is very cheap.


Buda Castle

Another interesting place, where it's worth a look. The very heart of old Buda. The history of the fortress begins in 1255, when the Tatar-Mongols were quite tired of the Hungarians.

A fortress was built on Castle Hill, and now the Tatars were defeated, because it was almost impossible to get to the city unnoticed. During its history, the fortress fell more than once, and each time it was rebuilt. She saw the last clash in 1945, when the war with an insolent Germany was ending.

It’s interesting to look at the surroundings from Castle Hill and see the interior government agencies, look into museums. There is no single ticket for museums, so there may be queues at the box office.

The excursion routes are designed for up to 12 hours of walking. If you have time, stroll along the streets, see the architecture, buy souvenirs, and take photos. A daily stay here is not enough; many come back here again.

If you are in the Hungarian capital, you have 3 days to explore the city. The first couple of days you can walk along the routes described above. When you have seen the main places, move deeper into the city. There are a dozen more here amazing places. Let's go and have a look.

Budapest's metro is the second oldest in Europe after London's. The first branch of the “underground tram” was built under Andriasi Avenue for the celebration of the Hungarian millennium in 1896 and connected the city center with Heroes’ Square.


Varosligert Park

Here is Vajdahunyad Castle, Europe's oldest zoo and circus. Many legends are associated with this castle, but don’t be too foolish, they were invented for tourists, and the castle itself was built in 1908.

At first the castle was made of cardboard and took part in exhibitions. But the Hungarians liked it so much that they wanted a real room. It still stands in the park and is considered a symbol of romance.

There is an agricultural museum inside the castle. The park has sculptures, recreation areas, cafes and even hotels. If left free time, you can stay here for a couple of hours and look around everything.


House of Terror

Reminders of Hungarian Nazism and the Hungarian Security Administration are united under one roof. Here you can see a huge instillation of what the country experienced during these regimes.

Documentation, prison premises, photos, punishment items. The museum is very difficult emotionally. If you are not a fan of war, realistic facts, terrorism and cruelty, it is better to spend your time on other excursions.

The cost of visiting the museum is 7 euros per person. It's funny that the inscription "terror" on the house is visible both from the sky and from the ground when the sun is shining brightly.


Belvaros Quarter

Take half a day and walk around the area. Belváros is translated from Hungarian into Russian as “a city within a city.” Check out the Vaci souvenir street. There is no traffic here, so it’s convenient to take a leisurely stroll through the shops. If you take souvenirs, then only here.

An exception is the building of the New Town Hall. It doesn't fit into the overall picture, but it amazes the imagination. There are details from the Renaissance, Iron Age, and industry.

Take a closer look at the Church of St. Michael, walk along Vörösmarty Square. You can’t get around Belvaros in 1-2 hours, it’s worth your time. From here you will take away a sea of ​​impressions and souvenirs.


Hungarian opera

Opera is one of most beautiful buildings cities. It is considered a symbol of the national classical music Hungary. opening date opera house 1884 For the first time in the world, hydraulic machines were used in the design of the building.

They were started to be produced by the company Asphaleia. Already from Hungary, the equipment spread throughout the world. Take an evening and go to one of the concerts, you will get a lot of impressions. There will be a presentation of what is considered quality music in Hungary.

The opera is interesting both outside and inside. Rich design, colorful colors, architectural features attract attention and unobtrusively motivate you to stay here a little longer.


Baths

There are 5 popular thermal baths in the city. Take time to visit one of them, improve your health, and look at the Hungarian service. There is plenty to choose from:

  • Kiraly. Founded in the 16th century, everything remained at the same level as in the past;
  • Rudas. This bathhouse is called the men's club. Women can visit it on Tuesdays and weekends. At other times, visiting is for men only;
  • Veli Bay. One of the most boring baths. There are few people here, the chances of catching a fungus or infection are almost zero;
  • Gellert. Luxurious bathhouse with stained glass decoration, closed and outdoor swimming pools. IN summer period time an artificial wave works;
  • Szechenyi. The most crowded bathhouse. There are so many visitors that they don’t have time to clean up after them, so it’s often dirty here. On weekends there are discos for young people and lots of entertainment.

It’s easier to find out the cost of bathing facilities on the spot. Prices vary from season to season.

Surprisingly, in front of you is the only one European capital, which has resort status. It's all about underground mineral springs.


You can get around the city in a few days if you plan your time well and choose the most interesting options for excursions. In addition to the listed locations, there are a lot of museums here. They are recommended to be given attention when they have at least 3-10 days available.

The capital of Hungary, Budapest, is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, rich in majestic architecture and thermal springs. At all times of the year it attracts great amount tourists from different parts of the world. The city blocks and streets themselves are attractions, not to mention numerous historical and cultural monuments. The Danube River divides the city into two parts called Buda and Pest, connected by the famous Széchenyi Chain Bridge. What to visit first?

Listed below are the sights of Budapest with photos and descriptions that you can’t help but visit while in this city.

Hungary's main legislative body is housed in the third largest parliament building in the world. A competition was held to find a suitable design for the building and was won by Imre Steindl, who completed the construction in 1904. Its design was inspired by the English Houses of Parliament.

The building includes Gothic Revival elements (two stunningly beautiful towers), as well as Renaissance and Baroque elements, including a massive central dome. Hungarian Parliament has a lower and an upper house.

The Lower House is located in the north wing, while the Upper House is located in the south wing. The northern wing also houses the apartments of the Prime Minister, and the southern wing contains the apartments of the President of the Hungarian Republic.

The 112-year-old neoclassical building contains 690 rooms, study and suites, while reaching a height of 96 meters. The building area is 18,000 square meters, length - 268 meters and width 123 meters. There are a total of 27 gates, 13 elevators and 29 staircases.

The interior of the building is rich: 40 kilograms of gold were used to decorate it, as well as half a million decorative stones. There are 152 statues inside the building. IN Soviet time a red star adorned the top of the dome, but was removed in 1990.

The Houses of Parliament has an impressive main staircase, lined on both sides by columns supporting elegant arches, while two beautiful statues stand proudly on the staircase itself. Allegorical frescoes by Karoli Lotz on the ceiling emphasize the elegance of the room. At the top of the stairs is a circular dome house, with impressive corridors leading from here in several directions.


The Hungarian Parliament building is not only one of the largest and oldest, but also, of course, one of the most beautiful. The Hungarian Royal Jewels are located in the Parliament building. The jewelry has a fascinating history, which was hidden from the Soviet authorities and kept safely in the American Bullion Depository until 1978.

You can take great photos of the Houses of Parliament by taking a river cruise or a tour across the river to Battyany Square. When the National Assembly is not in session, tours of the Parliament building are available. The tour includes visits to the royal apartments and tickets can be purchased at the main gate or online. Learn more about the House of Parliament by visiting the famous Grand City of the Hungarian capital in person.

The building of the Hungarian Parliament is of great interest and is an architectural symbol of the city. The building is framed by many majestic sculptures and is an important part of any excursion.

Holocaust Memorial Center

The Holocaust Memorial Center is located in the former Pawa Synagogue. The complex includes a research center, memorial and museum dedicated to Hungarian Jews who died during World War II. The architecture of the converted synagogue is intended to reflect the emotions and horrors associated with the Holocaust. This is achieved using asymmetrical lines.

The museum's permanent collection, entitled "...due to genocide," traces the history of anti-Semitism in Hungary and, in particular, what happened in 1938, later leading to the deportation of Hungarian Jews to death camps in 1944-45. The exhibition is interactive and uses computer screens, newspapers, music, photographs, personal items, historical documents and artifacts to better tell the story of those events.

A temporary exhibition is presented in the synagogue courtyard. Also in the courtyard is the Victims Memorial Wall with the names of Hungarian Jews who died during the Holocaust. Another memorial is the Communist Tower, which is called settlements destroyed during the Holocaust.

Before World War II, there were about 200,000 Jews in Budapest, and the city was even considered a safe haven for representatives of this people who sought refuge from the Nazis in other countries. Hungary cooperated with Germany during the war until March 1944, when the Nazis occupied the country.

Once the Nazis entered the city of Budapest, anti-Semitic laws were passed, and Budapest Jews were eventually rounded up and placed in the Kistarcsa transit camp, 24 kilometers northeast of the city. From there they were taken to Auschwitz-Birkenau and killed.

The museum highlights Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, who was instrumental in saving many Hungarian Jews through the mass circulation of false documents. In November 1944, 70,000 Hungarian Jews were sent on a death march to Austria and from there to concentration camps. The Fascist Party carried out the brutal policies established by the Germans in November 1944.

In December of the same year, the remaining Jews were sent to the ghetto, where even more of them died. About 20,000 Jews were shot on the banks of the Danube, and their bodies were thrown into the river. Only a few months later, Budapest was liberated by the Soviet Union on February 13, 1945.

The Holocaust Memorial Center is part of the Budapest Walking Tour, a great way to experience Budapest's unique culture.

Shoes on the Danube embankment

This historical place is one of the most important in Budapest. The monument "Shoes on the Danube Embankment" is located on the Pest side of the Danube and close to the Hungarian Parliament, about 300 meters from the hotel. It was conceived by film director Kan Togey and built in 2005 by sculptor Gyula Power to commemorate the brutal massacre of Jews between 1944 and 1945 during World War II.

During World War II, in Budapest, the Nazis used the most brutal methods of killing Jews, along with other death camps in other parts of Europe. The methodology was simple: unite Jewish citizens, collect all their belongings, including clothes and shoes, line them up on the banks of the Danube River, and then shoot them. Because they were shot in the back of the head right on the banks of the Danube, the victims fell into the river and were washed away, eliminating the need for the killers to dispose of the bodies.

The sculpture is simple and yet powerfully striking: on the edge of the Danube you will find 60 pairs of shoes made of iron, facing the river. The shoes come in a variety of sizes, which reveals another aspect of the murders: age did not matter to the killers. There were shoes of businessmen, athletes, women, children, rabbis and others - no one escaped.

Not far behind the sculptures you can see a stone bench 40 meters long and 70 centimeters high with cast iron plaques in Hebrew, English and Hungarian: “In honor of the memory of the victims killed in the Danube in 1944-45. The monument was erected on April 16, 2005.”

The two sides of the Danube, two parts of the Hungarian capital - Buda and Pest, are connected by a unique suspension bridge from the 19th century. Before the Chain Bridge was built, a new structure was built across the river every summer. Of course, there were other options to get to the other side of the river - those who wanted to use the ferry or went to the nearest bridge... to Vienna!

The construction of the Chain Bridge was initiated by Count Szechenyi. The bridge was designed by William Tierney Clarke, who was also responsible for the construction of the Hammersmith and Marlow bridges in the English capital. Construction of the Chain Bridge was supervised by engineer Adams and was completed in 1849.

During the Second World War, the retreating Germans completely destroyed the bridge, and after the war it was one of the first structures that needed to be urgently restored. The bridge we see today is an exact copy of the original.


On the Buda side of the bridge is Clark Square, where you can see the sculpture of Miklós Borsos, which marks the starting point of all roads in Budapest. The area is also extreme point funicular route departing from Buda Hill.

The chain bridge is 375 meters long and 16 meters wide, with huge chains connecting the two bridge towers, hence the name. The bridge towers are richly decorated with Hungarian coats of arms and stone lion statues - the creation of Janos Marszalko.

During the protests against Soviet rule in 1989, the bridge was the site of demonstrations - this added popular love to the bridge and made it a symbol of independence.

Memory Park

The communists ruled Hungary from 1949 to 1989, and during this period Budapest was decorated with many patriotic pro-Soviet statues. Statues of Soviet leaders, Soviet symbols and heroic busts could be seen throughout the city. When the communist regime fell, the statues were dismantled and had to be disposed of. That is why they found “shelter” in this park.

Memory Park - a museum under open air dismantled Soviet statues. In total, 42 works of art are presented here. The statues include busts of Lenin, Dimitrov, Engels and Marx, as well as various sculptures on the theme of the Soviet dictatorship. The existence of such a park is evidence of the high level of democracy in Hungary.

One of the most famous statues that has ever stood in Budapest is the Stalin monument. The 8-meter bronze statue was almost completely destroyed during dismantling, and all that remained was a huge Stalinist boot. This part of the original statue is also in the park today.

The park has a small exhibition hall and a cinema where you can see a film about the infamous "secret police". A permanent exhibition entitled "Stalin's Boot" traces the political history of Hungary from 1956 to 1989. For a small fee, you can use special telephones in the park to invite former dictators, such as Stalin, Che Guevara or Mao, to chat with them.

There are several cars inside the park that belonged to famous leaders, and visitors can sit in the cars for a while.

Vajdahunyad Castle and Városliget Park

This fairytale castle located in the City Park, surrounded by green foliage, next to a picturesque artificial lake. The castle itself is part of a historical complex. The building was designed based on the original Vajdahunyad Castle, which is located in Transylvania, which was once part of Hungary.

The structure was created by Ignac Alpar for the Millennium Festival in 1896 to demonstrate the richness of Hungarian architectural styles, although they differed significantly between historical periods. Thus, the complex includes Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, Renaissance, Neoclassical and other architectural styles.


Vajdahunyad Castle

There are a total of 21 different buildings, each modeled after one of Hungary's famous buildings. The complex was made of wood and cardboard and has therefore never been reconstructed.

Local residents fell in love with the romantic castle, so a palace and also a church complex were built nearby. The castle's base was modeled after the original designs and completed in 1904. Visitors to the castle enter through a wide staircase that leads to the ground floor and the Agricultural Museum.


The park also houses a monument to Anonymous, the first Hungarian chronicler.

Today the castle is home to the Hungarian Agricultural Museum, which highlights agricultural life as well as the history of Hungary. The museum covers forestry, livestock farming, fishing and the Hungarian wine industry.

During the Christmas season, there is a wonderful Christmas market in the castle courtyard. IN summer time this place also hosts all sorts of events, including music festivals.

Városliget Park is a favorite place for tourists and city residents. In addition to amazing landscapes, it attracts attention with artificial lakes, baths and a zoo.

St. Stephen's Basilica

St. Stephen's Basilica is one of the main architectural attractions of the city and is deservedly considered its calling card, not counting the parliament building. It was built in 1905 by three architects: József Hild, who made mistakes in calculations and was responsible for the fact that the dome of the almost completed basilica collapsed.

The construction of the cathedral was continued by Miklos Ibl, who successfully restored the temple and came up with a new dome, and József Kauser, who successfully completed the construction due to the death of the second architect. Emperor Joseph I of Austria-Hungary was personally present at the consecration of the cathedral building.

The construction of the basilica took more than half a century - fifty-four years. According to legend, it all started with a big flood in 1838. The inexorable depths of the water forced the inhabitants of Pest to climb a hill overlooking the water, where they were able to wait out the onslaught of water. As a token of gratitude to Heaven for salvation, the residents of the city decided to build a church on that very spot.

The basilica is located in the very center of Pest; due to its height of 96 meters, the building is a wonderful observation deck offering a magnificent view of the main city Hungary. The area of ​​the cathedral is almost five thousand square meters, which makes it possible to accommodate more than 8,000 believers. On both sides of the dome there are two symmetrically located tall towers. On one of the towers you can hear and also carefully examine the largest bell in the country.

St. Stephen's Basilica

In front of the entrance to the cathedral there is a small area, where tourists and everyone else can walk and take pictures. During the warm season, they offer to rent a Segway on the square; you can use it to quickly travel around the immediate surroundings and take interesting photographs.

The decoration of the basilica is truly impressive: everywhere there are marble columns, gilding, numerous patterns and painted ceilings depicting fragments of the lives of saints. At the altar there is a statue of St. Stephen himself.

Also inside the cathedral is the most important relic of the people of Hungary - a shrine with a gilded hand of St. Stephen, the ruler and great commander who created an integral and powerful kingdom - Hungary. Every year at the end of summer, a holiday dedicated to the saint is held, at which the ark with relics is brought out for a religious procession, called the “Holy Right Hand”. Towards evening, when it begins to get dark, the basilica is spectacularly illuminated.

Another fact, no less significant for the history of the basilica itself, but little known to tourists, is the basement located directly under the church. It was dug during the Second World War to preserve the values ​​of both the basilica itself and the art heritage of the city.

Today the basilica appears in three images:

  • Famous temple;
  • Concert venue, thanks to its amazing acoustics;
  • Observation deck.

Magnificent organ concerts, announcements and programs take place here, tickets for which are distributed in popular tourist places. Every last day of the week there is a service in the basilica, accompanied by a beautiful choir.

The service begins at ten in the morning, but it is recommended to arrive early as seating is limited. The duration of the service is one hour.

Ethnographical museum

This ethnographic collection was originally created as part of the Hungarian national museum, however, in 1947 it became a separate historical entity, and in 1973 it moved to its current building on Kossuth Square.

The building is former Supreme Court Hungary, was designed by Alajos Hausmann. The magnificent neoclassical building has a stunning ceiling fresco in the foyer by Karoly Lotz depicting the goddess of justice.

The museum's collection includes approximately 140,000 Hungarian artifacts and works of art, as well as 53,000 folk crafts. The collection includes several hundred amazing historical photographs.

Exhibition folk culture of the Hungarian People is spread over 13 galleries and illustrates the daily life of ordinary Hungarian people from the end of the 18th century until the time of the First World War. Exhibits include furniture, musical instruments, manuscripts, embroidery, ceramics, traditional clothing, textiles, traditional crafts and everyday items.

The peasant houses of the Orszeg and Sarkoz regions have been recreated to show the tourist what traditional Hungarian rural life was like many years ago. The museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions, mainly focusing on the folk arts of other cultures.

The highlight of the museum are the various traditional motifs embroidered on national folk costumes brought from different regions. Another interesting aspect of the museum is its focus on Hungary's ethnic minorities. The unique cultures of Hungary's regions are presented to promote understanding and prevent prejudice.

Recently, the museum has added three computer galleries where you can admire digital images, listen to audio recordings or watch a historical film.

Castle Hill and Fisherman's Bastion

Castle Hill is home to many medieval monuments and museums. The most significant of them is Buda Castle, built in the 18th century. This 200-room palace, like much of the city, is fabulously lit at night. Another attraction of the castle mountain is the Fisherman's Bastion, a structure with towers and viewing terraces.


Fisherman's Bastion
Monument to King Stephen (Stefan)

Museum of Printing

Amazing Printing Museum in Budapest - small and quite mysterious place, but it is precisely this that can shed light on many aspects of Hungarian and European history. The museum is located in the Jewish Quarter of Budapest and has a collection of more than 13 million marks. This is one of the largest philatelic collections in the world, and they claim to have every Hungarian stamp ever issued.

There are many rare stamps, as well as a whole section of fake stamps. Although the collection includes stamps from all over the world, most of them are of Hungarian origin. The stamps are presented in electronic albums (like tablets) located on individual large stands, and you can virtually flip through the pages to get a detailed look at the next stamp.

The stamps trace the history of the Hungarian people from the Austro-Hungarian era to the times of modern independent Hungary. The Postage Stamp Museum is completely unique; a visit to it will not leave a history connoisseur indifferent.

Heroes Square

Heroes' Square is a listed attraction. World Heritage UNESCO. The most important cultural heritage here is the Millennium Memorial, made in Corinthian style and surrounded by sculptures of great masters. Also in the square you can see the Tomb of Unknown Soldiers and a large hourglass.


Heroes Square

Andrássy Avenue is considered one of the most interesting streets in Europe. Construction on it lasted about 40 years and is represented by buildings in a pseudo-historical style. The importance of the avenue is given by the location of the Museum of Terror, the Hungarian State Opera House and the Museum of East Asian Art.

Imre Varga Museum

Contemporary sculpture lovers will delight in this museum dedicated to the Hungarian sculptor Imre Varga. Varga was the most prominent in the 1970s, and his art was used to decorate many buildings in Budapest, including the Holocaust Memorial.

Not far from the museum is another example of Varga's work, a group of sculptures of women with umbrellas. The sculptures presented here are located both indoors and in the garden of the museum.
Varga's human figures depict various human emotions, his figures are sometimes bizarre. The museum also displays the artist's drawings, some of his public works, which can be seen throughout the city.

Baths

In addition to reviewing historical and cultural places, Budapest can also offer balneological wellness treatments. There are more than 30 baths in the city, most of which are therapeutic. Water thermal springs Lukash, Rudash and some others are also suitable for drinking for health purposes.


Széchenyi Baths

Among the thermal springs, the following are especially popular:

  1. Széchenyi Baths, equipped with outdoor and indoor pools;
  2. Gellert Bath offers a wave pool;
  3. the Rudas bath reveals all the beauty of the oriental style;
  4. The Lukács bathhouse has waters with a strong healing effect.

Also in Budapest, the number of thermal hotels and sanatoriums specializing in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular diseases, and gastrointestinal tract is increasing.

Other sights of Budapest

01. Margaret Island on the Danube- a wonderful place to relax, which is a picturesque park. The island itself is only 500 m wide and 2.5 km wide. The site is a tourist attraction thanks to the ruins of a 13th century monastery, the Chapel of St. Michael, the Singing Well of Bodor and many monuments famous people Hungary.

03. Mount Gellert- another striking symbol of the city, is a 235-meter pile of dolonite, descending to the Danube. The famous healing baths of Gellerg and Rudas are located here. It is also worth visiting the St. Gellert Memorial, the Citadel, and the Freedom Monument located here. The picturesque park, whose splendor is created by flower beds, alleys, and statues, is ideal for an exciting walk.

05. Aquincum

Budapest is rich in history and beautiful sights that you need to see with your own eyes!

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Budapest traces its history back to the times of the Roman Empire. In the 1st century it was the administrative center of Aquincum, then with the arrival of the Magyars (the self-name of the Hungarian people) in the 9th century the city was renamed Óbuda. On the opposite bank of the Danube, along with Óbuda, there was a settlement called Pest. Later, under the Habsburgs in the 17th-19th centuries, the united Budapest became one of the most brilliant European capitals.

Modern Budapest has retained its former splendor imperial city. The majestic and unusual parliament building, Gothic basilicas and baroque quarters are always full of tourists. The Hungarian capital is a place for educational sightseeing tourism, for relaxing in the famous thermal baths, as well as for getting acquainted with hearty Hungarian cuisine and delicious Tokaji wine.

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Parliament is a real architectural masterpiece, decorating the right bank of the Danube, universally recognized business card capital Cities. The building was built in the neo-Gothic style, its facade is decorated with numerous arches, towers, and “flying” spans. The interiors are luxurious and pompous. The building is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Budapest.

A suspension bridge over the Danube River connecting the two parts of the city. It was built according to the design of the English architect W.T. Clark in 1849. After World War II, the bridge was restored with donations from citizens. The length of the structure is 380 meters, width is 14.8 meters. The bridge offers a spectacular view of Budapest, and you can take many good photos here. In the evenings, elegant lighting is turned on.

A fortress with reliable walls that protected in the past ancient capital Will. The Buda Fortress has existed since the 13th century; it was built to protect against the attacks of the Mongol-Tatars at the behest of King Bela IV. A royal castle and three churches (St. Nicholas, Mary Magdalene, and the Virgin Mary) were built inside the fort. Under King Sigismund, the New Palace castle with a spacious knight's hall for tournaments appeared in the fortress.

The building is located in the ancient city district of Var on Fortress Hill. Until 1905, a fishing market was located on this site. The construction of the bastion was planned to coincide with the celebration of the millennium of the Hungarian state in 1897, but the work was completed only a few years later. Fisherman's Bastion is architectural ensemble made of white stone with seven towers, which symbolize the seven Hungarian tribes.

The largest Catholic church in Budapest with a height of 96 meters. This monumental cathedral took several decades to build, and only in 1905 was it consecrated. The basilica was built in the neo-Gothic style - a large domed hall, two symmetrical bell towers on the sides and a large arched main entrance, decorated with inscriptions and columns. Inside are the relics of St. Stephen, revered by all Hungarians.

Officially, the temple is named after the Virgin Mary, but residents of the capital call it in honor of the Hungarian king Matthias Corvinus. For Budapest, the architecture of the temple is quite unusual, as it is dominated by Gothic elements. The church regularly hosts musical evenings where you can listen to the organ, violin, and choral singing. The first church on the site of the modern temple appeared in the 11th century by the will of Prince Istvan.

One of the largest Jewish temples in Europe, located in the Jewish quarter of Budapest. The area of ​​the synagogue is 1200 m², capacity is up to 3 thousand people. The Jewish Museum is located in the courtyard. The synagogue was built in the Byzantine style with some oriental elements; the interior decoration is reminiscent of the interiors of Catholic cathedrals. During World War II the building was looted. Full restoration occurred in the 90s. XX century.

The square is located on the central Andrássy Avenue. There are two art museums in Budapest, as well as the Millennium Monument of the Hungarian State (a 36-meter column topped with a statue of the Archangel Gabriel). Previously, the square contained sculptures of rulers from the Habsburg dynasty, which were replaced by statues of Hungarian kings under the communist government.

The famous Budapest Opera, almost the twin sister of the Vienna Opera. Both theaters were cultural centers Austro-Hungarian Empire during the Habsburg era. The theater was opened in 1884; Emperor Franz Joseph was present at the premiere performance, who was amazed by the interior decoration of the halls. In the first years, the opera was led by composer Ferenc Erkel, who was later replaced by the famous Gustav Mahler.

The museum is located on the territory of the Royal Palace of Buda Castle. The gallery is famous for exhibiting works by Hungarian artists (or works created in Hungary). The gallery's exhibition displays more than 100 thousand works of art created over several centuries. There are several exhibitions on 4 floors: stone and wooden sculpture, medieval painting, paintings of later eras up to the 20th century.

Main Art Museum of the Hungarian capital on Heroes' Square, where the largest collection of famous painters is exhibited. Among the paintings there are works by Raphael, da Vinci, Manet, Goya, Velazquez, Rubens, El Greco. There are also examples of ancient Egyptian and ancient culture. The museum was opened in 1906, the basis of the exhibition was the private collection of the Esterhazy princes.

The museum was created in the early 2000s. with the support of the government of V. Orban. The main purpose of the exhibitions is to show the period of Hungarian history in the 20th century, when the country was under the control of the communist government (supported by the leadership of the USSR). The place is ambiguous, since many facts from the country’s “totalitarian past” are exaggerated and distorted. There is an opinion that the museum was created for propaganda purposes.

An original and touching monument to the Jews who were shot on the embankment during the Second World War. The executions were carried out by functionaries of the Hungarian Nazi Party. On the stone pavement there are many pairs of shoes of different sizes, including children's boots. There is also a bench with memorial tables where the names of people affected by the massacre are immortalized.

Shopping arcades on Fovam Square, where you can find original Hungarian souvenirs or typical national products. The market building is decorated with a colored ceramic roof. The place was restored in the 1990s. after numerous damages during the war. Quite quickly, the market gained popularity among tourists who come here for memorable purchases and fresh products.

The largest bathing complex in Europe, opened in 1913. The healing waters in the pools come from a depth of more than 1200 meters from a hot well and several small cold wells. In addition to swimming in healing water complex in Szechenyi provides a number of additional services: sauna, water gymnastics, Gym, wellness and so on. All this is included in the price of admission.

According to local legend, the bathhouse appeared in the 13th century, and King Andras II took baths in its waters. According to his will, the first hospital was built. After the capture of Buda by the Ottomans, Turkish baths were erected on the site of the springs. Gellert opened to the public in the 19th century, but it was not popular and received the nickname “The Muddy Barn.” But the situation changed when a modern bathhouse building appeared under Emperor Franz Joseph.

A hill on the territory of Budapest, named after St. Gellert, the patron saint of the city. In the 11th century, pagans threw a missionary from this mountain, protesting against his Christian preaching. Previously, Gellert was put in a barrel with sharp nails. On the slope of the mountain there is a monument to the holy martyr. Inside the mountain there is a large reservoir and an astronomical observatory created in the 19th century.

Archaeological Museum Park of Budapest, which represents the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Aquincum - the center of the province of Pannonia. The remains of ancient amphitheaters, some sculptures and crypts are well preserved. On the territory of the park there is a museum built in the 19th century, where unique exhibits are stored: jewelry, coins, household items, dishes. There is even a rare water organ created in the 3rd century.

The avenue is the central street of the Hungarian capital and is considered one of the most beautiful European avenues. Locals and tourists call it " Champs Elysees Budapest." There are many attractions here: the Hungarian Opera, memorial museums of Hungarian composers, the State Puppet Theater and others. Andrássy Avenue was included in the UNESCO heritage list in 2002.

A natural island on the Danube River, formerly called Hare Island. According to legend, King Bela IV turned to God with a prayer to help him cope with the Tatar-Mongols, and in return promised to give his daughter Margarita as a nun. God helped the king, and the girl went to the hare island to the Dominican monastery. After her death, Margaret was canonized and the island received her name.

A landscaped city park on the site of former hunting grounds and pastures, created at the end of the 18th century. The place is very popular for walking among the residents of Budapest. Several thousand trees grow in the park, there are artificial lakes and canals. On the territory there is a zoological and botanical gardens, as well as several popular city attractions: Szechenyi Bath, zoo, Vajdahunyad Castle, circus.

Originally created from wood to celebrate the millennium of the Hungarians finding their homeland, people liked the castle so much that it was later built from stone. Vajdahunyad is located in Városliget Park and many tourists walking here think that this is an ancient fortification where Hungarian kings lived. There is also a real Vajdahunyad in the territory of Transylvania in Romania.

The famous castle is 30 km away. from Budapest, built in the neo-Gothic style. The park area around the castle is designed in the best traditions of English landscape art. The palace is closely associated with the personality of Ludwik van Beethoven, who had a long-term friendship with the Brunswick family. Here it is memorial museum composer, concerts are often held and films about his life and work are shown.

City zoo on the territory of Városliget Park. There are approximately 3 thousand animals here, among them there are representatives of exotic continents. Of interest are the aquarium, palm pavilion and butterfly house. The zoo also has a Hungarian ethno-village where domestic animals live. You can not only watch the animals, but also feed them at certain hours. You must allow at least 3 hours to visit the zoo.

The waterway of Europe, crossing several countries. Divides Budapest into two parts, which connect picturesque suspension bridges. Popular with tourists in the warm season river walks along the Danube and visiting numerous islands: Csepel, Nepsiget, Margaret, Hayodyari, Siget. In addition to tourist ships, public boats ply the river, which can be accessed with a city pass.

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Sights of Budapest on the map. new map in Russian for tourists

Beautiful, bewitching, extraordinary, elegant... these words of praise can be continued endlessly and they are all true. After all, they belong to the capital of Hungary, Budapest. It's hard to imagine that there are so many in one city beautiful places, where you can walk, sit and take bright, memorable photos. If you have not been to this city yet, we recommend that you look at the sights of Budapest on a map in Russian to understand where and what is located. Thanks to the map, you can easily find any object in the city and won’t waste your time. Although in such a city every minute is a passion and new discoveries.

Budapest is famous for its bridges. There are many of them in the city and they are all good in their own way. But among them there is one that every tourist visits and this bridge is called the Széchenyi Chain Bridge.


Everyone comes to it: local residents, couples in love, families with children and people just walking around the city. After all, this is not just a bridge over a river, it is a bridge over the Danube, and it is the oldest in the city. They say that it was this bridge that connected the two banks and gave the city its name - Budapest. After all, earlier one coast was called Buda, and the other Pest. Thanks to the bridge we got beautiful city, which humanity should be proud of!

Not only human buildings are attractions in the city. The same Danube can be safely attributed to them. beautiful river on which boats, boats and yachts float. The Danube is a symbol not only of the city, but of the whole of Hungary.

The Danube embankment is a separate matter. No cars drive along it, only people walk. It is so long that you can spend the whole day walking along the river bank. In the evening, lanterns light up along the entire embankment and it becomes even more beautiful. This is a favorite place for romantic meetings and dates.


There are a lot of ancient churches and castles in the city. They all have their own history and their own unique look. For example, Vajdahunyad Castle was built in honor of the millennium of Hungary. And the Armenian Catholic Church is the official Armenian temple in Budapest.

But let's return to natural attractions. Let's pay attention to Mount Gellert. Climbing to the very top, you will see the whole of Budapest. From its height you can see all corners of the city. People come here around the clock. After all, day and night the views are completely different. If during the day in the light of the sun the city is simply beautiful, then at night it is all in lights and seems to be “burning”!


The Eagle Mountain Nature Preserve is located in the city center. This is very surprising. After all, usually in big cities the center consists of shops, offices, large buildings. And here the center is a nature reserve and has been like this for many years.

Updated 03/07/2019

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About Hungary in a nutshell

Hungary is a country in Central Europe in which fewer people live than in Moscow (10 million), and the territory (93 thousand square kilometers) is comparable to the Kemerovo region alone.

Udachnoe geographical location state makes it beneficial for starting a trip throughout Europe. Hungary borders Slovakia, Slovenia, Austria, Croatia, and Serbia. There are mild winters and hot summers. Already in February, the thermometer rises to 15 degrees.

One of the main wealth of Hungary is its balneological and thermal resorts. They work all year round. You can undergo a course of treatment both in the baths of Budapest and in resorts outside the capital (Egerszalok, Hajduszoboszlo and others).

How to get to Budapest from Russia

  1. Automobile.
  2. Train.
  3. Airplane.

By car from Russia to Hungary you need to go through Belarus, Poland and Slovakia. If you start from Moscow, then one night will be enough on the trip (in Poland or Slovakia), if from a more distant city, then you will need two stops - in Belarus and Slovakia, as I did.

When driving through the territory of Slovakia and Hungary, do not forget to purchase a vignette for driving in toll roads. In both countries it is electronic and is bought on the Internet.

Another way to get to Hungary by car is to become a travel companion and find a driver using the service. In this case, the journey will cost from 1,500 rubles.

Train - the average cost of one seat in a compartment in the direction Moscow - Budapest is 15,000 rubles. Travel time is more than a day.

Airplane - several airlines fly to Budapest from Moscow and other Russian cities. Aeroflot and the Hungarian low-cost airline WizzAir have direct flights . The latter flies to Budapest from Moscow and St. Petersburg, as well as on the Moscow-Debrecen route.


WizzAir is a low-cost carrier, so you need to pay for all options separately or not take them. Baggage, meals on board and even check-in at the airport are all paid separately. In the case of the last point, it is much easier to check in for the flight yourself and print tickets on a regular printer. The second option is to install the WizzAir application on your smartphone and store tickets there.

Calendar low prices for air tickets Moscow – Budapest.

Another option to get to Hungary is to take a trip to the Heviz sanatorium.

Visa to Hungary

Hungary is part of the Schengen zone, so if there is an open Schengen area, there is no visa issue. If there is none, then a visa to Hungary (also known as a Schengen visa) is issued at the consulates. They operate in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Kazan. The second option is . Its representative offices are open in many Russian cities.

Travel insurance

To apply for Schengen, it is necessary to purchase an insurance policy. I recommend it, which works with the most reliable assistance in the world - Mondial.

What money to take to Hungary

The national currency of Hungary is the Hungarian forint. I do not recommend looking for forints in Russian banks. It’s easier to go to Hungary with dollars or euros, which you can change on the spot.


The exchange rate of the euro and dollar to the forint does not change much. Average for 1 euro they give from 305 to 325 forints, for 1 dollar – from 270 – to 285 forints. Do not change money at Budapest airport. The exchange rate there is extortionate (about 30% lower than the real one).

As for the ruble to forint exchange rate, it is last years changed a lot. If in the summer of 2014 100 forints cost about 15 rubles, then as of the summer of 2019, 100 forints cost approximately 22.5 rubles.

Feel free to take it with you bank cards, since you can pay with them almost everywhere - from public transport to baths and museums, not to mention shops and restaurants.

For travel outside of Budapest, use railways, intercity buses or rent a car.

From Budapest airport to the city

You can get from Budapest Airport to the city in the following ways:

  • Public transport;
  • Taxi;
  • By rented car.

A taxi is taken upon arrival or ordered in advance.

Budapest has both five-star hotels, such as the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, and simple hostels. A selection of hotels is posted below.

I book apartments through the Airbnb website - a convenient and reliable service for finding apartments. They are rented out by the owners themselves. Moreover, here you can find both huge apartments in the city center and a separate room in an apartment for 10-15 dollars a day.


If you are not yet registered in the service, then there is a special one for you. In this case, you will immediately receive up to 25 euros discount on your first booking. A great way to save money.

Advice. If you are already registered on Airbnb service, find out from those with whom you are going on a trip (wife, husband, friend, brother, etc.) whether they are registered on the site. After all, it doesn’t matter who will book the accommodation, the main thing is to get a discount on it.

A selection of hotels in Budapest

Hotel descriptions and ratings are taken from the popular booking system Booking.com.

Prices in Budapest

Housing and transport prices in Budapest were discussed above. This will give you an idea of ​​food prices in Budapest. It lists prices for bread and pastries, cheeses and sausages, dairy products, vegetables and fruits, and alcohol.

The Hungarian capital has several large shopping centers (Arena, West End, Arkad, Mammut, Duna Plaza and others) and outlets (Premier Outlet), where things from European and world brands are presented.

People often go from Budapest to do some shopping.

Food in Budapest

For a gourmet, Budapest is paradise and freedom. Hungarian cuisine is very hearty and boasts... big amount meat dishes using vegetables and seasonings. Perkelt, paprikash, tokan, goulash, lecho - you should definitely try it when visiting Hungary.


There will be no problems choosing a restaurant or cafe. Budapest has a huge number of establishments to suit a wide range of tastes and budgets.

Those with a sweet tooth will also enjoy Budapest. Traditional Hungarian desserts are “Dobos”, “Shomloi dumplings”, “Esterházy” and “Rigo Jancsi”, as well as puff pancakes stuffed with sweet filling. There are dozens of pastry shops in the Hungarian capital.

The list of must-see cafes in Budapest includes the New York Cafe, which some visitors initially mistake for a palace. This establishment is one of the five most beautiful cafes in the world. The building amazes with its luxury both outside and inside. You can look at the elements of a chic interior for a very long time. But the quality of desserts and prices in a cafe will cause less pleasure.

Don't forget about Hungarian alcohol, of which there is also plenty in Budapest. Beer connoisseurs may not be impressed by the foamy drink from local brands (Dreher, Soproni). But overall it's very good. Well, wine lovers will certainly be pleased with the white Tokaj. Wine in Hungary is very cheap (prices for a bottle of local wine in a store start from 300 forints).

But I advise you to buy bottles from 1,000 forints. For those who prefer strong alcohol, I recommend trying Hungarian palinka (fruit-infused vodka) and the Unicum herbal balm, the recipe for which is kept a closely guarded secret.

Mobile communications and Internet in Hungary

There are three mobile operators in Hungary - Vodafone, Telenor, T-Mobile. You can buy a SIM card at the airport, shopping centers and branded points of sale. In addition to money, prepare a foreign passport.

*102# — find out balance (UCCD command)
*121# — find out your number (UCCD command)

171 – find out balance (call)
179 – change language from Hungarian to German or English (call)

*114# (then press number 4, then 1) – find out your number (UCCD command).

Internet settings are usually installed automatically. If you have any questions, please contact one of our points of sale.

Using your phone, you can create a Wi-Fi hotspot and distribute Mobile Internet on a tablet or laptop.

Prices for services mobile communications and the Internet higher than in Russia. Only by concluding an annual contract is it possible to reduce the cost of services.

If you plan to travel not only in Hungary, but also in other European countries, I recommend . One SIM card, and the Internet will be throughout Europe. Suitable for phone, tablet and router. Special mobile app helps manage expenses.

Sights of Budapest

However, I recommend starting your acquaintance with Budapest with the most important attractions. The easiest way to do this is to book a sightseeing tour by bus. Or a personal excursion with a personal guide. These and many other excursions can be found on

There is a discount on the excursion for readers. This is on foot sightseeing tour in the Hungarian capital.

The must see attractions on the Pest side are:

  1. ( , and much more).
  2. and s.
  3. (Margate, Szechenyi, Erzsebet and Svoboda), Deak Square.

Noteworthy buildings railway stations Nyugati and Keleti, the Jewish quarter, where it stands.


It will help you to see all these sights. By purchasing it, you will receive discounts on excursions, free or discounted passes to museums and baths, which I will talk about below. I have built several route options for tourists with a Budapest Card.

The must see attractions on the Buda side are:

  1. And observation tower Erzsebet.

I advise you to start getting acquainted with Buda from Buda Hill, on which a good half of the attractions stand (Royal Palace of Budapest, Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church and much more). Don't be lazy to climb Mount Gellert, located nearby. I advise more experienced travelers to get to Aquincum.

Unobvious sights of Budapest

One of the most unusual sights in Budapest is the cemetery. A new burial site was discovered on the outskirts of Pest in the mid-19th century. Just before the revolution of 1848-1849. After its suppression, the first graves were dug in the cemetery. Since then, it has been customary that Kerepesi is the most prestigious cemetery in Budapest. Something like the Novodevichy cemetery for Moscow.

Visit other unobvious attractions of the Hungarian capital - a microdistrict in the 19th district of Budapest, Bottomless Lake and others.

Unusual monuments of Budapest

Budapest can easily be called a city of monuments. You will not find any kind of monuments, sculptures and statues here. Among them is the famous princess girl sitting on a fence next to the Danube embankment, dedicated to the Jews who died during the Second World War, and.

Baths of Budapest

On the territory of the Hungarian capital thermal waters make their way to the surface in 130 places. Thanks to this, there are about 30 baths and beaches in Budapest. 13 of them are therapeutic.

For example, Visegrad, which previously had the status of the Hungarian capital. And here, according to legend, the ruler of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler, was kept in captivity, who became prototype of Count Dracula.

Szentendre- a small town on the banks of the Danube, located 20 kilometers from Budapest. It is also called the city of artists and tile roofs. There are more than 15 museums, including the Marzipan Museum, the Wine Museum, the Retro Museum, the Museum of Christmas Tree Decorations and ethnographical museum"Skanzen". Read more about the town at the link above.

Szekesfehervar and Bory Castle

Lake Balaton and summer holidays in Hungary

Thermal springs and healing resorts of Hungary

More than a dozen operate on a permanent basis in Hungary health resorts. It will take a lot of time to visit them all and choose your favorite. Therefore, I invite you to briefly familiarize yourself with each of the resorts on the blog pages. You will find detailed description, a lot of photos, prices and, of course, real reviews.

Most popular thermal resort Hungary is considered to be Heviz. Order to get to your hotel or apartment comfortably. Below is posted convenient form searching for medical sanatoriums on the thermal lake.

Tours to Heviz
There is a detailed one on the website. There is also a separate article dedicated to. There you will find complete instructions for visiting thermal lake with prices, tips and secrets.

What's not to like about Hungary

There are several points that need to be addressed Prepare yourself when visiting Budapest and Hungary so as not to spoil your vacation impressions. It’s unlikely that a regular guide to Budapest will tell you about them.

Homeless people in Budapest

First of all, we are talking about large number of homeless people on the streets of the Hungarian capital. In other words, homeless people.

You will find them everywhere: in subway passages, at train stations, under the covered galleries of buildings in the very center of the city, or simply at the entrance to a store closed for the night. They can wash something in the fountain next to the temple, beg for alms with a plastic cup in their hands, or simply sleep, wrapped in whatever they can. I saw homeless people playing cards, reading by candlelight, making crafts to sell, drinking, swearing and just watching people pass by.


The police do not chase homeless people and they receive support from the state, so just take their presence for granted. Don't snort, swear and ruin your mood. This will not make the homeless disappear, but your impression of the wonderful city will spoil.

On October 15, 2018, a law on homeless people came into force in Hungary, according to which people without a fixed place of residence are prohibited from living on the street. There are significantly fewer homeless people on the streets, parks and metro crossings.

Abandoned buildings, garbage

Budapest has a large number of abandoned buildings. Even on the central streets there are boarded-up houses. Accordingly, no one cares for them or monitors them. Broken windows, crumbling facades, rust, dirt and debris are indispensable companions of such buildings. Some of them were chosen by the homeless, causing even more pollution. Such houses cannot a priori evoke positive emotions. And this is one of the few things I don't like about Budapest. Not to say that it’s annoying, but it would be better if such houses weren’t here.

The situation is similar with garbage on the city streets. Personal experience shows that in Budapest they clean up very selectively. One street can be very clean, but the next one has trash lying under your feet. To say that the city is not cleaned is a big lie, but to say that the Hungarian capital is clean is also hard to come by. In such cases, I think that a wise man (I don’t remember his name) was right when he said: we see what we want to see.

 

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