Stroll Through the Romantic Lanes of BUDAPEST

Posted by Juliet Whittaker
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Jul 4, 2015
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Admire the charm and lovely vistas of Budapest, Europe’s most beautiful capital. Budapest is the merger of three cities, separated by the Danube Rivera. Take a dip in one of the city’s famous thermal baths, savor the local cuisine, enjoy the scene of impressive classical music and buzzing night life, or simply ramble down the cobbled streets, admiring the elegant neo renaissance buildings. Budapest is definitely a heart throb for the tourists.

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Magnificent Castle Hill of Budapest

Budapest’s most significant and medieval museums and monuments can be seen in the Castle Hill, towering over the Danube. Walk around the massive Buda Castle on the Castle Hill, enjoying the panoramic view over the Danube. It is one of the impressive structures of the 18th century, with 200 rooms, looks spectacular when illuminated at night. The Chain Bridge, the Hungarian Parliament, the Gresham Palace, the Fisherman’s Bastion, and the Neo Romanesque towers and colonnades of lovely Matthias Church, home to number of statues are the highlights of this Castle Hill, not to be missed and enjoy with Ultimate Travel Package.

The Outer Ring of Budapest

The Outer Ring is four kilometer long is home to many imposing buildings. Highlights include the West End City Center, Central Europe’s largest shopping mall West Station, St. Stephen’s Ring, housing the Comedy Theatre of Budapest and Elizabeth Ring, the impressive wall mosaics of Madach Theatre, Hotel Royal and famous Café New York. Joseph Town Parish Church is another important attraction, built in Baroque style, a must see attractions in the vicinity.

The Inner Ring of Budapest

The old town center of Pest is encircled by the Inner Ring. It is home to one of the finest Baroque Church of 18th century the University Church, the fine interior of Synagogue and Jewish Museum, Petofi Literary Museum, Hungarian Museum, classical style built Reformed Church and the Bible Museum, are some other places of interest to be visited in the Inner Ring of Budapest. Not only this there is the Central Market, also famous for its fresh produce, meat and flowers.

Unique Turkish Baths in Budapest

Why is it that everyone tells you to go for a bath when in Budapest? Budapest baths are unique; actually they are historical Turkish Baths. Get a massage in one of the best Budapest Baths such as Rudas Baths, Szechenyi Baths or in Gellert Spa. The top baths have a range of thermal and swimming pools of all sizes for everyone according to their ease. There are healing baths that are good for your joints and a good way to relieve your stress and get back your strength, or cure your jet lag. There are drinking cures also, so try one of the therapies along with Nature’s cocktail.

Heroes’ Square of Budapest

Heroes’ Square is flanked by two Old and New high quality fine art quality museums. It also features the historical statue complex called the Hungarian Millennium Monument. See the exhibitions and international arts from the last decades at the Museum of Fine Arts. Just opposite the square, take a walk in the City Park and visit the Vajdahunyad Castle at the artificial lake, good for skating in winters, boating in summers and feeding the ducks. Check out for the flea market at PECSA, and visit the ruined pubs in the City Park, Kertem, a good atmosphere for snacks and drinks.

Eating and Drinking in Budapest

Dining in Hungarian capital is full of choices, from pure traditional goulash to the restaurants of new generation. The café culture in numerous modern and classic coffee houses is the same and has not changed since times. If you are not a vegetarian, then give priority to mangalica pork, goose, wild boar or duck and Hungarian pork Mangalitsa. Leave space for Hungarian pastries for desserts. Try Dobos cakes, Flodni cakes and cakes at Daubner are delicious. Go for a tasting tour in hot summers in cool wine cellars.

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Juliet whittaker has write an article on World Wide Tour Travel destinations. Budapest has loads of things to enjoy, also known as the “Paris of East” apart from being home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites; it is famous for its sports halls, stadiums and the world famous Hungaroring Formula 1 racetrack. Pack your bags and walk along the Danube, exploring this beautiful city, attracting 20 million visitors annually from all over the globe, and avail benefits offered by tour packages to make your vacations memorable.

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