The main attractions of Budapest with addresses. Budapest - the pearl of the Danube

And one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, which can offer tourists a rich history and beautiful architectural landscapes. The capital of Hungary has a specific structure with two distinct historical centers. This is due to the fact that initially the territory of modern Budapest covered the two cities of Buda (located on the hilly western bank of the Danube) and Pest (flat east coast). So there's a lot to see here. What attractions and interesting places should a tourist visit in Budapest?

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Monument to the Millennium of Hungary

One of the central squares of Budapest is Heroes' Square, on which stands the monument to the millennium of Hungary. Compositionally, the monument consists of two round colonnades; at their base there are sculptures of famous Hungarian figures who made a significant contribution to the development of the people and the state. The center of the monument is a column on top of which there is an image of the Archangel Gabriel.

• How to get there: metro station "Heroes Square" (Hősök tere) (line M1).
• Attraction address: Hősök tere
• Working hours: around the clock
• Cost of visit: for free.

Basilica of St. Stephen (St. Stephen)

St. Stephen's Basilica, the largest religious building in Budapest, is located on St. Stephen's Square. The height of the basilica is 96 meters, which makes it on par with the Parliament building highest point capital of Hungary. The building's capacity is 8.5 thousand people.

Three architects took part in the construction of such a great building, and the construction itself lasted half a century. Work began in 1851 and ended in 1905. In 1935, the cathedral received the status of a minor basilica from Pope Pius XII.

St. Stephen's Basilica is the third Hungarian cathedral due to its size (length 87 meters and width 55). Architecturally, the Basilica is designed in a neoclassical style. The main entrance is decorated with the inscription “Egosumviaveritasetvita”, meaning “I am the way and the truth and the life”. The side zones are occupied by bell towers, including the largest bell in Hungary (weighing 9 tons).

Second World War caused significant damage to the cathedral, as a result of which a full-scale restoration began in 1983. Since the fall of 2003, St. Stephen's Basilica has been fully operational.

Currently, the main architectural and picturesque decoration of the cathedral is the central altar, to the left of which is the Catholic shrine - the relics of St. Stephen. Behind the altar is a sculpture of St. Stephen (architect Alajos Strobl). The interior of the cathedral includes stained glass windows with the faces of saints.

• How to get there:
• Address: SzentIstvanter 1.
• Mon.-Fri. from 9-00 to 17-00, Sat. from 9-00 to 13-00, Sun. from 13-00 to 17-00.
• Cost of visit: entrance to the cathedral 200 Ft.

Observation deck at St. Stephen's Basilica

The status of tall building cities combined with architectural opportunity makes observation deck, located in St. Stephen's Basilica, is a popular place to view the urban surroundings of Budapest. This place is worth visiting for everyone who wants to see the scale of the splendor of the city and the Danube River.

• How to get there: metro station "ul. Bajcsy Zsilinszky or Deák Ferenc tér (line M1).
• Address attractions : SzentIstvanter 1.
• Attraction opening hours: October – June from 10.00 to 16.30, July – September from 10.00 to 18.30
• Cost of visit: visit to the observation deck: adult ticket - 500 Ft; students and pensioners - 400 Ft.

Mount Gellart

From the top of the 235 meter high hill there is a magnificent view of the Danube. The top is decorated with the Freedom Monument. The 14-meter figure of a woman with a palm branch in her hands is installed on a high pedestal, beautifully illuminated at night, and visible almost everywhere from the city.

There is also a citadel built in the 1850s under the Habsburgs. On the slopes of the mountain there is a not very famous, but interesting place - philosophical garden with bronze figures (among the figures are Mohatma Gandhi, Lao Tzu, Abraham and others).

The cast-iron memorial, created by sculptor Gyula Power, which appeared in 2005, is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent. Dozens of pairs of shoes near the water are a memory of Jews shot by the Nazis. Here, on the banks of the Danube, thousands of people were killed during World War II. Shoes were the only thing left. Human lives were worth nothing, but material objects were valuable to the punishers. Goosebumps…

Margaret Island

The Green Island on the Danube is a favorite vacation spot for locals and city guests. The island is connected to Buda and Pest by the Margaret and Arpad bridges. The island has a beautiful park, sports facilities, a small zoo, playgrounds, restaurants and thermal water.

Heroes Square

One of the largest squares in Budapest is adjacent to a considerable number of interesting places: zoo, botanical garden, Szechenyi Baths and Vajdahunyad Castle.

Here are famous museums Budapest - Museum of Fine Arts and the Art Museum, as well as the Millennium Monument with the figure of the Archangel Gabriel on a high column, sculptures of the leaders of the seven Magyar tribes and colonnades with sculptures of Hungarian kings. The beauty of the square and its importance for the city do not allow tourists to pass by this attraction.

Sandora Palace

Sandor's Palace is one of the most important political buildings in which the President of Hungary exercises his working powers. This palace is located on the squares of the Buda Castle.

The building is made in the neoclassical style. Construction began around 1803 according to the design of Mihai Pollak. Since 1881, on the initiative of the then Prime Minister (Count Gyula Andrássy), the palace became the residence of the country's prime ministers. Until the moment of almost complete destruction during the Second World War, 17 prime ministers managed to live here. Until 1978, the palace premises were used as warehouses.

By 1989, the palace was restored (the external pre-war appearance was returned) in order to eliminate the unsightly building on the popular tourist route– travel by cable car to the Buda Castle. In 2003, after the completion of internal renovation work, the palace received the status of the official residence of the President of Hungary.

Tourists should take into account that, unlike the Parliament building, where excursions are available year-round, the Presidential Residence can only be visited once a year. It happens on the day cultural heritage Hungary. Inside, Sándora Palace amazes visitors with the richness of its decoration: tapestries, crystal chandeliers and paintings by the Hungarian Károly Lotz.

You can watch the ceremonial changing of the guard at the residence all year round at 12 noon.

• How to get there: take the funicular; from the Deák Ferenc tér metro station at number 16.
• Address attractions : SzentGyörgyter, 1-2.

Fisherman's Bastion

In the cultural and historical center of Budapest (Vár district) is the Fisherman's Bastion - a place that is definitely worth visiting in Budapest. This is an original and attractive architectural object. Many tourists and townspeople constantly come here to look at the magnificent panorama of the majestic Dunya from the bastion made of white stone. In addition, the Fisherman's Bastion offers an interesting view of the city.

Ancient history and the beauty of the Fisherman’s Bastion is confirmed by the fact that it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List (since 1987).

Since the Middle Ages, this area of ​​the city served as a fish market. During the war, this site was defended by fishermen, which served as the basis for choosing a name for the bastion under construction. The start of construction was associated with restoration work in the royal palace in honor of the millennium of Hungary; it was then that the decision was made to build a Fisherman’s Bastion on the site of the discovery of the walls of the old fortress. At the same time, the bastion serves as an architectural structure to decorate the background of Matthias Church. Construction was delayed (1897-1905) so that the work was not completed in time for the celebration of the Millennium of Hungary.

Inside the square, surrounded by seven towers (representing the seven tribes that founded the city) and a gallery, there is a statue of the Hungarian king Istvan, nicknamed the Saint. This architectural monument is the Fisherman's Bastion.

• How to get there: from the Deák Ferenc tér metro station by bus number 16.
• Address attractions : kerület Halászbástya.
• Cost of visit: for free

The Hungarian Parliament building is known all over the world for its unique architecture and is rightfully the main attraction of Budapest. This is one of the largest buildings occupied by governments in the world. The length of the building is 265 meters, the width is 118, and the height of the main dome is 96 meters. Moreover, the height of the building is not accidental and dates back to 896 AD. when the Magyars tribe settled in the lands of modern Hungary.

The construction of this majestic and important object for the country became possible after 1880, when it left the Habsburg Empire. Of the 19 architectural projects submitted to the competition, the winner was the project by Imre Steindel. The site chosen was between the Chain Bridge and Margaret Bridge, the main bridges over the Danube River at that time. Construction took about 20 years and ended in 1904. However, the first ceremonial meeting dedicated to the millennium of Hungary was held in an unfinished building back in 1896.

Predominant architectural style The Parliament building is neo-Gothic, but there are also Neo-Renaissance motifs. The façade of the building and the surrounding area are decorated with magnificent sculptures of personalities who played an important role in the establishment of Hungarian independence. different eras(kings, princes, generals).

The building includes over 700 rooms, the largest is the domed hall, which hosts ceremonial meetings and is the storage place for the Holy Crown of Hungary, the scepter, the orb and the sword (since 2000).

Tours are periodically held in the Parliament building in various languages ​​(eight). However, it should be taken into account that excursions in a number of languages ​​are conducted at a clearly defined time once a day (for Russian this is 11-00), while English-speaking guides work every hour from 10-00 to 15-00. A pleasant point is that the excursion is independent of the number of tourists (the guide will carry out the full program for 1 visitor).

• How to get there: metro station "Kossuth Lajostér" (line M2) or tram number 2.
• Address attractions : KossuthLajoster 1-3.
• Attraction opening hours: Mon. from 8-00 to 11-00, Tue.-Sun. from 8-00 to 18-00.
• Cost of visit: adult ticket - 3550 Ft (for people with European citizenship - 1750); student ID— 1750 Ft (for people with European citizenship — 875).

One of the prides of Budapest is the magnificent Városliget Park, the territory of which includes a number of attractions.

For a long time, the territory now occupied by the park was marshy land, which the Hungarian king Matthias I Hunyadi used as a hunting ground. However, by the end of the 18th century, on behalf of Maria Theresa, a system of artificial canals was created here, which helped drain the land and make it suitable for planting. The established park included many species of trees and shrubs, including rare and exotic ones for the area.

Currently, on the territory of the city park there are several artificial reservoirs, which in the summer become a place boat trips for lovers, and in winter they turn into ice skating rinks.

• How to get there: metro station "Heroes Square" (Hõsök tere) (line M1).
• Address attractions : Városliget city park.
• Cost of visit: for free

One of the main attractions of Városliget Park is certainly Vajdahunyad Castle - a place that is definitely worth visiting in Budapest. Despite the external seriousness and historicity leading back to the Middle Ages, this is a fairly young building with a little more than a hundred years of history. In fact, Vajdahunyad Castle is not a real castle and originally acted as an element of a ceremonial exhibition dedicated to the celebration of the millennium of Hungary.

In order to demonstrate the history and greatness of Hungary for its millennium (1896), a project for the ceremonial exhibition “Historical Pavilion” (architect Ignaz Alpara) was created, including the recreation of 21 copies of the most significant objects of the state in the park. All buildings were built from papier-mâché, cardboard and wood.

The residents of Budapest liked the copy of Vajdahunyad Castle so much that after dismantling the pavilion, another copy of the castle was created on this site, this time made of stone. The opening of the new building took place in 1907 with the participation of Emperor Franz Joseph.

You can get to the castle by crossing a wonderful bridge rising above the moat. Inside the complex there are copies of various buildings: a Romanesque monastery, a small chapel, a citadel, the tower of the Shegeshvara fortress, the Tower of the Apostles, and an Italian palazzo.

Also in the beautiful courtyard of the castle, made in the Gothic style with Renaissance elements, you can find a sculpture of Anonymous (who wrote the famous chronicle “The Acts of the Hungarians”). There is a belief that by touching his pen you can increase your creative genius or pass the exam session more easily.

The castle grounds also include an entertaining Museum. Agriculture, famous for reflecting the history of winemaking on Hungarian soil. At the museums you can take part in tastings of famous local wines.

As evening falls, the castle is illuminated with a multitude of lights, creating a fairy-tale atmosphere, enhanced by musical numbers.

• How to get there: metro stop “Heroes Square” (Hõsök tere) (line M1) and go towards the park.
• Address attractions : Városliget city park.

In the Jewish quarter of Budapest, in central region city, is located the largest synagogue in Europe (second largest in the world), called Nagy Zsinagoga (Great Synagogue). The capacity of this religious building is about 3,000 people.

The synagogue was opened in 1859, and its construction took 5 years. The predominant architectural style is Moorish-Byzantine (design by Ludwig Förster). The interior of the synagogue was designed by the architect Frigyes Vösl.

Due to the fact that the fascist headquarters was located within the walls of the synagogue during World War II, it did not suffer serious damage, but was looted.

In the garden adjacent to the synagogue you can see a weeping willow made of metal, symbolizing the Tree of Life (sculptor Imre Varga). This is a monument to the victims of the Holocaust. The names of all the victims are engraved on the leaves of the tree.

• How to get there: metro station Deák Ferenc tér or Astoria, from there 2 minutes on foot.
• Address attractions : Dohanyutca 2.
• Attraction opening hours: Sun.-Thu. from 10-00 to 18-00 (from March 1 to October 31).
• Cost of visit: adult ticket - 2250 Ft (subject to availability) tourist map“Budapest” - 2000); student ticket - 1200 Ft (if you have a Budapest tourist card - 1000).

Chain Bridge Széchenyi, built in 1849 with the participation and support of Count István Széchenyi, is considered one of the most beautiful bridges in the world with a rich history - a must-visit place in Budapest.

This is one of the most famous buildings Budapest, which is its symbol and an important cultural and historical site. The historical value of the bridge is determined by its role in the formation modern city, because it was he who connected the two, at that time independent, cities of Buda and Pest.

• How to get there: buses no. 16 and 105 or trams no. 19 and 45
• Address: Szechenyi lánchíd
• Attraction opening hours: around the clock
• Cost of visit: for free.

Funicular

Near the Szechenyi Chain Bridge on the western bank of the Danube there is a funicular that allows you to go up and have a bird's eye view of the city. You can use this device both for ascent and descent, walking one way and visiting numerous observation platforms with unique views of the city.

• Address attractions : Szechenyi lánchíd
• Attraction opening hours:
• Cost of visit: one-way ticket 1100 Ft, two-way ticket (round-trip) 1700.

Citadel

On Mount Gellert (height 235 meters), rising on the western bank of the Danube, there is a monument - the Citadel. This is a monument symbolizing the Freedom of the Hungarian people. Thanks to its height and location, this point offers a beautiful panoramic view of the majestic Danube piercing the city. While in Budapest, the citadel is definitely worth a visit!

• How to get there: from the Móricz Zsigmond körtér stop by bus number 27 to the top of Mount Gellért, stop Búsuló Juhász
• Address: Gellérthegy, Citadella setany 1
• Attraction opening hours: around the clock
• Cost of visit: for free.

In the old district of the city (Vár) on Buda Hill there is the Church of St. Matthias, a beautiful architectural monument, made in a Gothic style not very typical of Budapest. One of the corners of the building is occupied by a bell tower with a pointed top. The modesty of the external decoration here is easily compensated by the splendor of the interior decoration.

It is worth noting that the Church of St. Matthias became one of the few Christian shrines that survived after being captured by Turkish troops in the 16th century.

• How to get there: buses No. 16, 16A and 116
• Address: Szentháromság tér 2
• Attraction opening hours: Mon.-Fri. from 9-00 to 17-00, Sat. from 9-00 to 13-00, Sun. from 13-00 to 17-00
• Cost of visit attractions : adult ticket – 1000 Ft, children (6-14 years old), students, pensioners – 700, children under 6 years old – free; audio guide (with Russian language) – 500 Ft.

The Great Market is located in the ninth district of Budapest and is the oldest market in the city. You can get there by walking along the famous pedestrian street Vaci with many shopping shops, which begins near the Freedom Bridge. This market opened on the occasion of the celebration of the millennium of Hungary, like many other interesting objects in the city.

The market building is a three-story structure that houses many kiosks and shops, topped with a roof made of picturesque Zhelnai tiles. Retail space number 10 thousand sq. meters.

This is a place where there are always a lot of tourists and goods. This ancient building is worth a visit.

• How to get there: trams no. 2, 47 and 49
• Address attractions : Fővám ter
• Attraction opening hours: Mon. from 6-00 to 17-00, Tue.-Fri. from 6-00 to 18-00, Sat. – from 6-00 to 15-00
• Cost of visit: for free.

According to experts, the building of the Hungarian State Opera House is one of the most beautiful such objects of art in the world. This is the most striking image of pseudo-historicism in the neo-Renaissance style, created by the Hungarian Miklos Ibl. Both the external appearance of the theater and the paintings created inside by such masters as Bertalan Székely, Mor Tan and Kara Lotz are fascinating.

The hall seats 1,261 spectators and is recognized as the third in the world for its acoustics. Many famous musicians played here.

• How to get there: Operana metro station (line M1) or buses No. 105 and 979
• Address attractions : Andrassy utca, 22

Founded in the early 19th century, the Hungarian National Museum houses a rich collection of exhibits reflecting Hungarian history, art and archaeology, as well as the history of the famous region of Transylvania, now not part of the state's borders.

The impetus for the creation of the museum was the opening of public access to the National Széchenyi Library and the subsequent transfer to it of an extensive collection of minerals from the wife of Count Széchenyi. Subsequently, the museum exhibition was replenished with donations from the people.

The modern building that houses the museum also played an important role in the political history of the country. It was on the steps of the Hungarian National Museum in 1948 that the revolutionary and poet Sandor Petőfi read out the “National Song” he had written, awakening the masses.

Currently, the museum has 7 permanent exhibitions covering various temporal milestones of Hungarian history (from prehistoric times to the Roman Empire and modern times, including a separate exhibition on the birth and decline of communism).

• How to get there: metro station "Kalvin ter" (line M3). Or trams No. 47 and 49.
• Address: Muzeum krt., 14-16
• Attraction opening hours: Tue-Sun from 10-00 to 17-00
• Cost of visit: adult ticket 1600 Ft, ticket for students and people over 55 – 800; photography – 500.

Miniversum Museum

Budapest has a very interesting and popular museum among both adults and children – Miniversum. The exhibition of this museum consists of realistic miniatures of famous Hungarian, Austrian and German cities. The Miniversum exposition includes miniatures of 14 cities and villages, which amounts to over 600 buildings, 5,000 human figures, 100 trains and 1,000 cars. total area exhibits total 300 sq. meters.

A distinctive feature of this museum is the full detail of the miniatures with a fully functioning infrastructure. Visitors can take part in the launch of trams and ring bells in one of the churches. All this is done by pressing buttons in front of the exhibits.

In addition, each miniature is equipped with special interactive displays that provide detailed information and real photographs of attractions and other objects. So every visitor will be able to evaluate the correspondence of the miniatures made by the masters to the originals.

Within the walls of the museum, visitors will find a cozy cafe, a playroom for children, and a souvenir shop.

• How to get there: Opera metro station (line M1).
• Address: VI., Andrassyut 12.
• Attraction opening hours: Sun.-Thu. from 9-00 to 19-00, Fri.-Sat. from 9-00 to 21-00.
• Cost of visit: adult ticket - 1900 Ft; children (3-14 years old) - 1300 Ft; family (2 adults plus 3 children) - 4900.

Museum of Terror

The Museum of Terror is housed in a building from the late 19th century, restored by Attila Kovacs in 2000, transforming the exterior into a stern mourning monument with black walls and granite sidewalks. The impressive canopy of the building is decorated with the inscription “TERROR”. It was from this time that the building was sold to the VCE Foundation for Research in History and Society with the aim of opening a museum telling about the dramatic time of totalitarianism in Hungary. Here the exhibition contains monuments to the victims of fascism and communism, “ cold war"and other tragic moments for the people.

The specificity of the exhibitions is reflected in a specially created musical accompaniment with a harsh atmosphere.

• How to get there: Vörösmarty Street metro station (line M1) or tram no. 4 and 6
• Address: Andrassy utca, 60
• Attraction opening hours: from 10-00 to 18-00 (daily)
• Cost of visit:

Gellert Baths

The city of Budapest is famous all over the world for its many baths. So medicinal properties These baths are visited by many tourists.

The Gellert Bath is called one of the most beautiful in the city. It is located in a building of the 20th century, made in the Art Nouveau style, and outwardly it is perceived more like some kind of magical palace than a medical institution.

The interior of the bathhouse looks fascinating. The windows are decorated with stained glass windows with motifs from ancient poems, the space is demarcated by marble columns, and there are bronze statues and leather furniture. The entire interior speaks of luxury and cleanliness.

The bathhouse includes 13 pools (three of them are open-air), so visitors will not be cramped. You can bring your own items for a dip in the bath or buy them at the shop on site; you can also rent slippers and towels. All visitors will be required to wear a swimming cap.

The bathhouse provides a wide range of paid aquatherapy services, as well as water aerobics classes. Payment available by bank card.

• How to get there: trams no. 18, 19, 47 and 49, buses no. 7, 7A and 86
• Address attractions : Kelenhegyi út 4
• Attraction opening hours: from 6-00 to 20-00 (daily)
• Cost of visit: adult ticket 1800 Ft, ticket for students and people over 55 – 900; photography – 500).

Szechenyi Baths

Thermal water is extracted from a depth of 1246 meters, initially has a temperature of more than 70 degrees and is saturated with minerals. Water is useful for the treatment of arthritis and other diseases of the musculoskeletal system, kidney diseases, digestive organs and general health of the body.

From an architectural point of view, the balneological complex is very beautiful, and the body’s reaction to visiting pools with thermal water of different temperatures, saunas and baths will be very positive.

Well, perhaps the main attraction of the capital of Hungary is the majestic and beautiful Danube. You can really look at it and all the objects built on its banks by taking a boat trip.

You can easily get to Budapest by bus or car, or by flight. When crossing the border, you may need to present insurance and declare it.

The capital of Hungary, Budapest, received the nickname “Paris of the East” for a reason. The city is one of the most culturally important capitals of Eastern Europe and home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites. Although people have lived here since the Stone Age, this beautiful city officially arose only in 1872 with the unification of 3 previously independent cities - old Buda, new Buda and Pest. The city immediately became the administrative, commercial and industrial center of Hungary. Situated on both sides of the Danube, Budapest is known for its stunning architecture and thermal springs, which have been used for therapeutic purposes since prehistoric times. Today Budapest attracts more than 20 million visitors every year from all over globe. Tourists are attracted here by Budapest's many historical attractions, museums and art galleries, as well as its sports objects, including the Formula 1 Hungaroring track.

Castle Hill

Castle Hill rises high above the Danube. Here you will find numerous medieval monuments and important museums in Budapest. Undoubtedly the most spectacular of these impressive structures is the 18th century Buda Castle, or Buda Castle. The massive palace with 200 rooms is effectively illuminated at night. Another important feature of the castle hill is the Fisherman's Bastion from the late 19th century. It was built on the site where, in the Middle Ages, there were protective fortresses of local fishermen. The bastion lies behind the beautiful Matthias Church with neo-Romanesque towers, colonnades and embrasures. All this has been completely restored according to the original design. Castle Hill is also home to many superb statues.

Hill Gellert

Another outstanding landmark of Budapest is the panoramic Gellert Hill, 235 meters high, the steep slope of which descends to the Danube. It is here that, due to a geological fault, the most healing springs towns including the Gellert and Rudas Baths, which have welcomed visitors since the 13th century. The hill was named after Saint Gellert, a Benedictine monk who died in 1046. On the northeastern slope of the hill there is a monument in his honor. A tribute to Hungary's most famous saint is perched above a tall man-made waterfall, offering magnificent views of the city. The Austrian Citadel was built on top of Mount Gellert in 1851. It is also an interesting place to explore. Another landmark is the Liberators Monument, erected in 1947 in honor of the Soviet soldiers killed in World War II. Finally, if you still have some energy left, take a walk through Jubilee Park. It was created to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the October Revolution and will captivate you with many charming paths, beautiful flower beds and sculptures.

Museum of Fine Arts

The Museum of Fine Arts is not only the most important art gallery and a popular attraction in Budapest. It also houses one of the largest collections of old masters in Europe. There are many Italian, Spanish and Dutch paintings by 19th century masters on display here. All this is very carefully laid out in halls, where long rooms are allocated for large paintings, cabinets for small ones, along with the impressive architectural surroundings of a Renaissance hall. The museum was built in 1870 after Hungary inherited a fine collection of paintings, drawings and prints. It is divided into 6 excellent departments: Egyptian Art, Ancient Art, Gallery of Old Sculptures, Gallery of Old Painters, Contemporary Collection and Graphic Collection. The adjacent Palace of Art is the city's leading museum of contemporary art and hosts many temporary exhibitions. Museum opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission for adults costs 18 forints, for children - 6 forints.

Hungarian National Museum

Founded in 1802, the Hungarian National Museum moved to its current classical building in 1847. In addition to the massive portico and the monument to the famous Hungarian poet János Arany, numerous busts also stand out famous personalities in park gardens. The main exhibition of the national museum includes the royal regalia with the magnificent crown of St. Stephen, decorated with precious stones and pearls. Also interesting is the exhibition dedicated to the history of Hungary from the Stone Age to Roman times and the early Middle Ages. Also noteworthy are the many exhibits dedicated to the struggle for the country's independence. The museum offers an exploration of historical Hungarian and Turkish weapons, and music lovers will be interested in Beethoven's Grand Piano, which later belonged to Franz Liszt. Monuments like these make Budapest one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

Houses of Parliament

The epicenter for walking the beautiful pedestrian streets of Budapest is the area around architectural complex the Hungarian Parliament, as well as the neighboring Museum of Ethnography and the Ministry of Agriculture. The third largest Parliament building in the world is located in a neo-Gothic building from 1886, erected in honor of the country's 1000th anniversary. Hungary at that time was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Hungarian Parliament consists of 691 rooms and an impressive 19 km of corridors and staircases. A 45-minute tour of this Budapest landmark is available any time the government is not in session. The tour covers highlights of the building, including the main entrance hall, various lobbies and the Hungarian royal regalia.

Danube embankment

The Danube River flows through Budapest from north to south and reaches a width of 640 meters within the city limits. There are many places from which you can enjoy the view of this magnificent majestic river. But one of the best ways There will be a walk along the banks of the Danube, which will give you the opportunity to admire the stunning architecture of the city. On the northeast side, near the Hungarian Parliament building, you will find an intimidating monument. These are 60 pairs of steel boots installed on the banks of the Danube in memory of the Jews shot by the Nazis. It is interesting to explore the Danube during a boat excursion, which regularly departs from any of the piers.

Heroes' Square in Budapest

Andrássy Avenue

The central attraction of Budapest is Andrássy Avenue, which stretches for two and a half kilometers - the busiest street in Budapest for pedestrians and Vehicle. Created in 1876, a wonderful boulevard leads from Erzsébet Square to the Millennium Monument in Városliget. Magnificent palaces, the important cultural building of the State Opera and Conservatory, the Ferenc Hopp Museum and other landmarks are beautifully located along this avenue in honor of the great Hungarian composer. Also notable are the statues of numerous Hungarian freedom fighters. Andrássy Avenue is a popular shopping destination in Budapest, with many high-end, sophisticated shops, excellent cafés, restaurants and theatres. You can find out more about this street in our selection of things to visit in Budapest while traveling.

Margaret Island

Margaret Island is barely 2.5 km long and 503 meters wide, yet is a popular holiday destination among locals. Thermal spring-fed healing baths, meticulously manicured gardens and trails, and the ruins of Budapest's many historical sites attract many visitors. The highlight of any visit is the Palatinus Baths, a huge spa complex spread across 17 acres. It includes a wave pool as well as various therapeutic children's baths. The complex can simultaneously accommodate up to 20,000 bathers. Other interesting points of the island include the pretty Rose Garden, the Union Monument, the Dominican Ruins convent, where Princess Margaret once lived and a 50-meter water tower from 1911 with an observation deck. There is also a large summer theater here.

Budapest inner ring

The inner ring of Budapest surrounds the old city center of Pest, following the former city walls. In addition to the Hungarian National Museum, you'll find the 18th-century University Church here, one of the finest Baroque churches in the city. Other attractions in Budapest also include the Petofi Literary Museum with its collection of works by Hungary's leading poets and writers. The inner ring also includes the Pest Synagogue and the Jewish Museum, created in 1859 according to the plans of the Viennese architect Ludwig Fershter. The romanticized Moorish-Byzantine style of this temple with three wings is very pleasing to the eye, as is its beautiful interior. Other important landmarks include the Reformed Church, with its single wing in classical style, built between 1816 and 1850. Also visit the Bible Museum with the first printed version of the Greek New Testament and the 19th century central market with a variety of all kinds of products.

Outer ring of Budapest

Budapest's 4 km outer ring begins at the eastern end of Margaret Bridge and runs in a semi-circle towards the inner ring, ending at Petossy Bridge. Opened to traffic in 1896, the outer ring is home to many of Budapest's impressive landmarks dating back to the end of the last century. Highlights include the 1870s Gare de l'Ouest, built by the Parisian Eiffel firm. This is also where the largest shopping mall in Central Europe under the name WestEnd with more than 400 stores.

University Church

The most beautiful baroque church in Budapest is somewhat hidden from the eyes of the mass tourist. It is located in the south of Pest away from the main shopping streets. The central façade of the University Church faces a narrow alley. Built between 1725 and 42, the main facade includes a triangular tumpanum depicting St. Paul and Anthony. The only nave of the church with pilasters and side chapels is clad in artificial marble. Highlights include the frescoes on the vaulted ceilings, the choir box, and the famous Pauline Monastery near the church.

Margaret Bridge

Margaret Bridge consists of two sections, the first of which connects the Buda Ring with the southern tip of Margaret Island, and the second connects it with the outer ring. Built in 1876, the bridge is the second oldest bridge across the Danube. Although it was destroyed during World War II, the bridge was completed in 1948. Not far from this Budapest landmark you'll find the superb Lukács Baths, a 12th-century spa complex. Another famous spa complex is the Royal Baths, which is part of the National Institute of Rheumatology and Physiotherapy of Hungary. This is definitely one of the most beautiful bridges in the world with a unique history.

Aquincum

Our review of the sights of Budapest ends with the Aquincum archaeological park. This unique place is the ruins of the ancient Roman city of the same name. The ruins of ancient amphitheaters, as well as a number of other buildings, have been perfectly preserved to this day. There is a museum with interesting exhibitions on the territory of the Aquincum complex. Among them are a number of ancient Roman artifacts found during archaeological excavations.

Budapest is an ancient city that has existed since the times of the Roman Empire. The development of the capital has been going on since the 17th – 19th centuries, and locality is a union of two parts (Buda and Pest). Over the past decades, a special level of development has been observed in the capital of Hungary.

Budapest has retained the special splendor of the empire, which is preserved in architecture ancient city. Each attraction deserves special attention.

Interesting objects in Budapest:

The parliament is located on the right bank of the Danube. It is this object that adorns the capital of Hungary, revealing its attractive sides, which become noticeable even during a boat trip.

The Parliament embodies the neo-Gothic style, which is manifested in every detail of the object.

If you visit the interior, you will notice pomp and sophistication. It is not surprising that the parliament deserves special attention from tourists.

Address: Kossuth Lajos ter 1-3.

Széchenyi

A powerful chain bridge connects the two coasts of Budapest. Its history began back in 1849, so Széchenyi witnessed numerous historical events. In after war time managed to restore pedestrian bridge, from which you can admire Budapest. In the evening and at night, one can note decent lighting, which fascinates with its grandeur.

Address: Széchenyi Lánchíd, 1051.

The castle is an ancient fortress that formerly guarded the capital of Hungary. The fortress dates back to the medieval period, because it was built in the 13th century. The main task of building the fortress was protection from potential attacks by enemy peoples (primarily the Mongols and Tatars).

To date, three important religious sites have been preserved:

• St. Nicholas.
• Mother of God.
• Mary Magdalene.

During the reign of King Sigismund, the New Palace was built in the ancient fortress, which includes a large hall for tournament events with the participation of knights.

Address: Szent György tér- 2.

The object belongs to the Fortress Hill, located in the Var district. Previously there was a fishing market here. Currently, the object is an architectural ensemble. White stone was used to construct the architectural object. However, not only this aspect turned out to be the main “highlight”. The presence of seven towers is noted, each of which symbolizes a people and era associated with Hungary.

Address: Szentháromság tér.

The basilica is a temple for Catholics. Moreover, its height is ninety-six meters. Such a grandiose religious building was built over several decades. At the beginning of the 20th century it was consecrated.

The basilica is made in the best principles of the neo-Gothic style:

• Large domed hall.
• Two side towers located symmetrically.
• Massive bells.
• Central arch with columns and inscriptions.

At the same time, tourists can not only appreciate the architecture of the basilica, but also visit it. The atmosphere and relics of Istvan contribute to a special emotional state.

Address: Budapest, Szent István tér- 1, 1051.

At the official level, the religious site is named after the Virgin Mary. The architecture of the religious site is distinguished by its original design with the inclusion of Gothic elements.

Matthias Church regularly hosts events during which you can enjoy the choir, organ sounds, and violins.

Address: Szentháromság tér- 2, 1014.

It is the Great Synagogue of Budapest that is one of the largest and most important churches in Europe. The religious site is located in the ancient Jewish quarter.

The total area of ​​the synagogue is one thousand two hundred square meters. The capacity reaches three thousand people.

During wartime, the building was completely looted. Large-scale restoration work was carried out in the 1990s.

Address: Dohany u.-2, 1074.

Heroes' Square belongs to the central part of Budapest. There are also two museum centers dedicated to artistic activities. One of the main sites is the Millennium Monument, which commemorates the beginning of Hungarian history, on top of which you can see the statue of Archangel Gabriel.

Currently, there are statues of Hungarian kings on Heroes' Square.

Address: Hősök tere, 1146.

The Opera House's architectural appearance resembles Vienna Opera. Both theaters contributed to the active development cultural life Austro-Hungarian Empire. At the same time, the institutions entered history during the reign of the Habsburgs.

The theater opened in 1884. The first performance, which became a grand premiere, even attracted Franz Joseph. From the very beginning, the successful development of the Opera House has been noted, which has managed to gain particular popularity.

Address: Andrassy ut- 22, 1061.

The museum center belongs to the Royal Palace, located on the territory of the ancient fortress of Budapest. The halls of the National Gallery display the best paintings by artists from Hungary. Moreover, the exhibition includes more than one hundred thousand legendary works of art that were created over several decades.

The following exhibitions are successfully running on four floors:

• Sculpture made of stone and natural wood.
• Medieval painting.
• Artistic canvases.

The exhibits reveal the artistic world up to the twentieth century.

Address: Szent Gyoergy ter- 2, Budavari Palota

It is in this museum center that the best works of many famous painters of different directions are presented. Each picture presented reveals the features of the artistic world.

In addition, you can find examples of ancient culture, with emphasis on Ancient Egypt.

The museum center, which has existed since 1906, enjoys a high level of popularity.

Address: Dózsa György út- 41.

The museum center has existed since the beginning of the 21st century. The main goal is to demonstrate the history of Hungary, which dates back to the last century. For a whole century the country was dependent on the Soviet government and the communists. However, many historical facts presented in the wrong light, which is why the House of Terror is a specific museum.

Address: Andrassy ut- 60, 1062

The shoes are an unusual monument dedicated to the history of the Jews. It was representatives of the Jewish people who were shot during wartime. The executions were carried out by representatives of the Nazi movement.

On the Danube embankment there are numerous pairs of shoes: women's, men's, children's. At the same time, you can find a bench with small memorial inscriptions where you can read the names of the dead Jews.

Address: Id. Antall József rkp, 1054.

The shopping arcades of the Central Market are located on the ancient Place des Fovams. Local market is located in a building that is decorated with a colored ceramic roof. After numerous damages left over from wartime, a large-scale restoration was carried out. Tourists can buy Hungarian souvenirs or national products at the market.

Address: Vámház krt. 1-3

The Széchenyi Bath has existed since 1913. By choosing this object, you can enjoy swimming in pools filled with healing waters that come from the depths more than 1200 meters. In this case, the pools are filled with a hot and cold well. TO additional services include water gymnastics, gym, sauna.

The Gellert Bath has existed since the 13th century. It is believed that in unique waters King Andras II took a bath. It was by the will of the king that the first hospital was built. After Buda submitted to the attacking peoples, Turkish baths were built on the site of the unique springs. The bathhouse was opened to the public in the 19th century, but it only gained popularity after the reign of Franz Joseph and the construction of the modern building.

Address: Allatkerti krt. 9-11.

Mount Gellert is a hill located in Budapest. The hill is named after St. Gellert, the patron saint of the city. Here you can find a monument to the holy martyr, a reservoir and astronomical observatory XIX century.

Andrássy Avenue is the central and most beautiful street in Budapest. Tourists compare this corner of the Hungarian capital with the Champs Elysees of France. There are numerous attractions here:

• Museum centers.
• State Puppet Theater.
• Hungarian Opera.

Since 2002, Andrássy Avenue has been listed as a UNESCO heritage site. Budapest can truly surprise everyone who decides to start getting acquainted with Hungary... Every street and landmark proves the unique history of the capital of Hungary.

Are you wondering: “What to see in Budapest”? The rich history of the capital of Hungary is reflected in the exquisite architecture, which has been preserved to this day. Tourists are attracted here by numerous basilicas, fortresses, museums, thermal springs, as well as national flavor and unique Hungarian cuisine. It is impossible to see all the sights of Budapest in one trip, so you should read their descriptions in advance and choose the most interesting ones.

What to see first in Budapest

Due to the fact that many interesting places are concentrated in one part of the city, many travelers choose sightseeing places, rightly believing that there is no point in overpaying for visiting individual monuments. If, after the first inspection, you want to explore some attraction in more detail, you can always go there after the end of the excursion.

1. Buda Castle

Buda Castle in Budapest

The first thing you should definitely visit in Budapest is the Buda Castle (this place can easily be attributed to), which is a whole area in which many historical monuments and interesting places.

On its territory there are objects, the interest in which has not waned for many years. Among them are:

• Royal Palace;
• Matthias Church;
• ruins of a castle built in the Middle Ages;
• fisherman's bastion;
• Sándora Palace;
• art and history museum.

2. Chain Bridge or Szechenyi Lanzhid

Szechenyi Chain Bridge in Budapest

Various sights of Budapest include numerous bridges, the most grandiose and beautiful of which is rightfully considered the Széchenyi Chain Bridge.

His historical meaning priceless for the capital, since it was he who became a powerful incentive for the unification of the cities of Pest and Buda, which formed Budapest in 1873.

During the war, the Nazis, retreating, blew up the bridge. However, 4 years later he again appeared in all his greatness. The structure is decorated with royal lions, massive stylized chains, arches and lanterns. Szechenyi Lanzhid is especially beautiful at night, when numerous lanterns light up and reflect in the dark waters of the Danube.

3. Szechenyi Bath

Szechenyi Bath in Budapest

When deciding what to visit in Budapest, you should not deny yourself the pleasure of visiting the Széchenyi Baths, located in Városliget Park.

This largest complex in Europe is open all year round. It harmoniously combines beautiful architecture, a variety of services, excellent service and the healing effects of thermal water containing sodium, magnesium, calcium, iron salts, as well as fluorine and organic acids.

Inside this landmark of Budapest there are halls decorated with mosaics, statues, stucco and paintings depicting a water theme. There are 5 swimming pools and 11 baths with hot thermal water. Visitors can undergo a course of healing massage and mud applications, visit a Finnish or Turkish bath, and take medicinal baths. People who have problems with the musculoskeletal system, digestive, genitourinary and respiratory systems come to the baths.

The complex also has gyms, a swimming pool for aqua fitness, a solarium, and a cozy cafeteria.

4. Fisherman's Bastion

Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest

When choosing what to see in Budapest on your first visit, you should pay attention to the Fisherman's Bastion, located in the very center of the Hungarian capital.

Built in 1905, it resembles a medieval white-stone castle surrounded by an openwork wall. This impression is created due to the abundance of window openings, arches, protrusions and recesses on it. The seven wall towers symbolize the number of tribes that united to create a single Hungarian state. The square inside the bastion is decorated with a statue of the first king of Hungary.

The undoubted advantage of this Budapest attraction is free admission. Tickets must be purchased only to enter the upper balconies of the towers, from which a magnificent view of the city opens.

5. Central Market

Central Market in Budapest

Not knowing what to visit in Budapest in order to simultaneously admire its sights and buy gifts and souvenirs to remember your trip to Hungary, you should choose the central covered market near the Freedom Bridge.

This delightful building made of colored bricks looks more like a museum than a shopping arcade. Its walls are decorated with stucco, ornaments and forging elements. The abundance of windows and arches gives them external lightness. But the roof covered with multi-colored tiles is especially admirable.

The building is located on 10,000 m2 and has three floors. Its project was developed by the famous architect Samuil Pec with the support of the then mayor of the capital, Karl Kamermeier.

At numerous market stalls you can buy affordable price food, clothing, dishes, national souvenirs, which include rag dolls, embroidered napkins and other handmade items.

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6. Citadel

Citadel in Budapest Civertan Grafikai Stúdió

The towering Statue of Liberty on Gellert Hill is visible from all over Budapest. But the fact that there is a citadel behind it can only be found out by going upstairs.

The reason for its construction was the uprising of Hungarian patriots against the rule of the Habsburg dynasty. After its suppression, a need arose for control and, if necessary, pacification of newly rebellious citizens. At the same time, the mountain was an ideal place for the construction of a citadel, from which Pest and Buda were clearly visible and under fire.

After the departure of the Austrian garrison, the townspeople wanted to destroy this building, but only demolished the main gate.

During the Second World War, it was again used against the Hungarian people, but only by fascist troops. This is told in the exhibition on display in the citadel museum, which is currently closed for reconstruction.

7. Vajdahunyad Castle

Vajdahunyad Castle in Budapest Marc Ryckaert (MJJR)

There are sights of Budapest that do not often appear in brochures and guides to Hungary, but at the same time they are distinguished by their extraordinary beauty and are very loved by tourists. Such places include Vajdahunyad Castle, located in the cozy Városliget Park.

It is simply impossible not to notice him. Visitors entering the complex get the impression that it was built in the distant Middle Ages and served as a reliable shelter from enemies and robbers. However, this is only stylization. In fact, the castle was built at the beginning of the last century, so it is quite well preserved.

After admiring architectural ensemble, visitors can visit the Museum of Agriculture. It displays numerous exhibits and photographs showing the wonders of plant and animal breeding. IN separate room You can see examples of hand tools and mechanized equipment that many generations of Hungarians used to cultivate the land. And connoisseurs of good wine can go to the tasting room, where numerous varieties of this wonderful drink made by local winemakers are exhibited.

8. Heroes Square

Heroes' Square in Budapest Gabor Dvornik

Budapest attractions include central square, the image of which can often be seen in guidebooks to the capital. On the square there is a huge Thousand-Year Marble Column, with a statue of the Archangel Gabriel installed on it, holding the symbols of the Hungarian state.

At the base of the column are equestrian sculptures of the leaders of the seven Magyar tribes, whose unification laid the foundation of Hungary. Behind the monuments there are 2 semicircular colonnades. Here you can see 14 heroes who went down in Hungarian history. But in the center of the square you can see a memorial to the soldiers who died liberating their native country from invaders.

After admiring the beauty and grandeur of the sculptures, you can visit the Museum of Fine Arts, located here on the square.

9. Matthias Church

Matthias Church in Budapest

When deciding what to see in Budapest, you should not miss the opportunity to visit Matthias Church, built on Buda Hill.

Visitors enter the main building through a large gate. Inside the temple there are numerous sculptures, wall paintings and stained glass windows, the beauty of which fascinates at first sight. Despite the fact that the church underwent a complete restoration at the end of the 19th century, it retains 2 columns dating from the mid-thirteenth century. Along one of the walls, a number of chapels of saints revered in Hungary, as well as the royal family, are clearly visible. One of the galleries houses a museum of religious art.

Attached to the main building of the temple is a tall bell tower and King Bela's tower, which are open to visitors and parishioners.

10. Hungarian State Opera House

State Opera House in Budapest

Music lovers know that visiting the State Opera House in Budapest is a must, because its acoustic quality is one of the three best halls in Europe.

The building itself amazes with the luxury of its decoration. Its walls and ceilings are decorated with beautiful paintings by Hungarian masters, frescoes, bronze chandeliers, and numerous sculptures. The hall of this landmark of Budapest can accommodate 1261 people at a time. But at the same time, tickets for the concert should be booked in advance.

For those who do not plan to visit the opera, excursions are conducted in several languages, including Russian, after which you can listen to arias performed by theater artists.

Sights of Budapest: what else to see in Budapest

They deserve special attention, as they may have different experience, level of knowledge of foreign languages, and also differ in the prices of their services. To organize everything in the best possible way, we recommend that you initially decide which specific museums, cathedrals, etc. want to visit and how much are you willing to spend on an accompanying person.

11. St. Stephen's Basilica

St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest

Some sights of Budapest are shrines for every resident of the country. One of these places is St. Stephen's Basilica, built in honor of King Stephen I the Saint, who founded the Hungarian state.

This monumental building has the shape of an equilateral cross. Bell towers are attached to the main building on both sides, in one of which hangs a giant bell weighing 9 tons.

The twilight of the room sets you up for sublime feelings and thoughts, making you forget your problems for a while and leave the fuss at the threshold. The rich decoration of the temple also makes a strong impression. The walls and columns are decorated with multi-colored mosaics, paintings by artists, carvings and gilding. From the stained glass windows, the faces of saints look at visitors with love and forgiveness. In the altar part of the basilica there is a mummified hand of the first ruler of Hungary.

12. Hungarian National Museum of Ethnography

Hungarian National Museum of Ethnography in Budapest

If you choose what to see in Budapest, it is best to go to the Hungarian National Museum, where more than one million exhibits are on display.

Opened at the very beginning of the 19th century, this museum represented only the collection of Count Ferenc Szechenyi, consisting of manuscripts, ancient coins and a collection of books. However, today there are numerous halls representing various topics.

This landmark of Budapest contains archaeological finds from the times of the Roman Empire, household items of people who lived in the Middle Ages, and exhibits dedicated to revolutions and wars.

The hall in which the robe of the first Hungarian monarch, Stephen the Saint, is displayed deserves special attention. Richly decorated with pearls and gilded embroidery, it has been admired for many centuries.

13. Hungarian Parliament building

Hungarian Parliament building in Budapest

The majestic building of the Hungarian Parliament rightfully adorns the first pages of guidebooks to the capital. Therefore, when deciding what to see in Budapest, you should look here first.

This building is one of the largest residences of European rulers. It has 691 rooms and 29 staircases. The architecture of the structure is also interesting, in which neo-Gothic and eclecticism are harmoniously intertwined.

But parliament looks most elegant at night thanks to its professionally designed illumination. Reflected in the dark waters of the majestic Danube, the building is a mesmerizing sight.

14. Margaret Island

Margaret Island in the center of Budapest

Tired of the bustle of noisy and rushing Budapest, it is better to go to Margaret Island, to which the Arpad Bridge leads. This green oasis has everything that lovers need active rest. Convenient jogging and cycling paths, courts, stadium, swimming pools and children's playgrounds. There is also a bathhouse with thermal water, where you can not only relax, but also improve your health.

Sightseeing lovers will enjoy visiting the ruins of an ancient monastery and the grave of Princess Margaret, after whom the island is named. A “dancing” fountain operates here around the clock, which in the evening is illuminated with all the colors of the rainbow.

15. Hungarian National Gallery

Hungarian National Gallery in Budapest

The National Gallery is one of the main attractions of Budapest not only by the number of exhibits, but also by the fact that they all belong only to Hungarian masters.

Since the opening of the gallery in the Royal Palace building, the collection has been constantly replenished with works from private collections, museums, exhibitions and other sources. More than 100,000 works on display span the medieval, gothic, renaissance and modern periods. In one visit it is impossible to go through all the halls and look at every exhibit, so many come back here again and again, taking away new impressions and emotions each time.

16. Shoes on the Danube embankment

Shoes on the Danube Embankment in Budapest

One of the most famous and sad monuments to the victims of fascism was the metal shoes that appeared on the Danube embankment in Budapest in 2005. 60 pairs of children's shoes, women's shoes and worn-out men's shoes are a reminder of the hundreds of thousands of Jews shot and tortured during World War II.

Permissiveness and thirst for profit made the fascists and their supporters on the part of the Hungarian National Socialists cruel. People chained together in a human chain were shot right on the shore, so that one person would drag other innocent victims into the water with him. Before execution, they were forced to remove their shoes so that they could then be used for sale. This is how the idea of ​​creating this monument came about.

17. Therapeutic bath and swimming pool named after. Rudasha

Therapeutic bath and swimming pool named after. Rudasa in Budapest misibacsi

Budapest attractions such as the Rudas Spa attract visitors not only with the opportunity to improve their health and have a good time, but also to admire the unusual architecture of the building. A special feature of the thermal water bath is that you can visit it at night, while admiring the starry sky through the unusual glass dome.

There are 5 swimming pools, the healing water in which has a temperature from 28 to 42°C. Also on site you can visit the Turkish bath, take massage and aromatherapy courses. Purified water from the springs is used to treat diseases of the digestive system.

Updated 01/07/2019

An article about all the most important attractions of Budapest. I have collected them in one place so that it is convenient for you to navigate and build routes to explore the city. At the end of the post you will find a map of Budapest attractions in Russian. Here only short description top places Hungarian capital, but I will definitely leave links to my articles, where they are described in detail, with photos, prices and other useful information.

Budapest as a single city was formed in 1873 as a result of the unification of Pest (the left side of the Danube), Buda and Óbuda (the right side of the Danube). Many of the sights of Budapest date back to this period – the last quarter of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th centuries. For two reasons.

1. In 1838, a flood occurred in Pest, which the Hungarians would later call the Great. It became a great misfortune for local residents and a real success for the city itself. The old buildings of Pest - chaotic and spontaneous - were destroyed. It was replaced by straight lines, wide avenues and large stone houses– one of the symbols of the Pest side to this day.
2. In 1896, the Hungarians (at that time they were part of the Habsburg Empire as Austria-Hungary) celebrated the 1000th anniversary of finding their homeland on a grand scale. By this significant date, several large-scale projects were implemented in the capital of Hungary, which have now become the most famous attractions of Budapest.

Castles, palaces and iconic buildings

Hungarian Parliament

It was decided to build the building of the Hungarian Parliament after the emergence of Budapest in 1873. The largest building in Hungary and the main attraction of Budapest today. The length of the Hungarian Parliament is almost 270 meters, width - almost 25, height - 96 meters. An incredibly beautiful building in which neo-Gothic elements and the influence of the Parisian Beaux-Arts are intertwined. One of the world landmarks that inspired the architect Imre Steindl when creating the project for the Hungarian Parliament was the Palace of Westminster.

I recommend admiring the Hungarian Parliament at different times of the day, including at night, when the building’s lights turn on. Detailed article about parliament at the link below.

The domed hall of the parliament houses the crown of St. Stephen and other symbols of Hungarian statehood. There are daily tours of the building (with rare exceptions) in several languages, including Russian. I recommend going on a tour if you have time.

Tour of the Hungarian Parliament building

Address: Kossuth Lajos ter 1-3.

Buda Palace

Royal Palace in Buda is another visited attraction in Budapest, popular among tourists. Please do not confuse the Royal Palace and Buda Castle. The palace is a specific building that now houses two museums: the Budapest History Museum and the Hungarian National Gallery. Buda Castle is a complex of buildings standing on the hill of the same name.

Buda Castle or Palace first appeared here in the 13th century. Over the course of eight centuries, it was repeatedly destroyed, rebuilt and destroyed again. The last time large-scale construction was carried out was from 1875 to 1912. Upon its completion, the Buda Palace immediately began to be called the most beautiful in Europe, but during the liberation of Budapest in 1944, the building was razed to the ground. The restoration of the palace after the end of the war lasted several decades. Initially they wanted to make it exactly the same as it was at the beginning of the 20th century. In fact, it didn’t turn out that way, and the current palace has many critics.

Address: Szent György ter 2.

Fisherman's Bastion

The main attractions of Budapest cannot be imagined without the Fisherman's Bastion. architectural structure planned to build for the 1000th anniversary of Hungary. We didn’t have time and finished it only in 1905, but it turned out so beautifully. The bastion is a square and gallery with seven towers. They symbolize the seven Magyar tribes that settled the lands along the Danube in the 9th century.

The Fisherman's Bastion offers magnificent views of the river and the Pest side.

Address: Szentháromság tér.

Central Market

The largest indoor market in Budapest is located next to the Freedom Bridge. The central market of the Hungarian capital opened in 1897. Its roof is decorated with the famous Zsolnay tiles. On the ground floor of the building they sell products, on the second floor there are souvenir shops and cafes. There is a supermarket on the underground floor. The market is open every day except Sunday from 06:00 to 18:00 (closes at 15:00 on Saturday).

Address: Vámház krt. 1-3.

Hungarian opera

The Hungarian Opera House is one of the most beautiful attractions in Budapest. Both outside and inside. It was built according to the design of Miklos Ibl. The building turned out incredibly beautiful. They say that the Emperor of Austria-Hungary, who was invited to the opening, was jealous of the Hungarians and left the opera ahead of schedule.

You can explore the interior of the building either with a guided tour or by purchasing a ticket to the performance.

Address: Andrassy ut 22.

House of Terror

When talking about the sights of Budapest, it is difficult not to mention those that were not created for a fun or festive occasion. The House of Terror is one such attraction. The museum building stands out among neighboring houses walls with blocked windows and a canopy with the inscription TERROR embossed on it. It is dedicated to the memory of the victims of totalitarianism in Hungary. The entrance ticket for an adult costs 3,000 forints.

Address: Andrassy ut 60.

Vajdahunyad Castle

The most unusual castle in Budapest and all of Hungary. It was conceived as temporary and erected from papier-mâché for the 1000th anniversary of the Hungarians finding their homeland. And so the residents of the Hungarian capital liked it so much that it was decided to implement the project again, but this time in stone. Architect Ignaz Alpar included elements of 21 famous buildings in Hungary in his creation. At that time, Transylvania belonged to the Hungarians and many buildings of cities that already belonged to Romania are recognizable in the appearance of Vajdahunyad Castle. For example, the Corvin castle in Hunedoara, the Sighisoara fortress, the tower of the Brasov stronghold.

Entrance to the castle grounds is free, and the Baroque palace in the courtyard houses an agricultural museum. The entrance ticket costs 1 60 forints.

Address: Vajdahunyad stny.

Nyugati Station

There are three in Budapest railway stations, the most beautiful of them is Nyugati Station or Western Station. Once upon a time, in place of the current beautiful station there was a small railway station, which soon ceased to meet the increased requirements. The authors of the new station project faced a difficult task - to build a new building without breaking or interrupting the work of the old one. The author of the project was the creator Eiffel Tower Gustave Eiffel. He came up with the idea of ​​​​building a large pavilion on top of old buildings. The result of the work is one of the most beautiful buildings in Budapest, which attracts the attention of thousands of tourists.

Address: Terez krt. 55.

Religious buildings

Budapest has a large number of Catholic churches, several Orthodox churches, synagogues and mosques. But not all religious buildings are of interest.

St. Stephen's Basilica

St. Stephen's Basilica is the main temple of Budapest and the co-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest. Church with very interesting story was built over half a century. During this time, its construction was supervised by three architects. The grand opening of the basilica took place in 1905. The cathedral houses a shrine containing the relics of St. Stephen, the first king of Hungary. Entrance to the church is free! No matter what anyone says about the fee of 200 forints. Remember: this donation is voluntary.

St. Stephen's Basilica is not only a temple, but also an observation deck and a concert venue. Organ concerts are held inside the basilica several times a week. Entrance to the observation deck costs 600 forints; the view from the dome of the basilica is magnificent.

Address: Szent István tér 1.

Matthias Church

On the same square stands another landmark of Budapest - Matthias Church. Official name- Church of the Virgin Mary, but more often it is called by the name of the Hungarian king Matthias Corvinus. By the way, he is not canonized, so the name St. Matthias Church, which is often found on the Internet, is incorrect.

Matthias Church was built in the Gothic style, its roof is decorated with multi-colored tiles. There is an entrance fee to the temple, but the interior of the temple is magnificent. In one of the chapels of the church there are the remains of the Hungarian king Béla III.

Address: Szentháromság tér 2.

Great Synagogue

The largest synagogue in Europe is located in Budapest. It appeared on the city map in the 60s of the 19th century. The building is easily recognizable thanks to its Moorish style and two turrets. Located on the territory famous monument weeping willow made of metal. Its petals are engraved with the names of Jews who died during the Nazi terror.

Entrance to the synagogue is paid - 4000 forints for an adult. The price includes the services of a guide.

Address: Dohany u. 2.

Squares of Budapest

It is impossible to imagine the sights of Budapest without the squares of the Hungarian capital. I included four on the list, although there are naturally many more in the city.

Heroes Square

The first and most famous is Heroes Square. It was also built for the 1000th anniversary of the Hungarians finding their homeland. In the center of the square is the Millennium Monument - a tall column on top of which stands a statue of the Archangel Gabriel. Behind the column on both sides there are two semicircular colonnades dedicated to the heroes of Hungary.

Address: Hősök tere.

Vörösmarty Square

The pedestrian square in the center of Budapest is known primarily for the fairs and bazaars that are held here almost monthly. The most famous fair is the Christmas fair, which runs for almost two months - from the beginning of November to January 1. The square is named after the Hungarian poet Mihaly Vörösmarty. There is a monument to him made of Carrara marble.

Address: Vörösmarty tér.

Freedom Square

A cozy square in the city center with many benches and seating areas. In the central part there is a monument to the soldiers of the Soviet Army who fell during the Second World War. Other sights of Budapest are concentrated on the square, or rather along its perimeter. Of interest are the buildings of the Hungarian Broadcasting Company, the US Embassy and the National Bank of Hungary. Near the square there is an unusual monument to the national hero – Imre Nagy

Address: Szabadság tér.

Elizabeth Square

The small square contains several iconic landmarks for Budapest. Firstly, the Budapest Eye Ferris wheel (cost 2,700 forints, 4 laps). Secondly, the Danube Fountain (Danubius-kút) is a Baroque fountain with a sculptural composition of four statues. At the top is Poseidon - the Danube, below it are three maidens - three tributaries big river: Tisa, Sava and Drava. Thirdly, there is a Michael Jackson tree on the square, created by his fans. Finding it won't be difficult. Finally, Elisabeth Square is a popular holiday destination among Hungarian youth.

Address: Erzsébet ter.

Monuments of Budapest

There are a huge number of monuments in Budapest. The Hungarian capital is sometimes even called that - the city of monuments. In this article I will tell you only about the most famous and visited ones, but on the site you will find posts dedicated to less popular monuments.

Statue of Liberty

The stone woman with raised arms holding a palm leaf can be seen from many points in Budapest. It's called the Statue of Liberty and stands on top of Gellert Hill. The memorial originally appeared as a thank you to the soldiers of the Soviet army who liberated Budapest from the Germans. Now it is dedicated to all those who died for the independence and prosperity of Hungary. It's not just the statue that is of interest on Mount Gellert. There are still many interesting places here.

Address: Gellerthegy.

Shoes on the Danube embankment

The shoes on the Danube embankment are the saddest monument in the city. The memorial was erected in 2005 in memory of the victims of the Holocaust. The executions of the Jewish population of Budapest were carried out in 1944 and 1945 by the Hungarian Nazis, who formed the Arrow Cross party. People were executed on the banks of the Danube. Before execution, they were forced to take off their shoes, and after execution, their bodies were thrown into the river and their shoes were taken away. It is impossible to determine exactly how many Jews were shot, but the count is in the thousands. The memorial is a composition of 60 pairs of different shoes - from rough shoes to children's boots.

Address: Antall József rkp.

Baths of Budapest

Budapest is not only the capital of Hungary, but a major thermal resort. Throughout the city there are medicinal baths and pools under open air with thermal water. In some, you can and should not only improve your health, but also become spiritually enriched.

Szechenyi Baths

The most spacious bath complex in Budapest and throughout Europe. Built at the beginning of the 20th century in the neo-Renaissance style. The building is richly decorated with paintings, paintings and sculptures. The complex has three outdoor and 16 indoor pools. A day ticket costs from 5,200 forints.

Address: Allatkerti krt. 9-11.

Gellert Bath

The second most majestic and beautiful bath complex in Budapest. Opened in 1918. The building was erected in Art Nouveau style. The authors of the project created an architectural masterpiece: arched gates decorated with statues, marble columns, stained glass windows, mosaics on the floor, swimming pools made of Zsolnay pyro-granite. Expensive, rich, as they say. The bathhouse has 12 pools, two of which are outdoors. Entrance ticket for the whole day - from 5,600 forints.

Bridges of Budapest

Szechenyi Bridge

The sights of Budapest are not only palaces, luxurious buildings and temples. It is impossible to imagine the Hungarian capital without bridges connecting Pest with Buda. The first permanent bridge that connected two separate cities at that time was the Chain Bridge (Széchenyi lánchíd). Its second name is Széchenyi Bridge, because the famous Hungarian politician Count István Széchenyi allocated money for the construction. It is believed that the bridge became one of the incentives for the unification of two cities facing each other. The suspension bridge opened in 1849. During World War II, Nazis retreating from Budapest blew up the bridge. It was reconstructed and opened exactly 100 years later - in 1949.

Address: Széchenyi Lánchíd.

Freedom Bridge

The Freedom Bridge was built at the end of the 19th century. For some time it bore the name of the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I, who came to its opening. The bridge was blown up by the Nazis and after its restoration it received its current name. The Green Bridge is decorated with statues of turuls - birds from Hungarian mythology. People come to the bridge in summer local residents and tourists: sitting on the parapet, drinking wine, watching the sunset. Several times during the summer the bridge is closed to traffic and various entertainment events are held.

Museums of Budapest

In this article, the museums of Budapest are of interest not from the point of view of their collections and exhibits, but from a historical point of view and beauty. It’s up to you to decide whether to go inside or not, but it’s worth going to the two museums that I’ll talk about below.

Aquincum

Once upon a time, the land on which Óbuda, and then Budapest, appeared much later, belonged to the Roman Empire. The ancient city on this site was called Aquincus or Aquincum. Many centuries later, the ruins of the city were dug up and a museum was organized. In 2002 ancient city, or rather its ruins, were included in the list World Heritage UNESCO.

Address: Szentendrei út 135.

Hungarian National Museum

One of the main museums of the Hungarian capital appeared at the beginning of the 19th century. The basis of his collection was the coins, books and manuscripts of Count Ferenc Szechenyi, the father of the most famous representative of the famous Hungarian family Istvan. Now the museum's holdings number more than a million exhibits.

Andrássy Avenue

Handsome Avenue is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is often compared to the Champs Elysees in Paris. The long avenue contains a large number of city attractions. I'll tell you about some below. The avenue was erected for the millennium anniversary of Hungary. Once upon a time, the most ceremonial street in the city was named after Stalin. Now the second name of Andrássy Avenue is the street of boutiques, as it houses stores of all the world's most famous brands - from Gucci to Louis Vuitton. The avenue starts from one famous square in Budapest and ends at another. I talked about them above.

Address: Andrassy ut.

Vaci street

One of the main pedestrian areas in Budapest. The street starts from Vörösmarty Square and stretches to the Central Market. A large number of shops, hotels and restaurants are concentrated on it. Every tourist who comes to Budapest should take a walk along it at least once.

Budapest sightseeing map

I marked on the map all the above sights of Budapest. As in the article, I divided them into categories. With the help of such a map it is much easier to navigate the area. The site has several routes around Budapest, which may also be useful.

Always yours, Daniil Privonov.

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