Visit Budapest - Tourist info & Events

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Some fall in love with the city at first sight, others are won over only after a longer period of discovery; but all agree that it is one of the most beautiful locations in the world. The metropolis with a population of two million is bisected by the mighty flow of the Danube with hills and valleys on the Buda side and the flat, low-lying Pest on the other. The riverside panorama has been declared

a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Anybody who has ever seen it illuminated by night can understand why. Here are some interesting facts about Budapest:

– Although initially inhabited fifty thousand years ago, it has only had its present name for a mere 128 years. Prior to 1873, Óbuda, Buda and Pest were separate towns.

– Under its hills there is a system of caves with thermal waters gushing from 80 thermal springs which supply 12 spas with 70 million litres of water daily.

– It's monuments include 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheatres, 400-year-old Turkish baths and unique Hungarian Art Nouveau buildings from the 19th century. The cityscape owes its uniform appearance to the elegant mansions erected in Eclectic style in the early 20th century.

– The transport system also has some interesting features. The first underground railway of Europe has been connecting the downtown with the City Park for over 100 years. In the Buda hills you will find the world's third hill railway and a narrow-gauge forest railway operated by children.

– Lovers of culture are spoilt for choice with 237 monuments, 223 museums and galleries, 35 theatres, 90 cinemas, 2 opera houses and 12 concert halls. Around 200 excursion destinations offer a wide variety of things to do. Throughout the 365 days of the year, travel agencies organise walks and sightseeing tours by coach and boat, tailored to individual requirements.

18/10/2012

Celebrating 125 years of Budapest streetcars. Today, Budapest has a vast system of streetcars with 40 different lines covering a total of 155 kilometers (96 miles) of tracks. It all started 125 years ago.

Welcome to the arrival of the Paraolympic Agitos by the National Gallery!
23/08/2012

Welcome to the arrival of the Paraolympic Agitos by the National Gallery!

14/08/2012

With eight gold, four silver and five bronze medals, Hungary took 9th place in the final official medals table for the 2012 London Olympics. This is the first time since the 1992 Barcelona Olympics that Hungary has come in the top ten. Such Olympic success for Hungary has been long-awaited: in Beiji...

01/08/2012

Minister of National Development Zsuzsanna Németh conducted discussions with Bernie Ecclestone, manager of the commercial rights of the Formula 1 championship, on the site of the Formula 1 ENI Hungarian Grand Prix.

18/07/2012

Retro atmosphere, locally sourced ingredients and reasonable prices define a new wave of hip places in Budapest. Here is a collection of the best new, homemade, Hungarian-inspired eateries to check out.

18/06/2012

Coming To Budapest: Duran Duran, 28 June

"This summer’s Duran Duran show will see the four original band members – John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes and Simon Le Bon - and guitarist Dom Brown, showcase songs from their most recent, critically-acclaimed Record, alongside their iconic hits of the 80s and 90s such as Girls On Film, Rio, ...

30/05/2012

Hungary was the first country to host a Formula 1 race behind the Iron Curtain of communism thanks to a Hungarian friend of Bernie Ecclestone recommending it over the USSR. Today, the Hungaroring circuit is the 3rd most visited attraction outside of Budap

Budapest is a spa city with thermal springs bubbling up from the deep and with a bathing culture dating back to Roman ti...
10/05/2012

Budapest is a spa city with thermal springs bubbling up from the deep and with a bathing culture dating back to Roman times. Thermal baths are one of the best features of Budapest and taking a dip in one of the historic baths should be on every visitor's to-do-list. It's a fun and pleasant way to relax after touring the city and the thermal water's healing power is an added benefit. But, which are the best baths in Budapest? 'Should I visit Gellért or Széchenyi?' is a question I'm often asked. So, inspired by Budapest's rich spa heritage, I recently visited all the famous baths in the city (lucky me) to find the best. Here is a round-up of the city's best baths, which should come in handy for anyone planning a trip to Budapest.

Gellért Baths is the most beautiful bath in Budapest, period. Built in Art Nouveau style between 1912 and 1918, it combines two of Budapest's best features, healing waters and stunning architecture.

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