Budapest Airport 25 min
Matthias Church (14 min) 14th-century church named for King Matthias, who married here, with an ecclesiastical art museum. Citadella (9 min) Built after the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1848, this fort is a symbol of the city. City Park (11 min) Large park with a palm house, concert venues & museums in addition to tree-filled paths & lawns. Hungarian State Opera (5 min) Neoclassical venue with ceiling frescoes & statues of composers, for opera & ballet plus tours. Fisherman's Bastion (14 min) 19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace. Széchenyi Chain Bridge (8 min) Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night. Szimpla Kert (10 min) Huge pub with old mismatched items & a disused Trabant car, with music, food, market & a garden. House of Terror (9 min) Museum documenting the effect of the Nazi and Soviet regimes in Hungary, and memorial to victims. Central Market Hall (4 min) Restored neogothic hall for traders with grocery produce on the ground & souvenirs on the 1st floor. Dohány Street Synagogue (6 min) Ornate domes top this lavish Moorish-style synagogue, with a museum, cemetery & Holocaust memorial. Gellért Hill (8 min) A walk up this small hill leads to balconies with scenic views of the Danube, plus snack kiosks. Margaret Island (20 min) Medieval ruins are found on this island that is predominantly used for recreation. Hungarian Parliament Building (8 min) Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center. Heroes' Square (10 min) Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, with statues of the leaders of 7 tribes who founded Hungary. Buda Castle (11 min) Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture. |