Budapest Airport 30 min
Gellért Hill (23 min) A walk up this small hill leads to balconies with scenic views of the Danube, plus snack kiosks. Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden (8 min) Exotic animals in established zoo with global zones, snake petting & conservation programs. Vajdahunyad Castle (8 min) Finished in 1896, this castle shows the evolution of Hungarian architecture in its elaborate design. Heroes' Square (8 min) Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, with statues of the leaders of 7 tribes who founded Hungary. Buda Castle (23 min) Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture. City Park (7 min) Large park with a palm house, concert venues & museums in addition to tree-filled paths & lawns. Fisherman's Bastion (27 min) 19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace. Hungarian State Opera (13 min) Neoclassical venue with ceiling frescoes & statues of composers, for opera & ballet plus tours. Margaret Island (19 min) Medieval ruins are found on this island that is predominantly used for recreation. Széchenyi Chain Bridge (18 min) Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night. St. Stephen's Basilica (15 min) Vast cupola-topped Roman Catholic place of worship, built from 1851 to 1905, with regular concerts. Hungarian Parliament Building (17 min) Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center. Central Market Hall (23 min) Restored neogothic hall for traders with grocery produce on the ground & souvenirs on the 1st floor. Matthias Church (27 min) 14th-century church named for King Matthias, who married here, with an ecclesiastical art museum. Széchenyi Thermal Bath (8 min) Ornate thermal baths, built in 1913, with a cupola, massivve swimming pools & water jet massagers. |